Did anyone install BMW Advanced Car Eye in US spec vehicle?

cfm56d7b · 09-20-2016, 04:05 PM

BMW Advanced Car Eye is an original BMW accessory offering front (large) and rear cameras. It's not available in the US but can be ordered from ECS Tuning:

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...212359954~geb/

Did anyone install it on F3x (my vehicle is F36 GC) in the US? At a BMW dealer? Independent shop?

HansiHinterseer · 09-21-2016, 02:56 PM

I installed the complete Advanced Car Eye on my F31 last month (also ordered from ECS), by following these instructions:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1220468

Wasn't too difficult. I wouldn't waste money on a dealer install. They'd probably charge you an arm and a leg, especially since they'd likely have to learn the install from scratch.

Beware, the rear camera install is a pain with the hatchback and wagon models: I couldn't find any good instructions on how to run the wiring into the rear hatch, and I hope my own solution won't lead to water ingress at some point.

cfm56d7b · 09-21-2016, 07:13 PM

Thanks for the link to DIY thread. Will review.

crbalch · 09-23-2016, 07:00 AM

Get Thinkware or Blackvue for that price. Much more discreet and have all the features in the world. I just installed the Thinkware F770 and its amazing.

dhrcc · 10-21-2016, 07:54 AM

Did you hardwire your Thinkware F770 to the battery for parking mode? I'm thinking of getting that one but wasn't sure if it's worth it.

obriennathaniel · 10-31-2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by spongecake

Did you hardwire your Thinkware F770 to the battery for parking mode? I'm thinking of getting that one but wasn't sure if it's worth it.

damn, I just put 750's in both my vehicles a few months ago lol and now theres a new one.

mbfanos · 10-31-2016, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by obriennathaniel

damn, I just put 750's in both my vehicles a few months ago lol and now theres a new one.

You can upgrade your 750's firmware using the 770's firmware. Go to dashcamtalk forum for instruction

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HansiHinterseer New Member 6 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2016 328d wagon Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (0)	I installed the complete Advanced Car Eye on my F31 last month (also ordered from ECS), by following these instructions: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1220468 Wasn't too difficult. I wouldn't waste money on a dealer install. They'd probably charge you an arm and a leg, especially since they'd likely have to learn the install from scratch. Beware, the rear camera install is a pain with the hatchback and wagon models: I couldn't find any good instructions on how to run the wiring into the rear hatch, and I hope my own solution won't lead to water ingress at some point.
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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5876 Rep 10,249 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the link to DIY thread. Will review.
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dhrcc New Member 6 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2015 F36 CB with Ivory White Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Did you hardwire your Thinkware F770 to the battery for parking mode? I'm thinking of getting that one but wasn't sure if it's worth it.
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