Chris`I Posted November 18, 2010 Posted November 18, 2010 Havent done any mods to the Zed for a while, so got the itch. Just waiting for some bits from the States... should be a very handy addition Quote
chippy Posted November 18, 2010 Posted November 18, 2010 Come on chris, don't keep us in suspense Edit: Ah, i know. Will be keep an eye too see how this goes! Quote
Chris`I Posted November 19, 2010 Author Posted November 19, 2010 Just waiting on a delivery from Brian our American cousin Quote
geoff-r Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 What's it going to be mate? Rigging up a rear view camera would be too easy to guess so I imagine you're doing something nifty with it? Quote
Chris`I Posted November 19, 2010 Author Posted November 19, 2010 What's it going to be mate? Rigging up a rear view camera would be too easy to guess so I imagine you're doing something nifty with it? Wanna come and do it if you think its easy? It will be fully integrated with the nav, will have the draw lines on it just the same as the GTR and G37s, and come on when you select reverse Quote
chippy Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 Dont forget the full install with pics! Quote
Chris`I Posted November 19, 2010 Author Posted November 19, 2010 Dont forget the full install with pics! I will do some sure. Not many of the wiring as thats Brian's handywork, so you'd have to get the harness from him to do it too. He provides very good instructions when you order And he has indicated he would be open for some kind of GB. Quote
chippy Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 Dunno mate. I can park fine without a camera Quote
Stew Posted November 19, 2010 Posted November 19, 2010 It will be fully integrated with the nav, will have the draw lines on it just the same as the GTR and G37s, and come on when you select reverse And my sisters Quashqai! Quote
Chris`I Posted November 19, 2010 Author Posted November 19, 2010 It will be fully integrated with the nav, will have the draw lines on it just the same as the GTR and G37s, and come on when you select reverse And my sisters Quashqai! Yeh and that As per usual the "sports car" doesnt get any high end features. Quote
geoff-r Posted November 20, 2010 Posted November 20, 2010 What's it going to be mate? Rigging up a rear view camera would be too easy to guess so I imagine you're doing something nifty with it? Wanna come and do it if you think its easy? It will be fully integrated with the nav, will have the draw lines on it just the same as the GTR and G37s, and come on when you select reverse Well that is pretty impressive mate, as said full pics How about rigging one up to the front and using the internal hard drive to record? Bit far fetched I imagine but would be awesome. Quote
Chris`I Posted November 20, 2010 Author Posted November 20, 2010 Sod that Geoff Doing it with a CarPC sure, I tried that, and it didnt work too well, but it did kindof work, but my programming wasnt good enough to correct some A/V sync problems. Modding OEM hardware and software is a whole other game, no chance! There are options for side camera on the unit, but no one has worked out how to wire them up yet, or how to install them on the car. Installed the camera today, but having to run it off the ciggy lighter 12v and AUX input to test it. Just need the harness to arrive from the US so I can wire it in properly. Quote
Chris`I Posted November 21, 2010 Author Posted November 21, 2010 Works quite well via the AUX connector (apologies for the crappy iphone pics ) Just need RM to hurry up and get the proper harness to me so that I can use it properly with the guide lines etc. Quote
DoogyRev Posted November 21, 2010 Posted November 21, 2010 Thats a great pic quality What did you use to fix the camera in place? Quote
geoff-r Posted November 23, 2010 Posted November 23, 2010 I can imagine modifying standard parts is a lot harder! That's pretty nifty though, I like it. Does it automatically come on when reverse is engaged? Quote
Chris`I Posted November 23, 2010 Author Posted November 23, 2010 Yes comes on with reverse, and draws the grid lines, I'll take some pics in a bit. Harness arrived last night, so I got straight to fitting it. Pretty straight forward given the cables were already run to the arm rest from the rear, so whipped the centre console off and removed the monitor. Will do a writeup at the end of the week, have a day off so going to sound deaden the boot, so have to take it all apart again then. Quote
chippy Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 So when are we getting the Install guide Quote
Chris`I Posted December 22, 2010 Author Posted December 22, 2010 So when are we getting the Install guide Well I kinda didnt get any photos I soon realised that with the install pics you get from Brian when you buy the harness, there really is no need. Also, without the harness from Brian, you'll never work out how to wire it up. So all in all, its kinda pointless And as I did it in the cold, I was working quite quickly! Quote
Chris`I Posted December 22, 2010 Author Posted December 22, 2010 Sorry thats the guy in the States that does the harness. He's meant to be signing up over here. He's actually a Brit that moved over there, so very good with sending stuff over here Quote
chippy Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 Ok, think I found it. Was it much of a ballache to fit? Quote
rtbiscuit Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 any pics with the guide lines up chris? Quote
Chris`I Posted December 22, 2010 Author Posted December 22, 2010 Ok, think I found it. Was it much of a ballache to fit? Nah dead easy, just need to take your time. any pics with the guide lines up chris? Havent taken any yet, will try and get some before the weekend. Camera does get filthy pretty quickly so will try and get some at work Quote
rtbiscuit Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 lucy's hire car has a camera and i have to run my finger over it every few days so we can see out properly Quote
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