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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by shrinkwrap
Just installed the FitCam. As others have said, it is an easy install and looks OEM. Hopefully it works well...
I'm interested in knowing what you think of this product and how it performs. Did you get the rear camera as well?
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 09:12 AM
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Since it is a one-piece unit and integrates (actually, replaces) the bezel underneath the mirror, including the replacement harness and hidden wiring, it is not noticeable at all. I haven't driven much since yesterday, but the app seems to work. I will post back if anything exceptional happens one way or the other. As of now, I would say it well worth the $170 or so...I did not buy a rear camera.

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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 09:32 AM
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LexusJoey doesn't know how to search? I have FitCamX it's fantastic.
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by LS500Fan
LexusJoey doesn't know how to search? I have FitCamX it's fantastic.
I have.
1. I don't usually go beyond the 7th Gen ES forum as tech does improve and integration can differ. However since you've mentioned it I expanded my search.
2. Can't find any real reviews with photos (day / night), 2k vs 4k, issues with overheating? Rear camera add on review.
Unless I missed those points in my search, I would forever be grateful for a a link.
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by LS500Fan
...Knowing Lexus, we won’t have built-in dash cam for at least 10 years LOL...
Lexus Canada has had a "LEXUS GENUINE DASH CAMERA" accessory available for quite a few years. See this 2018 Lexus Enthusiast LEXUS GENUINE DASH CAMERA AVAILABLE IN CANADA post and the Lexus Canada Accessories listing. (If you scroll down to the bottom of the Accessories web page and "SELECT YOUR LEXUS" to a 2022 ES, you'll find in the result list the dash cam listed for a default price of [presumably Canadian] $714.11 which includes installation.)
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 10:40 AM
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A few days ago I installed the FitCamX on my 2022. I really like it so far. I also use a Cover Craft sunshade and it does end up touching the bottom of the camera housing when in place but doesn't seem to be a problem.
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Old Jun 15, 2022 | 04:13 PM
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I am in Canada and the dealer asked me if I wanted the Lexus accessory dash cam, I declined. My intent is to email my salesperson and show him the one I got, it's superior other than it doesn't have parking mode. Not to mention it's less than half the price of the Lexus one, and mine is 4K too.
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Old Jun 16, 2022 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by mikamica
A few days ago I installed the FitCamX on my 2022. I really like it so far. I also use a Cover Craft sunshade and it does end up touching the bottom of the camera housing when in place but doesn't seem to be a problem.
I want my cover craft to sit flush with the windshield so I modified mine. Maybe covercraft can modify their design just a tad to accommodate the fit cam since its a popular mod. and the cutout wouldn't affect non-Fitcam owners much.
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Old Jun 20, 2022 | 09:59 PM
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Ordered a Fitcam today. I couldn't find a good way to tap into the fuse box and have the cover remain on so just decided to go this route. Not a ton of money and looks like a very easy and straightforward install.

I was impressed with a review I found on YouTube of it as well. The fact that it's 4k resolution capable already puts it ahead of my Blackvue which only records 1080p.

Can't wait for it to come in.
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Old Jun 21, 2022 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by dezymond
Ordered a Fitcam today. I couldn't find a good way to tap into the fuse box and have the cover remain on so just decided to go this route. Not a ton of money and looks like a very easy and straightforward install.

I was impressed with a review I found on YouTube of it as well. The fact that it's 4k resolution capable already puts it ahead of my Blackvue which only records 1080p.

Can't wait for it to come in.
Did you also get the rear camera add on?
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Old Jun 21, 2022 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusJoey
Did you also get the rear camera add on?
Nope. I personally don't see any real use for it.
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Old Jul 3, 2022 | 02:51 PM
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Where did you folks purchase the Fitcamx from? Amazon or direct from their website? Seems like they may ship faster from their website than Amazon for some reason.
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Old Jul 3, 2022 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by geost
Where did you folks purchase the Fitcamx from? Amazon or direct from their website? Seems like they may ship faster from their website than Amazon for some reason.
Direct from website, mine took 10 days from order to delivery.
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Old Jul 3, 2022 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by geost
Where did you folks purchase the Fitcamx from? Amazon or direct from their website? Seems like they may ship faster from their website than Amazon for some reason.
I ordered min on Amazon and received it within 2 days. Probably related to where the warehouse is relative to your home.
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Old Jul 3, 2022 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by shrinkwrap
I ordered min on Amazon and received it within 2 days. Probably related to where the warehouse is relative to your home.
Nice! If you can find it on Amazon and get it faster then go for it.

For our ES model you are looking for "Model: HD2" in case it's under Toyota models.
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