Where to mount dash camera?

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noosy
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Post by noosy »

Hi there,

I've just bought a Qashqai and I'm having trouble working out where I should mount my Viofo dash cam on the windscreen. Finding a sweet spot on my Mazda 2 was easy , but I've discovered that the placement is not as straight forward with the Qashqai :? All suggestions welcomed...thanks!

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Noosy, welcome to the Forum, please take a look in the “Search” Area just enter “Dashcam” or the like and there are many posts on this subject of Dashcams which should help you - Dave 😉
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Top left just next to the rear view mirror
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Post by Weasel »

Like Geordieman says, to the left of the mirror.

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Post by conrail »

hi noosy, just like Weasel , I have mine behind my mirror on the passenger side, Halfords hardwire fitted it for me, I can just see the bottom edge of the camera but not the display
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Post by RiveriaMan »

Hi, just to say also, that I too have it mounted in the same area as Weasel, so it is obscured from my view so not causing a distraction whilst driving behind the rear view mirror. Only difference with mine is that I have the power cables coming out the same spot as the mirror stalk and auto dimming wiring for the mirror.
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Post by noosy »

I'd like to thank each and every one of you for your input - I've followed your very helpful suggestions and now my dash cam is properly mounted and working perfectly. Cheers! :D
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Well I am pretty sure that this Guy picked the wrong place or should not have installed one. He deserves what he got. IMHO - Dave 🤬
“A man's own dashcam caught him driving at more than 130mph (209km/h) on a country road and overtaking cars through villages before he crashed on to a verge, say police.”

BBC News: Dashcam: Caister driver captures own crash after 130mph dash : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-55180594
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Ha ha that was brilliant. He shouldn't be allowed to drive again after that.
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Post by gloucester »

Pathetic attempt at turning!

My dashcam shows the speed on the video - been pondering whether to turn that setting off! :-)
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