For those wanting a reverse camera

Neo370 · 09-06-2009, 10:07 AM

ok with the front sensors, lets say if your tailgating someone hahaha would it still beep?

thanks clint, bit of a mix response with the sensors and cams, each to their own i guess, deff getting the cam but still tossing up with the sensors, don't wanna ruin the look of the car but want to get it just to be on the safe side.. hrmm.. decisions decisions

Mr Ed · 09-06-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo370

ok with the front sensors, lets say if your tailgating someone hahaha would it still beep?

it wouldnt beep.

For my Z,

1. when reverse is activated, the rear sensors and camera come on.
2. for the front sensors, there is a button you press to turn it on. when you press the button there is a long beep to say they are on. this system is similar to the BMW 1 series way of working. you dont want the front sensors on all the time as they may give off false alarms or set off due to traffic islands.

I also own a BF Mk2 FPV GT with front sensors. They are activated when the brakes come on which is a crap way. When I was driving in the country a B-Double cattle trailer on the opposite side of the road came past me me with some spray. I happened to brake and the sensors went nuts!

MrBMW · 09-07-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bezzita

MrBMW: Do you know how did they manage to connect the camera to the screen? I visited one of the audio shop here in Melbourne..., they dont know how to do it yet...., they said they need to do some research before they try to install it.

TIA

Sorry for not answering sooner bez' I hadn't noticed a reply in here, my bad. GCCS had a loan of a 370 for a while and as far as i know this is how they worked it out originally.

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Originally Posted by Mr Ed

I had GCCS install Alpline camera. $1500. I have front and rear parking sensors too.

The 370Z has so many blind spots that it doesnt bother me.

This was installed with a relay. I dont have to hit AUX button.

When I put it in reverse, the camera comes on.

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Generally I have my iPod/iPhone hooked up 99% of the time and don't notice that i need to hit the Aux button as it's already on there. Might have to check in with GCCS and see if they can play around again with mine, so it will change to the Camera no matter what input (Radio/CD/Nav) the system is on.

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Originally Posted by CJ2151

Guys

I have the reverse camera as well. Done at install thanks to Mr BMW.

I have reverse sensors on other cars in the past and I find the camera better in my personal opinion.

Clint

Good to see you are happy with the camera mate. I have found it great when in tight spots or want to get nice and close to a certain spot. For me i haven't had even sensors before, so the Camera has worked out great for me.

As mentioned though, each to their own. I just find being able to actually SEE where i am is most handy.

Mr Ed · 09-07-2009, 05:49 PM

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Generally I have my iPod/iPhone hooked up 99% of the time and don't notice that i need to hit the Aux button as it's already on there. Might have to check in with GCCS and see if they can play around again with mine, so it will change to the Camera no matter what input (Radio/CD/Nav) the system is on.

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I think for you to avoid the AUX button, you need to install a relay which is pretty pricey. Andrew from GCCS imports them from the USA and not sure if he has stock anymore.

He quoted me initially a few options:

1. $750 for Alpine camera with use of AUX button
2. $600 for a cheap camera with use of AUX button
3. $1500 for Alpine camera with relay that engages when car is in Reverse
4. $1350 for cheap camera with relay that engages when car is in Reverse

I ended up taking Option 3.

As Mr BMW said, each to their own.

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09-06-2009, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
Neo370 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 15 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z BLK M Rep Power: 17	ok with the front sensors, lets say if your tailgating someone hahaha would it still beep? thanks clint, bit of a mix response with the sensors and cams, each to their own i guess, deff getting the cam but still tossing up with the sensors, don't wanna ruin the look of the car but want to get it just to be on the safe side.. hrmm.. decisions decisions

09-07-2009, 05:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mr Ed Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 162 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	[QUOTE=MrBMW;189169 Generally I have my iPod/iPhone hooked up 99% of the time and don't notice that i need to hit the Aux button as it's already on there. Might have to check in with GCCS and see if they can play around again with mine, so it will change to the Camera no matter what input (Radio/CD/Nav) the system is on. [/QUOTE] I think for you to avoid the AUX button, you need to install a relay which is pretty pricey. Andrew from GCCS imports them from the USA and not sure if he has stock anymore. He quoted me initially a few options: 1. $750 for Alpine camera with use of AUX button 2. $600 for a cheap camera with use of AUX button 3. $1500 for Alpine camera with relay that engages when car is in Reverse 4. $1350 for cheap camera with relay that engages when car is in Reverse I ended up taking Option 3. As Mr BMW said, each to their own.