Backup camera

[gepeyo]

i still find it weird that i am the only one with a dealer backup camera...

[omegared19]

I have one. The trunk lid trim piece actually has a factory location for the camera to be mounted to the left of the license plate. Looks awesome there.

[ayeson]

Originally Posted by gepeyo

i still find it weird that i am the only one with a dealer backup camera...

Originally Posted by omegared19

I have one. The trunk lid trim piece actually has a factory location for the camera to be mounted to the left of the license plate. Looks awesome there.

Were these units factory installed/which dealerships were your cars from? Every Subaru dealership I've called so far isn't willing to do it for me because they say that it isn't a factory option...If anything are there any suggestions for a place to get a Rydeen Duo installed in the Bay Area?

[omegared19]

I had a local guy do it. I think I still have his number. Give me a few and I'll pm you with it.

[Sugi]

Originally Posted by gepeyo

i still find it weird that i am the only one with a dealer backup camera...

Photos?

[gepeyo]

Originally Posted by ayeson

Were these units factory installed/which dealerships were your cars from? Every Subaru dealership I've called so far isn't willing to do it for me because they say that it isn't a factory option...If anything are there any suggestions for a place to get a Rydeen Duo installed in the Bay Area?

I got my FRS from San Francisco Toyota/Scion on Geary Blvd.

My honest hunch is that the dealerships honestly don't know shit about the cars... They mainly know how to sell the car and that is about it... If they dont see it in their book, they assume it doesnt exist, when it probably does... I have no seen this yet, but i have paper work showing that the FRS also can have a bumper sensor option, pretty sure most dealerships decided to not have that option.

Originally Posted by msugi07

Photos?

If i can remember to take some during the day I will post them.

[omegared19]

^^agreed. The dealerships only know what they're told. Try asking them about a strut tower brace install, and you'll get a blank stare

[ayeson]

Originally Posted by omegared19

^^agreed. The dealerships only know what they're told. Try asking them about a strut tower brace install, and you'll get a blank stare

That's what it seems like...When I let them know that the Forrester Head Unit (which has a backup camera option) was the same as the BRZ's they shrugged and said it wasn't...If it's not in the book, they aren't going to do it.

Any chance you find the contact for the person that worked on yours? If not it's no big deal. Thanks!

[zeal86]

Originally Posted by G8mou

Who has their frs/brz install a backup camera?
I am thinking about installing one but I'm a complete nub at DIY. So any recommedation on camera or body shop will b very helful


Thxxxxx

I recommend this camera if you are after a OEM look http://m.ebay.com/itm/261641630006


My install:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2023887

The install is pretty straightforward... I only had an issue inserting the pin that tells the head unit the 86 is in reverse. With some patience and the right tools should not be a problem though.

2014 6-speed Monogram (37J)

[omegared19]

Originally Posted by ayeson

That's what it seems like...When I let them know that the Forrester Head Unit (which has a backup camera option) was the same as the BRZ's they shrugged and said it wasn't...If it's not in the book, they aren't going to do it.

Any chance you find the contact for the person that worked on yours? If not it's no big deal. Thanks!

I just PM-ed you with their info. I'm in Walnut Creek if you need to see the work.

[Sugi]

Originally Posted by zeal86

I recommend this camera if you are after a OEM look http://m.ebay.com/itm/261641630006

Link is broken. Can you supply the make/model of the camera or a new link?

[zeal86]

Originally Posted by msugi07

Link is broken. Can you supply the make/model of the camera or a new link?

Try this one http://m.ebay.com/itm/261641630006?rmvSB=true

This is the exact description from eBay: Roadshop SCIHD1401 Scion Backup Camera Kit TC Xb FRS

or

item # 261641630006

2014 6-speed Monogram (37J)

[Sugi]

Originally Posted by zeal86

Try this one http://m.ebay.com/itm/261641630006?rmvSB=true

This is the exact description from eBay: Roadshop SCIHD1401 Scion Backup Camera Kit TC Xb FRS

or

item # 261641630006

2014 6-speed Monogram (37J)

Link worked. Thank you

[exE36M3]

Here's my back-up camera list... for the price of the Beatsonic adapter, you can almost get the harness AND cam!

I installed both over the weekend taking it CRAZY slow. About 4 hours.
Most of the time was spent fishing wiring. The only thing you'll need apart from a 10mm and 8mm socket wrench is a wire crimpers/cutter (about an $10 part) and a drill.

The kits below come with everything else you need (wiring, connectors, drill bit, hole saw).
This kit includes the power so no need to tap anything. The only hitch is you need to find a ground wire. Easy to tap into that.

1. Back-Up Camera Wiring - $34
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-BACK-UP-...=mtr#vi-ilComp

2. BOYO Vision VTB123HD Rear View Flush Mount Backup Camera - $50
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/BOYO-VTB123HD-Side-View-Camera/dp/B006SF69B0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416078921&sr=8-1&keywords=BOYO-Vision-VTB123HD+Flush-Mount-Backup-Camera"]Amazon.com : BOYO VTB123HD Side View and Rear View Dual Use Camera : Vehicle Backup Cameras : Car Electronics[/ame]


UPDATED 1/9/15:
Heads up guys - as I was thinking about this post, I left out some details.

1. You will ALSO need about 12 feet of positive wiring and 3 feet of negative wiring. A few bucks from the hardware store. Use like the 18 gauge thin wire. You'll need this as the kits don't give you this.

2. A U or O shaped connector to hook your ground wire to and bolt to the amp ground

3. For the back-up camera, the BOYO VTB I mention below is only 170 degrees and is a fixed mount. So this only shows about 8 feet behind your car. If you are looking for cars coming at you from the side, shoot for as close to 180 and wide angle / fish eye with a tilt option. This may cost more. I did a SONY rear camera and that was $100.