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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by techathy » Sat Jun 25, 2016 10:43 pm

had something similar to this stolen from my car broke a few bits of trim as well... also introduced a rattle under some conditions which I'm yet to track down :(
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Post by Raesy » Sun Jun 26, 2016 11:49 am

I'm not sure I would have mounted the Mini 0806 driver's side but each to their own, either way looking at the screen it appears to give a good angle.

How have you found the Mini 0806? They were removed from CarCameraShop due to reliability issues and many people have commended online that they have only lasted 12 months or so?

Has anyone hardwired theirs to an E89? Either with a power magic pro or other means and if so have you got any drive low voltage warnings?

Currently waiting for Blackvue to announce an update on the DR600 range before I decide. The shape of the Blackvue to me is its biggest selling point being cylindrical, black and no lcd screen.

Nice to see other examples though.
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Post by TitanTim » Sun Jun 26, 2016 12:48 pm

I had the Mini 0806 in my M135i for over 12 months and just taken it out as traded the car in. Its likely it will be thrown in the bin when I take delivery of the new car and will look at an alternative cam. I've found the Mini to be unreliable, the mounting bracket is poor with an iffy connection. I've found the unit to run extremely hot so much so you can't hold it in your hand at times. Mine has frozen on occasions and I've been unable to power it off so had to disconnect it from its mount and wait for the battery to run down before I can use it again. Reading some reviews its a common problen. I like the size of the cam but thats about it.

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Post by flybobbie » Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:33 pm

Would two Mobius with the lens extension fit inside the courtesy light trim.
Drill hole front and back for the lens.

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Post by techathy » Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:45 pm

I'm sure you could fit them in the trim. The issue I see is overheating & getting access to the SD cards if I want to.

I have actually ordered a Mobius though.
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Post by David-H » Sun Jun 26, 2016 7:55 pm

Had my Blackvue DR650GW-1CH put just to the passenger side of my rear view mirror with the hard-wire kit for use when parkred:
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Post by Raesy » Mon Jun 27, 2016 12:47 am

DLH wrote:Had my Blackvue DR650GW-1CH put just to the passenger side of my rear view mirror with the hard-wire kit for use when parkred:
This is the exact setup I am looking at. How have you found the blackvue? Did you use the Power Magic Pro? Do you ever get any low voltage warnings?

Thanks.
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Post by David-H » Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:54 am

Raesy wrote:
DLH wrote:Had my Blackvue DR650GW-1CH put just to the passenger side of my rear view mirror with the hard-wire kit for use when parkred:
This is the exact setup I am looking at. How have you found the blackvue? Did you use the Power Magic Pro? Do you ever get any low voltage warnings?

Thanks.
It is connected using the Power Magic Pro set at 11.8v and,as yet, no low voltage warnings. The only issues with warnings have been related to motion in the parking mode where I had the sensitivity set too high.

I have nothing to compare the blackvue to, as it's my first dash am, but I do like it and it works well over WiFi using Blackvue Cloud services so I'm pleased with it.
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Post by obewan » Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:29 pm

Anyone know if this is any good?
Particularly interested in the OBD hardwire kit - thought it may stop hours of fun taking courtesy light apart/searching for the correct power outlet (and blowing fuses)
Thoughts and comments appreciated

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Post by Raesy » Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:45 am

obewan wrote:Anyone know if this is any good?
Particularly interested in the OBD hardwire kit - thought it may stop hours of fun taking courtesy light apart/searching for the correct power outlet (and blowing fuses)
Thoughts and comments appreciated

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-EYOYO-0806 ... SwpRRWp5cM
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Post by Raesy » Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:46 am

DLH wrote:
Raesy wrote:
DLH wrote:Had my Blackvue DR650GW-1CH put just to the passenger side of my rear view mirror with the hard-wire kit for use when parkred:
This is the exact setup I am looking at. How have you found the blackvue? Did you use the Power Magic Pro? Do you ever get any low voltage warnings?

Thanks.
It is connected using the Power Magic Pro set at 11.8v and,as yet, no low voltage warnings. The only issues with warnings have been related to motion in the parking mode where I had the sensitivity set too high.

I have nothing to compare the blackvue to, as it's my first dash am, but I do like it and it works well over WiFi using Blackvue Cloud services so I'm pleased with it.
Thanks DLH, just the answer I was looking for. Easy to fit the Power Magic Pro I presume?
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Post by David-H » Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:06 am

Raesy wrote:
DLH wrote:
Raesy wrote:
This is the exact setup I am looking at. How have you found the blackvue? Did you use the Power Magic Pro? Do you ever get any low voltage warnings?

Thanks.
It is connected using the Power Magic Pro set at 11.8v and,as yet, no low voltage warnings. The only issues with warnings have been related to motion in the parking mode where I had the sensitivity set too high.

I have nothing to compare the blackvue to, as it's my first dash am, but I do like it and it works well over WiFi using Blackvue Cloud services so I'm pleased with it.
Thanks DLH, just the answer I was looking for. Easy to fit the Power Magic Pro I presume?
It took a total of 2 hours to fit the DR650GW + Power Magic Pro + hardwiring an Aguri Skyway unit fitted on the dash. The Auto-Electrical shop that did it seemed to think that it was straightforward enough. :oops: :lol:
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Post by Raesy » Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:16 pm

DLH wrote:
Raesy wrote:
DLH wrote: It is connected using the Power Magic Pro set at 11.8v and,as yet, no low voltage warnings. The only issues with warnings have been related to motion in the parking mode where I had the sensitivity set too high.

I have nothing to compare the blackvue to, as it's my first dash am, but I do like it and it works well over WiFi using Blackvue Cloud services so I'm pleased with it.
Thanks DLH, just the answer I was looking for. Easy to fit the Power Magic Pro I presume?
It took a total of 2 hours to fit the DR650GW + Power Magic Pro + hardwiring an Aguri Skyway unit fitted on the dash. The Auto-Electrical shop that did it seemed to think that it was straightforward enough. :oops: :lol:
Thank you :thumbs: Blackvue purchased and should be here tomorrow!
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Post by David-H » Wed Jun 29, 2016 8:41 pm

Raesy wrote:
DLH wrote:
Raesy wrote:
Thanks DLH, just the answer I was looking for. Easy to fit the Power Magic Pro I presume?
It took a total of 2 hours to fit the DR650GW + Power Magic Pro + hardwiring an Aguri Skyway unit fitted on the dash. The Auto-Electrical shop that did it seemed to think that it was straightforward enough. :oops: :lol:
Thank you :thumbs: Blackvue purchased and should be here tomorrow!
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107's : Drexler LSD
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Post by London_Gains » Fri Jul 01, 2016 12:34 am

DLH wrote:
Raesy wrote:
DLH wrote: It is connected using the Power Magic Pro set at 11.8v and,as yet, no low voltage warnings. The only issues with warnings have been related to motion in the parking mode where I had the sensitivity set too high.

I have nothing to compare the blackvue to, as it's my first dash am, but I do like it and it works well over WiFi using Blackvue Cloud services so I'm pleased with it.
Thanks DLH, just the answer I was looking for. Easy to fit the Power Magic Pro I presume?
It took a total of 2 hours to fit the DR650GW + Power Magic Pro + hardwiring an Aguri Skyway unit fitted on the dash. The Auto-Electrical shop that did it seemed to think that it was straightforward enough. :oops: :lol:
Looks great - how much did the unit and the fitting ser you back if you don't mind me asking?
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