Front camera lens cracked
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: FORT LAUDERDALE FL
I don't disagree if clarity is not affected but i question whether or not it would save the lens from a rock strike large enough to break it. This happened to a friends ZR1, he debated all sorts of protection ideas and ended up replacing the camera and doing nothing else.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2022
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and add a claim to the carfax and pay a deductible? I think I'd rather try my luck with the front camera part link that was posted earlier in the thread. Hopefully replacing the cameras can be done from under the bumper but if not I can see why dealers are charging 4 figures because of front bumper removal
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2006
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My main worry about installing PPF there is the curvature; it should require lots of heat (from a heatgun), so I probably wouldn't test my luck. Anyway, I cracked the camera on another car right after leaving dealer, with all of 5 miles on the clock. The labor to remove was massive, and cost 4 figures, so left it broken during my ownership. I could still see curbs relatively well though. Those cell phone camera lens protectors made of glass is what I'd like to have, rather than PPF.
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My driver side front camera got cracked as well. Got a quote for $700 from the dealer. Planning to install a new camera myself since I was able to snag the part for cheap.
Has anyone done this install yet? From what I can tell, it looks like I’ll have to remove the front bumper. I’ve seen videos of frunk/tub removals that would make the install easy but I’m not sure if the front cameras would be accessible that way.
Has anyone done this install yet? From what I can tell, it looks like I’ll have to remove the front bumper. I’ve seen videos of frunk/tub removals that would make the install easy but I’m not sure if the front cameras would be accessible that way.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2017
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From: Rochester Hills Michigan
My driver side front camera got cracked as well. Got a quote for $700 from the dealer. Planning to install a new camera myself since I was able to snag the part for cheap.
Has anyone done this install yet? From what I can tell, it looks like I’ll have to remove the front bumper. I’ve seen videos of frunk/tub removals that would make the install easy but I’m not sure if the front cameras would be accessible that way.
Has anyone done this install yet? From what I can tell, it looks like I’ll have to remove the front bumper. I’ve seen videos of frunk/tub removals that would make the install easy but I’m not sure if the front cameras would be accessible that way.
