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Drumminxx · 05-07-2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tonysplanb

Here's my install (payed @ $70) and I used this kit to hard wire it

http://www.spytecinc.com/dash-camera...NJsRoCHUrw_wcB

That's a good price compared to others I have seen. I just ordered one

Rainbow1616 · 05-07-2015, 11:15 AM

Mine is hardwired as well and you can only see about 2 inches coming out of cam before its hidden. Power wires to fuse box and video wires to MyLink so I can bring it up on the screen if I want.

Angrybird 12 · 05-07-2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Mine is hardwired as well and you can only see about 2 inches coming out of cam before its hidden. Power wires to fuse box and video wires to MyLink so I can bring it up on the screen if I want.

How did you hide the wire from the windshield down to the fuse box? Did you remove the pillar trim? If so how hard was it to remove and how? I just don't want to break anything. If I could get this part hidden I would be happy.

Rainbow1616 · 05-07-2015, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

How did you hide the wire from the windshield down to the fuse box? Did you remove the pillar trim? If so how hard was it to remove and how? I just don't want to break anything. If I could get this part hidden I would be happy.

I didn't remove it. I just used my plastic trim tools and pried it up enough to tuck the wires in.
It is just held on with clips but I didn't want to break any accidentally.

Angrybird 12 · 05-07-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

I didn't remove it. I just used my plastic trim tools and pried it up enough to tuck the wires in.
It is just held on with clips but I didn't want to break any accidentally.

Thanks, I'll try that later.

Angrybird 12 · 05-07-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

I didn't remove it. I just used my plastic trim tools and pried it up enough to tuck the wires in.
It is just held on with clips but I didn't want to break any accidentally.

Just tried it on mine, couldn't get it to open a gap at all, I guess the convertible's pillar trim is different from the coupe.
Oh well.

USMCSSGT-RET · 05-07-2015, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Just tried it on mine, couldn't get it to open a gap at all, I guess the convertible's pillar trim is different from the coupe.
Oh well.

It just pops right off just like a coupe. I'd use a trim pry tool if you can. If not, use something else plastic and flexible, wrapped in a soft towel if you can to not leave any pry marks on the plastic.

Angrybird 12 · 05-07-2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by USMCSSGT-RET

It just pops right off just like a coupe. I'd use a trim pry tool if you can. If not, use something else plastic and flexible, wrapped in a soft towel if you can to not leave any pry marks on the plastic.

Where do you pry it at? I have the trim tool but it wouldn't even budge.

tonysplanb · 05-07-2015, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Where do you pry it at? I have the trim tool but it wouldn't even budge.

I also used a plastic pry tool on my convertible and just pushed everything back. I ran the wire to the fuse box easily. Just firmly pull and it will come out to give you a clean install.

rc610 · 05-07-2015, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainbow1616

Mine is hardwired as well and you can only see about 2 inches coming out of cam before its hidden. Power wires to fuse box and video wires to MyLink so I can bring it up on the screen if I want.

How do you tie in to the mylink? I have a cheap $40 Wal Mart cam but want to get a nicer one now that I know I like it and bringing it up on mylink would be a big plus

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ZiG · 05-07-2015, 10:54 PM

Did a fuse tap and ran my wire down the INSIDE of the pillar.. On my Subaru I didn't even go that far, just tapped directly into the circuit powering the map lights. Worked perfect.

MrIanB · 05-07-2015, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

Coming out of console

I would continue running down side console and use plug inside center arm rest compartment. That's how I have it and no wires showing

Ian B

Rainbow1616 · 05-08-2015, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rc610

How do you tie in to the mylink? I have a cheap $40 Wal Mart cam but want to get a nicer one now that I know I like it and bringing it up on mylink would be a big plus

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The camera you buy has to have a video output (yellow rca) then I just tied it into the third input of the video switch that I use for My front camera. Programmed another home link button for the dash cam. Just look up threads on front cameras for the equipment used.

Angrybird 12 · 05-08-2015, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tonysplanb

I also used a plastic pry tool on my convertible and just pushed everything back. I ran the wire to the fuse box easily. Just firmly pull and it will come out to give you a clean install.

I was prying pretty hard and bending the trim but it wouldn't pop loose, I was afraid I would break something and then catch hell from the wife...LOL.

05-07-2015, 10:54 PM	#25
ZiG Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 173	Did a fuse tap and ran my wire down the INSIDE of the pillar.. On my Subaru I didn't even go that far, just tapped directly into the circuit powering the map lights. Worked perfect. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Rotofab CAI/scoop/washer - FE4 conversion - Pfadt ZL swaybars - BMR endlinks - Hurst short shifter - RKSport spoiler

05-07-2015, 11:15 AM	#16
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	Mine is hardwired as well and you can only see about 2 inches coming out of cam before its hidden. Power wires to fuse box and video wires to MyLink so I can bring it up on the screen if I want.