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Old 10-04-2023, 07:23 PM
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The install with the wiring is a little fiddly but it does all fit together.

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Originally Posted by gmorat

The install with the wiring is a little fiddly but it does all fit together.

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Nice set up and thanks for the response/pics. I have to say, I might have to ask Santa for a Fitcamx for X'mas.

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Love the FitcamX! I am always impressed with the clarity of the video as well; however, I will say that one thing that really bothered me is that since the lens is about 1-1.5 inches from the windshield, there is a glare from the dash in the videos. You can clearly see it in this video:



I purchased this polarizing filter (
Amazon.com: Garmin Polarized rear Lens Cover for Dash Cam, (010-12530-18) : Electronics Amazon.com: Garmin Polarized rear Lens Cover for Dash Cam, (010-12530-18) : Electronics
) that is sold for the Garmin dashcam and it fits perfectly on the FitcamX lens too. It eliminates the glare.
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While it is present in my footage also, it's a lot less noticeable as I have a black dash so you only really see the reflection of the camera.

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Mine in is the mail. Hope it gets in before the Rennsport Dragon Rally in two weeks.
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Mine in is the mail. Hope it gets in before the Rennsport Dragon Rally in two weeks.
Just ordered one as well! 👍🏻
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Mine came in last week but I didn't realize it and it has been sitting in the garage.

Installed it tonight. Actual installation took about 10 minutes and then another 20 trying to get all the cables to fit. I ordered the front and back cameras but only installed the back but now I had one more cable to try to tuck. In the Boxter, there really is not a lot of space and the connectors are long and hard to fit.

It all works, too late for a drive but will play with it this week.




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Originally Posted by MaddMike
Mine came in last week but I didn't realize it and it has been sitting in the garage.

Installed it tonight. Actual installation took about 10 minutes and then another 20 trying to get all the cables to fit. I ordered the front and back cameras but only installed the back but now I had one more cable to try to tuck. In the Boxter, there really is not a lot of space and the connectors are long and hard to fit.

It all works, too late for a drive but will play with it this week.



Did you ask for the Y-cable? If so, was it still a tight fit? Mine arrives tomorrow.
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Did you ask for the Y-cable? If so, was it still a tight fit? Mine arrives tomorrow.
It comes with the Y cable. Yes, it was tight. I had to re-remove the large panel and align the cables in there the best I could.
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For rear FitcamX install, see this thread

https://rennlist.com/forums/718-foru...l#post19241383
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For rear FitcamX install, see this thread

https://rennlist.com/forums/718-foru...l#post19241383
What about the Spyder?
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Originally Posted by Der Tgr
Love the FitcamX! I am always impressed with the clarity of the video as well; however, I will say that one thing that really bothered me is that since the lens is about 1-1.5 inches from the windshield, there is a glare from the dash in the videos. You can clearly see it in this video: https://youtu.be/fwrryMwhZu0.



I purchased this polarizing filter (Amazon.com: Garmin Polarized rear Lens Cover for Dash Cam, (010-12530-18) : Electronics) that is sold for the Garmin dashcam and it fits perfectly on the FitcamX lens too. It eliminates the glare.
Do you have video with the filter in place to see the difference? I agree that the reflection is kind of a deal breaker for me.

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How's the Garmin Polarized filter attached ? Does it just snap in place ?
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Rear dash cam install completed, see this post for pix

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Originally Posted by gmorat

The install with the wiring is a little fiddly but it does all fit together.

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I did mine a few months ago, and I agree with this. I also had to modify my housing to fit the wires. I’m not sure which model they sent me as I ordered it before the car arrived, but it all looks great now.

i will say these were fantastic - got mine on Amazon

MIRRORTAP POWER CORDS 15" Length,


tapped right into the mirror without actually tapping wires - and didn’t have to run a power cord down the A pillar
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