Adding a backup camera to factory Navigation
10-24-2016, 11:13 AM
#1
Adding a backup camera to factory Navigation
I need to add a backup camera. I have seen few postings in several forums but didn't help much. Any ideas? How can I get a camera installed without having to replace my factory navigation and some ideas on costs??
Most important: is there any shop in New Jersey that does such modifications.
Thanks
Tanbir
Most important: is there any shop in New Jersey that does such modifications.
Thanks
Tanbir
10-24-2016, 12:44 PM
#2
Safety Car
I researched it. Your head unit has to be internally modded. Its a pain.
Best to replace it with after market
Best to replace it with after market
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mikeCsix (02-04-2024)
10-24-2016, 01:44 PM
#3
I need to add a backup camera. I have seen few postings in several forums but didn't help much. Any ideas? How can I get a camera installed without having to replace my factory navigation and some ideas on costs??
Most important: is there any shop in New Jersey that does such modifications.
Thanks
Tanbir
Most important: is there any shop in New Jersey that does such modifications.
Thanks
Tanbir
Checkout https://pearlauto.com/rearvision as it connects via wifi to your cell phone
or
this https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...avigation.html
10-24-2016, 02:17 PM
#4
Race Director
and I don't think the mod to do it is even available anymore. There are no video inputs on the factory nav not to mention the resolution is so low that even with the mod to make it so would not give a picture quality with any decency.If I really needed a backup camera I'd look for one with a small dedicated monitor.
10-24-2016, 03:17 PM
#5
Checkout https://pearlauto.com/rearvision as it connects via wifi to your cell phone
or
this https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...avigation.html
or
this https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...avigation.html
Thanks but I was reading on couple ofsites. If you have air bag indicator on the mirror then you can’t replace it.
10-26-2016, 06:36 PM
#6
Race Car Tech
In fact, I saw one not that long ago in the FS section.
I opted to install a separate monitor in place of the driver side vanity assembly. It's out of sight, easily dropped down when needed, and does the trick. i used my system for a front facing parking camera, but a BU camera can be added just as easily.
It's an option that I found worked for me, and the cost of the camera and monitor was under $40.00. I didn't personally use the vanity mirror much anyway
PM me for further details if required.
Last edited by 4SUMERZ; 10-26-2016 at 06:37 PM.
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ItsAVetteThing (04-01-2022)
10-27-2016, 01:34 AM
#7
Melting Slicks
If you insist you could install one of these. http://www.navtool.com/CHEVROLET_CORVETTE_05-12.aspx You won't be happy. Aftermarket is the best option for camera additions. You should talk to Dennis here https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...le-d-mods.html and ask for info on a new setup.
10-27-2016, 02:48 PM
#8
Race Director
Hi Tanbir890,
Pearl Automation here. We recently launched in June of this year with our first product, RearVision, the only truly wireless backup camera and intelligent alert system, built around your mobile device: https://pearlauto.com/rearvision
It's solar powered, theft deterrent, and doesn't require drilling into your beautiful car.
Feel free to reach out with any questions; we look forward to assisting any way we can.
-Pearl Automation
Pearl Automation here. We recently launched in June of this year with our first product, RearVision, the only truly wireless backup camera and intelligent alert system, built around your mobile device: https://pearlauto.com/rearvision
It's solar powered, theft deterrent, and doesn't require drilling into your beautiful car.
Feel free to reach out with any questions; we look forward to assisting any way we can.
-Pearl Automation
04-16-2018, 07:55 PM
#9
Burning Brakes
I need to add a backup camera. I have seen few postings in several forums but didn't help much. Any ideas? How can I get a camera installed without having to replace my factory navigation and some ideas on costs??
Most important: is there any shop in New Jersey that does such modifications.
Thanks
Tanbir
Most important: is there any shop in New Jersey that does such modifications.
Thanks
Tanbir
If you still looking, I had the upgrade done to line and works perfectly. They had to open the head unit and install it inside. The upgrade cost me 600$ not including the camera. I just had this done last summer and now turning my car into a full track car so I’m replacing the radio/ Nav with a lightweight screen only. Below is my link where it’s listed for sale here in the forum.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...a-upgrade.html
04-16-2018, 08:06 PM
#10
Burning Brakes
I need to add a backup camera. I have seen few postings in several forums but didn't help much. Any ideas? How can I get a camera installed without having to replace my factory navigation and some ideas on costs??
Most important: is there any shop in New Jersey that does such modifications.
Thanks
Tanbir
Most important: is there any shop in New Jersey that does such modifications.
Thanks
Tanbir
If you still looking, I had the upgrade done to mine and works perfectly. They had to open the head unit and install it inside. The upgrade cost me 600$ not including the camera. I just had this done last summer and now turning my car into a full track car so I’m replacing the radio/ Nav with a lightweight screen only. Below is my link where it’s listed for sale here in the forum. 310-357-3366 call or tex me if your interested
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...a-upgrade.html
Last edited by Socalconstruction1; 04-16-2018 at 08:06 PM.
04-17-2018, 04:22 PM
#12
Burning Brakes
Not sure an aftermarket would be any cheaper, I’m selling mine with the upgrade for 500$, and any buyer could easily sell their OEM deck for about 350$. A decent aftermarket deck is going to be 6-700$ plus an install kit that cost extra and it might not work with your steering wheel Bluetooth, and you still need to buy the camera.
Me personally, I liked the OEM headunit better than aftermarket, and that’s why I upgraded the OEM. Just cleaner to me. And the OEM sterio works with the OEM amp, and it’s rocks pretty good.
Last edited by Socalconstruction1; 04-17-2018 at 04:26 PM.
04-19-2018, 05:02 PM
#13
Not sure an aftermarket would be any cheaper, I’m selling mine with the upgrade for 500$, and any buyer could easily sell their OEM deck for about 350$. A decent aftermarket deck is going to be 6-700$ plus an install kit that cost extra and it might not work with your steering wheel Bluetooth, and you still need to buy the camera.
Me personally, I liked the OEM headunit better than aftermarket, and that’s why I upgraded the OEM. Just cleaner to me. And the OEM sterio works with the OEM amp, and it’s rocks pretty good.
04-19-2018, 05:47 PM
#14
Burning Brakes
To each their own.
Last edited by Socalconstruction1; 04-19-2018 at 05:48 PM.
04-19-2018, 09:16 PM
#15
For a camera I am only using to backup with a low light filter on it, I dont plan on spending more than $30 for. I could have got a flush mount, but I just bolted it right to where the holes come out by the license plate lights and works perfect.
04-20-2018, 06:23 AM
#16
Le Mans Master
You guys know that this was a 2 year old thread right ??
Dave
Dave
04-20-2018, 12:45 PM
#18
Le Mans Master
