Front & rear dashcam

[PHB1969]

Mine is a GTS also, no trim removal required, there is enough flex / gap to push the wire in with a trim tool / credit card. The a pillars are solid with alcantara covering, so there is no bulge at all visible.

Cable goes right down to the windscreen before tucked down the side of the dash & routes back towards the door & then under the rubber.

Nothing visible at all cable wise, and really easy to do.

Thank you - could you suggest suitable trim tools please - appreciate any links etc as considering and want to make sure I have the right tools to do the job. Thank you

The tool I used came with the Blackvue camera, however it looks like the 3rd from the left on these tools:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ELZO-Removal-Center-Console-Installation/dp/B0888C1B5J/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=dash+trim+tool&qid=1598717584&sr=8-7

It really is much more simple than you are probably thinking it will be. Start at the top of the windscreen, leaving enough 'spare' to allow you to fix the camera & then can be tucked into the headlining, the cable will just slide up there really easily. Then between the A pillar and windscreen to the bottom corner.

Here is a link to another install, this is what I used as my inspiration but with the camera installed passenger side behind the mirror & cannot see it when driving. https://www.caymanoc.com/forums/topic/562-dash-cam-fitted-to-981/

Thank you

 

[stevehaley]

Just been through this and as i have an extended waranty i didnt want to hard wire it. I was worried how much the supplied adapter-plug protruded into the footwell in the cayenne so i ditched the powerlead that came with the dashcam and bought a 3m usb lead with the correct end (micro in my case). I then coupled this with a rightangled usb connector and a flush usb charger. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00WHZ930Y/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_sHWsFbF5CSJW3

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HVCX1VF/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_bPWsFbBG9S621

(be careful these are “handed” get the wrong one and you will block the second socket.)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XM7YGQ5/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_kIWsFb54MNHQC apart from being much neater and less liable to being kicked it also allows another device to be connceted at a later date. I do worry about the flap but i amsure this could be temporarily removed if necessary.

 

[Allblack]

Thanks for all the helpful replies

 

[CaymanChr15]

I have the thinkware 770 front and back very impressed. Its hardwired in off a spare fuse on the fuse box. I have heard porsche will disconnect it when its time for a service as it could void warranty. The advantage is it protects the car when its parked through regular videos and if bumped it takes videos .

 

[PHB1969]

Mine is a GTS also, no trim removal required, there is enough flex / gap to push the wire in with a trim tool / credit card. The a pillars are solid with alcantara covering, so there is no bulge at all visible.

Cable goes right down to the windscreen before tucked down the side of the dash & routes back towards the door & then under the rubber.

Nothing visible at all cable wise, and really easy to do.

Sorry to ask again, but when the cable comes down the a pillar, is that windscreen side or cabin side (Ie across the top of the a pillar and then down) Had a quick look today and can see the roof lining has some flexibility so should be fine, felt tight on the a pillar where it touches the windscreen.

Also is the trim tool used to pry the trim back to allow the cable to feed in or is it used to push the cable in?

 

[mj2k]

Mine is a GTS also, no trim removal required, there is enough flex / gap to push the wire in with a trim tool / credit card. The a pillars are solid with alcantara covering, so there is no bulge at all visible.

Cable goes right down to the windscreen before tucked down the side of the dash & routes back towards the door & then under the rubber.

Nothing visible at all cable wise, and really easy to do.

Sorry to ask again, but when the cable comes down the a pillar, is that windscreen side or cabin side (Ie across the top of the a pillar and then down) Had a quick look today and can see the roof lining has some flexibility so should be fine, felt tight on the a pillar where it touches the windscreen.

No worries! Windscreen side of the A pillar, it is tight but once you get the first part in & realise there is plenty of space inside there, you will get more confident in pushing it. Good luck with it!

 

[JohnCRS]

......... that is utter madness!

I thought that is an essential component of all current motoring related legislation. Part of diversity legislation to allow any idiot to justify his/her actions, especially if they are in any form of 'official' capacity.

Now, let me get back underneath my rock.

 

[PhilW_999]

Porsche have just released their own new dashcam (identical to Audi's Universal Traffice Recorder - look it up ). Checked it out with Porsche currently the only Cayman/Boxster versions it will fit (i.e. Porsche will warranty-wise fit) is the 718 models. I'm told that it will also fit all 'current' Porsche models meaning, I suspect, ranges that can currently be bought new?? I was told that to fit to a 718 is about 3 hours labour and with camera worked out just over £800. I have the Audi version in my Audi A4 Allroad with a front & rear camera and it's superb. Like Audi, Porsche will have an App to download where it can manage the camera.

 

[PhilW_999]

Just seen and researched the suitability of the new Porsche Dash Cam that's been released. Great! I have the identical camera in my Audi and it's superb plus linked to an App. HOWEVER, at present it's only available to 2017 models onward I'm informed and has to be linked to the PCM so I'm guessing a PCM 4.0 ? Can't understand why it's connected through the PCM other than to link info to the App?

I have a 2016 Cayman GTS so I'm somewhat frustrated as it's such a superb, smart and functional camera. Any Porsche tech boffins have an answer why it goes through the PCM?

 

[Motorhead]

Maybe the Audi unit will fit Philip if that doesn’t require a similar integration with their own communication management system?

If the Porsche dashcam is only suitable for MY2017 cars, if your car was built/registered in September or later you might be OK.

Jeff

 

[KenDavis71]

Hi, I have a 2019 718, does anyone have any experience or can recommend a good front and rear dashcam system for the 718, I asked Porsche Silverstone and they told me Porsche does not offer these and therefore they cannot offer anything that is not approved by Porsche, understandable, so I looked on Amazon and to be honest I couldn't really see any difference from the £23.99 jobs to the £100-200.00 systems.

The only thing I noticed is the better ones seem to have Sony lenses, what should I look for?

Thanks,

Tim

FYI - I enquired about fitting the new front dash cam and was advised that porsche now offer to fit the rear too. Not cheap tho!

 

[PhilW_999]

The 'new' Porsche camera is an identical version of the Audi Camera which is called a UTR - Universal Traffic Camera. I have it fitted in my Audi A4 Allroad and it's exceptional (both front & rear). It's linked to the Audi UTR app and the Audi MMI (PCM equivalent - I have a 981 GTS Cayman). I filmed a drive up a mountain in my Audi when I first got it, sound is turned off and it's here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFoJ0by5Vt8&t=108s . I was toying with the idea of buying a 2nd hand UTR and fitting it in my Cayman as I suspect it'll work somehow but haven't researched it enough. The UTR is quite amazing and totally robust and discreet and would highly recommend this against any other. I'm guessing the cost to fit might be steep as it took about 5 hours in my Audi but it did have a panoramic sunroof and cables were all hidden away. If I was now to go with any other make it would be Black Vue and possibly the 750 model as a minimum but otherwise the 900X I think it's called. Most of the other cameras are bulky and cumbersome. Anyway, if someone wants more info, PM me. Philip

 

[JaseGT4]

I have Thinkware front and rear in my 911, excellent and wouldn't be without them. I'll be fitting a front facing camera as above to my Cayman when it arrives. This looks like a fantastic alternative, I like the right angled lead, thanks

 

[Scrounger]

Have a look at the VIOFO range. They are mote of a cheese wedge shape and come with excellent reviews.

I have the Viofo 119 in mine and it works a treat. You can hardly see it behind the rear view mirror.

Dan.

 

[JaseGT4]

Anyone have the nextbase discount code from the club magazine, noticed in a recent copy but I have given it away. Thanks

 

[ronniewales]

If i purchase a dash cam and have it professionally installed by the RAC will it affect my warranty with Porsche.

My car is a one month old 911

 

[kitchens]

I would check with the OPC first before getting it fitted ...the obvious would get the OPC to fit it that way they would have no reason to invalidate any warranty ...no idea the RAC got involved in this type of work .

 

[GrahamW]

If i purchase a dash cam and have it professionally installed by the RAC will it affect my warranty with Porsche.

My car is a one month old 911

Why not consider the official Porsche one then certainly no troubles re warranty?

 

[JaseGT4]

Just been through this and as i have an extended waranty i didnt want to hard wire it. I was worried how much the supplied adapter-plug protruded into the footwell in the cayenne so i ditched the powerlead that came with the dashcam and bought a 3m usb lead with the correct end (micro in my case). I then coupled this with a rightangled usb connector and a flush usb charger. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00WHZ930Y/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_sHWsFbF5CSJW3

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HVCX1VF/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_bPWsFbBG9S621

(be careful these are “handed” get the wrong one and you will block the second socket.)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07XM7YGQ5/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_kIWsFb54MNHQC apart from being much neater and less liable to being kicked it also allows another device to be connceted at a later date. I do worry about the flap but i amsure this could be temporarily removed if necessary.

Thanks for this list it worked a treat, went with an angled lead to my nextbase. I would recommend going with a 3M lead though. I went with 5M and it is quite a bit to tuck under the glovebox.

 

[JohnCRS]

Just revisiting this thread and wondered whether dash cams are mainly about security and insurance, or if there is other functionality that is the motivation to fit them. I am thinking here about recording road trips etc.