Dashcam?

[purplepur]

Any USB dash-cam suggestions?
Even considering an action cam or something similar. Anyone use them rather than a dashcam?

I want to make the wires as hidden as possible

 

[ayrshiredude]

I keep thinking about a dash cam but never got one yet. Like you I don't want the wires showing. As the power socket is so far back in the car its going to take a lot of work to hide them I'd think.

I don't think an action cam would be idea, Dashcams are designed for the job with motion sensors, night vision, GPS, the ability to save sections in an accident etc. I don't think an action cam can do that.

 

[IrnBru]

I keep thinking about a dash cam but never got one yet. Like you I don't want the wires showing. As the power socket is so far back in the car its going to take a lot of work to hide them I'd think.

I don't think an action cam would be idea, Dashcams are designed for the job with motion sensors, night vision, GPS, the ability to save sections in an accident etc. I don't think an action cam can do that.

Get it hardwired mate.

 

[ayrshiredude]

Get it hardwired mate.

I would however I am leasing the car so want to be able to easily remove it once the lease has finished.

 

[nokiauk]

Hardwired mine (in a Leon) using Nextbase kit, took about 20-30 mins, and most of that that was the A pillar trim going back on, on a lease you'll be fine. Mine would now take about 5 mins to remove.

 

[ItsLeigh]

Does anyone have any videos/websites etc on how you take off the A Pillar? Not done this before and I want to be certain I won’t break it..


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[Legojon]

Dunno if it's the same, but I didn't remove the a-pillar LOL.
https://forums.seatcupra.net/index.php?threads/dash-cam-fitting-guide.446386/

 

[nokiauk]

It should be possible to gently unclip the very top in my case I ended up pulling the whole thing off and bent the pins taking ages to get it on again.

 

[ItsLeigh]

Did you need a trim tool or something similar? To prevent breaking the clips or scratching the trim I’m also undecided if go get the hardwire kit or just hide the normal 12v wire under the seat then up the a pillar


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[Legojon]

I just bought this set... not really sure which does what. But just podged in each one in turn till something good happened. Everyone should have a set. Used them for interior lights, fog lights, etc.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/LUPO-Remov...F8&qid=1539005294&sr=1-13&keywords=trim+tools

 

[Jakki]

Just tuck the wires under the rubber seal around the doors and pillars etc.