Which FRONT view cam and where to mount?
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Burning Brakes
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Which FRONT view cam and where to mount?
I am installing the new Kenwood DNX9980HD, and have a rear view license plate cam. I am also installing a front camera, but do not know which one or where to mount it.
Thanks for your suggestions
Thanks for your suggestions
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first thing you need to know is that if your kenwood has a prevision for a front and rear mounted camera then you must buy the kenwood camera if you want it to work.
having said that i rigged up a relay and a hidden push button that turns on the rear camera via backup wire input to the HU. then in the same instance disconnects the rear cam and connects the front cam via a relay.
i found my front camera on ebay for only a dollar! plus 14 bucks shipping from china. i figured what the hell for 15 bucks ill give it a shot. ill be damn if it didnt show up 2 weeks later!
its a simple backup camera and i mounted it right under the front bumper in the grille area.
the only bad thing is the image is reversed because it supposed to be mounted in the back. so left is right and right is left. but i can see the parking blocks and exactly how close to them i am asi pull up. i can get within inches without hitting them!
i figure if it goes bad from water or debris hitting it its worth 15 bucks to get another and ill just throw it away if its bad.
so far i have had it for about 6 months without issue. image quality is better than i expected and serves exactly the purpose i bought it for.
i plan to install a 4 channel DVR in the car eventually that will monitor the rear, a windshield mounted camera and the front cam. if i ever get in an accident what wasnt my fault it will be impossible to place blame on me with that evidence. (it has happned before)
also thought about rigging up a timer to continue recording an hour after i park just in the event someone hits the car while entering or exiting a parking space it will get a plate number.
#3
Burning Brakes
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I was reading about the Kenwood unit and thought that I might need to get the CMOS300 from what I read.
I did speak with Dennis from DD, and he said I could use any cam.
I am glad your's works for 6 months, and I saw some for $20 on Ebay, and thought I might give it a shot. Also, if it goes bad or gets hit, I can swap it out pretty quickly....IF I CAN USE IT.
I will have to call Kenwood and Crutchfield. I do not want to drop $200 on a cam that will get ruined, but I do want to avoid the parking bumpers. I already put the fangs on to prevent some damage.
I did speak with Dennis from DD, and he said I could use any cam.
I am glad your's works for 6 months, and I saw some for $20 on Ebay, and thought I might give it a shot. Also, if it goes bad or gets hit, I can swap it out pretty quickly....IF I CAN USE IT.
I will have to call Kenwood and Crutchfield. I do not want to drop $200 on a cam that will get ruined, but I do want to avoid the parking bumpers. I already put the fangs on to prevent some damage.
#4
Yes ,the bass mechanic is to the point .
Thr front view camera can be palced on the front grilled or the badge .
If the palce the front view camera onto the badge , that the angle is fixed .
But if you install on the grill area ,that you can change the angle or choose the right angle as you want .
Thr front view camera can be palced on the front grilled or the badge .
If the palce the front view camera onto the badge , that the angle is fixed .
But if you install on the grill area ,that you can change the angle or choose the right angle as you want .
#5
Instructor
been there, done that!
first thing you need to know is that if your kenwood has a prevision for a front and rear mounted camera then you must buy the kenwood camera if you want it to work.
having said that i rigged up a relay and a hidden push button that turns on the rear camera via backup wire input to the HU. then in the same instance disconnects the rear cam and connects the front cam via a relay.
i found my front camera on ebay for only a dollar! plus 14 bucks shipping from china. i figured what the hell for 15 bucks ill give it a shot. ill be damn if it didnt show up 2 weeks later!
its a simple backup camera and i mounted it right under the front bumper in the grille area.
the only bad thing is the image is reversed because it supposed to be mounted in the back. so left is right and right is left. but i can see the parking blocks and exactly how close to them i am asi pull up. i can get within inches without hitting them!
i figure if it goes bad from water or debris hitting it its worth 15 bucks to get another and ill just throw it away if its bad.
so far i have had it for about 6 months without issue. image quality is better than i expected and serves exactly the purpose i bought it for.
i plan to install a 4 channel DVR in the car eventually that will monitor the rear, a windshield mounted camera and the front cam. if i ever get in an accident what wasnt my fault it will be impossible to place blame on me with that evidence. (it has happned before)
also thought about rigging up a timer to continue recording an hour after i park just in the event someone hits the car while entering or exiting a parking space it will get a plate number.
first thing you need to know is that if your kenwood has a prevision for a front and rear mounted camera then you must buy the kenwood camera if you want it to work.
having said that i rigged up a relay and a hidden push button that turns on the rear camera via backup wire input to the HU. then in the same instance disconnects the rear cam and connects the front cam via a relay.
i found my front camera on ebay for only a dollar! plus 14 bucks shipping from china. i figured what the hell for 15 bucks ill give it a shot. ill be damn if it didnt show up 2 weeks later!
its a simple backup camera and i mounted it right under the front bumper in the grille area.
the only bad thing is the image is reversed because it supposed to be mounted in the back. so left is right and right is left. but i can see the parking blocks and exactly how close to them i am asi pull up. i can get within inches without hitting them!
i figure if it goes bad from water or debris hitting it its worth 15 bucks to get another and ill just throw it away if its bad.
so far i have had it for about 6 months without issue. image quality is better than i expected and serves exactly the purpose i bought it for.
i plan to install a 4 channel DVR in the car eventually that will monitor the rear, a windshield mounted camera and the front cam. if i ever get in an accident what wasnt my fault it will be impossible to place blame on me with that evidence. (it has happned before)
also thought about rigging up a timer to continue recording an hour after i park just in the event someone hits the car while entering or exiting a parking space it will get a plate number.
#7
ya
There were few types like Honda ,Toyota , Benz , VW ··i may not know if there was one type fit for your car or not , but any way ,it was a ref for you to know how was adding a front camera into the car .
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it only cost me 1.00 on ebay and 14.00 shipping. its getting pitted by sand on the road but still works fine and for the price they are disposal at that price.
#9
Drifting
i dont have a pic but its just stuck with come velcrow under the bumper (bottom of the top part of the opening) in the center, its small so you can only see it if you stoop down and look.
it only cost me 1.00 on ebay and 14.00 shipping. its getting pitted by sand on the road but still works fine and for the price they are disposal at that price.
it only cost me 1.00 on ebay and 14.00 shipping. its getting pitted by sand on the road but still works fine and for the price they are disposal at that price.
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Dumb question. What is the purpose of a front facing camera? I understand the purpose of the rear facing camera...my wife uses it all the time on her Accord. If the rear camera only comes on when backing up, does a front camera come on when going forward? Do people use it for parking? Just wondering! thx
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Dumb question. What is the purpose of a front facing camera? I understand the purpose of the rear facing camera...my wife uses it all the time on her Accord. If the rear camera only comes on when backing up, does a front camera come on when going forward? Do people use it for parking? Just wondering! thx
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i dont have kenwood cameras so i installed a relay and a hidden momentary switch that activates the camera in front when i need it. i just hold the button as i park
#15
been there, done that!
first thing you need to know is that if your kenwood has a prevision for a front and rear mounted camera then you must buy the kenwood camera if you want it to work.
having said that i rigged up a relay and a hidden push button that turns on the rear camera via backup wire input to the HU. then in the same instance disconnects the rear cam and connects the front cam via a relay.
i found my front camera on ebay for only a dollar! plus 14 bucks shipping from china. i figured what the hell for 15 bucks ill give it a shot. ill be damn if it didnt show up 2 weeks later!
its a simple backup camera and i mounted it right under the front bumper in the grille area.
the only bad thing is the image is reversed because it supposed to be mounted in the back. so left is right and right is left. but i can see the parking blocks and exactly how close to them i am asi pull up. i can get within inches without hitting them!
i figure if it goes bad from water or debris hitting it its worth 15 bucks to get another and ill just throw it away if its bad.
so far i have had it for about 6 months without issue. image quality is better than i expected and serves exactly the purpose i bought it for.
i plan to install a 4 channel DVR in the car eventually that will monitor the rear, a windshield mounted camera and the front cam. if i ever get in an accident what wasnt my fault it will be impossible to place blame on me with that evidence. (it has happned before)
also thought about rigging up a timer to continue recording an hour after i park just in the event someone hits the car while entering or exiting a parking space it will get a plate number.
first thing you need to know is that if your kenwood has a prevision for a front and rear mounted camera then you must buy the kenwood camera if you want it to work.
having said that i rigged up a relay and a hidden push button that turns on the rear camera via backup wire input to the HU. then in the same instance disconnects the rear cam and connects the front cam via a relay.
i found my front camera on ebay for only a dollar! plus 14 bucks shipping from china. i figured what the hell for 15 bucks ill give it a shot. ill be damn if it didnt show up 2 weeks later!
its a simple backup camera and i mounted it right under the front bumper in the grille area.
the only bad thing is the image is reversed because it supposed to be mounted in the back. so left is right and right is left. but i can see the parking blocks and exactly how close to them i am asi pull up. i can get within inches without hitting them!
i figure if it goes bad from water or debris hitting it its worth 15 bucks to get another and ill just throw it away if its bad.
so far i have had it for about 6 months without issue. image quality is better than i expected and serves exactly the purpose i bought it for.
i plan to install a 4 channel DVR in the car eventually that will monitor the rear, a windshield mounted camera and the front cam. if i ever get in an accident what wasnt my fault it will be impossible to place blame on me with that evidence. (it has happned before)
also thought about rigging up a timer to continue recording an hour after i park just in the event someone hits the car while entering or exiting a parking space it will get a plate number.