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Old 07-25-2018, 12:15 PM
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Hi Fellow Corvette folks,

As my title says, I am looking for a front camera to install on my 2015 stingray coupe to use with my Iphone 7 to see the front. I have the curb alert installed and it seems to be working well, just want visual confirmation too.
I need it to be very easy to install also, I'm not the most technical person here.

Thanks for your help....

Steve
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Do a search here for a product called Navtool. May be just what you need.
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Buy a wireless camera and have the phone connect to it automatically when the car is turned on.
Quick search Example:
https://www.bestproducts.com/cars/au...r-car/?slide=2

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I installed one using the parts described on the forum .. works perfectly.. not difficult to install and around $50.
search for the old posting.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-camera-2.html

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Originally Posted by Scoobydoobydoo
Do a search here for a product called Navtool. May be just what you need.
Thanks, but do not want to do Navtool. Well aware of that mod.
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Saw one at Sam’s Club. Works just like you said, designed for back of car. Connects to license plate and you watch on phone. Would work on front just as well. Sorry didn’t get price. You can look on line.
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Originally Posted by Formula52
Thanks, but do not want to do Navtool. Well aware of that mod.

You had an issue with the Navtool? Enlighten me please.


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GoPro session on a tow-hook mount.
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Certainly the “easy” install would be the WiFi camera setup. I had that one initially but it was prone to interference and had glitches. I eventually installed the NavTool and love it. It is NOT an easy install, but worth every penny. ...and it’s STILL flawless👍🏼

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Originally Posted by stevettec7
Certainly the “easy” install would be the WiFi camera setup. I had that one initially but it was prone to interference and had glitches. I eventually installed the NavTool and love it. It is NOT an easy install, but worth every penny. ...and it’s STILL flawless👍🏼
no interference on mine... works just fine...
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Originally Posted by eboggs_jkvl
You had an issue with the Navtool? Enlighten me please.


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He didn't say he had an issue? Just that he didn't want to do it.

Probably price. That's the only thing stopping me.
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Originally Posted by LbulletM
He didn't say he had an issue? Just that he didn't want to do it.

Probably price. That's the only thing stopping me.

Price would be an issue. It just sounded like he had a bad experience with the product. I know the company has been difficult to deal with at times, but the product has worked flawlessly for me since May of 2016. I'm just trying to stay current on the product. If I get a C8, I won't need to keep up on this device.


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Just reverse back into the parking spot problem solved.
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