Good advice.
Can anyone recommend a rear view camera setup?
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Can anyone recommend a rear view camera setup?
I know it's a little hokey, but I am so used to the rear camera feature on my 2012 Explorer that when I'm in the C5 I immediately look to my dash for help when backing up. Because of my custom painted standard bezel I am stuck with the stock radio for now. Even if I have to mount a display somewhere else in the cockpit I want to look into one of these setups. They are now wireless, which makes them even simpler to install. There's a kit right now at Costco for $119 that I might try out...just wondering if anyone has had any luck with one of these backup cameras.
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It was the one mod I did to my car which I ripped out. I had the type which had a tuner box and an RF transmitter between the camera and the electronics. It wouldn't hold the tune. I'd go into reverse and see a fuzzy screen. Even when it worked I couldn't get any real depth perception from the wide angle lens.
If you go for one its worth going higher spec.
JMHO
If you go for one its worth going higher spec.
JMHO
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I have the Kenwood 8120 in dash double din and a Kenwood full color camera with the foot marker and it is great. I use it while driving and can see all types of cars coming up on me ie Highway Patrol 
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I have the back-up display in my rear view mirror. Here's an old link to the specifics: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...up-camera.html
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I've got the deliriously expensive Kenwood CMOS310. Seems good. You should definitely install it as centered, square, and straight as you can, because there is some limitation to the precision with which you can adjust the camera for the distance and position markers.
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Thanks,
Edit: I checked out the above links from previous responses and found my answer. Those are some very nice installations.
Last edited by kabluie; Dec 15, 2012 at 12:14 PM. Reason: Found my answer.