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Old 05-03-2022, 10:10 PM
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It was monkey and no details of what it entailed.

Trust but verify.
This 1500 is a lot of labor!
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Does anyone know if this camera would work only if one has the auto-dimming mirror option, or would it work with the standard, manual mirror?
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Does anyone know if this camera would work only if one has the auto-dimming mirror option, or would it work with the standard, manual mirror?
I doubt it ...
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Originally Posted by StilettoPat
Does anyone know if this camera would work only if one has the auto-dimming mirror option, or would it work with the standard, manual mirror?

Check the video I just posted...it includes a very long power cable so this camera is totally independent of what mirror you have as it doesn't use power from the mirror or lights.

On thing I hate about dash cams is that I have to stick another item on the windshield, even if it's on the passenger side. I kind of like a solution like this one:

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Originally Posted by jmartpr
Check the video I just posted...it includes a very long power cable so this camera is totally independent of what mirror you have as it doesn't use power from the mirror or lights.

On thing I hate about dash cams is that I have to stick another item on the windshield, even if it's on the passenger side. I kind of like a solution like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NW42TP4...widget_title_2
wow - so wait - this simply sticks the mount to the windshield - how the f*** could a dealer quote $1500 to install this??? I wonder where the power cable is routed?

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wow - so wait - this simply sticks the mount to the windshield - how the f*** could a dealer quote $1500 to install this??? I wonder where the power cable is routed?

The same way they charge a $100k ADM for a GT4RS ...probably they are warming up to ADM on parts and labor too!

It's probably routed by the edge of the headliner front to the A pillar on the passenger side, down and into the passenger fuse box...pretty straight forward installation anyone could do it at home....1 hr max
I always to something like this for my Valentine radar.
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
The same way they charge a $100k ADM for a GT4RS ...probably they are warming up to ADM on parts and labor too!

It's probably routed by the edge of the headliner front to the A pillar on the passenger side, down and into the passenger fuse box...pretty straight forward installation anyone could do it at home....1 hr max
I always to something like this for my Valentine radar.


I think the $130 deal to get factory prep for this is aa bargain then!
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Why is he whispering? Is he sneaking up on a watering hole in the Serengeti?
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Why is he whispering? Is he sneaking up on a watering hole in the Serengeti?
he's channeling his inner "David Attenborough" ...
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
Check the video I just posted...it includes a very long power cable so this camera is totally independent of what mirror you have as it doesn't use power from the mirror or lights.

On thing I hate about dash cams is that I have to stick another item on the windshield, even if it's on the passenger side. I kind of like a solution like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NW42TP4...widget_title_2
that looks pretty nice integration! - and 1/2 the cost of the P-part!
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
Check the video I just posted...it includes a very long power cable so this camera is totally independent of what mirror you have as it doesn't use power from the mirror or lights.

On thing I hate about dash cams is that I have to stick another item on the windshield, even if it's on the passenger side. I kind of like a solution like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NW42TP4...widget_title_2
That one looked good, 4k as well, with a design that integrates into the Porsche mount, too bad it comes up as not available.
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Originally Posted by Westcoast
That one looked good, 4k as well, with a design that integrates into the Porsche mount, too bad it comes up as not available.
Its available through their website:

https://fitcamx.com/collections/pors...omeeReviewsApp
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
that looks pretty nice integration! - and 1/2 the cost of the P-part!

Yeah...but no GPS or data from OBD port so....no speed and that is a must.
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable


I think the $130 deal to get factory prep for this is aa bargain then!
Agreed! Wonder if I could add it to the 4RS but worry about causing unwanted delays.
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