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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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hey looks great. i did a similar install myself almost a year ago. i went to autozone and apparently they make a locking screw that fits license plate holes. i got it, requires a special key to remove.

i wired my reverse camera to be on all the time. i didnt tap into reverse wire at all. That way i can flip between video inputs and see dvd/ipod or backup camera. it's pretty cool when driving or at lights because i can see how close people get to my bumper.

i cant imagine not having this as it helps tremedously when backing up especially at night.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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Could you position it in such a way that it would get upskirts?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by slowxturtle
Could you position it in such a way that it would get upskirts?
HAHAHAHAHA
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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dunno about with the farenheit but you could with the one i have http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/produ...productid=6621 it has a swivel thing on it.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by hybridart
dunno about with the farenheit but you could with the one i have http://www.autotoys.com/x/cust/produ...productid=6621 it has a swivel thing on it.
That will connect w/ a lilliput?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:17 PM
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yea as long as it has a video input line. My farenheit screen has 2. so i use one for the dvd/ipod and the other for my backup camera. i can then switch video inputs on the lcd to which ever i choose.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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My screen has two inputs I THINK (been a long time since I saw the back of it) but couldnt a relay be wired up with the trigger being the reverse signal, and when the signal is given it disables wire A.) going from head unit and then enable wire B.) going to the reverse camera. So you could use 1 input and not have to manually swap the screen. I dont feel the camera is worth it unless I can get it to swap when I enter reverse.

EDIT: how do you controll the swivel on that camera? is it just manual?
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Ichigo
8. Reverse wire. Dont forget the reverse wire. Without this connection the Avic Z1 wont switch to rear camera when you shift into reverse. Pioneer included a specific wire for this connection so I tapped into the rear brake light in the rear as opposed to finding the wire up front.
Did you mean you tapped into the reverse light? With brake light, the camera would flicker on everytime you brake...would be kinda funny, though!
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by HockeyZ39
My screen has two inputs I THINK (been a long time since I saw the back of it) but couldnt a relay be wired up with the trigger being the reverse signal, and when the signal is given it disables wire A.) going from head unit and then enable wire B.) going to the reverse camera. So you could use 1 input and not have to manually swap the screen. I dont feel the camera is worth it unless I can get it to swap when I enter reverse.

EDIT: how do you controll the swivel on that camera? is it just manual?
yea the swivel is manual unfortunately.

i'm sure you could setup a relay to do what you want. i didnt as i usually leave my backup camera showing while driving just cuz its cool
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Old Jul 14, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by usmanasif
Did you mean you tapped into the reverse light? With brake light, the camera would flicker on everytime you brake...would be kinda funny, though!
Thanks, fixed it now
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Awesome ..... looks grat!
BTW
BANKAI?? u watch bleach?
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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thanks for this great DIY, I still have a question. How do you run the wire from #11 to the front of the car?
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by raihansdg
Awesome ..... looks grat!
BTW
BANKAI?? u watch bleach?
Yep, best anime out there IMO



Originally Posted by SolarOrangeZ
thanks for this great DIY, I still have a question. How do you run the wire from #11 to the front of the car?
I ran the wire into the storage area behind the seat, then through the opening that leads to the center console and right up the middle.
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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Great writup, now to get the Avic Z1......
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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grt write up
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Thank you, this will help me do the install. Just gotta find how to remove the rear panels.

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....ar+view+camera

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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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This Farenheit frame seems like it it hard to get.

Anyway, that is probably because it looks soo sweet. Best option yet for RVC.
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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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man great write up
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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nice
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Voboy
very clean install. Let me know if you find another box I've been looking for a clean license plate rear view camera but the ones on ebay are fugly.
Try a BOYO-VTL-200 or 300 RVC CCD. Black or Chrome Zinc Alloy Frame. Well worth the price. Very high resolution night vision. Visionhiteac.com
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