Just had fitted the MINI Advanced car eye, seems OK so far.
Still getting to grips with how it works.

 

I am looking at getting the latest version installed as soon as I get a response from my service advisor as they never installed one before and wanted sometime to look into it first. How’s it holding up so far?

 

I have had issues (Gen 1) with the recorded sound being affected by the radio; this wasn’t an issue when first fitted? Can only assume this is an internal microphone issue, would return to my local dealership to sort but this is the second unit fitted as the first failed to record and now the car is out of warranty but the unit isn’t and now I have lost confidence in the camera as it is now unviable for replacement. (It still records the picture fine; I just don’t record sound having now disabled it)

I went with a genuine MINI product as the car was under warranty/New, but I’m now considering replacing the unit with an aftermarket unit. The second generation BMW/MINI unit seems more advanced as it connects to your phone without the need to remove the SD card but is still priced high compared to aftermarket products, and the wiring has changed from the first generation making an upgrade more complicated as you have to install new cables. I have both front and rear cameras fitted.

If your car is out of the warranty period I would look to an aftermarket unit, electrical faults under warranty maybe an issue if not fitted by your dealer.

Hope this helps

 

I really want one hardwired in as I dislike cables is one reason why I am considering the factory authorized unit and having it installed by them. I am also very concerned about how complicated this vehicle would be when it comes to running wires that I don’t trust someone like Best Buy to run one of their systems. As I am sure if I have issues down the road, they will possibly make it worse... I also, probably stupidly paid for a extended warranty for 48 months and another 50,000 miles.

 

For peace of mind you are better going down the dealer fit option then, they did break a plastic cover while running the wires on mine to where the rear camera sits. All covered by them and a new trim panel fit. The second generation of the Advanced Car Eye 2 will be better I’m sure than the first incarnation, things move on fast now in the electronics world.

Link to BMW site for the camera details


https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=03_4282

 

Hmm, says it’s not possible with the Clubman. Sure it has something to do with camera placement on the rear window. I would imagine they could offset it to one side or something.

 

BMW insulation instructions for MINI Advanced car eye (First generation)

Hope this helps your decision

 

Sure that's posible, something to look into.

 

More info here also:: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-things-2.html