F30 340i questions

[Monty Python]

So the new toy has arrived, and I have a couple of "issues":

1. Wind noise - seems to be from around the wing mirrors. Anyone else have/had this problem and is there a fix for it?
2. Dashcam power - at the moment it's running off the 12V supply under the glove box, but this only switches off 10 minutes after the car is locked. Is there an easy way to get a 12V supply that goes off with the ignition?

[smashy]

Monty this is the biggest thread on net ,maybe there is something here for you http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=...

[Monty Python]

smashy said:

Monty this is the biggest thread on net ,maybe there is something here for you http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=...

Yeah, found that while researching the issue, among a lot of other stuff. I'm going to try and mask off various cracks to see if it makes any difference.

[VerySideways]

Can't help with the power i'm afraid - i found the ignition live power behind the rear view mirror acts the same way as the power points in the centre console (front and armrest), as you say switching off several minutes (10/15?) after locking up.

Maybe there's a way to link it to the radio?

[Monty Python]

VerySideways said:

Can't help with the power i'm afraid - i found the ignition live power behind the rear view mirror acts the same way as the power points in the centre console (front and armrest), as you say switching off several minutes (10/15?) after locking up.

Maybe there's a way to link it to the radio?

I'm thinking that the USB port in the armrest may be ignition-switched, so I could upload my MP3 to the HD and run the camera from that instead of the 12V under the glovebox.

[VerySideways]

Monty Python said:

I'm thinking that the USB port in the armrest may be ignition-switched, so I could upload my MP3 to the HD and run the camera from that instead of the 12V under the glovebox.

Good idea, and easy to test. Good luck!

[Monty Python]

VerySideways said:

Good idea, and easy to test. Good luck!

Failed....it appears that the dashcam treats the USB socket as a data point and goes into "read" mode - I guess an adapter cable that only has the power lines connected would solve that issue.