Reverse Camera
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Syracuse New York
OK, I am getting ready to order a few new parts for my 2011 GS with NAV. One being the Lockpick 360 so I can add a backup camera. I had a backup cameras in my 2002 and would not want to do without it. So I decided to order the camera and wanted to pass along a few import cameras that are under $30 and work really well. The camera are OEM replacement units and I found with my 02 they work great and offer the parking lines. It takes a few weeks to arrive but they are a great alternative to the license plate mounted cameras. The Ebay link is here. Ebay Reverse cameras
I like to choose any camera that has two holes which makes it easier to secure the camera to the rear bumper of the Vette. The cameras designed to mount so the lense is pointed directly to the rear is the best choice. Some camers will mount to the surface with two screws and some will require a hole cut into the bumper for proper installation. I have included a pic from my install on my 02. Camera display was great.
I like to choose any camera that has two holes which makes it easier to secure the camera to the rear bumper of the Vette. The cameras designed to mount so the lense is pointed directly to the rear is the best choice. Some camers will mount to the surface with two screws and some will require a hole cut into the bumper for proper installation. I have included a pic from my install on my 02. Camera display was great.
Maybe it's me but my wife's new '12 Mercedes has the reverse cam and it takes a bit of getting used to especially for me (I run a Heavy-Haul trucking operation), so I'm conditioned to using mirrors for backing, both in a car or big truck. It works well, but only comes on when either the NAV or radio is on (the NAV screen), gives pretty good range of vision, and the cam is above the plate here too. I consider it a bit redundant though, because the park assist will sound an alarm when an obstruction is present, but when I ordered the car I wanted all the toys, so that's what I got. I realize the Vette is a bit harder to see out of (either by window or mirror) than a sedan is, but I don't think I'd order it as an option on a Vette, just my opinion.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 160
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From: Chicago Illinois
I have the kenwood 9960 unit. The HU has a wire but that is only a trigger on the SW screen to allow the HU to turn the camera on IF it had power. What I did was wire it with a separate lead to a relay tapped onto the reverse light fuse so when you put the car in reverse it automatically switches on the Nav screen and off when you take it out of reverse. I also have the ability through the 12v relay to switch the camera on or off from the NAV switches regardless of transmission setting.
On my set-up I have wired so the Nav screen switches set for 1. the NPP exhaust on or off and the other switch for the camera. It works pretty well and the Nav will remember the prior NPP setting when you start the car.
On my set-up I have wired so the Nav screen switches set for 1. the NPP exhaust on or off and the other switch for the camera. It works pretty well and the Nav will remember the prior NPP setting when you start the car.
