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Mark H · 06-13-2011, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Someone please explain to me why this (or any) car needs to have BOTH a backup camera AND those sonar object sensor zit devices on the rear bumper???

Seems redundant (and expensive).

Because it is the law

MrandMrsNinja · 06-13-2011, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark H

Because it is the law

Captain Awesome · 06-13-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark H

Because it is the law

Actually, it is NOT the law. It is a "regulation".

Only legislators can make laws.

Unelected unrepresentative beaurocrats create "regulations".

Thanks to these people, your car costs about 35% more than it would otherwise.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-13-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Someone please explain to me why this (or any) car needs to have BOTH a backup camera AND those sonar object sensor zit devices on the rear bumper???

Seems redundant (and expensive).

Cameras/screens don't accurately convey a sense of depth. The combination makes both systems much more functional.

Rogue Leader · 06-13-2011, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Someone please explain to me why this (or any) car needs to have BOTH a backup camera AND those sonar object sensor zit devices on the rear bumper???

Seems redundant (and expensive).

For once we completely agree on something.

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Originally Posted by Mark H

Because it is the law

errr.... no its not.

Lightrider · 06-13-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xlroadster

I'm curious as to how effective the backup camera system would be since the display is an overlay on the rear view mirror---like the one on a Buick Enclave I drove as a fleet car.

The display would be 3-4 inches at most and would not have the extraneous visual aids that would be available on those GM cars with full-size displays.

I didn't get nav system on my F-150 I use for towing so it displays in rear view mirror. 9.5/10 times I can back my truck up to my trailer and position my hitch directly under the coupler so all I have to do is lower it and secure the trailer.

In the truck's display it has green/yellow/red gradients to tell you how close you're getting to something. They're really very nice.

Mark H · 06-13-2011, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

For once we completely agree on something.

errr.... no its not.

Ok, maybe not the law yet but it probably will be
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...ation-Delayed/

GearHeadPeter · 06-13-2011, 07:50 PM

I put a backup camera and new On-Star auto-diming rearview mirror on mine the day before CFII. I made a template so that the camera would fit exactly inbetween the two license plate lights. When Mr. Oppenheiser saw it at CFII he commented that is exactly where we are putting it on the 2012, and you couldn't wait?

The 2" color LCD screen with 170 degrees field of vision is great, and makes backing up much easier than twisting around to try and see behind you. You see what is directly behind you, to the sides, and on the ground. As far as getting used to it, it doesn't take anytime at all.

Rogue Leader · 06-13-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark H

Ok, maybe not the law yet but it probably will be
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com...ation-Delayed/

I hope it doesn't. Yet another thing to cause car prices to go higher and cause people to take less responsibility for their actions. Pretty soon we will need padded suits and helmets to walk down the street.

Gene Culley · 06-14-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

I think the idea is to use your rear-view mirror normally, with the camera display as an assist. This would be opposed to relying totally on the center screen

I gotta say, either system will take a bunch of getting-used-to for me because I always hug the passenger seat and turn around.

When we got our Terrain back in February I thought it was really stupid. But after I used it a couple of times I found myself wanting to find a place to back in when I went places, lol. I couldn't wait to get it installed in my Camaro. I installed it a week ago and I must say that it rocks. It works very well for me and the screen is large enough to see what is going on. I highly recommend it.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 06-14-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gene Culley

When we got our Terrain back in February I thought it was really stupid. But after I used it a couple of times I found myself wanting to find a place to back in when I went places, lol. I couldn't wait to get it installed in my Camaro. I installed it a week ago and I must say that it rocks. It works very well for me and the screen is large enough to see what is going on. I highly recommend it.

Great to hear!

Rogue Leader · 06-15-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Gene Culley

When we got our Terrain back in February I thought it was really stupid. But after I used it a couple of times I found myself wanting to find a place to back in when I went places, lol. I couldn't wait to get it installed in my Camaro. I installed it a week ago and I must say that it rocks. It works very well for me and the screen is large enough to see what is going on. I highly recommend it.

My Mom's Hyundai Tuscon has it and I have to say for entertainment value, or pretending like you're cool and can park super close to something its great. However I still think it should not be legally mandatory, and I still laugh at people who say its required. I wish I could show them what kind of backing maneuvers I need to do to be able to back into my garage (I live in a garden apartment co-op complex), no sensors or camera and I've been doing it for years.

Caddyroger · 12-31-2011, 06:53 PM

Sorry about reopening this thread. Will the camera be ok to use a Pioneer in dash navigation unit?

CamaroKid300 · 12-31-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CADDYROGER

Sorry about reopening this thread. Will the camera be ok to use a Pioneer in dash navigation unit?

I don't see why not.

The camera comes through the rear view mirror.

06-13-2011, 07:50 PM	#22
GearHeadPeter US Navy Vet Drives: 2011 2LT/RS, 65 Mustang GT Fastback Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,567	I put a backup camera and new On-Star auto-diming rearview mirror on mine the day before CFII. I made a template so that the camera would fit exactly inbetween the two license plate lights. When Mr. Oppenheiser saw it at CFII he commented that is exactly where we are putting it on the 2012, and you couldn't wait? The 2" color LCD screen with 170 degrees field of vision is great, and makes backing up much easier than twisting around to try and see behind you. You see what is directly behind you, to the sides, and on the ground. As far as getting used to it, it doesn't take anytime at all. __________________ 2011 - 2LT/RS - RY, A6, Gray Interior - Team LLT: 3rd Camaro on this forum to have a Mylink installed. Installation by GEN5DIY, Heritage Grill, Lloyds Premium Ebony Camaro RS floor mats, Empire Billet Camaro Black sill plates, AAC: LED footwell & interior lighting, Rear Courtesy Lights, LED side markers/turn signals, Plasma P13W DRl bulbs, Formula 1 Pinnacle Series tint, Roto-Fab Yellow CAI & Fuse cover, Technostalgia Afterburner LED taillights, EmblemPros custom V6 hydrocoated carbon fiber/RY engine cover, Pfadt Sport sway bars, Ofer's Backup Camera, and full Brembo brake conversion.

12-31-2011, 06:53 PM	#27
Caddyroger Drives: 2011 RJT Camaro LT2 RS auto shift Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Washington state Posts: 1,861	Sorry about reopening this thread. Will the camera be ok to use a Pioneer in dash navigation unit?