Anyone installed a dashcam to their 991.2?

The place to discuss everything else..
Post Reply
User avatar
Hitman999
Posts: 510
Joined: Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:43 am

Post by Hitman999 »

Hi guys

I'm thinking about getting a front and rear dashcam installed to my car. Any recommendations and does it affect warranty?
Current: 991.2 Carrera S
Sold: BMW G20 320d Xdrive M Sport
Sold: Porsche Macan GTS Night Blue / Full GTS Interior
Sold: F80 M3 Black Sapphire/Sakhir Orange
Sold: E92 M3 Jerez Black/Fox Red Leather

User avatar
Wing Commander
Posts: 19876
Joined: Tue Oct 06, 2015 5:43 pm
Location: Wiltshire

Post by Wing Commander »

Hi,

I’ve not fitted one to mine, but will follow this thread... :)
Simon

Sold: 2016 Rhodium Silver Macan 2.0
Sold: 2013 Platinum Silver 911 (991.1) C2
Sold: 2017 Carmine Red Panamera 4
Mine: 991.2 Carrera T Racing Yellow 06/04/2018
MikeM
Posts: 2235
Joined: Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:13 pm

Post by MikeM »

Checkout the Garmin 66W. Great features, easy setup/use with excellent picture quality and field of vision. I just use one camera although they can be linked if you want more coverage. I use it with several cars, so although wires can be concealed around screen and A pillar it’s not wired directly in, i just use the power outlet. Lots want a more permanent concealed set up. Several threads previously posted on permanent Macan wiring setup’s. Here’s a link to a Garmin site, there are also some excellent Videos on line.

Notice now that the 66W seems to be similarly priced thro most major outlets at £199.99. Can see one at £184, it was cheaper last year, I think John Lewis £159🙄. Can’t blame Brexit, it’s American, must be Covid 😷

https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/p/661787

https://kit.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/review-garmin-66w/
Previous Porsche’s
2008. 987 Boxster S Sport basalt
2012. 991 Carrera S aqua
2016. Macan Turbo volcano
Current
2020. Macan GTS crayon
2024. Macan GTS gentian sometime this year https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PR8H7WC6
User avatar
Hitman999
Posts: 510
Joined: Thu Nov 17, 2016 9:43 am

Post by Hitman999 »

MikeM wrote: Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:04 am Checkout the Garmin 66W. Great features, easy setup/use with excellent picture quality and field of vision. I just use one camera although they can be linked if you want more coverage. I use it with several cars, so although wires can be concealed around screen and A pillar it’s not wired directly in, i just use the power outlet. Lots want a more permanent concealed set up. Several threads previously posted on permanent Macan wiring setup’s. Here’s a link to a Garmin site, there are also some excellent Videos on line.

Notice now that the 66W seems to be similarly priced thro most major outlets at £199.99. Can see one at £184, it was cheaper last year, I think John Lewis £159🙄. Can’t blame Brexit, it’s American, must be Covid 😷

https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/p/661787

https://kit.honestjohn.co.uk/reviews/review-garmin-66w/
Thanks Mike for sharing. This looks like a great little dashcam. Like the voice activation and the footage looks good.
Current: 991.2 Carrera S
Sold: BMW G20 320d Xdrive M Sport
Sold: Porsche Macan GTS Night Blue / Full GTS Interior
Sold: F80 M3 Black Sapphire/Sakhir Orange
Sold: E92 M3 Jerez Black/Fox Red Leather
N111BJG
Posts: 120
Joined: Tue Nov 27, 2018 2:47 pm

Post by N111BJG »

I installed one in my 997 & my vantage, it filled up the ‘emergency’ section of the memory as it constantly thought I’d been in a crash as the ride was a bit hard for its liking. It does it in my Macan, too but not as much. It could be me of course.
Last edited by N111BJG on Tue Mar 23, 2021 9:46 pm, edited 1 time in total.
2023 Macan S in Copper Ruby Metallic
2022 Mini Cooper Exclusive Convertible (Hers)
2022 BMW R1250GS
2016 991.2 C4S Cabriolet in Miami Blue
2019 Macan S (Sold)
2015 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster (Sold)
2005 997.1 C2S Cabriolet (sold)
penport
Posts: 68
Joined: Tue Feb 25, 2020 1:05 pm

Post by penport »

I fitted a Nextbase 522 in my Macan at the weekend.
Hardwired with front & rear cameras - took me a couple of hours (taking my time) - very happy with the result.
The front camera has a polarising filter that makes for a nice clear picture.
If it senses a big crash it will automatically dial an emergency contact for you (via the smartphone app).
MY18 Macan GTS Volcano ACC, PAS, Air, PASM, PSP, PSE, Bose, PDLS+, carbon heated steering wheel
2015 Macan S Sapphire PSE, PSP, PASM, K&N [sold but not forgotten]
Post Reply

  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post