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Eighty-Six Z · 05-24-2009, 10:26 AM

I've seen a few vehicles that have the rear-view camera that projects into the rear view mirror. This is a very nice feature and one that would probably have some benefit for the Camaro. Anyone know how much one of these system would cost to have installed? Just curious.

Thanks.

Miketebo22 · 05-24-2009, 01:11 PM

im gonna take a stab at this, but your gonna have to get the camera and a screen, the mod shop is going to have to fab up some type of mount for the screen, and my suggestions would be to put the camera in the middle of, or right below the bowtie. All that would probably be somwhere between 1-2 thousand

JDBeck23 · 05-24-2009, 01:13 PM

Ummm dont think so. You'd need a monitor of some sort. Since there's no monitor that comes with Camaro from the factory, we're pretty much screwed. There's some aftermarket rear view mirrors with little monitors in them but they look pretty cheap.

Best way to do it would probably be to find a small inconspicuous place to mount a monitor, after that, you could choose from the plethora of aftermarket options for cameras. If you have a great idea for location of the monitor, please share!

joepitt · 05-24-2009, 06:19 PM

You can get that kind of setup on the chevy Traverse. The dealer may be able to retro fit that system. The Traverse has On star so you'd still have access to it if they can make it work.

JDBeck23 · 05-24-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by joepitt

You can get that kind of setup on the chevy Traverse. The dealer may be able to retro fit that system. The Traverse has On star so you'd still have access to it if they can make it work.

Just checked that out, that looks like a viable option, so long as the rear view mirror isnt massive, anyone live near a chevy dealer, care to take a measurement?

bobby35ny · 05-24-2009, 10:02 PM

They now make wireless cameras that go on the rear licence plate bracket

http://www.4ucam.com/Wireless-Backup...nse-Plate.html
-bobby

Gentry78 · 05-24-2009, 11:47 PM

yeah there is all kinds of aftermarket stuff out there that come with every thing you need

as for monitor location i would order a new visor from the dealer and mount it in the visor that way no one can see it until you flip down the visor

pruettfan · 05-25-2009, 12:34 AM

I am pretty sure we will see this as an option on the Camaro in 2011. Perhaps there will be a chance to retrofit. I have seen the screen built into the rear view and the one I saw was pretty cool.

etrigan · 06-01-2009, 11:06 PM

Not a camera but the manual talks about a feature with a series of lights for backing up. Anyone know if this is available?

H3LLJumper · 06-03-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by etrigan

Not a camera but the manual talks about a feature with a series of lights for backing up. Anyone know if this is available?

Not even sure what you mean by that.

H3LLJumper · 06-03-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by pruettfan

I am pretty sure we will see this as an option on the Camaro in 2011. Perhaps there will be a chance to retrofit. I have seen the screen built into the rear view and the one I saw was pretty cool.

http://www.navigadget.com/index.php/...ar-view-mirror

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etrigan · 06-03-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by H3LLJumper

Not even sure what you mean by that.

Ha...sorry. I shouldn't drink and type.

Object Detection System or the Ultrasonic Parking Assistant.

It is on page 8-41 in the manual.

"The display is located in the center of the rear seat back filler panel trim and uses three color-coded lights to provide distance and system information."

Not as good as a camera but an option.

GothamCamaro · 06-03-2009, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobby35ny

They now make wireless cameras that go on the rear licence plate bracket

http://www.4ucam.com/Wireless-Backup...nse-Plate.html
-bobby

Hmmm.... nice find. Interesting.

H3LLJumper · 06-03-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etrigan

Ha...sorry. I shouldn't drink and type.

Object Detection System or the Ultrasonic Parking Assistant.

It is on page 8-41 in the manual.

"The display is located in the center of the rear seat back filler panel trim and uses three color-coded lights to provide distance and system information."

Not as good as a camera but an option.

Any pics, link, or anything? :O

05-24-2009, 01:11 PM	#2
Miketebo22 Iceman Drives: SOLD #20,908 SS waiting for ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rapid City SD Posts: 557	im gonna take a stab at this, but your gonna have to get the camera and a screen, the mod shop is going to have to fab up some type of mount for the screen, and my suggestions would be to put the camera in the middle of, or right below the bowtie. All that would probably be somwhere between 1-2 thousand __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9120908

05-24-2009, 01:13 PM	#3
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	Ummm dont think so. You'd need a monitor of some sort. Since there's no monitor that comes with Camaro from the factory, we're pretty much screwed. There's some aftermarket rear view mirrors with little monitors in them but they look pretty cheap. Best way to do it would probably be to find a small inconspicuous place to mount a monitor, after that, you could choose from the plethora of aftermarket options for cameras. If you have a great idea for location of the monitor, please share! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

05-24-2009, 06:19 PM	#4
joepitt Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro, 2017 Acura Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 469	You can get that kind of setup on the chevy Traverse. The dealer may be able to retro fit that system. The Traverse has On star so you'd still have access to it if they can make it work. __________________ 2016 2SS, Auto, Garnet Red, Black Interior, Magnetic Ride, Performance Exhaust, and Nav. Past highlights: 2013 2LT/RS, 2010 pre-order Camaro 2LT,1969 Chevy Malibu, 1972 Plymouth 'Cuda, 1972 Pontiac GTO, 1979 Turbo Buick Century. 'See the USA in your Chevrolet...' Dinah Shore, 1952: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGZvQoPxhNs

05-24-2009, 10:02 PM	#6
bobby35ny Drives: 18 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South East, FL Posts: 3,024	They now make wireless cameras that go on the rear licence plate bracket http://www.4ucam.com/Wireless-Backup...nse-Plate.html -bobby __________________ 2017 ZL1 M6 Bog City, 2013 ZL1 M6, 2010 2SS M6 ZL1::J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

06-01-2009, 11:06 PM	#9
etrigan Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 307	Not a camera but the manual talks about a feature with a series of lights for backing up. Anyone know if this is available? __________________ "No matter where you go, there you are." -B.B. VIN #2G1FT1EW6A9106795 1100, Preliminary order accepted:10/13/08 6000, Del. to me:5/20/09

05-24-2009, 11:47 PM	#7
Gentry78 HOOK'EM Drives: 97 c1500/92 olds Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,279	yeah there is all kinds of aftermarket stuff out there that come with every thing you need as for monitor location i would order a new visor from the dealer and mount it in the visor that way no one can see it until you flip down the visor

05-25-2009, 12:34 AM	#8
pruettfan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS / 2011 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 333	I am pretty sure we will see this as an option on the Camaro in 2011. Perhaps there will be a chance to retrofit. I have seen the screen built into the rear view and the one I saw was pretty cool.

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