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Rocknroller · 06-21-2011, 06:00 PM

Is there any info or a link you guys can point me to find out about the b/u camera on the 2012's?

slick rick · 06-21-2011, 07:00 PM

What do you want to know about it?

The only info I've seen is here http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140820

GearHeadPeter · 06-21-2011, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocknroller

Is there any info or a link you guys can point me to find out about the b/u camera on the 2012's?

Some of us 2010/2011 have converted to a backup camera system. Here is the link and what it would look like on the 2012:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142833

At CFII some of the GM design engineers looked at what we had did, and said that was exactly where they were putting the back up camera, which si inbetween the rear license plate lights. The display will be in the rearview mirror, and you can see what it would look like at the above like. I posted what my backup camera looked like and others have posted what the rearview mirror looks like.

Hope that helps.

sunsfan · 06-21-2011, 07:26 PM

Some of the 2011s already have the bumper cut for the camera location.
Bob

jmatero · 06-22-2011, 12:12 AM

Backup Cam... look close...

stevea · 06-22-2011, 10:16 AM

You have to get the mini van option to get it.

GearHeadPeter · 06-22-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by stevea

You have to get the mini van option to get it.

That's funny.

ZED SLED · 06-22-2011, 11:16 AM

The one on my Equinox is pretty much worthless. You can see if something, like a house, is behind you, but not how close. Sensors IMO would work better, then again, I'm not so lazy I can't tell my wife to turn around and look and see if anything is behind me.

Gene Culley · 07-10-2011, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mclark10

The one on my Equinox is pretty much worthless. You can see if something, like a house, is behind you, but not how close. Sensors IMO would work better, then again, I'm not so lazy I can't tell my wife to turn around and look and see if anything is behind me.

Not sure what you mean. I have one in my 2011 Terrain, which should be comparable to yours, and I have no problems seeing any details. Proximity is not a problem either.

PercyJWellingtonIII · 07-10-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocknroller

Is there any info or a link you guys can point me to find out about the b/u camera on the 2012's?

The first few weeks I got my car I wanted a BU camera. Now I have no desire for one because its not really needed. Once you get used to the car its a non issue as long as you have bu sensors that measure your bumper distance. Backing into shopping center spots or parralel parking will all become a non issue over time..\

Bobbyosto · 07-10-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mclark10

The one on my Equinox is pretty much worthless. You can see if something, like a house, is behind you, but not how close. Sensors IMO would work better, then again, I'm not so lazy I can't tell my wife to turn around and look and see if anything is behind me.

I agree. The senors have saved me a few times. The camera is a fish-eye kind of thing and is very distorted.

grunt · 07-10-2011, 06:12 PM

check this thread ,,I posted some pics.
The back up camera ALSO has the sensors.
If you have any specific questions, please let me know.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=155924&page=8

5thGenOwner · 07-10-2011, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jmatero

Backup Cam... look close...

Backup Camera and Backing Sensors...

It is disgusting the 'nannys' we put on cars (and everything) these days to keep the cluelss from hurting others!

Just as disgusting is the look of the rear bumper with 'zits' on it that immediately draw your eyes to them!

snizzle · 07-10-2011, 07:36 PM

If the competition has it, we should probably attempt to compete.... especially if we aren't going to put a full featured nav in the dash aka Sync.

Yes, some people do want infotainment systems. Even in a Camaro.

06-21-2011, 06:00 PM	#1
Rocknroller Drives: 2011 2LTRS, 1972 Cougar XR7 Vert Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Fairview, Oklahoma Posts: 46 View My Garage	2012 back up camera Is there any info or a link you guys can point me to find out about the b/u camera on the 2012's?

06-21-2011, 07:00 PM	#2
slick rick SoCal Mayhem Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 5,488 View My Garage	What do you want to know about it? The only info I've seen is here http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=140820 __________________

06-21-2011, 07:26 PM	#4
sunsfan Drives: 1970 Camaro, 2010 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gilbert, Az Posts: 78	Some of the 2011s already have the bumper cut for the camera location. Bob __________________ 2010 Camaro & 1970 Camaro

06-22-2011, 12:12 AM	#5
jmatero Drives: 2011 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 61	Backup Cam... look close... Attached Images

06-22-2011, 11:16 AM	#8
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,615 View My Garage	The one on my Equinox is pretty much worthless. You can see if something, like a house, is behind you, but not how close. Sensors IMO would work better, then again, I'm not so lazy I can't tell my wife to turn around and look and see if anything is behind me. __________________

06-22-2011, 10:16 AM	#6
stevea Drives: just a car Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 285	You have to get the mini van option to get it.

07-10-2011, 06:12 PM	#12
grunt Drives: 2012 2LT RS ORANGE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 33	check this thread ,,I posted some pics. The back up camera ALSO has the sensors. If you have any specific questions, please let me know. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=155924&page=8 __________________ Semper FI!!

07-10-2011, 07:36 PM	#14
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,522	If the competition has it, we should probably attempt to compete.... especially if we aren't going to put a full featured nav in the dash aka Sync. Yes, some people do want infotainment systems. Even in a Camaro.

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