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      07-22-2019, 11:22 PM   #1
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Where to Mount DR750S-2CH

I've been having some issues with where I should mount my Blackvue DR750S and was looking for advice on where other members mounted theirs. I have Adaptive LED headlights, and a Uniden R3 mounted via Blendmount.

The camera is quite large and I'm unable to mount it higher up next to the rear view mirror as it obstructs the video. What setup are most of you running?
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      07-25-2019, 01:44 PM   #2
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https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1423087 perhaps?
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      07-25-2019, 04:36 PM   #3
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That's the most practical solution, but I have the Adaptive LEDs so there's a camera in that spot :/
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      07-25-2019, 04:45 PM   #4
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I have it mounted on the passenger side next to the mirror. Hard to explain but, if you're sitting in the driver's seat, the rear view mirror perfectly blocks it.
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I have it mounted on the passenger side next to the mirror. Hard to explain but, if you're sitting in the driver's seat, the rear view mirror perfectly blocks it.
That's what I had planned, but my friend said it's awkward there. To me, it made the most sense though..

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I have it mounted on the passenger side next to the mirror. Hard to explain but, if you're sitting in the driver's seat, the rear view mirror perfectly blocks it.
That's what I had planned, but my friend said it's awkward there. To me, it made the nose sense though..
This is what I did. Works perfectly
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      07-25-2019, 09:33 PM   #7
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This is what I did. Works perfectly
Caught my typo reading your comment. Fixed haha.

Guess I'll do the same - installing in a few. Thanks guys
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Hm. This is where I put my dashcam. Maybe I'm blocking a camera? I have the "S552A Adaptive LED Headlight" option.
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      07-25-2019, 11:53 PM   #9
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Hm. This is where I put my dashcam. Maybe I'm blocking a camera? I have the "S552A Adaptive LED Headlight" option.
Yeah you’re blocking it. As am I temporarily until I can figure out where to put my R7
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      07-26-2019, 12:01 AM   #10
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Yeah you’re blocking it. As am I temporarily until I can figure out where to put my R7
Blendmount - that'd give you the same setup I have now. Just finished the install
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Hm. This is where I put my dashcam. Maybe I'm blocking a camera? I have the "S552A Adaptive LED Headlight" option.
Yea, as damageprone said - you're blocking it.
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Blendmount - that'd give you the same setup I have now. Just finished the install
I would but it’s been sold out forever for some reason
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      07-26-2019, 11:03 AM   #13
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Ah, shoot. Time to remount the dashcam. Thanks for verifying!

Also, I've never used the automatic headlight dimming feature. Is it really working well? I'd hate to blind oncoming cars because the computer doesn't dim quickly enough.

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      07-26-2019, 01:11 PM   #14
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Ah, shoot. Time to remount the dashcam. Thanks for verifying!

Also, I've never used the automatic headlight dimming feature. Is it really working well? I'd have to blind oncoming cars because the computer doesn't dim quickly enough.
I didnt use it that often before, but I got anti dazzle coded and I've used it more since then. I haven't been getting high beamed, so I believe they're okay.
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