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Back Up Camera Recommendations Please?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 885
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From: The Woodlands Texas
Back Up Camera Recommendations Please?
I am installing a DNX 9140 in my 2007 Z06 and was considering installing a backup camera in the 3rd brake light (drill a hole, etc) but am open to alternate locations.
Looking for advice with camera model numbers so I can purchase and install. I am not a real tech savvy guy so a lot of 1st grader level talk helps.
Appreciate your time and help.
Thanks,
Larry C
Looking for advice with camera model numbers so I can purchase and install. I am not a real tech savvy guy so a lot of 1st grader level talk helps.
Appreciate your time and help.
Thanks,
Larry C
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 89
Likes: 2
From: DFW TX
Here's a pic of guy that made want looks like a L shape bracket and mounted a camera to the rear license plate. I've got the Kenwood CCD-2000 camera that I was able find for $50. Since I've already got the Escort ZR4 rear laser jammer mounted on the rear plate I'm just going to mount the camera on top of it. Here a link to pics.
http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettef...ead.php?t=5777
Also here's a video of C6 car for sale that shows the camera mounted to the rear plate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVY1cBBEGo
http://www.smokinvette.com/corvettef...ead.php?t=5777
Also here's a video of C6 car for sale that shows the camera mounted to the rear plate.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrVY1cBBEGo
Last edited by fred96ws6; Aug 2, 2009 at 11:08 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,484
Likes: 27
From: Torrance Calif
I used these.
One in front and one over the rear license plate.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CCD-C...Q5fAccessories
I had to modify the housing a bit (DREMEL) to get the right angle, but no big deal.
One in front and one over the rear license plate.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CCD-C...Q5fAccessories
I had to modify the housing a bit (DREMEL) to get the right angle, but no big deal.
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,328
Likes: 3
From: Las Vegas Nevada
I used these.
One in front and one over the rear license plate.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CCD-C...Q5fAccessories
I had to modify the housing a bit (DREMEL) to get the right angle, but no big deal.
One in front and one over the rear license plate.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CCD-C...Q5fAccessories
I had to modify the housing a bit (DREMEL) to get the right angle, but no big deal.
Tech Contributor
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 7,035
Likes: 134
From: North Augusta, SC
I have the Power Acoustic LP-1CA camera. It works great and is very discrete. Do a google and you can find it for under $120 shipped, just make sure it looks like this:
There is a big ugly version floating around with a similar part number that isn't nearly as discrete. Also, stay away from hifisoundconnection, they list stuff as BIN on ebay that they don't have in stock then refuse to refund your money once you figure it out (a month later).
There is a big ugly version floating around with a similar part number that isn't nearly as discrete. Also, stay away from hifisoundconnection, they list stuff as BIN on ebay that they don't have in stock then refuse to refund your money once you figure it out (a month later).
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 32
Likes: 1
From: Old Bridge NJ
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 228
Likes: 1
From: Lumberton Texas
I like the way yours looks also, but I had already ordered mine or I would have gotten one like yours. Here are a few pictures of the reverse image. Not as sharp as yours but hey it works.
David
David
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 32
Likes: 1
From: Old Bridge NJ
Thank you both! Now all I have to figure out is how I will mount both the "shifter" unit of a Escort 9500ci and a backup cam... or find another cam with a video out that looks as nice as either of these.
Damn, hope my ride isn't becoming a "crap magnet".
- Doc
Damn, hope my ride isn't becoming a "crap magnet".
- Doc
Pro
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 503
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From: Anaheim California
Maybe someone with that particular unit can chime in but my dnx 7100 takes about 15 seconds to boot up and I am already in reverse and backing up by that time so for my unit a camera would not be very useful.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 228
Likes: 1
From: Lumberton Texas
The camera I have installed, show's a image as soon as your in reverse, and the 9140 is not finished booting, of course I do not just shut the door and take off, I do buckle up and adjust my seating which takes about 10 to 15 secs. don't really time it.
Tech Contributor
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 7,035
Likes: 134
From: North Augusta, SC
I saw this earlier, so I timed my D3 tonight. I started the car with it in reverse (6-speed), the camera image showed up in 3 seconds
So much for the DVD based systems being slower
So much for the DVD based systems being slower
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 145
Likes: 3
From: North Easton Ma
Forum members are the best! Thanks for the tips guys. The plate frame style is sleek and would do fine if I didn't spend so much on my CG color matched frame already.. I'm looking for a camera that will not jump out at you. Something that looks factory made, if you know what I mean? The bar style over the plate is an option but black on top of a cg frame might look strange? I'll have to continue looking but thanks again for you help.
