Rear View Camera: The Lazy Man's Blind Spot Fix

speed_BMW330i · 06-23-2009, 12:20 AM

Anyone recommend any rear view camera's?

Crutchfield has a few cameras, although only a few of them have decent customer reviews.

Any suggestions?

I know its probably overkill, but as a precaution, I'd think that some car owners would rather have the rear-view camera as a safety mechanism.

Martin

Silhouette · 06-23-2009, 12:45 AM

Do a search, there's a couple threads on this. Some interesting ideas and they work.

AK370Z · 06-23-2009, 01:01 AM

Martin, adding a back up camera is always a great idea. as a 350Z owner, I didn't have any problem backing out in my 370Z. But I did feel a little nervous due to thicker rear quarter panel (slightly less visibility) in the 370z. So, I recently added an aftermarket nav and a rear view cam.

The cam I bought was not expansive at all and works pretty well. I was going for the JDM look as far as cam goes and here are the pictures

JDM rear view cam (Japanese option. Not available in U.S.)

Mine

Socal 370Z is looking into another option which is Gentex back up camera. YOu can read about it here Gentex Backup Camera and Mirror Video

Mergnthwirker · 06-23-2009, 10:29 AM

Thanks for posting this! I like your JDM camera location.

I am interested in the Gentex system. I like the display in the rear-view mirror, since I don't have Nav and have no interest in an aftermarket dash installation. I see the display/mirror offered a couple of places, such as http://www.brandsport.com/gntx-50-genk242.html for $180.

Has anyone installed the Gentex system? Pics? Gotchas?

37Z · 06-23-2009, 08:14 PM

Anyone install a wide angle front/back-up cameras equiped with night-vision capability?

dad · 06-23-2009, 08:41 PM

Mini Cameras - CCTV Security Camera

06-23-2009, 01:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	Martin, adding a back up camera is always a great idea. as a 350Z owner, I didn't have any problem backing out in my 370Z. But I did feel a little nervous due to thicker rear quarter panel (slightly less visibility) in the 370z. So, I recently added an aftermarket nav and a rear view cam. The cam I bought was not expansive at all and works pretty well. I was going for the JDM look as far as cam goes and here are the pictures JDM rear view cam (Japanese option. Not available in U.S.) Mine Socal 370Z is looking into another option which is Gentex back up camera. YOu can read about it here Gentex Backup Camera and Mirror Video __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

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37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 262	Back-up camera with night-vision Anyone install a wide angle front/back-up cameras equiped with night-vision capability?

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dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	Mini Cameras - CCTV Security Camera __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

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Silhouette Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In the fastlane Posts: 36 Drives: BMW 330xi Rep Power: 15	Do a search, there's a couple threads on this. Some interesting ideas and they work.

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Mergnthwirker Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 243 Drives: '09 370Z PW MT6 S Rep Power: 15	Thanks for posting this! I like your JDM camera location. I am interested in the Gentex system. I like the display in the rear-view mirror, since I don't have Nav and have no interest in an aftermarket dash installation. I see the display/mirror offered a couple of places, such as http://www.brandsport.com/gntx-50-genk242.html for $180. Has anyone installed the Gentex system? Pics? Gotchas?