reverse camera install
07-28-2004, 12:00 PM
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reverse camera install
OK, I'm prolly the first to post this, but after seeing this link https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....threadid=79038 , I went ahead and got me the reverse camera.
I must say there are some drawbacks to having this camera. Like, 1) You have to cut up your license plate, 2) You will lose the use of your outside hatch release button, and 3) Your license plate will no longer be illuminated by the lights.
Here are the pics for those interested:
I must say there are some drawbacks to having this camera. Like, 1) You have to cut up your license plate, 2) You will lose the use of your outside hatch release button, and 3) Your license plate will no longer be illuminated by the lights.
Here are the pics for those interested:
07-29-2004, 01:15 PM
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Bastard, Yes...it is.
If you're losing those features, I would be willing to bet that something went wrong with your installation. I had the Pioneer AVIC-N1 installed, which has the rear camera option. There is a dedicated line for it and would not interfere with anything that was already wired there.
Cain96, The camera is more for seeing something stationary behind you, ie. - before reversing, or looking at something in tow. It isn'e meant for use during driving as a rear view mirror.
If you're losing those features, I would be willing to bet that something went wrong with your installation. I had the Pioneer AVIC-N1 installed, which has the rear camera option. There is a dedicated line for it and would not interfere with anything that was already wired there.
Cain96, The camera is more for seeing something stationary behind you, ie. - before reversing, or looking at something in tow. It isn'e meant for use during driving as a rear view mirror.
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07-29-2004, 03:49 PM
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To clear up, it's not that the lights don't illuminate anymore, they do. It's just that the top of the frame is so thick that it protrudes beyond where the lights can illuminate the plate, and also blocks the hatch release button. It would be okay if the vehicle had a deeper license plate recess. Otherwise, it's a high quality product.
I'll be using it solely for backing up purpose, but the lens has such wide angle that it could actually be used for making lane changes. Because when a passing vehicle disappears from the screen, it's already at your side. It's that wide of an angle.
I'll be using it solely for backing up purpose, but the lens has such wide angle that it could actually be used for making lane changes. Because when a passing vehicle disappears from the screen, it's already at your side. It's that wide of an angle.
07-30-2004, 08:54 PM
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For my rearview camera, the license plate was drilled and a small "platform" was built behind the bumper. I have had it for over a year and never had a problem, including a couple of cops right behind me at stop lights. You see it because you are looking for it, but at shows/meets when I have the hatch open and the screen on it usually takes people a little while to figure out where the camera is. The quality of this camera (Sony) is similar to the video of a video camera.
08-01-2004, 08:38 AM
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Love your installs, Anyone2u and D@ActiveTuning! How's the picture quality at night? Mine is really bright at night, even brighter than during the day on my Xenarc.
08-01-2004, 09:40 AM
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Mine is pretty low lux so I can see OK at night (obviously much more grainy vs almost crystal clear during the day), but on the other hand the headlights from cars behind me at night really overwhelm it.
As far as it's usefullness, I justified installing it (at least to my wife
) by saying it really saves me from backing into things, opens up the blind spot, etc, but realistically I don't use it that much. It's more just for "***** and giggles". 
BTW, D@active Tuning, I am really jealous of that lens you have! I searched for months to find the right camera and never saw anything that small.
As far as it's usefullness, I justified installing it (at least to my wife
) by saying it really saves me from backing into things, opens up the blind spot, etc, but realistically I don't use it that much. It's more just for "***** and giggles". BTW, D@active Tuning, I am really jealous of that lens you have! I searched for months to find the right camera and never saw anything that small.
