F31 rear dash cam mounting.

ian332isport · 11-24-2018, 03:18 PM

I know this has been discussed before, but I took some pics while fitting mine, and thought it may help others.

I didn't want to mount directly on the glass, due to the loop of wire that ends up between the back of the headliner, and the camera. It just looks untidy, and direct glass mounting is known to impact DAB reception, although I've not actually tested DAB performance yet.

I had the rear camera mounted in the same way in my E46 Touring, and the same bracket fitted perfectly in the F31. It's just a piece of aluminium bent up to fit around the rear of the headliner. I got the idea from another forum, but don't recall which one. Here's some pics of the bracket itself, and then with the camera mounted to it.

I started off routing the rear camera cable, and ended up with the plug roughly in the middle of the hatch.

If you lift the rubber seal, you can see the back edge of the headliner.

Then you just slide the bracket over the end of the headliner, and push the rubber seal back in place.

This is what you see from the inside.

Mounting the camera away from the glass does have some impact on the field of view, but it's plenty good enough to see who hits you from behind

Hope it helps someone.

dizzy619 · 11-24-2018, 03:51 PM

335d Touring Xdrive · 11-26-2018, 03:30 PM

I had the same bracket made for my 335 touring. In fact, i had several brackets made as it was cheaper to get a few made if anyone is wanting one. Mine is made out of steel not ally. I didn't have any issues with it effecting the dab reception.

Previous topic here.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=20197104

Murphyslaw · 11-26-2018, 03:33 PM

Anyone tried using a rear camera with tinted glass. Want to know how it looks before I attempt it.

335d Touring Xdrive · 11-26-2018, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murphyslaw

Anyone tried using a rear camera with tinted glass. Want to know how it looks before I attempt it.

My rear window was factory tinted, and it didn't have any effect on the footage whatsoever.

kitster · 11-26-2018, 04:21 PM

Those look ace. I need to get myself one of those!

Hi123aa · 06-01-2019, 07:08 AM

Hi
I have just bought a 335D Xdrive Tourer can anybody sell me one of these rear dashcam mounting brackets. I am new on this forum and cannot see how to message people. I have sent a friend request to 335D TOURING XDRIVE as he seems to have made a few spare, so if you read this please let me know and happy to transfer cash into your bank account to cover the item and postage.
Hope to hear from anyone e who can help.
Cheers from Corsham in Wilts.

335d Touring Xdrive · 06-01-2019, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hi123aa

Hi
I have just bought a 335D Xdrive Tourer can anybody sell me one of these rear dashcam mounting brackets. I am new on this forum and cannot see how to message people. I have sent a friend request to 335D TOURING XDRIVE as he seems to have made a few spare, so if you read this please let me know and happy to transfer cash into your bank account to cover the item and postage.
Hope to hear from anyone e who can help.
Cheers from Corsham in Wilts.

Hi,
Yes i do have a spare bracket you can have but i am away for a couple of weeks if you can hang on till i am back, i will sort it out for you.

Gavsur · 08-26-2019, 02:34 AM

Appreciate old thread but I am looking to fit a rear view dash cam to my F31 335d. If anyone has a spare angled roof lining mount as dipicted above, I would be happy to purchase.

335d Touring Xdrive · 08-26-2019, 03:48 AM

Hi Gavsur,
I'm sure i have a spare bracket at work, i will have a look on Wednesday when i return.

darrylmavin · 08-26-2019, 10:13 AM

I am also in the market for one of these brackets, if anyone has one for sale please let me know.

Gavsur · 08-26-2019, 11:36 AM

That's very kind of you 335d Touring Xdrive. Without a bench vice I would imagine it could be somewhat difficult to get the bends and angles correct. If you do have one, let me know what you require in terms of payment and postage.
Regards
Gavin

Assassin · 08-26-2019, 06:25 PM

I'd like one too if there are any others kicking around.............

Also interested in which power / earth sources you used for the dashcam especially if they have parking mode power set up.

335d Touring Xdrive · 09-03-2019, 07:28 AM

Sorry for the late reply.
I have 4 of these brackets available powder coated in black.
First come first served.
£15 each delivered Uk post code.

Assassin · 09-03-2019, 08:45 AM

PM me pse for one of the brackets

335d Touring Xdrive · 09-03-2019, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Assassin

PM me pse for one of the brackets

Ok no problem.

1, Assassin.

Gavsur · 09-03-2019, 01:39 PM

I will take one please, PM for payment details and postal address.
Many thanks
Gavin

indigochim · 09-03-2019, 02:32 PM

Another PM sent, that looks ace.

joshpmc · 09-03-2019, 04:04 PM

I will take a bracket as well please.
PM me for payment and address.

335d Touring Xdrive · 09-05-2019, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335d Touring Xdrive

Ok no problem.

1, Assassin.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gavsur

I will take one please, PM for payment details and postal address.
Many thanks
Gavin

Quote:

Originally Posted by indigochim

Another PM sent, that looks ace.

Quote:

Originally Posted by joshpmc

I will take a bracket as well please.
PM me for payment and address.

Ok guys thank you.

1, Assassin.
2, Gavsur.
3, Indigochim.
4, Joshpmc.

I will pm all you guys back with payment details.
Thank you.

335d Touring Xdrive · 09-05-2019, 05:02 AM

You should all have a pm now. If you haven't, then please pm me.
Thank you.
Ady.

lwoody7110 · 09-05-2019, 02:08 PM

I've just picked up a rear dashcam having not thought about installation until it arrived.

...and your solution looks perfect. I don't suppose there is a chance of getting hold of any more?

Lee

11-24-2018, 03:18 PM	#1
ian332isport Major 705 Rep 1,141 Posts Drives: F31 340i Shadow Edition Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	F31 rear dash cam mounting. I know this has been discussed before, but I took some pics while fitting mine, and thought it may help others. I didn't want to mount directly on the glass, due to the loop of wire that ends up between the back of the headliner, and the camera. It just looks untidy, and direct glass mounting is known to impact DAB reception, although I've not actually tested DAB performance yet. I had the rear camera mounted in the same way in my E46 Touring, and the same bracket fitted perfectly in the F31. It's just a piece of aluminium bent up to fit around the rear of the headliner. I got the idea from another forum, but don't recall which one. Here's some pics of the bracket itself, and then with the camera mounted to it. I started off routing the rear camera cable, and ended up with the plug roughly in the middle of the hatch. If you lift the rubber seal, you can see the back edge of the headliner. Then you just slide the bracket over the end of the headliner, and push the rubber seal back in place. This is what you see from the inside. Mounting the camera away from the glass does have some impact on the field of view, but it's plenty good enough to see who hits you from behind Hope it helps someone.
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335d Touring Xdrive Captain 319 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2016 335d Touring Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northumberland iTrader: (0)	I had the same bracket made for my 335 touring. In fact, i had several brackets made as it was cheaper to get a few made if anyone is wanting one. Mine is made out of steel not ally. I didn't have any issues with it effecting the dab reception. Previous topic here. https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=20197104
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Murphyslaw Private First Class 3 Rep 100 Posts Drives: Bmw e91 330d Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lincoln iTrader: (0)	Anyone tried using a rear camera with tinted glass. Want to know how it looks before I attempt it.
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Hi123aa Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 3 series tourer 335xd Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Chippenham iTrader: (0)	Hi I have just bought a 335D Xdrive Tourer can anybody sell me one of these rear dashcam mounting brackets. I am new on this forum and cannot see how to message people. I have sent a friend request to 335D TOURING XDRIVE as he seems to have made a few spare, so if you read this please let me know and happy to transfer cash into your bank account to cover the item and postage. Hope to hear from anyone e who can help. Cheers from Corsham in Wilts.
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Gavsur New Member 5 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW F31 335D, E93 330i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Hadleigh, Suffolk iTrader: (0)	Appreciate old thread but I am looking to fit a rear view dash cam to my F31 335d. If anyone has a spare angled roof lining mount as dipicted above, I would be happy to purchase.
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335d Touring Xdrive Captain 319 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2016 335d Touring Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northumberland iTrader: (0)	Hi Gavsur, I'm sure i have a spare bracket at work, i will have a look on Wednesday when i return.
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Gavsur New Member 5 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW F31 335D, E93 330i Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Hadleigh, Suffolk iTrader: (0)	That's very kind of you 335d Touring Xdrive. Without a bench vice I would imagine it could be somewhat difficult to get the bends and angles correct. If you do have one, let me know what you require in terms of payment and postage. Regards Gavin
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Assassin First Lieutenant 142 Rep 338 Posts Drives: M340d MHT xDrive Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	I'd like one too if there are any others kicking around............. Also interested in which power / earth sources you used for the dashcam especially if they have parking mode power set up.
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335d Touring Xdrive Captain 319 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2016 335d Touring Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northumberland iTrader: (0)	Sorry for the late reply. I have 4 of these brackets available powder coated in black. First come first served. £15 each delivered Uk post code.
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335d Touring Xdrive Captain 319 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2016 335d Touring Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northumberland iTrader: (0)	You should all have a pm now. If you haven't, then please pm me. Thank you. Ady.
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lwoody7110 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW F31 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: England iTrader: (0)	I've just picked up a rear dashcam having not thought about installation until it arrived. ...and your solution looks perfect. I don't suppose there is a chance of getting hold of any more? Lee
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