Blind Spots and Back Up Cams

rudi · 02-16-2011, 09:12 PM

I've got the rear park assist and after setting my mirrors correctly I don't have any problems backing up. The only problem I have is when reversing out of an angle park, I cant see the traffic coming down the road and a cam isn't going to fix that.

TreeSemdyZee · 02-16-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rudi

I've got the rear park assist and after setting my mirrors correctly I don't have any problems backing up. The only problem I have is when reversing out of an angle park, I cant see the traffic coming down the road and a cam isn't going to fix that.

That is primarily what I got my camera for. Coming out of an angled spot is nearly impossible, but the camera fixed that issue.

wheee! · 02-17-2011, 09:05 AM

ALWAYS reverse into parking spots! In some towns in BC, it is the law. Prevents a lot of accidents.

TheGreatOne · 02-17-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

CMOS 200 is all you need and it looks great on the Nav. Hard to see it from behind the car too.

Great, thank you. And I imagine new software for the Nav system too or no?

I usually prefer to back into spots but this car is making second guess that lol.

djpathfinder · 02-17-2011, 02:32 PM

I azz park (or enthusiast park) all the time without a back up cam...you'll get used to the sightlines. Use the rear wheel well bulges in the side mirrors to judge side to side distance. And remember, you're sitting a little further back than in a sedan. ;-) Having that back up cam this spring will really help things out. Can't wait to try it.

JACKPAC · 02-17-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

ALWAYS reverse into parking spots! In some towns in BC, it is the law. Prevents a lot of accidents.

My problem is parking garages where you can't reverse in. One way!!

wheee! · 02-17-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

Great, thank you. And I imagine new software for the Nav system too or no?

I usually prefer to back into spots but this car is making second guess that lol.

No software required, but you do have to enable the camera settings in the Nav service mode. There is a thread for that.

Nguyen128 · 02-17-2011, 10:13 PM

Post up some pics where you guys installed the rear view. I'm curious to see how it looks.

djpathfinder · 02-17-2011, 10:19 PM

Mine is hibernating during the winter. It's installed just inside of the left license light. Like I posted earlier, this thread has more info and some pics:
Group Buy/Interest - 2011 Rear View Camera

tsolin01 · 02-17-2011, 10:22 PM

Here's where I installed mine. You can barely see it.

If you get the plug and play kit from bdl99 for the 2010 nav, it's very easy to connect. Hardest part is just removing the trunk panels to run the camera wires

TreeSemdyZee · 02-17-2011, 10:26 PM

jikhead · 02-18-2011, 03:28 PM

I have the rear fog light wired up to flash in reverse to help out with the blindspot issues.

Jeffblue · 02-18-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tsolin01

Here's where I installed mine. You can barely see it.

If you get the plug and play kit from bdl99 for the 2010 nav, it's very easy to connect. Hardest part is just removing the trunk panels to run the camera wires

what a lovely site! i see it every time my car goes in reverse

02-17-2011, 09:05 AM	#18 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	ALWAYS reverse into parking spots! In some towns in BC, it is the law. Prevents a lot of accidents. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	I azz park (or enthusiast park) all the time without a back up cam...you'll get used to the sightlines. Use the rear wheel well bulges in the side mirrors to judge side to side distance. And remember, you're sitting a little further back than in a sedan. ;-) Having that back up cam this spring will really help things out. Can't wait to try it. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

02-17-2011, 10:19 PM	#24 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Mine is hibernating during the winter. It's installed just inside of the left license light. Like I posted earlier, this thread has more info and some pics: Group Buy/Interest - 2011 Rear View Camera __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

02-17-2011, 10:22 PM	#25 (permalink)
tsolin01 Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 657 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Here's where I installed mine. You can barely see it. If you get the plug and play kit from bdl99 for the 2010 nav, it's very easy to connect. Hardest part is just removing the trunk panels to run the camera wires __________________ SOLD 12/30/2011 2010 370Z Coupe Monterey Blue 6MT/Touring/Sport/Nav F.I. CBE CF w/ 12" Res \| V1 \| SecondSkin \| Stillen G3 \| EVO-R CF B-Pillars \| Volk GT-S Ti Gunmetal 19x9.5 +30 F, 19x10.5 +8 R \| Swift Spec-R Springs

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02-16-2011, 09:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
rudi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 306 Drives: 370Z Australian Spec Rep Power: 16	I've got the rear park assist and after setting my mirrors correctly I don't have any problems backing up. The only problem I have is when reversing out of an angle park, I cant see the traffic coming down the road and a cam isn't going to fix that.

02-17-2011, 10:13 PM	#23 (permalink)
Nguyen128 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 65 Drives: A Horse Rep Power: 14	Post up some pics where you guys installed the rear view. I'm curious to see how it looks.

02-18-2011, 03:28 PM	#27 (permalink)
jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 184	I have the rear fog light wired up to flash in reverse to help out with the blindspot issues.

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