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Bonanza7 · 03-26-2013, 10:29 PM

Had the local Caddy dealer install a back-up camera. Mounted the screen where the gauge cluster would have been. What a difference. Can finally see out the back, and can't miss the kids and bikes behind the car. Well worth the $200 bucks labor and unit combined.

SD2011SS · 03-26-2013, 10:56 PM

Pictures!!!!

daveagogo1 · 03-26-2013, 11:10 PM

Yes pictures..And you found some dealer to do all this for $200 including parts? Install camera, route all wires, and supply a screen of some sort not in a rear view mirror?

Bonanza7 · 03-26-2013, 11:17 PM

Will post pics tomorrow. Installed for $200...$150 labor, I got the unit myself. They scrapped the units brackets, and hard wired the monitor so it looks like it was built in. I told them to use their own judgement in mounting it, and they did a great job. Wireless system. Has a sender in the back that the monitor picks up when the back up lights are on. 4.3 inch color screen. Was going to trade the car off till I got this. Too many kids around, and this makes it impossible to miss them.

Bonanza7 · 03-27-2013, 10:07 AM

Pic of the monitor working

T4JEt · 03-27-2013, 10:10 AM

Interesting idea ~ i didn't realize that there might be a wireless approach to this. Do you mind sharing the unit information.

mr_honez · 03-27-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

Pic of the monitor working

That looks good!

WE485 · 03-27-2013, 10:16 AM

Where did you get the kit.

Bonanza7 · 03-27-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WE485

Where did you get the kit.

ebay...it is a Peak kit. They have several, but I got the 4.3 inch monitor. You can hook it up yourself if you can find the back up wires, ( I couldn't) and either plug the monitor into the accessory socket or hard wire it to the panel the way the dealer did.

Bonanza7 · 03-27-2013, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WE485

Where did you get the kit.

ebay...it is a Peak kit. They have several, but I got the 4.3 inch monitor. You can hook it up yourself if you can find the back up wires, ( I couldn't) and either plug the monitor into the accessory socket or hard wire it to the panel the way the dealer did. The Peak unit sells for well north of $100 at O'Reilly, but ebay has the same thing for far less.

Bonanza7 · 03-27-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheveey57

Why? Cars come with mirrors, no need 4 extra crap. I love all this extra crap that gets manufactured and sold. Maybe. In some Hugh SUV with a non driver in it. But
A sports car? Or any car for that matter. Spend your money on Driving lessons.

Why? Because the rear visibility out of the Camaro sucks. and with young kids playing around, hiding, it can save their life, and prevent hitting someone in the Wally World parking lot. Some people try to get hit for the settlement, especially here in AZ. I didn't think they were good until I bought a new CR-V a few weeks ago. Cameras are standard in all Hondas, except the Fit. After using it on the CR-V, found out how great they are. They don't make cars the way they used to, and it is a good thing. Technology works, and is useful. (Been driving longer than you, I will bet)

caverman · 03-27-2013, 11:17 AM

Mehh...I like the factory camera in the rearview mirror better. Plus, I have a 2SS so I have the console guages. The factory camera is definately more...about $400 for all the parts plus you have to install yourself or pay even more.

But hey....as long as you're good with it that's what matters.

dkp2LT · 03-27-2013, 11:27 AM

I think it looks really good for those who don't have the gauges! Good find.

Bonanza7 · 03-27-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by caverman

Mehh...I like the factory camera in the rearview mirror better. Plus, I have a 2SS so I have the console guages. The factory camera is definately more...about $400 for all the parts plus you have to install yourself or pay even more.

But hey....as long as you're good with it that's what matters.

I like the factory one too....However, to get it, I would have had to spend thousands on a higher level 2013 Camaro, when trading in my 2010. No doubt the factory ones are good, but it wasn't an option IMO. Soooo...the $200 looked good to me. Besides, now I am happy with my '10, and will keep it. Chevy dealers here are a joke. Wanted over $1,200 for the mirror one installed. Won't do anything if they think they can railroad you into a new car. Only the Caddy dealer is honest, and will do what you want for a fair price.

03-26-2013, 10:29 PM	#1
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Dealer installed back-up camera Had the local Caddy dealer install a back-up camera. Mounted the screen where the gauge cluster would have been. What a difference. Can finally see out the back, and can't miss the kids and bikes behind the car. Well worth the $200 bucks labor and unit combined.

03-26-2013, 10:56 PM	#2
SD2011SS Drives: 2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS-RS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 542	Pictures!!!! __________________

03-27-2013, 10:07 AM	#5
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Pic of the monitor working Attached Images

03-27-2013, 10:10 AM	#6
T4JEt Drives: 2011 Camaro LT1 with RS Package Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 91 View My Garage	Interesting idea ~ i didn't realize that there might be a wireless approach to this. Do you mind sharing the unit information. __________________ - Todd

03-27-2013, 10:16 AM	#8
WE485 Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: AUSTIN, TX Posts: 205 View My Garage	Where did you get the kit. __________________ 1996 Z28 04 GTO 2010 SS 2011 Avalanche

03-26-2013, 11:17 PM	#4
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Will post pics tomorrow. Installed for $200...$150 labor, I got the unit myself. They scrapped the units brackets, and hard wired the monitor so it looks like it was built in. I told them to use their own judgement in mounting it, and they did a great job. Wireless system. Has a sender in the back that the monitor picks up when the back up lights are on. 4.3 inch color screen. Was going to trade the car off till I got this. Too many kids around, and this makes it impossible to miss them.

03-27-2013, 11:17 AM	#12
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Mehh...I like the factory camera in the rearview mirror better. Plus, I have a 2SS so I have the console guages. The factory camera is definately more...about $400 for all the parts plus you have to install yourself or pay even more. But hey....as long as you're good with it that's what matters. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

03-27-2013, 11:27 AM	#13
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,845	I think it looks really good for those who don't have the gauges! Good find.