Chuck.......Per your recomendation just bought same model from Pep Boys and will try on a SPF( sending to Olthoff for him to try on his demo car) .....I'm told a SPF MK11 owner tried a rear view camera ( not sure same one) and didn't work due to "harmonics"....no real explination but, perhaps referance to harmonics is the vibrtion introduced due to monting loction ( on the SPF MK11 lisc plate and camera was mounted on pass side rear grill; really only place seems practical to mount on a MK11????) and the grill may be vibrating and causing the camera elex update rate to not keep up? With your positive experience w/ the Pep Boys unit it's worth a try....Do you find the lisc plate lights interfer w/ picture in daytime; how about driving at night ....does it work at all????....CHUCk....TX much for your post.....BIG help to ALL! Steve
rear view camera set up
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Steve,it really does not work at night too well,although backup lights help. I do not know about the mounting point on MK11 cars,but again I have had no problems with vibration or harmonics that I have noticed. I figured at 100 bucks even if it did not work on ther 40 I could use it on my 20ft enclosed trailer to help with backing up. In fact ,I think I wil buy one for that purpose. It is unnerving towing that big thing and not seeing behind you. No interference with the tag lights in the daytime.
just a quick suggestion. You might consider a rubber gasket at the camera mounting point,it might cut down on harmonics
I picked one up last week, price is up to $120. Still a good deal for a wireless, I think. I'm still figuring out the best mount for the rear as I have a euro plate in the plate recess. Probably have to cut the plate mount tabs and mount it through the pass. side vent area.
Also, as I plan to hook up with the reverse switch, does anyone know about the reverse terminal tab on a Getrag?
Thanks for the great idea, Chuck.
Also, as I plan to hook up with the reverse switch, does anyone know about the reverse terminal tab on a Getrag?
Thanks for the great idea, Chuck.
I use one from Crimestoppers which is hard wired.
Another available from Costco for $98 by Virtual Reality Video Labs - wireless.
John
Another available from Costco for $98 by Virtual Reality Video Labs - wireless.
John
Hi
Just thought we would let you guys have a look at what we do in the UK.
We house the camera in an aluminium casing, cut to the same angle as the rear vent to make sure it is level. It is simply a larger version of the mounting rings that come with the camera as standard. Bonded firmly into the housing, the camera produces no shake and we have had no problems with water splashback, even in rainy old England.
The camera is wired to the mirror, which has a 5" TFT monitor like the second mirror Mark posted, this just clips onto the standard CAV mirror. I don't have the manufacturers name to hand but I can find if people are interested.
The wire runs under the cars interior, including the roofs leather, with the A/V connector coming out at an opening just next to the mirror.
The mirror also has built in speakers and the whole system can come with parking sensors too. When reversing the monitor still works as a camera but also overlays a digital reading of the distance of objects behind.
Hope this helps.
Thanks
Chris
Just thought we would let you guys have a look at what we do in the UK.
We house the camera in an aluminium casing, cut to the same angle as the rear vent to make sure it is level. It is simply a larger version of the mounting rings that come with the camera as standard. Bonded firmly into the housing, the camera produces no shake and we have had no problems with water splashback, even in rainy old England.
The camera is wired to the mirror, which has a 5" TFT monitor like the second mirror Mark posted, this just clips onto the standard CAV mirror. I don't have the manufacturers name to hand but I can find if people are interested.
The wire runs under the cars interior, including the roofs leather, with the A/V connector coming out at an opening just next to the mirror.
The mirror also has built in speakers and the whole system can come with parking sensors too. When reversing the monitor still works as a camera but also overlays a digital reading of the distance of objects behind.
Hope this helps.
Thanks
Chris
Pat Buckley
GT40s Supporter
With the relatively low cost and small size, it seems to me that mirrors should be a thing of the past.
Why not have three cameras? One out the back and one on each side of the car?
On a high line street car I would think the benefits of less drag, less wind noise, and increased view would make this a thing of the future....
Why not have three cameras? One out the back and one on each side of the car?
On a high line street car I would think the benefits of less drag, less wind noise, and increased view would make this a thing of the future....
I ran into a local Pep Boys auto store and walked by this on sale for 79.99. A wireless backup camera and small display. The camera has a nice bracket that fits the standard hole pattern of license plates. The display is small, but useable.
Roadmaster USA - VR3 Back Up Camera System
Mike
Roadmaster USA - VR3 Back Up Camera System
Mike
I just picked up the wireless 3.5" LCD and backup camera at Costco for 79.99.
