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Blackvue DR900S-2CH - Any experience ?
I'm thinking of getting the new Blackvue DR900S twin set up and wondered if anyone had tried this one vs the DR750S. Also wondering where is the best place to mount the rear cam to get the best view?
Many thanksDiscovery 4 HSE 2014 (Current)
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28th Jul 2018 11:12 am
BAZ8046
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Not tried the DR900 but I have an earlier front and rear which I think is a DR650.
I mounted mine at the top of the rear screen and routed the cable back through with the rest of the wiring back in to the car.
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28th Jul 2018 12:29 pm
paulkedwards
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That looks really neat and just what I’m after. Was it easy enough to get the wiring through front to rear?Discovery 4 HSE 2014 (Current)
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Discovery 2 Landmark 2004, 2001, 2002 (Previous)
Discovery 1 300tdi 1996 & V8i 1995, 200tdi 1993 (previous)
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28th Jul 2018 1:35 pm
BAZ8046
Member Since: 26 Feb 2010
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It’s not too bad but takes a bit of wiggling to get it through the rubber gaiter from the tailgate to the car.
I pulled a string through first and then used that to pull the cable back through.
It awkward because the plug on the end of the cable gets stuck.
If you take your time you should be fine.D4 2016 Landmark, Waitomo Grey.
D3 2005 HSE, Bonatti Grey, now sold but still comes back for servicing.
Defender 2002 Td5 Commercial, had a hard life but slowly being restored.
I only work so I can afford to repair my Land Rovers!
28th Jul 2018 5:06 pm
paulkedwards
Member Since: 19 Oct 2013
Location: Worcester
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Many thanks. It hopefully arrives today so will be interesting to see how it goes Discovery 4 HSE 2014 (Current)
Defender 90 TD5 - 2003 (Current)
Discovery 3 HSE 2009 (Previous)
Discovery 2 Landmark 2004, 2001, 2002 (Previous)
Discovery 1 300tdi 1996 & V8i 1995, 200tdi 1993 (previous)
Defender 110 300tdi 1993 (Previous)
Range Rover Vogue 4.6 - 2001 (Previous)
Freelanders TD4 (2001 3 door & 2002 5 door) Previous
Defender 90 2.5 then converted to V8i (1990) previous
Defender 90 2.25 then converted to v8 (1986)
Various others
30th Jul 2018 7:24 am
paulkedwards
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Update: all now fitted and I'm really pleased with the setup. Only item now is to finalise the power from the fusebox rather than the 12v aux socket.Discovery 4 HSE 2014 (Current)
Defender 90 TD5 - 2003 (Current)
Discovery 3 HSE 2009 (Previous)
Discovery 2 Landmark 2004, 2001, 2002 (Previous)
Discovery 1 300tdi 1996 & V8i 1995, 200tdi 1993 (previous)
Defender 110 300tdi 1993 (Previous)
Range Rover Vogue 4.6 - 2001 (Previous)
Freelanders TD4 (2001 3 door & 2002 5 door) Previous
Defender 90 2.5 then converted to V8i (1990) previous
Defender 90 2.25 then converted to v8 (1986)
Various others
16th Aug 2018 5:10 pm
Xed Sal
Member Since: 18 Sep 2017
Location: London
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DR900-2CH is a fantastic bit of kit. I have moved up with every dash cam released by BlackVue. Make sure you download the latest firmware. It is also worth purchasing the security kit that locks the wires in. This means if an attempt to pull it out of the car after a window being smashed etc it is very hard unless they have tools to cut the wires with as they will keep it ties to the vehicle.
I would also suggest looking at the BlackVue battery packs. Not the cheap one (£115) the more expensive one (£250ish) as this will give you approx 24 hours on a full charge of camera run time whilst the vehicle is switched off so no battery drain.
16th Aug 2018 6:21 pm
Xed Sal
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And forgot to add...
Having it at the top of the tailgate is nice, however due to the angle the camera covers even if you went to the bottom left (Looking from the outside) so it is within wiper range it will give you great coverage too. Make sure it IS IN the sweep of the wiper wherever you put it as dirty windows can end up blocking vision helping you to miss important things such as vehicle Index!
16th Aug 2018 6:23 pm
paulkedwards
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Location: Worcester
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Luckily I remembered about the rear wiper coverage and after this mornings rain the footage has thankfully proven that I didn't wasted my time when choosing the optimum position. As we are off to the Spanish Landrover Party later in the year, I wanted the dash cams to record some of our time off road there. The basic card is a bit small so I have now upgraded to a 128Gb card which hopefully will record for a bit longer before it starts to loop. Thanks for the advice re the battery pack and security. It's something I will look at, but after this morning being tempted into ordering a GAP IID Bluetooth tool from Dan at Duckworth's (in case of issue in Spain) I think I will need to save up again!!Discovery 4 HSE 2014 (Current)
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Discovery 3 HSE 2009 (Previous)
Discovery 2 Landmark 2004, 2001, 2002 (Previous)
Discovery 1 300tdi 1996 & V8i 1995, 200tdi 1993 (previous)
Defender 110 300tdi 1993 (Previous)
Range Rover Vogue 4.6 - 2001 (Previous)
Freelanders TD4 (2001 3 door & 2002 5 door) Previous
Defender 90 2.5 then converted to V8i (1990) previous
Defender 90 2.25 then converted to v8 (1986)
Various others
16th Aug 2018 7:12 pm
Xed Sal
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Location: London
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That was lucky! If you want the specific part numbers and the only website in the UK you can get them from PM me. There are knock off batteries on eBay but it's a very similar price for a moody product. Also with them you can stack so double battery life. It hides perfectly under the Pas seat!
16th Aug 2018 9:50 pm
paulkedwards
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