Back up camera systems

swamp2 · 10-25-2009, 05:18 PM

I'd love to have a back up camera. This car is harder to parallel park than many (it isn't just me is it...). Can someone (or many) provide a summary of the offerings? Points that would be valuable to touch on include:

Manufacturer
Display on NAV screen (probably the only kind)
Picture of the camera body (some I've seen are awfully ugly)
Price
Requires splicing or nice OEM type harness integration
Ease of installation (probably all roughly equivalent)
Other important points not above

Thanks in advance!

Technic · 10-25-2009, 05:26 PM

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doba_s · 10-25-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp2

I'd love to have a back up camera. This car is harder to parallel park than many (it isn't just me is it...). Can someone (or many) provide a summary of the offerings? Points that would be valuable to touch on include:

Manufacturer
Display on NAV screen (probably the only kind)
Picture of the camera body (some I've seen are awfully ugly)
Price
Requires splicing or nice OEM type harness integration
Ease of installation (probably all roughly equivalent)
Other important points not above

Thanks in advance!

I am working on putting a kit together ... Should get my samples by the end of the month ...

I will post some pics when it is ready ...

major_kusanagi · 10-25-2009, 09:25 PM

subscribed!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by doba_s

I am working on putting a kit together ... Should get my samples by the end of the month ...

I will post some pics when it is ready ...

disruptv · 10-25-2009, 09:31 PM

09 m3 subscribed as well

doba_s · 10-25-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by major_kusanagi

subscribed!!

cool ... you even will be able to see it in person if you wish ...

I have PDC but still think that rear view / front view cameras should be on this car.

For now it will be a kit only with a rear view camera, with a possibility to expand it to a front view camera, night vision and a video streaming form iPod or iPhone.

There will be two different kits for 2006-2008 and 2009+ models.

M3_LIN · 10-26-2009, 01:19 AM

interested as well. Keep us updated!!!!

Ed Lin

swamp2 · 10-27-2009, 12:25 AM

Come on Technic, you know way more than that

. I was hoping this post would be a good summary of exactly what is and isn't available. Come on others, EAS, doba_s, etc. I also added some other relvant points.

Manufacturer
Display on NAV screen (probably the only kind)
Picture of the camera body (some I've seen are awfully ugly)
Price
Requires splicing or nice OEM type harness integration
Ease of installation (probably all roughly equivalent)
Supports reverse view while not in reverse
Available for 2008 or 2009+ iDrive
Other important points not above

doba_s · 10-27-2009, 12:55 AM

The camera I picked has CCD chip, 480 TV lines, waterproof, guide lines ...

doba_s · 10-31-2009, 11:32 AM

little update:

my sample is on the way and should be here next week hopefully (it is being shipped from overseas).

I'll post some pictures as soon as i'll get it

Moxie · 10-31-2009, 11:57 AM

Don't know if it helps, but for my US Spec 2008 335 E90 I was told I needed BMW PN # 66 21 0 412 010 & 66 21 0 406 999. Never did the install cause I traded it in. I had I-drive & nav. I was qouted 841 Euro by a car speciality shop and 1000-1100 Euro by BMW for the parts & install.

The front cameras that look left & right allowing you to pull out into traffic using your nav screen were too costly.

05SCM33 · 11-01-2009, 06:52 AM

subscribed . . . .

doba_s · 11-02-2009, 02:40 PM

Update:

I got my sample today (just the rear view camera) and so far it looks pretty good ...

I am still waiting to get BMW interface for my car that should be here in a few days.

freshwhite335 · 11-02-2009, 11:12 PM

VERY interested to see how this turns out. I love the back-up cam with guidelines on my parent's F01

doba_s · 11-02-2009, 11:17 PM

I installed the camera on my car today and it fits great !

Waiting for more parts to connect it all together ...

disruptv · 11-09-2009, 11:12 PM

any updates?

albert1028 · 11-09-2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doba_s

I installed the camera on my car today and it fits great !

Waiting for more parts to connect it all together ...

Show some pics please!

M3_LIN · 11-10-2009, 02:24 AM

whats the eta on the kit?

Ed Lin

10-25-2009, 05:18 PM	#1
swamp2 Lieutenant General 609 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Back up camera systems - summary request I'd love to have a back up camera. This car is harder to parallel park than many (it isn't just me is it...). Can someone (or many) provide a summary of the offerings? Points that would be valuable to touch on include: Manufacturer Display on NAV screen (probably the only kind) Picture of the camera body (some I've seen are awfully ugly) Price Requires splicing or nice OEM type harness integration Ease of installation (probably all roughly equivalent) Other important points not above Thanks in advance! __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray on Fox Red \| M-DCT \| CF Roof \| RAC RG63 Wheels \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| \| Vorsteiner Ti Exhaust \| Matte Black Grilles/Side Gills/Rear Emblem/Mirrors \| \| Alekshop Back up Camera \| GP Thunders \| BMW Aluminum Pedals \| Elite Angels \| \| XPEL Full Front Wrap \| Hardwired V1 \| Interior Xenon Light Kit \|
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swamp2 Lieutenant General 609 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Come on Technic, you know way more than that . I was hoping this post would be a good summary of exactly what is and isn't available. Come on others, EAS, doba_s, etc. I also added some other relvant points. Manufacturer Display on NAV screen (probably the only kind) Picture of the camera body (some I've seen are awfully ugly) Price Requires splicing or nice OEM type harness integration Ease of installation (probably all roughly equivalent) Supports reverse view while not in reverse Available for 2008 or 2009+ iDrive Other important points not above __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray on Fox Red \| M-DCT \| CF Roof \| RAC RG63 Wheels \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| \| Vorsteiner Ti Exhaust \| Matte Black Grilles/Side Gills/Rear Emblem/Mirrors \| \| Alekshop Back up Camera \| GP Thunders \| BMW Aluminum Pedals \| Elite Angels \| \| XPEL Full Front Wrap \| Hardwired V1 \| Interior Xenon Light Kit \|
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Moxie Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,895 Posts Drives: AW 328d Touring/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (12)	Don't know if it helps, but for my US Spec 2008 335 E90 I was told I needed BMW PN # 66 21 0 412 010 & 66 21 0 406 999. Never did the install cause I traded it in. I had I-drive & nav. I was qouted 841 Euro by a car speciality shop and 1000-1100 Euro by BMW for the parts & install. The front cameras that look left & right allowing you to pull out into traffic using your nav screen were too costly.
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