Rydeen Duo on BRZ Limited

[sure74]

I mounted a Rydeen Duo (ZH07-150B) in the stock rear view camera location on a BRZ Limited.

The camera


Removed the trunk fascia


If you look close there is an outline where the stock camera would go


I used the supplied double stick tape as a template


Hole drilled, camera mounted


From the underside


Sharing the trunk release grommet


Getting it back together


Final product


Once the wire is through the trunk release grommet it is pretty simple to
follow those wires through the trunk lid and in to the cargo area via the wire
boot. That was all the time I had plus I was still waiting for my RCA w\pins
from SVXdc which came the next day.

RCA w\pins from SVXdc


So the hard part is done. I will run the wires, get power and plug in the RCA
as soon as I get a chance.

Definitely happy with the look. This camera seems to be built very well. It is
pretty heavy for such a small device. First time I closed the trunk I thought
about where the quality of this camera will be worth the extra few bucks.

Enjoy

[Foobar]

Looks awesome - that is definitely the way to go for a stock looking camera install. I must be blind though, I don't see the outline on the fascia where the OEM camera would've gone...

[michaelahess]

Pics of the camera picture quality? For that kind of money it should be pristine I'd hope...

[djdnz]

Looks really good, how much was the total investment so far?

[Foobar]

I've seen the Duo sell for around $140.

As far as cost = picture quality, for these cameras, picture quality is actually the least part of the cost. Even a $12 camera produces a great picture on our head unit. Most of the cost goes into the size and quality of the housing. A $12 camera is going to end up with moisture in it and will fail quickly.

I have both a $12 camera and a $115 camera. Can't tell the difference between the video quality, but one's plastic, big, and had moisture fogging up the lens after being exposed to the elements. The other's metal, slim, and has endured rainstorms and my pressure washer without a problem.

[sure74]

Originally Posted by Foobar

Looks awesome - that is definitely the way to go for a stock looking camera install. I must be blind though, I don't see the outline on the fascia where the OEM camera would've gone...

Thanks.
Hard to see in the picture but they are there.

Originally Posted by michaelahess

Pics of the camera picture quality? For that kind of money it should be pristine I'd hope...

Like I mentioned, it isn't hooked up yet. I tested it on my kitchen TV to be sure it works and that the lines were deleted.

Originally Posted by djdnz

Looks really good, how much was the total investment so far?

Thanks.
139.00 for the camera via eBay
21.80 for the RCA w\pins from SVXdc (also got the ground wire)
160.80 total

Originally Posted by Foobar

As far as cost = picture quality, for these cameras, picture quality is actually the least part of the cost. Even a $12 camera produces a great picture on our head unit. Most of the cost goes into the size and quality of the housing. A $12 camera is going to end up with moisture in it and will fail quickly.

Agreed. I feel like it was worth the money just based on how it looks. As long as I don't run over any toys when backing out of the garage and I never have to swap it out I will be happy.

[mrha]

You know what I want? A front bumper view camera so I dont run over any parking curbs.

[Foobar]

Originally Posted by mrha

You know what I want? A front bumper view camera so I dont run over any parking curbs.

I have a Curb-Alert for that. It's a proximity sensor with an audible alert.

[GregV]

Originally Posted by mrha

You know what I want? A front bumper view camera so I dont run over any parking curbs.

After driving a jeep for 10 years I can say it only took me once to learn the difference

[xcelir8brz]

You did exactly what I was planning on doing with my BOYO that I'm waiting to receive from Amazon. Looks great!

[BRZY]

subbed for final results!

[sure74]

Like I had mentioned, the hard part was done. Ran the power to the factory amp (+12V Accessory)
and grounded it on one of the amp bolts. Ran the video wire up the drivers side of the car
(nice and neat) and under the dash to the back of the stereo. The Rydeen came with plenty of
cable to reach. Plugged the pins on the RCA from SVXdc in to the 16 pin harness as per SVXdc's
instructions and connected the camera.

Used the lines to back in to a spot, car was dead center in the spot. No need to adjust the lines
(close enough) since I put the camera where the head unit was expecting it.

First green line, about 7' from the curb


Yellow line, about 4' from the curb


Red line, about 3' from the curb


All in all this was not a difficult installation. Just be careful not to scratch anything when removing
/re-installing the trunk fascia and be careful when you have the stereo haning out of the dash
that it doesn't scratch the clock area and you should be good.

[xcelir8brz]

Here is my Boyo installed (copy of your installation for the most part):

[mikeg7827]

nice