altonloe

A lot of the new GM cars have the back up camera display in the rear view mirror. I'd sure like to get that in my Corvette. Anyone know how to do that?

jpuli28

I just ordered a Lockpick bar cam 221, $70 from Sonicelectronics. Interfaces with DVD screen on head unit, has night vision and the grid lines. As for the mirror display you'd have to buy a new mirror from the mfr of the camera you choose, they are not very attractive and I don't know if it will interact with our other mirrors features.

Thrill6

This doesn't help any of us, but the NHTSA is finalizing rules that will require backup cameras is all new vehicles by 2014.

crusher1

You can use the lockpick 360 with the stock NAV unit but have to tap into the head unit



http://www.coastaletech.com/CORVETTEIPOD.htm

dboelens

I have the same exact install as drumhawk. For me personally now that I have it, it's usless. I never use it, all though it is a neat gadget. The install I have liked the most ( which is on the same subject ) is the back up buzzers I put to the front grill of my car. It seemed I was always bumping stuff in parking lots till I installed them. Now when I get within a couple of feet it starts buzzing.

lh4x4

I got one for my truck at Costco for about $90. It fits over the rear plate and sends a signal to the receiver that can be dash mounted or on the visor.

I use it to line up the trailer hitch to the ball on the truck. Works perfect.

I don't know about integrating with the nav though.

Red Rochester

Who needs it theres on a couple of feet of body to look over

sgrubbs

Did not want to drill, so I just mounted it above the plate. Works great and very clear!

Gearhead Jim

Do you mean it doesn't work, or you just don't find a backup camera to be useful?

My wife's 2011 Toyota camry has the factory nav/camera, not as useful as i expected but still worth having.

dboelens

well I find that when I'm backing up I'm looking back other then looking into the display on the stereo, I just don't trust the display for figuring distance to things. I guess it's just easier for me to just turn my head and look back. I do use it on my motor home however, for the obvious reason. Just my opinion.

Gearhead Jim

Thanks!

jpuli28

Got it installed in no time and its just what the doc ordered, cant go wrong with this mod, especially if you've added a larger diffuser and lowered the vette

keyplyr

Are those perennials?

shelleygraham

Yes I have. First I had to buy a cable called lockpick for 350.00, They charged me 450.00 to do it. It was an all day job but done very professionally. I have the kenwood cmos-300.

OEFastZ06

How do you run the wire from the rear license plate back into the cabin?

vettenut

Behind the carpet. The Lockpick comes with printer installation instructions and a DVD.

Uncle Meat

Who wants to install a printer in their car?

U.M.

vettenut

I meant printed instructions. It' early here.

70454

This was one of my suggestions for the C7. A front and rear camera. The front one to keep from damaging the front end while parking.