[TheMandalorian]

Hi all,

I recently installed my Blackvue DR900x Plus in my vehicle and wanted to share. I'm here to answer any questions and open to feedback about my install. I didn't want to hardwire the battery pack to the fusebox, so I opted for the 12v port.

[ryo-]

is that a battery pack in the rear? if so, are you worried about it exploding/expanding in the heat?

[TheMandalorian]

Originally Posted by ryo-

is that a battery pack in the rear? if so, are you worried about it exploding/expanding in the heat?

Yes that's correct it is a battery pack. It is the blackvue brand made for dashcams. Do you recommend I put it in something, just to be on the safe side?

[azuki]

does it do the cool blinking thing (blue or red)? i actually want that to show anyone passing by car is dashcam installed

[TheMandalorian]

Originally Posted by azuki

does it do the cool blinking thing (blue or red)? i actually want that to show anyone passing by car is dashcam installed

Can't recall, but when it's recording there's an active white light on the camera

[ryo-]

Originally Posted by TheMandalorian

Yes that's correct it is a battery pack. It is the blackvue brand made for dashcams. Do you recommend I put it in something, just to be on the safe side?

I'm not sure how hot it gets in your area, but I have heard stories of batteries swelling in the heat. I don't know if dashcam-specific battery boxes have that issue tho.

Originally Posted by azuki

does it do the cool blinking thing (blue or red)? i actually want that to show anyone passing by car is dashcam installed

the car already has a pretty bright blinking red LED under the mirror when the car is locked.

[azuki]

Originally Posted by ryo-

the car already has a pretty bright blinking red LED under the mirror when the car is locked.

ah so i see! googled it, and realized it is when car is locked and alarm is on. i wonder if it can be modded to blue..

[Crazy One]

Why didn't you go for BMW recorder instead?
Does yours have much better picture quality?
Can you post some samples?

[JoseSportM]

Originally Posted by Crazy One

Why didn't you go for BMW recorder instead?
Does yours have much better picture quality?
Can you post some samples?

I had both and I prefere BlackVue. You have way more options and configurations on BlackVue than in the bmw advanced car eye.

Btw bmw drive recorder only works in case of an accident or manually record trigger and no parking recording.

At the moment I don’t have any battery pack, still I do have parking recording and for now no issues with battery draining.

Thou I have the switch programmed to when it reaches 12v to turn the camera off to prevent running out of battery.

[Invisiblename]

That install in the rear will only be for the MY2022 builds, MY2023 onwards doesn't have the 12v outlet in the rear.

[Mike_H_]

Originally Posted by Invisiblename

That install in the rear will only be for the MY2022 builds, MY2023 onwards doesn't have the 12v outlet in the rear.

I have the 2022 M240ix, and it sure seems like BMW significantly de-contented the vehicle for 2023. Maybe that was to offset the change and cost of iDrive8, but I prefer ID7.

As I waited an allocation, a buyer ahead of me didn't move forward with the purchase and the vehicle, equipped in the color and with every option I wanted, fell in my lap, otherwise I would have been in a 2023.

There is a BMW CA in Canada with a youtube channel AllenBMWDurham who had a 2022 M240ix and traded it for a 2023 M240ix and he goes through the new car and talks about what's been removed that video is HERE

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by Invisiblename

That install in the rear will only be for the MY2022 builds, MY2023 onwards doesn't have the 12v outlet in the rear.

Yet the car battery is about a foot away with space for a battery right next to it. You can easily put the Blackvue battery there.

[hurtl0ck3r]

Originally Posted by Crazy One

Why didn't you go for BMW recorder instead?
Does yours have much better picture quality?
Can you post some samples?

The BMW recorder resolution is something like 960p. The detail is so poor, you would not be able to read the license plate of the vehicle that hit you.

[godzilla17_]

Did anyone who hardwired to fuses have issues turning on the car two days later and the screen saying engine start malfunction although car turns on perfectly fine?

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by godzilla17_

Did anyone who hardwired to fuses have issues turning on the car two days later and the screen saying engine start malfunction although car turns on perfectly fine?

See other thread. No need to duplicate.

[ssgm1x]

You have to hardwire the battery pack if you want the dashcam battery to Fast Charge. Using the cigarette lighter to charge the battery pack takes much longer since it is not using fast charge / higher amperage.

[Panda230i]

TheMandalorian how’s battery doing after few years?

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by Panda230i

TheMandalorian how’s battery doing after few years?

Blackvue with battery pack has been flawless for years.

[mks]

Originally Posted by Panda230i

TheMandalorian how’s battery doing after few years?

I just picked up a DR970X BOX Plus and am going to hardwire a battery. I intended to go with the B-130X Power Magic Ultra Battery Pack; however, Blackvue informed me that they have discontinued it. They also said they are launching a "successor" this month. I've no idea about the specs but am holding out to see what they release.

[Panda230i]

Originally Posted by mks

I just picked up a DR970X BOX Plus and am going to hardwire a battery. I intended to go with the B-130X Power Magic Ultra Battery Pack; however, Blackvue informed me that they have discontinued it. They also said they are launching a "successor" this month. I've no idea about the specs but am holding out to see what they release.

Got it, thank you for the insights!

[mks]

Curious, if anyone is/has routed the front cam wire through the headliner--for those who are setting up the box and/or battery pack in the back. I got a little peek with an endscopic cam and it looks possible (perhaps easier to remove the rear light fixture cover and use some fish tape to pull the front cam wire through). If you can, any downside, e.g., rattles from the loose cable--maybe?

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by mks

Curious, if anyone is/has routed the front cam wire through the headliner--for those who are setting up the box and/or battery pack in the back. I got a little peek with an endscopic cam and it looks possible (perhaps easier to remove the rear light fixture cover and use some fish tape to pull the front cam wire through). If you can, any downside, e.g., rattles from the loose cable--maybe?

Run the cable from the dashcam at the front mirror to the A pillar. Remove the A pillar cover and run the cable behind the airbag and cable tie it to the existing wiring loom. Then run it to the floor, under the door sills and under the back seat to the boot.
Do not run it above the doors due to the curtain airbags.
Rear cams can affected the DAB radio but, if I’m not mistaken, USA is still living with AM lol.