DIY: Alpine C117D Rear View Camera Install

Stino · 09-15-2012, 09:27 PM

This an easy install for those who have an Alpine head unit with direct connect rear camera capabilities. The head unit I installed is the Alpine INA-W900BT with (Bluetooth, Navigation, iPod, and Rear Camera). I wanted to do the cleanest install possible so I pretty much removed every panel inside my Z. I had everything removed including seats in about 1 1/2 hours (really not bad since this was my first time removing everything). All the panels pop out (a few screws).

I purchased this neat little license plate light with a built-in camera made for Nissan vehicles on eBay. I removed the camera that came with it since I purchased the Alpine C117D. This little light housing w/camera makes it look factory installed. See pictures below.

Tools/items used:

10 & 14 mm sockets
Phillips screwdriver
Wire connectors
Shrink wrap
Heat Gun
Lots of Zip Ties

Alpine C117D Camera

I used an Epoxy to mount Alpine camera in housing.

Camera and housing connected to factory bulb.

That's it ...Oh, I decided to install rear speakers while I had all the panels off. See pics below.

anhdat503 · 09-17-2012, 12:45 AM

hey i want to buy the alpine camera mounted but i cant serach it on ebay can u give me the link thank so much

Stino · 09-17-2012, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anhdat503

hey i want to buy the alpine camera mounted but i cant serach it on ebay can u give me the link thank so much

This is the eBayer I purchased it from. Click link below.

SONY CCD CAR CAMERA FOR Nissan Livina Cube GT-R Pulsar Versa Fairlady 350Z 370Z | eBay

anhdat503 · 09-17-2012, 10:44 PM

on the Alpine C117D they come with the mounting bracket is that not working or what because i just buy a alpine 910 and Alpine C117D and Alpine Imprint but dont have time to set it up

mr300zxc · 02-08-2013, 04:48 PM

have you tried the ebay camera? I am wondering if it's any good???

Stino · 02-08-2013, 07:41 PM

Haven't tried the eBay camera. I purchased the Alpine because it was a direct connect camera. Much easier to install.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr300zxc

have you tried the ebay camera? I am wondering if it's any good???

Alrashwa · 02-25-2013, 06:09 PM

This is genius. I was thinking about doing this, but I wasn't sure how easy it would be to remove the junk camera that comes with that ebay mount. Is it just glued in place?

Stino · 02-25-2013, 08:35 PM

Alrashwa, The eBay camera unscrews easily. I used a two part epoxy to mount the Alpine Rear Camera. I screwed the Alpine bracket to the camera then used the two part epoxy to attach the camera to the housing. Just let it set overnight. Once the epoxy sets, it's not going anywhere. It pretty much creates it's own plastic housing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alrashwa

This is genius. I was thinking about doing this, but I wasn't sure how easy it would be to remove the junk camera that comes with that ebay mount. Is it just glued in place?

csmith5888 · 04-20-2013, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stino

I purchased this neat little license plate light with a built-in camera made for Nissan vehicles on eBay. I removed the camera that came with it since I purchased the Alpine C117D. This little light housing w/camera makes it look factory installed. See pictures below.

You need to give me the link to this trunk light/camera combo immediately!! I just installed my camera today and i hate how it has to sit off to the side. This is PERFECT! LEt me know. Thanks.

Stino · 04-20-2013, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith5888

You need to give me the link to this trunk light/camera combo immediately!! I just installed my camera today and i hate how it has to sit off to the side. This is PERFECT! LEt me know. Thanks.

Here you go. See the link below. Good luck with the install.

Car Rear View Camera Nissan Livina Cube GT R Pulsar Versa Fairlady 350Z 370Z | eBay

csmith5888 · 04-21-2013, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stino

Here you go. See the link below. Good luck with the install.

Car Rear View Camera Nissan Livina Cube GT R Pulsar Versa Fairlady 350Z 370Z | eBay

Thanks. Now i gotta figure out how im going to make this work. I literally did my install yesterday morning and i wired the camera through the little hole to the left of the light. So if i want to use this im going to have to either unplug the camera and re-route it (which was a major PITA to wire up to the headunit) or possibly just snip the camera wire and reconnect it. I dont think i want to tamper with the camera wire though...should be interesting.

Thanks again Stino.

PDiddy · 04-21-2013, 12:44 PM

What size are the rear speakers, 4" ?

csmith5888 · 04-23-2013, 06:36 PM

Edit: nevermind....answered my really stupid question.

Stino · 04-23-2013, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PDiddy

What size are the rear speakers, 4" ?

Boston S35 speakers are 3 1/2.

Regards,

Stino

Cbtech · 04-23-2013, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stino

Boston S35 speakers are 3 1/2.

Regards,

Stino

wait doesn't the rear speakers take 5 1/4??

09-15-2012, 09:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stino Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 159 Drives: 2010 370Z Sport Rep Power: 14	DIY: Alpine C117D Rear View Camera Install This an easy install for those who have an Alpine head unit with direct connect rear camera capabilities. The head unit I installed is the Alpine INA-W900BT with (Bluetooth, Navigation, iPod, and Rear Camera). I wanted to do the cleanest install possible so I pretty much removed every panel inside my Z. I had everything removed including seats in about 1 1/2 hours (really not bad since this was my first time removing everything). All the panels pop out (a few screws). I purchased this neat little license plate light with a built-in camera made for Nissan vehicles on eBay. I removed the camera that came with it since I purchased the Alpine C117D. This little light housing w/camera makes it look factory installed. See pictures below. Tools/items used: 10 & 14 mm sockets Phillips screwdriver Wire connectors Shrink wrap Heat Gun Lots of Zip Ties Alpine C117D Camera I used an Epoxy to mount Alpine camera in housing. Camera and housing connected to factory bulb. That's it ...Oh, I decided to install rear speakers while I had all the panels off. See pics below. Alrashwa likes this. __________________ 10 370Z Sport\|Berk CBE & HFC\|NISMO R-TUNE CAI\|Z1 Oil & PS Coolers\|Mishimoto Radiator\|UpRev\|Nismo S-Tune\|SEIBON Spoiler\|Eibach Sways, Springs, Spacers\|SPC Camber\|RJM Clutch Pedal\|Enkei Wheels\|StopTech Rotors & Pads\|SS Brake/Clutch Lines\|Alpine W900BT, PDX5, Rear Camera, Boston SR60, S35 & 10" G3 Sub\|3M Ceramic Tint Last edited by Stino; 09-15-2012 at 10:09 PM.

09-17-2012, 12:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
anhdat503 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 216 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z NismO Rep Power: 12	hey i want to buy the alpine camera mounted but i cant serach it on ebay can u give me the link thank so much __________________ Injen IntakesHKS Hi-Power Ti ExhaustTein LoweringStillen Sway BarsSPC Front & RearBlack Door HandleBlackOut TailLightsNismo CF Shift KnobCF Hood StrutsCF Cubby DoorCF Shifter TrimCF Radiator CoverCF Brake Fluid Cover & Battery Cover

09-17-2012, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
anhdat503 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 216 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z NismO Rep Power: 12	on the Alpine C117D they come with the mounting bracket is that not working or what because i just buy a alpine 910 and Alpine C117D and Alpine Imprint but dont have time to set it up __________________ Injen IntakesHKS Hi-Power Ti ExhaustTein LoweringStillen Sway BarsSPC Front & RearBlack Door HandleBlackOut TailLightsNismo CF Shift KnobCF Hood StrutsCF Cubby DoorCF Shifter TrimCF Radiator CoverCF Brake Fluid Cover & Battery Cover

04-23-2013, 06:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
csmith5888 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 15 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z GM M6 Rep Power: 12	Edit: nevermind....answered my really stupid question. Last edited by csmith5888; 04-23-2013 at 06:39 PM.

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