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rubbercow · 12-28-2016, 04:15 PM

I mounted up a Rydeen Duo on my Subaru BRZ using this post:

BRZ Limited Backup Camera Step by Step (WARNING long post, many pictures)

I found that I didn't like the OEM location much. When parking, the driver side parking lines, or curb, or other cars... strongly favored the passenger side visually. At times, it took a bit of mental arithmetic that I couldn't afford in my rush to avoid inconveniencing others. As a result, I removed it and installed it differently: in the center.

Comparison of OEM (top) and centered (bottom):

OEM location:

Alternate centered location:

What it looks like mounted (the back hangs on the ridge):

Also, I no longer have a stock headunit. As such, these are the wires to tap in the rear trunk, along the back trunk wall:

12-28-2016, 04:15 PM	#1
rubbercow Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: 2022 GR86 (formerly 2014 BRZ) Location: U.S. Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Alternate location for reverse camera (HowTo) I mounted up a Rydeen Duo on my Subaru BRZ using this post: BRZ Limited Backup Camera Step by Step (WARNING long post, many pictures) I found that I didn't like the OEM location much. When parking, the driver side parking lines, or curb, or other cars... strongly favored the passenger side visually. At times, it took a bit of mental arithmetic that I couldn't afford in my rush to avoid inconveniencing others. As a result, I removed it and installed it differently: in the center. Comparison of OEM (top) and centered (bottom): OEM location: Alternate centered location: What it looks like mounted (the back hangs on the ridge): Also, I no longer have a stock headunit. As such, these are the wires to tap in the rear trunk, along the back trunk wall: