RavenManiac
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- Viofo A129 Duo, mini 0806 (RIP)
Although this has been long overdue, I'm getting ready to install the A129 Duo in my son's Mazda 3, but I need a little help. I'm planning on mounting the front-facing camera, just below the huge radar apparatus in front of the rearview mirror. The only problem is that places the A129 right around the middle of the windshield. I don't know if that's a problem or not.
As far as the rear-facing camera, normally I would place that camera up high near the headliner, but in this case, I'm thinking about mounting it above the rear taillight housing inside the back window. This would serve two purposes. First, I can avoid placing the camera mount on the rear defroster elements, and second, when he gets window tint installed later this month we won't have to remove the mount. Plus, we can avoid placing the mount over window tin, which is often problematic. However, I'm wondering if the reflection from the rear brake light, when applied, would create any problems for the camera since it'll be mounted so close to it.
Just so you'll know, the front and back windows on this car really slope. Please take a look at the last photo to get an idea of the angles I'm working with. Do my proposed locations seem like they'll be okay? As always, any advice and/or help is much appreciated.
As far as the rear-facing camera, normally I would place that camera up high near the headliner, but in this case, I'm thinking about mounting it above the rear taillight housing inside the back window. This would serve two purposes. First, I can avoid placing the camera mount on the rear defroster elements, and second, when he gets window tint installed later this month we won't have to remove the mount. Plus, we can avoid placing the mount over window tin, which is often problematic. However, I'm wondering if the reflection from the rear brake light, when applied, would create any problems for the camera since it'll be mounted so close to it.
Just so you'll know, the front and back windows on this car really slope. Please take a look at the last photo to get an idea of the angles I'm working with. Do my proposed locations seem like they'll be okay? As always, any advice and/or help is much appreciated.
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