Dashcam install--FITCAMX

[motormark]

I have a '23 GT4 with the "Preparation for Porsche Dashcam" option, XWN.
It would seem there's 12 volts available at the rear view mirror mount, meant for the dash cam. Has anyone installed a radar detector there and used the 12 volts for the dash cam to power the detector? This setup would seem to eliminate chasing wire across the windshield moulding, down the A pillar to the fuse panel. Maybe it cuts power to the connection when ignition is off and it's fused? (I have no plans to install a camera)

If yes, is there a link to info, a video, parts list, etc? Best mount to use?

Thanks,

Mark

[blueline]

I have a '23 GT4 with the "Preparation for Porsche Dashcam" option, XWN.
It would seem there's 12 volts available at the rear view mirror mount, meant for the dash cam. Has anyone installed a radar detector there and used the 12 volts for the dash cam to power the detector? This setup would seem to eliminate chasing wire across the windshield moulding, down the A pillar to the fuse panel. Maybe it cuts power to the connection when ignition is off and it's fused? (I have no plans to install a camera)

If yes, is there a link to info, a video, parts list, etc? Best mount to use?

Thanks,

Mark

Hey Mark,

There have been a few discussions here about using the "Prep for Dashcam" for other devices. Here's one thread I found that touches on that:

viewtopic.php?t=566&start=20#p16352

There are more scattered about on Carpokes I think, but that one should give you some ideas. Also, maybe others here will see your post and can get you some answers.

Meanwhile, welcome to Carpokes!

[911-Purist]

I installed on my Porsche 992 a dashcam, the FITCAMX model, hardwired to my fuse box and both front and rear.

Looks interesting but the manufacturer's web site is lacking in that they do not show a Porsche Model C installation photo in a 991.1.

Also, what sensors do they use in the front and rear cameras?

[danielheff]

I use this camera on my tundra. Just periodically check the files, it has corrupted the micro sd card in the past and needed to be formatted to continue operating properly.

[Mikster]

Yeah I agree. Probably a good practice with any dashcam....but I format the card within the FITCAMX, using the FITCAMX software, every two months or so.

M