Backup Camera on 370Z
 

Does factory NAV have backup camera? I believe the answer is NO but just want to confirm. Thanks

negative. gotta get the g37 for the camera and laser guided cruise control

Answer is NO. The Fairlady Z34 in Japan has an optional camera attachment but it's not offerered in US market.

http://www.the370z.com/members/ak370...ear-camera.png

would u have to go aftermarket navi all together or is it possible to install your own back up camera to the oem navigation?

I took mine into a custom shop today to get my windows tinted and asked them that same question. They do a lot of custom audio/video work and said that anything is possible. They are going to look into it and let me know.

I'll post if I get any more info ;)

Braden

If there's one for the Japanese model, I'm sure you can set that up for the stock one here in the states. You'll have to see if you can buy that camera JDM.

I'm thinking you might need a firmware update to get the Nissan piece to work, that is if Nissan wishes to ever offer it as an option.

I'm sure a custom audio/video shop will be able to hook up video-in signal while in reverse = $$$.

That camera looks awkward, and it looks tempting for people to pull on it. Any suggestions for something stealthy or pleasing?

I am going to get one for sure....

I was thinking a clear or slightly smoked lens to replace the euro fog light and hide it behind there.

That's a great idea! My main concern is how to integrate the camera into factory NAV. Hopefully we will see some adapter /module to allow for this. Also perhaps a hack to allow video while driving.

That camera looks as if it really on good for backing up and parking so you dont back into anything. I think one in the rear fog light pointing up would be ideal to help with the blindspots

Diggin your ideas bro!:tup:
Which part of jersey u from?

thanks crownR426 - am currently near Morristown NJ. Originally from Chicago. Frequently go to Bergen county (Fort Lee area).

OH Word?!
I'm from Palisades Park bro!
Fort Lee is right next to me lol...
I used to live in Morristown when I was a baby.
Damn...
Chi-Town ftw!

The simplest solution would be to get one of the license plate frames with a camera and use the RCA video out and plug it into the aux port on the Nav (in the center console). If that source can run while the car is moving, then you would have an awesome rearview camera that could stay on all the time.

The problem with using the rear fog light position is that it is a very low point that would not give you a good angle on the ground behind you.

Love Palisades - you will never go hungry in that town esp. if you love Korean food :) We def have to meet up once we get our Zs! First things first, I need to get my hands on VPP/Invoice pricing :D

Right on - I just bought Boyo license plate camera and has served me well. Relatively easy to install and high quality CCD (not CMOS) camera to boot. I didn't realize that Z had a video input in the center compartment.

Might as well go full after market if you're not putting it in the stock position. It's got a built in identifier that lets you know how far you are from objects. I'm not 100% sure if it's also got the steering guides as well like the Infiniti's do, but if it does, it will also tell you where you're going to end up based on your front wheel turned direction.

I want to get one of those. Can you provide more details on how you ran the cable from the license plate camera to the front?

I bought and installed one too. Moderate PITA to get it installed. See my posts here for links to the hardware:

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...ssibility.html

The Boyo frame & camera works great. Very clear pictures. The XO blows. I ran from frame up through the license plate illuminator bulb then to the side (had to take out the tail light to fish the wire through), then along the existing wiring under all the press fit moldings, eventually coming through the center consol and hardwired it to the 12V power under the glove compartment.

I hate having brackets stuck to my windshield, especially if they block my view at all. I custom fabricated an aluminum bracket (courtesy Radioshack project box that I cut to shape). I painted the bracket flat black and velcro mounted it directly behind the instrument cluster so the display sits just to the left of the three dash mounted displays. The top of the screen does not block my view at all (I can see the hood over the top of it).

I opted to have constant power on so I can have a much better rearview visibility at all times. The perspective is like looking out the right side mirror..ie, objects in screen are closer than they appear. The benefit of this perspective is an extremely wide angled view, which eliminates any chance of a blind spot.

I tend to use it during the day often, since night time has too many artifacts..lights from cars behind almost blank out the screen. For backing up, it's very useful.

-ZCarGo-

Of course, my installation was not on a Z. Boyo provides a wire kit that will run from back to front and then some. It has rca video that will connect to your navigation unit. I have a pioneer so it was pretty straight forward. YOu will also need to connect the power to line that can trigger the rear camera when you put in reverse.

Any luck on finding if the japanese part would work? That would be awesome!!

I had mine flush mounted and it has a great WIDE picture

^ I like that.

Thanks Dl

how did u connect the camera to the stock nav? did u use the aux input cause it can only be used with the parking brake up???? please help, ive been looking forever.

No this works just like an orginal back up camera would work. Put the car into reverse and the camera comes on and interupts the video/navigation screen, and once into park or drive back to video/navigation screen again. Works just like my G37 coupe. I actually have the instructions I willl give to you tank. I have them saved on my desktop at my work. Pm me with your email if you like.

Is it the original Nissan Japan part? or a 3rd party? No software changes needed? Because I would LOVE to have a backup cam!!!

Yes. I bought the camera kit from a gentleman of ebay. Its the same unit that is in the G37. He emailed me the instructions that shows what wires are what and how to connect. I gave them the the shop I used and they had it installed and running in less than an hour. No software changes needed.

Do you still have the ebay user name of the seller that you bought it from? I would love to have one for my Z also.
Thanks

is yours a 2010? my installer could not get mine to work automatically with the NavTV system...apparently the 2010 Navs are completely different, it's now digital and those NavTV units are not compatible...so he was only able to put a switch in to disconnect the parking brake/VSS and plug the camera directly into the AV Aux jack in the armrest cubby

i have my camera mounted exactly where yours is at...at first he mounted a square one above the license plate (like the JDM version) but it stuck out way too much so i had him order the flush mount cam...for those that want to mount it there, you will need one that is less than 1-7/8" long or it won't fit because it's very shallow back there and will hit the metal bracing if any longer

Here is a link to his ebay ad. Very good guy and fast shipping. Like I said earlier the shop that put mine in said it was easy and very good instructions. The add says GTR but before I bought it I message him and asked if it would work and of course it did. Nissan GTR GT-R R35 Rear Camera Kit also Front Camera : eBay Motors (item 220511410740 end time Apr-14-10 20:42:48 PDT)

So what is the difference between the item you purchased and this one: (besides $700+)

Ebay Item #280473716873

NISSAN GT-R Nigth Vision Car Rear View Camera : eBay Motors (item 280473716873 end time May-03-10 12:26:26 PDT)

What model 370Z do you own? Is it a 2010?

Hope this helps guys, Sorry I got so many pm messages I just thought it would be easlier to just post on here

So what was in the package as far as hardware from that ebay auction? Is it more than just a camera? Because there seems to be 3rd party cameras that look identical for as little as $49.99 shipped. Am I missing something or is it the same exact thing?

Look at this web site. Car Kit Company. They have exactly what you need. Unfortunately the Owner, Brian Langley is moving his business to the UK. He was located in New JERSEY.
I'm right in the middle of trying to get the harness from them.

They are out of stock for the harness you need that will go behind your head unit. They offer just the harness and you buy your own camera $125.00, or you can get the whole kit with camera and harness already for installer $289.00. I had one in my Z already and it worked great, but I uninstalled it so I can put Apple CarPlay in my Z with provisions for backup camera. Well, Apple CarPlay worked their backup camera connections did not. I'm trying to get another from Carkit company, hopefully soon but it's slow going since he moved to the UK.
Ralf
(zetired)

I'm in the pr

How did you add CarPlay? I’ve had a backup camera installed for 12 years now.

Holy thread revival.

To answer the OP's question, I guess it depends on the year. My '13 with OEM nav screen shows the backup camera view.