Rearview Camera anyone?

by **Erico** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:31 pm

Hello

Has anybody installed a rearveiw camera?
I need one fast.

I'm inclined to install the monitor on the sun visor, replacing the original one and installing a licence plate mounted camera.

Is it worth it?

by **dvdchris45** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:35 pm

I have an X|O Vision backup camera on my car wired into my aftermarket Valor unit...it was like $50 as an aftermarket upgrade...wish i went with the nightvision though...plus i get condensation from the rain :/

and whether you get a visor or not YES its worth it. especially with the coupes poor rear visibility.

by **woa_its_j3ff** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 7:46 pm

I have it. and I love mine. especially with tinted windows in the freezing winter, I dont have to stick my head out to reverse at night. To me it's invaluable and very well worth it.

by **boaclub923** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:17 pm

hum... i'm thinking to get one too, but... where should i mount it?
any suggestion? pix?

by **woa_its_j3ff** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 5:27 pm

boaclub923 wrote:hum... i'm thinking to get one too, but... where should i mount it?
any suggestion? pix?

right above the license plate, Im doin a retro with mine later on and sticking it in the trunk keyhole, I will then have a trunk popper for my trunk later..
Dont get the license plate camera, those suck. I got mine even though while bulky , the audiovox one I have that you can find at circuitcity/best buy does a great job.
Or if you got some more money, get the Eclipse camera, those are really good and is what I will be using next.

and to post up pics in your sig, you need this
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or if you have photobucket it'll give you a link under the pic to put here. just make sure you have it sized up correctly so it doesn't end up looking way too big and out of proportion.

by **kingkakyle** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:22 pm

on the gen 2 theres a PERFECT spot to stick a camera on there
ill take some pics in a bit to show u

by **XEusioN** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 6:43 pm

kingkakyle wrote:on the gen 2 theres a PERFECT spot to stick a camera on there
ill take some pics in a bit to show u

Let us know, I need to relocate mine :lol:

by **boaclub923** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:14 pm

that's the trouble!
most ppl install in on license plate, or attach on the bumper above the license plate
but, i don't think those r good place on solara.
it looks really bulky...

by **SolaraBlue** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:27 pm

rich has his installed in the trunk key hole. that seems like the best/cleanest spot. mine is above the license plate and im quite happy with it. not too noticeable.
dont get the license plate/camera, they SUCK!

by **PhreakdOut** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:40 pm

On Gen2s, I think mounting it behind the license plate is a great idea. The area behind the plate is open to fit a camera in there. Access to the camera is two or four screws on the plate. And best of all, there's no permenant hole in your body.

by **Astro** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:36 pm

If you don't mind permanent attachment, this is how I did it, nice and flush. Man, if only my wife had gotten a black Solara it would've looked much better. I didn't like license plate idea because people could come and rip it off. When we got my wife her Lexus, the dealers there thought it was factory or something...

by **NightRider** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:10 pm

damn clean setup with that rear view camera j3ff!

by **kingkakyle** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:36 pm

XEusioN wrote:
kingkakyle wrote:on the gen 2 theres a PERFECT spot to stick a camera on there
ill take some pics in a bit to show u

Let us know, I need to relocate mine

lol after ur post everyone said that it was a bad place...but ill still take a pic
its been pouring rain for a couple days here so i have to wait

by **Erico** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:42 pm

kingkakyle wrote:on the gen 2 theres a PERFECT spot to stick a camera on there
ill take some pics in a bit to show u

I'll appreciate your help. I'll be waiting 4 the pictures.
I'd just hate to drill the car and don't want the licence camera.
Thanks

by **woa_its_j3ff** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 8:45 pm

NightRider wrote:damn clean setup with that rear view camera j3ff!

thanks. wait til i put the new one in my keyhole

Rearview Camera anyone?

Rearview Camera anyone?

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