Reddit mentions of Thinkware TWA-SH THINKWARE Hardwire Kit Cable for THINKWARE Dash Cams | Parking Mode | Impact and Motion Detection | Car Battery Drain Protection System | Alternative Power Supply from Fuse Box

I have a F750 + rear for front and back and two F50's for driver and passenger sides. To power everything over night I have a Cellink Battery B lipo pack in the trunk. I'll make a video about my setup tomorrow.

The camera has multiple modes including parking modes.

EDIT:
Here's the video walk-through of my setup: https://youtu.be/wjN6YoTwqV8

Front Camera - Thinkware F750 - http://amzn.to/2se1CJp
Rear Camera - Thinkware BCFH150 - http://amzn.to/2t4rNFu
Side Cameras - Thinkware F50 - http://amzn.to/2szX4wm
Hardwiring Kit - Thinkware TWA-SH - http://amzn.to/2txlLOB
Battery Bank - Cellink Battery B - https://www.blackboxmycar.com/products/cellink-battery-b

The Cameras have 5 Modes:
Continuous - Standard loop recording while driving.
Manual - Records a short clip after a button press.
Incident Driving - Triggered by accelerometer while driving.
Parking Surveillance - Motion detection while the engine is off.
Incident Parking - Triggered by accelerometer while engine is off.

When installed with the hardware kit, the cameras detect when the engine is running and automatically switches between driving and parking lot modes.

So price = Dashcam + hardwire kit + Micro SD card.

If you look at the packages you get:

Best buy: Thinkware F50 ($69.99 USD) + Hardwiring Cable ($29.99 USD) + Free MicroSD card (8GB) = $99.98 USD

> Thinkware F50 Dash Cam
> MicroSD card (8GB)
> SD card adapter
> 12V power cable <- It is unclear if this is a hardwire or cigarette power cable.
> Camera mount
> Extra 3M tape
> Wire clips (5 pcs)
> Quick user guide
> * Warranty card

I strongly suspected it is not the hardwire kit because they sell: THINKWARE - 10' Hardwiring Cable ($29.99 USD) separately.

Amazon: Thinkware F50 ($69.99 USD) + THINKWARE TWA-SH Hardwiring Cable ($23.25 USD) + Free 8 GB memory card = $93.24 USD

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• Main Dash Cam Unit.
  
• Adhesive Tape Mount x 1 With 1 Extra 3M Tape.
  
• Adhesive Cable Holder x 5.
  
• Power Cable. <- Unclear if this is a hardwire or cigarette power cable.
  
• 8GB MLC Type MicroSD Memory Card With Adaptor.
  
• PC Viewer for Windows / MacOS.
  
  They also sell: THINKWARE TWA-SH Hardwiring Cable ($23.25 USD) seperately.
  
  Blackboxmycar: Thinkware F50 ([$109.99]() USD) + Free Hardwire kit + Free Memory card 8 GB - $10 for discount code - $10 2nd discount code = $99.99 USD or $89.99 USD if both codes stack.
  
  > * Thinkware F50 1-Channel Dash Camera
  
• Adhesive Mounting Tape and Bracket
  
• 12V Cigarette Adapter
  
• Cable Mounting Clips
  
• Micro SD Card Reader
  
• English Quick Start Guide
  
• 1 Year Warranty
  
  Also includes: FREE- BlackboxMyCar Hardwire Kit + Memory card 8 GB
  
  Discount Code: blackboxmycarf50 to get $10 off from BlackboxMyCar.com
  
  2nd discount code: Receive $10 off with "top5blackboxmycar" when shopping for a dash cam over $99.99 at BlackboxMyCar.com
  
  from the two video descriptions:
  
  
• Thinkware F50 Review - The Best Budget Korean Dash Cam - BlackboxMyCar
  
  
• Top 5 Dash Cams of 2016 - BlackSys, Thinkware, BlackVue, Street Guardian - BlackboxMyCar
  
  I would pick BlackboxMyCar.com because the possibility I could get it at the lower price, plus the discount codes. Also I could pick 8, 16, 32, or 64 gb memory card. If I went with the others I am locked into 8 gb, which would just be my backup card, and I would purchase a 32 or 64 gb memory card Transcend High Endurance, or other MLC based cards. (Avoid Sandisk Ultra) not made for dash cams.
  
  > Lowest Price Match! Price match with us if you find a lower price online or in retail.
  
  But all 3 vendors are similar price ranges when all is factored.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/thinkware-f200d-front-and-rear-camera-dash-cam-gray-black/6197501.p?skuId=6197501
I also bought the hardwire harness so that I can utilize the parking mode features. Parking mode is what saved my ass on the hit and run

https://www.amazon.com/THINKWARE-TWA-SH-Detection-Protection-Alternative/dp/B00NC062E8/ref=asc_df_B00NC062E8/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242029049757&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7688980246916998444&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008540&hvtargid=pla-435689846850&psc=1

Edit: when I bought the cam it must have been on sale because I got it for $120.

A quick overview of the install of my ThinkWare F750 and Hardwired kit in the Crosstrek.


http://imgur.com/a/Eo2bm


Camera (bought at BestBuy price matched Amazon):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VA5S9PW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_aztlxbR4ZTV0S


Hardwire Kit (Bought at BestBuy):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NC062E8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_aAtlxbWWAME40


I used a Fuse Vampire Tap so that I had flexible options for power. In addition I did not wire to a constant constant 12v system since I don't want to use the parking feature. If you want to use this, but two fuse taps. Mine came from Blain's, you can get them on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0MWPXU/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_lJtlxb74S99ZS


Use this video to learn how to remove the A Pillar:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qt-hhesUlSI

1. Remove the A Pillar and fuse box cover.
   
   
   
2. Mount the camera where you want it, I chose this location because from the driver seat i cannot see it, but it's easy to access the buttons. In reality I should have gone a bit higher on the dots to hide it a bit, but I'll get some non douchey vinyl to cover up the sticky pad. With this camera I used the wifi app to view the image and be sure it was where I wanted it.
   
   
   
3. Now plug the power into the camera and start running it. I have the dimming mirror and by sliding the wire cover towards the front of the car it opened up and I ran the cable up that.
   
   
4. As you go just tuck the wire up into the seam at the headliner. I wore nitrile gloves to try and keep from smudging my window. It takes a bit of pressure, but the wire just sort of pops in and stays.
   
   
   
5. When you get to the corner you need to give it something to hang on. This kit came with sticky wire clips and I put one up there, you can see in two of the pictures.
   
   
   
6. As you run it down the A Pillar keep it from interfering with the airbag, I tucked it behind the wore that I assume is for the mirror.
   
   
   
7. At the bottom of the pillar I pushed a wire fish up from the fuse box (coat hanger) and hooked the wire then pulled it through to the fuse panel area. At the corner I used another Sticky wire clip to hold it in place. You can see this in a picture.
   
   
   
8. At the fuse box I used the Fuse Tap off the Audio/Nav fuse since its switched power. If you want to use parking mode add a second fuse tap to a constant power fuse and connect that to the appropriate wire. Pop out the original fuse, push the tap in place and put fuses in the spaces, the ones linked above have a fuse for the stock power feed and a separate one for the tap wire.
   
   
   
9. For the ground wire I used a 10mm socket to loosen the bolt behind the hold release and hooked the ground wire to this.
   
   
   
10. I then bundled the spare cable (2-3 feet maybe) and tucked it to the left of the fuse panel.
    
    
11. Turn the key on and make sure it works.
    
    
    
12. Reassemble the A Pillar, I found that putting the pillar in place first, and the tweeter cover second which made every thing line up properly.
    
    
    
13. Connect to the camera and set as you see fit. I turned the volume off, and Lane warning/car in front warnings off.
    
    

Wow, you snagged a real deal at that price. For the hardwiring kit, the usually recommended one is the Vico Power Plus at $50, but I would get the Thinkware Hardwiring cable at $29.51 and although I am not familiar with it, it is the one suggested by Thinkware.
https://www.amazon.com/Thinkware-TWA-SH-Hardwiring-Cable-X150/dp/B00NC062E8/ref=pd_bxgy_107_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=FD993X3P34GXNW5KTHY4

As for a memory card a 32GB microSD Class 10 should be just fine , that's the most common size being used. Do NOT use a SanDisk card unless it is especially made for dashcams called the High Endurance Memory card, but if you have a Samsung Evo that is just fine.