2018: Backup cameras are required. What does this mean for non-tech Z's?

JDotCDot · 01-23-2017, 03:09 PM

In case you haven't heard, all new cars will require a backup camera by May 2018.

New Backup Camera Rule: Cameras Will Be Mandatory by 2018 - Autotrader

Assuming that Nissan will continue to manufacture the 370z for the 2018 model year, what do you think this will mean for trims that do not have the tech package? Do you think the navigation screens will now be standard (RIP cubby), or will Nissan go the cheaper route and just install rearview cameras with a small screen?

Or do you think 2017 will be the end of the 370z line? (After all, requiring backup cameras will increase the price of the vehicle, which won't exactly drive already declining sales...)

Share your thoughts!

Spooler · 01-23-2017, 07:24 PM

They have a backup camera already that is in the rearview mirror. That is what you will see.

SouthArk370Z · 01-23-2017, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JDotCDot

...Or do you think 2017 will be the end of the 370z line? (After all, requiring backup cameras will increase the price of the vehicle, which won't exactly drive already declining sales...)

Cam system adds less than $150 to price of new cars, according to the article you linked to. I doubt that will have much effect on a $30000+ car's sales.

Kenwoodturbo · 01-23-2017, 09:30 PM

I would assume it would be about the same as the number of car models/platforms that died due to those newfangled seat belts being mandatory in the 1960's.

JARblue · 01-23-2017, 09:34 PM

As mentioned, Nissan already has a rear view mirror you can get with the embedded screen for a rear camera. Zero impact.

Hotrodz · 01-23-2017, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

As mentioned, Nissan already has a rear view mirror you can get with the embedded screen for a rear camera. Zero impact.

I bought one of those bad boys from Fred Bean right before they left us on the forum. I just need get it installed.

Spooler · 01-23-2017, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I bought one of those bad boys from Fred Bean right before they left us on the forum. I just need get it installed.

Yeap, I need one also. My neck is not working like it use to.

Abntroop · 01-23-2017, 10:34 PM

Yep, OEM rear view mirror camera was my first mod. Must have with this car!

Xhilr8n! · 01-23-2017, 10:42 PM

Yeah these are super cheap to add in. A lot less than turn signals.

Our DD Honda Civic Si has a super nice camera in the bottom of the passenger rear view mirror, displays on the screen. During right turn signal or can be shown per demand. Awesome thing to have. All cars ought to have these. And this on a car I got for $22,000 off the showroom floor.

JARblue · 01-24-2017, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Xhilr8n!

Our DD Honda Civic Si has a super nice camera in the bottom of the passenger rear view mirror, displays on the screen. During right turn signal or can be shown per demand. Awesome thing to have. All cars ought to have these. And this on a car I got for $22,000 off the showroom floor.

That's cool that you like it and all - to each their own. The Honda sales guy was really trying to sell me on this feature when we went to test drive new cars. Nothing but a gimmick IMO. Thank you, but I'll continue to pay attention to my surroundings constantly and not rely on a camera or other technology to tell me when there's a car in the lane next to me

JDotCDot · 01-24-2017, 10:59 AM

Ah! I had no idea there was already an OEM rear view mirror camera for the Z. That's good to know! Looks like these cars should be good for yet another year if they do make those standard.

littlejuanito · 01-24-2017, 11:34 AM

What you mean the 2018's

They need to retire this car already

mults · 01-24-2017, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by littlejuanito

What you mean the 2018's

They need to retire this car already

Not retire...update!!!

littlejuanito · 01-24-2017, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mults

Not retire...update!!!

Then it needs to be a major update.... Not just subtle little changes

shirokenkami · 01-24-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mults

Not retire...update!!!

The Chassis is almost 10 years old, in the sports car world that's old.

01-23-2017, 03:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
JDotCDot Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 33 Drives: 16 Nismo / 18 STI Rep Power: 10	2018: Backup cameras are required. What does this mean for non-tech Z's? In case you haven't heard, all new cars will require a backup camera by May 2018. New Backup Camera Rule: Cameras Will Be Mandatory by 2018 - Autotrader Assuming that Nissan will continue to manufacture the 370z for the 2018 model year, what do you think this will mean for trims that do not have the tech package? Do you think the navigation screens will now be standard (RIP cubby), or will Nissan go the cheaper route and just install rearview cameras with a small screen? Or do you think 2017 will be the end of the 370z line? (After all, requiring backup cameras will increase the price of the vehicle, which won't exactly drive already declining sales...) Share your thoughts!

01-23-2017, 07:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,830 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684392	They have a backup camera already that is in the rearview mirror. That is what you will see. JARblue, Hotrodz, JDotCDot and 1 others like this.

01-23-2017, 09:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kenwoodturbo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 124 Drives: 13 Nismo Rep Power: 12	I would assume it would be about the same as the number of car models/platforms that died due to those newfangled seat belts being mandatory in the 1960's. SouthArk370Z, JARblue and DYNAZOR like this.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	As mentioned, Nissan already has a rear view mirror you can get with the embedded screen for a rear camera. Zero impact. Hotrodz and JDotCDot like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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Xhilr8n! Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Asheville, NC, USA Posts: 132 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 9	Yeah these are super cheap to add in. A lot less than turn signals. Our DD Honda Civic Si has a super nice camera in the bottom of the passenger rear view mirror, displays on the screen. During right turn signal or can be shown per demand. Awesome thing to have. All cars ought to have these. And this on a car I got for $22,000 off the showroom floor. __________________ Lotus: 1974 Europa, 2005 track Elise, 2011 Evora S DD: 2015 Honda Civic Si, Toyota Tundra TRD PRO 2007 350Z, 2010 370Z 40th, 2016 370Z Nismo, should read XZILR8N!

01-24-2017, 10:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
JDotCDot Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 33 Drives: 16 Nismo / 18 STI Rep Power: 10	Ah! I had no idea there was already an OEM rear view mirror camera for the Z. That's good to know! Looks like these cars should be good for yet another year if they do make those standard.

01-24-2017, 11:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
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