Anyone add a forward looking camera on their camaro? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

tmcclint · 09-08-2013, 09:36 AM

I was at a few dealerships yesterday with the wife looking for our future Camaro (still haven't found the right one) and noticed that the splitter on the 1LE and 2013 Hot Wheels special editions (although it is a bit higher than the 1LE) are pretty low to the ground. The wife and I were both looking at it saying to ourselves "how long will that last with the abnormally high curbs where we live. That got me wondering, has anyone attempted to add a forward looking camera to the factory MyLink system? I thought it would be nice if I had some way to flip it on when parking so I could see just how close the curb is when pulling into a spot in front of a shop etc. Our old 1996 Acura was always getting hung up on the curbs and I think that car sat just a bit higher than the 1LE.

If so, can you tell me approximately what you paid to have it added?

Thanks.

beany323 · 09-08-2013, 10:32 AM

hey there. ya.. besides backing into the spots or having a ground guide... or just "guessing" or kentucky windage.. i worry every time. was a couple idea in the DIY section. i havent committed to anything yet... have a idea of a wireless camera with a separate view screen just having a hard time finding a small lcd screen. .. so far.

2012-1822 · 09-08-2013, 11:54 AM

If they are anything like the ZL1 splitter, then they are surprisingly hefty. I nailed a curb a couple times when I first got my car. Now I just pull into parking spots really slow and stop with plenty of room. A bigger problem is scraping around speed bumps, dips in roads, and inclines like a driveway. I have to approach all sorts of obstacles at extreme angles. But if you look in the ZL1 forum someone advertises these washer type things that attach to the bottom of the splitter to protect it. Personally, the first couple of scrapes bothered me, but now I don't worry about the bottom where I can't see being a little scratched.

TheAviator · 09-08-2013, 12:30 PM

I've thought about it to and think its a great idea, I'll definitely do it whenever I get around to doing a bunch of other mods I'm going tO do eventually

dixonk · 09-08-2013, 01:00 PM

I back into spots with curbs and pull into spots without a curb. If I do pull into a curbed spot then I leave about 2-3 ft distance. I figure pickup trucks are always hanging out a little so can I.

09-08-2013, 09:36 AM	#1
tmcclint Drives: 2014 AGM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 228 View My Garage	Anyone add a forward looking camera on their camaro? I was at a few dealerships yesterday with the wife looking for our future Camaro (still haven't found the right one) and noticed that the splitter on the 1LE and 2013 Hot Wheels special editions (although it is a bit higher than the 1LE) are pretty low to the ground. The wife and I were both looking at it saying to ourselves "how long will that last with the abnormally high curbs where we live. That got me wondering, has anyone attempted to add a forward looking camera to the factory MyLink system? I thought it would be nice if I had some way to flip it on when parking so I could see just how close the curb is when pulling into a spot in front of a shop etc. Our old 1996 Acura was always getting hung up on the curbs and I think that car sat just a bit higher than the 1LE. If so, can you tell me approximately what you paid to have it added? Thanks.

09-08-2013, 10:32 AM	#2
beany323 Drives: Camaro 2SS /RS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern Cali. Posts: 1,566 View My Garage	hey there. ya.. besides backing into the spots or having a ground guide... or just "guessing" or kentucky windage.. i worry every time. was a couple idea in the DIY section. i havent committed to anything yet... have a idea of a wireless camera with a separate view screen just having a hard time finding a small lcd screen. .. so far. __________________ "The fact the GT500 can barely beat a $37k car with 200 less horsepower speaks volumes. There are about a million mods you can do to a LS3 to make a Camaro do the 1/4 faster then a GT500." (Vroom.) Updated w/ Willow Springs: 1. Nissan GTR Track Pack 1:19.6 2. Ducati 1198 S 1:19.7 3. Nissan GTR 1:20.3 4. Corvette Z06 1:20.4 5. Audi R8 V10 Plus 1:22.0 6. Ferrari 458 Italia 1:22.3 7. CAMARO SS 1LE 1:22.7 8. Shelby GT 500 1:23.5 9. Mustang Gt Track Pack 1:25.8

09-08-2013, 11:54 AM	#3
2012-1822 Drives: Black ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: City of Champions, Alabama Posts: 3,698	If they are anything like the ZL1 splitter, then they are surprisingly hefty. I nailed a curb a couple times when I first got my car. Now I just pull into parking spots really slow and stop with plenty of room. A bigger problem is scraping around speed bumps, dips in roads, and inclines like a driveway. I have to approach all sorts of obstacles at extreme angles. But if you look in the ZL1 forum someone advertises these washer type things that attach to the bottom of the splitter to protect it. Personally, the first couple of scrapes bothered me, but now I don't worry about the bottom where I can't see being a little scratched. __________________ Check out Alabama Camaros, for Camaro enthusiasts all around Alabama https://www.facebook.com/groups/1739...group_activity

09-08-2013, 12:30 PM	#4
TheAviator Drives: 2012 Black Camaro 1LT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 226	I've thought about it to and think its a great idea, I'll definitely do it whenever I get around to doing a bunch of other mods I'm going tO do eventually

09-08-2013, 01:00 PM	#5
dixonk Drives: 2011 Audi Q7 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 1,084	I back into spots with curbs and pull into spots without a curb. If I do pull into a curbed spot then I leave about 2-3 ft distance. I figure pickup trucks are always hanging out a little so can I.