Is the backup camera worth it?

miller · 01-19-2012, 06:24 PM

Hello,

I am about to order a new Nismo 370z and I have two choices:

Gun Metallic or Brilliant Silver

I prefer Gun, however the silver one has a backup camera.

In your opinion, is the backup camera a feature that is needed? I heard the rear wing takes up a lot of the rear window.

Thank you,
Miller

m4a1mustang · 01-19-2012, 06:29 PM

Rearward visibility is pretty bad but backing up is still doable if you're careful. The backup camera is incredibly convenient, though. I have one and don't think I'd ever want to do without one again!

FL 4Motion · 01-19-2012, 06:32 PM

Nismo's don't come with the backup camera from oem.

I have no problems with the wing when backing up, it's trying to look out tiny side windows that drive me crazy when reversing out of a parking spot, there's a big blind spot on each side there.

miller · 01-19-2012, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Nismo's don't come with the backup camera from oem.

I have no problems with the wing when backing up, it's trying to look out tiny side windows that drive me crazy when reversing out of a parking spot, there's a big blind spot on each side there.

2012s have an option for a backup camera with the screen in the rear view mirror

blkchryz · 01-19-2012, 06:36 PM

At first I thought if you know hoe to drive you don't need it. But now that I have it I don't know how I lived without it....

FL 4Motion · 01-19-2012, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miller

2012s have an option for a backup camera with the screen in the rear view mirror

thats cool, maybe I'll add it to my '10 then, I really do like my backup camera in our rogue.

martin82 · 01-19-2012, 06:38 PM

you can buy the same gentex mirror and camera as stock on ebay for about $600..... I'm sure you might find it cheaper.
also online you will find them from nissan dealers online as well $599.

TreeSemdyZee · 01-19-2012, 08:05 PM

I added a camera to mine and I love it.
The worst without the camera is when you pull into a diagonal parking place (like at McDonald's), then have to back up. I was completely blind when backing up. Now it's no big deal.
It took my brain a little while to get used to what I was looking at, but it has helped me greatly.

USMCram · 01-19-2012, 09:27 PM

back up camera is worth it. Came installed in the car already.

Rusty · 01-19-2012, 09:55 PM

Mine came with the back up camrea. It's a nice feature.

Don't have to strain my neck any more when backing up.

Shimmy · 01-19-2012, 10:28 PM

IMO i never really use it cause it doesnt show anything from the sides but does kinda come in handy for some tricky maneuvering that requires backing up and there are objects....plus my friends think its the coolest thing

bigsix · 01-20-2012, 07:35 AM

Can you (parallel) park Lamborghini style in a Nismo?

N8GTOL · 01-20-2012, 01:46 PM

Hands down, yes, it is worth it...it is my favorite mod.

RedNismoZ · 01-20-2012, 03:39 PM

I back in and out fine, areas with A LOT of ongoing traffic.

LakeShow · 01-20-2012, 06:29 PM

Back up cam is very helpful, factory one is really good but don't understand why they didn't put parking sensors.

01-19-2012, 06:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
miller Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 11 Drives: 1969 Dodge Charger Rep Power: 13	Is the backup camera worth it? Hello, I am about to order a new Nismo 370z and I have two choices: Gun Metallic or Brilliant Silver I prefer Gun, however the silver one has a backup camera. In your opinion, is the backup camera a feature that is needed? I heard the rear wing takes up a lot of the rear window. Thank you, Miller

01-19-2012, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Rearward visibility is pretty bad but backing up is still doable if you're careful. The backup camera is incredibly convenient, though. I have one and don't think I'd ever want to do without one again! __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-19-2012, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
blkchryz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: nj Posts: 4 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 14	Back up Cam At first I thought if you know hoe to drive you don't need it. But now that I have it I don't know how I lived without it....

01-19-2012, 06:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	you can buy the same gentex mirror and camera as stock on ebay for about $600..... I'm sure you might find it cheaper. also online you will find them from nissan dealers online as well $599. Last edited by martin82; 01-19-2012 at 06:40 PM.

01-19-2012, 09:55 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,190 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Mine came with the back up camrea. It's a nice feature. Don't have to strain my neck any more when backing up. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-19-2012, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701615	Nismo's don't come with the backup camera from oem. I have no problems with the wing when backing up, it's trying to look out tiny side windows that drive me crazy when reversing out of a parking spot, there's a big blind spot on each side there.

01-19-2012, 08:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	I added a camera to mine and I love it. The worst without the camera is when you pull into a diagonal parking place (like at McDonald's), then have to back up. I was completely blind when backing up. Now it's no big deal. It took my brain a little while to get used to what I was looking at, but it has helped me greatly.

01-19-2012, 09:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
USMCram Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 522 Drives: 2019 718 Cayman Rep Power: 3370	back up camera is worth it. Came installed in the car already.

01-19-2012, 10:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
Shimmy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: oklahoma Age: 31 Posts: 87 Drives: 370z nismo '12 # 23 Rep Power: 13	IMO i never really use it cause it doesnt show anything from the sides but does kinda come in handy for some tricky maneuvering that requires backing up and there are objects....plus my friends think its the coolest thing __________________ 2012 nismo z34 #23 -DD // 2006 INGS+1 350z- sold

01-20-2012, 07:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	Can you (parallel) park Lamborghini style in a Nismo?

01-20-2012, 01:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 22	Hands down, yes, it is worth it...it is my favorite mod.

01-20-2012, 03:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
RedNismoZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 429 Drives: a broken Nismo. Rep Power: 14	I back in and out fine, areas with A LOT of ongoing traffic. __________________ Nismo or no go

01-20-2012, 06:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Back up cam is very helpful, factory one is really good but don't understand why they didn't put parking sensors. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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