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      10-06-2019, 05:28 AM   #1
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FiTCAMX Dashcam

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I just installed the FiTCAMX Dashcam for the F48X1.

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      10-06-2019, 07:00 AM   #2
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Installation process?
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      10-06-2019, 12:06 PM   #3
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Installation process?
Installation is very straightforward. You just unsnap the plastic piece behind the rear view mirror with the provided removal tool, unplug the wiring harness, connect it to the provided wiring harness, then snap back the provided camera housing. The camera derives its power from the rear view mirror sensor when the car is started. Pic quality is 1080. No back up cam, nor does it have parking mode. It does have night vision mode, as well as, G-Shock sensor to capture and store footage when you receive a "Love Tap" from another car or object.
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      10-06-2019, 01:08 PM   #4
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Possible to share some installation pics? Also footage of the actual recording? Link to buy? Thanks!
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      10-06-2019, 01:40 PM   #5
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Possible to share some installation pics? Also footage of the actual recording? Link to buy? Thanks!
Here's the link and installation process. In the installation Pix, there's a yellow wire that was suppose to be inserted into one of the pin harnesses. That is no longer needed with the updated wiring harness provided. I have to say, it's the easiest Dashcam installation that I have done thus far, short of just plugging a Dashcam into a cigarette lighter

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PDM1J9V...p_mob_ap_share

Will get footage later when I go out
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      10-06-2019, 02:00 PM   #6
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Checked the link, sad that they don't ship overseas
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      10-06-2019, 02:12 PM   #7
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Checked the link, sad that they don't ship overseas
Really? It's shipped from China. If that is not oversea, then what is it You can also try AliExpress 😉
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      10-07-2019, 05:47 PM   #8
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Checked the link, sad that they don't ship overseas
Is it available from your region's Amazon?
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      10-07-2019, 08:16 PM   #9
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Here is a snapshot of the FiTCAMX 1080 Video Quality.

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It's actually more clear than the pix suggests due to me scaling it down for the forum upload.
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      10-08-2019, 05:15 AM   #10
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Nowt wrong wi’ that.
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Nowt wrong wi' that.
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      10-09-2019, 02:24 AM   #12
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Uk Lancashire accent.

Translation,

Nothing wrong with that picture.

Or

The camera picture looks very good.
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      10-09-2019, 03:50 AM   #13
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Ah, I understand now . With the UK accent, it makes sense

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Uk Lancashire accent.

Translation,

Nothing wrong with that picture.

Or

The camera picture looks very good.
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      10-18-2019, 02:04 AM   #14
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I’ve ordered a similar model from aliexpress. Which app do you use to connect it to your phone? Also have you faced any problems with auto light and wiper post the installation?
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I've ordered a similar model from aliexpress. Which app do you use to connect it to your phone? Also have you faced any problems with auto light and wiper post the installation?
I use RoadCam, as it was the one that was able to communicate with the cam. I have not had any problems thus far. What have you experienced?
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Just ordered the Fitcamx that you linked through Amazon. Install seems straightforward, plug and play. Like the fact that you don’t have to Try and hardwire it in or run a wire to the dash.
Will post my experience once I have it installed. My 2018 X1 has the auto high beam feature and driver assistance package and I am hopeful that their function will not be impeded.
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Just ordered the Fitcamx that you linked through Amazon. Install seems straightforward, plug and play. Like the fact that you don’t have to Try and hardwire it in or run a wire to the dash.
Will post my experience once I have it installed. My 2018 X1 has the auto high beam feature and driver assistance package and I am hopeful that their function will not be impeded.
Be prepared for disappointment, I ordered from the link in the thread and I just got my unit and it has the wrong power connector, instead of the mirror harness it has the OBDII connector power cable and there was a broken tab in the box when I opened it.

I've requested info from the seller on how to remedy the issue.
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If that is the case, I will be disappointed indeed. They contacted me and had me send photos of my mirror (front and back) in order to confirm fitment. Schedule for delivery on the 28th. Will update once I attempt the install.

I hope your return or exchange goes smoothly.
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      10-23-2019, 11:50 PM   #19
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Be prepared for disappointment, I ordered from the link in the thread and I just got my unit and it has the wrong power connector, instead of the mirror harness it has the OBDII connector power cable and there was a broken tab in the box when I opened it.

I've requested info from the seller on how to remedy the issue.
Whoa, that's weird. I am sure they will take care of you. Their customer service was pretty quick and professional when I contacted them regarding the lack of yellow wire for the harness. The cam has performed flawlessly thus far in my experience. Hope this gets resolved favorably for you.
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Whoa, that's weird. I am sure they will take care of you. Their customer service was pretty quick and professional when I contacted them regarding the lack of yellow wire for the harness. The cam has performed flawlessly thus far in my experience. Hope this gets resolved favorably for you.
They had me dig further and inside what I thought was just another piece of packing bubble wrap and there was another cable in it and the OBDII cable was "extra" so I'll take some blame on getting that wrong, I'm going to try and install this weekend if possible.
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Please do share some installation video/pictures if possible. I'm getting mine next week.
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Please do share some installation video/pictures if possible. I'm getting mine next week.
Between the pictures in the thread and the video on Amazon that's pretty much all there is to the install which is why I went for it over other far higher quality units.
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