TESLA MODEL 3 - STANDALONE DASHCAM TESTS

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This video provides a detailed comparison and installation guide for two dashcams, the KDLinks R100 mirror dashcam and the Street Guardian SG9665GC, specifically within a Tesla Model 3. The reviewer highlights the challenges of hardwiring dashcams in the Model 3 due to its 12-volt circuit monitoring. Key pros for the KDLinks R100 include its larger mirror size, built-in battery for parking mode (motion and bump detection), and a stealthy installation. However, cons include its excessive width causing sun visors to interfere, oversaturated colors, and a less wide-angle view that doesn't fully utilize its 1296p resolution. The Street Guardian excels with a wider, more natural color view, better night vision, and a compact form factor, but lacks parking mode, has difficult-to-use buttons, and a small screen. Ultimately, the reviewer prefers the Street Guardian for its more natural image quality and less obtrusive installation, despite the lack of parking mode, finding the KDLinks R100's size issue a dealbreaker.