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Cheap Guy · 04-23-2020, 04:15 PM

From those who have actually done it, what’s the best integrated, best functioning and easiest to install backup camera? I’d like one that has a stock look instead of looking tacked on. I have a PAC kit with a Pioneer HU.

Greenhornet2 · 04-23-2020, 05:05 PM

I'd like to know as well as i'm installing a pioneer now. I saw some that bolt to the top of the license plate but i don't really want that as then i wouldn't be able to use my tinted plate cover.

Thunderstick · 04-23-2020, 05:33 PM

I have the Pioneer back up camera with a Pioneer deck and it works great. I installed it in between the license plate lights. There is a black cover the pops out that you can modify to make the camera as recessed as you want. I have it flush mounted and you can't tell it's not factory.

Also there are replacement license plate light brackets for sale with a camera in them already

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Cheap Guy · 04-23-2020, 10:38 PM

I really don’t like the license plate ones. They look too Walmart-ish to me.

Greenhornet2 · 04-24-2020, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunderstick

I have the Pioneer back up camera with a Pioneer deck and it works great. I installed it in between the license plate lights. There is a black cover the pops out that you can modify to make the camera as recessed as you want. I have it flush mounted and you can't tell it's not factory.

Also there are replacement license plate light brackets for sale with a camera in them already

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Do you have ssdbut links to these cameras?

Thunderstick · 04-24-2020, 08:50 AM

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Do you have ssdbut links to these cameras?

https://www.newegg.com/p/050-003E-00023

And i found this one during my search

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D92B3MX..._r5UOEbJWAKRN9

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gtstorey · 04-24-2020, 09:05 AM

I've been pleased with my Airysee AS-209B. It's small enough to not be noticeable.

The one that replaces the tag light looks interesting though.

Cheap Guy · 04-25-2020, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

I've been pleased with my Airysee AS-209B. It's small enough to not be noticeable.

The one that replaces the tag light looks interesting though.

Thanks! I ordered the one you mentioned. It seems to be the most stock looking and the price was right. But I just checked my car and the blank where the stock camera would mount is gone so I’ll have to figure it out.

Cheap Guy · 04-29-2020, 08:24 PM

Finished installing my reverse (backup) camera. Initially ran into a silly issue - couldn’t probe the wires to double check the proper wires because the car has to be running and in reverse for the current to run. Did some searching and realized the backup lights come on for a few minutes on shutdown.

I decided to install it like the Five Star Car Audio tutorial. That means wiring it directly to the head unit instead of taping the wires at the back. That way the camera will come on even when not in reverse. Not sure why that would be an important option but figured what the hell, if Dean and Fernando say that’s the best way, do it.

Install was pretty much straightforward. The only real issue was whether to run the reverse trigger wire from the rear or tap in closer the front. It was easy to find the light green wire but I decided to still run it from the back along with the video wire. I like to run my wires along the passenger side because it’s easier to run it under the dash. No need to remove the bumper since you can snake it through easily.

I finally decided on the camera that’s integrated with the license plate light. That way there’s no drilling and it’s easy to remove if I need to remove the plate. I think it has a stock look too. It’s a lot more expensive than the other cameras but the quality was good so it was worth it.

I thought it was a gimmick but it really does help, especially when backing into the garage. I still don’t understand the importance of being able to use the camera even when not backing up but it does work as advertised.

chuckit · 08-09-2021, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheap Guy

Finished installing my reverse (backup) camera. Initially ran into a silly issue - couldn’t probe the wires to double check the proper wires because the car has to be running and in reverse for the current to run. Did some searching and realized the backup lights come on for a few minutes on shutdown.

I decided to install it like the Five Star Car Audio tutorial. That means wiring it directly to the head unit instead of taping the wires at the back. That way the camera will come on even when not in reverse. Not sure why that would be an important option but figured what the hell, if Dean and Fernando say that’s the best way, do it.

Install was pretty much straightforward. The only real issue was whether to run the reverse trigger wire from the rear or tap in closer the front. It was easy to find the light green wire but I decided to still run it from the back along with the video wire. I like to run my wires along the passenger side because it’s easier to run it under the dash. No need to remove the bumper since you can snake it through easily.

I finally decided on the camera that’s integrated with the license plate light. That way there’s no drilling and it’s easy to remove if I need to remove the plate. I think it has a stock look too. It’s a lot more expensive than the other cameras but the quality was good so it was worth it.

I thought it was a gimmick but it really does help, especially when backing into the garage. I still don’t understand the importance of being able to use the camera even when not backing up but it does work as advertised.

How did you get your wires into the vehicle? I can't seem to figure out the best way.

Thanks

DRC69 · 08-11-2021, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckit

How did you get your wires into the vehicle? I can't seem to figure out the best way.

Thanks

I to would like to know. The cam / backup light looks great.

Rainbow1616 · 08-11-2021, 05:01 PM

I used a camera built into my license plate. Been there for 5 years no issues and its not very noticeable. I didn't want to cut any holes or mount a 1 off camera that wouldn't be available in 10 years when it breaks.

Cheap Guy · 09-21-2021, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DRC69

I to would like to know. The cam / backup light looks great.

Sorry, I haven't been on the site for awhile. You probably have this figured out by now, but if you just go up through the license plate light slot you'll see you have lots of room to run it up through the panel between the inside of the trunk and the outer bumper panel. No drilling necessary at all. I then ran the video wire along the passenger side of the car and the reverse trigger to the driver's side reverse wire.

Leo72793 · 09-21-2021, 06:34 PM

I used this one. Love the quality. I didnt have a cam so i had to make the hole. No issues at all. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H852D49...v_ov_lig_dp_it

04-23-2020, 04:15 PM	#1
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	Backup Camera From those who have actually done it, what’s the best integrated, best functioning and easiest to install backup camera? I’d like one that has a stock look instead of looking tacked on. I have a PAC kit with a Pioneer HU. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

04-23-2020, 05:05 PM	#2
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I'd like to know as well as i'm installing a pioneer now. I saw some that bolt to the top of the license plate but i don't really want that as then i wouldn't be able to use my tinted plate cover. __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

04-23-2020, 10:38 PM	#4
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	I really don’t like the license plate ones. They look too Walmart-ish to me. __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

04-29-2020, 08:24 PM	#9
Cheap Guy Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 679	Done with Backup Camera Finished installing my reverse (backup) camera. Initially ran into a silly issue - couldn’t probe the wires to double check the proper wires because the car has to be running and in reverse for the current to run. Did some searching and realized the backup lights come on for a few minutes on shutdown. I decided to install it like the Five Star Car Audio tutorial. That means wiring it directly to the head unit instead of taping the wires at the back. That way the camera will come on even when not in reverse. Not sure why that would be an important option but figured what the hell, if Dean and Fernando say that’s the best way, do it. Install was pretty much straightforward. The only real issue was whether to run the reverse trigger wire from the rear or tap in closer the front. It was easy to find the light green wire but I decided to still run it from the back along with the video wire. I like to run my wires along the passenger side because it’s easier to run it under the dash. No need to remove the bumper since you can snake it through easily. I finally decided on the camera that’s integrated with the license plate light. That way there’s no drilling and it’s easy to remove if I need to remove the plate. I think it has a stock look too. It’s a lot more expensive than the other cameras but the quality was good so it was worth it. I thought it was a gimmick but it really does help, especially when backing into the garage. I still don’t understand the importance of being able to use the camera even when not backing up but it does work as advertised. Attached Images __________________ My Little Mid-Life Crisis Cure! First - 1997 Camaro 3800 Y87, M5, Green - Gone \| Second - 1997 LT1 Z28, M6, Silver - Sold \| Third - 1999 LS1 Z28, M6, Pewter, Almost Stock! - Sold Current - 2011 Camaro SS, M6, black, 1LE suspension parts - Current

09-21-2021, 06:34 PM	#14
Leo72793 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 1,190	I used this one. Love the quality. I didnt have a cam so i had to make the hole. No issues at all. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H852D49...v_ov_lig_dp_it __________________ •2011 Camaro SS 2SS/RS A6 •MRR M017 1le Replica Wheels •Vararam Ram Air Intake •Speed Engineering Longtube Headers w/ Magnaflow HF Cats •Bo White PnP Stage 2 TB •GPI SS2 VVT Cam w Cometic thin gaskets 10.69 compression •Xpipe w/ Res Delete and NPP Exhaust •Tuned By Anonymous Calibrations •Gen5DIY Mylink Conversion W/ Backup Cam •Morel 3 way custom speakers, Infinity 860w Subwoofers in trunk baffle •Helix P6 6ch amp w/ 8ch DSP and P1 Sub amp

04-23-2020, 05:33 PM	#3
Thunderstick Drives: 14 Camaro LS Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wakefield MA Posts: 96	I have the Pioneer back up camera with a Pioneer deck and it works great. I installed it in between the license plate lights. There is a black cover the pops out that you can modify to make the camera as recessed as you want. I have it flush mounted and you can't tell it's not factory. Also there are replacement license plate light brackets for sale with a camera in them already Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

04-24-2020, 09:05 AM	#7
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,147	I've been pleased with my Airysee AS-209B. It's small enough to not be noticeable. The one that replaces the tag light looks interesting though.

08-11-2021, 05:01 PM	#12
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,368	I used a camera built into my license plate. Been there for 5 years no issues and its not very noticeable. I didn't want to cut any holes or mount a 1 off camera that wouldn't be available in 10 years when it breaks.