DIY Beat-Sonic Backup Cam Install (FRS) - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Techfl3x · 03-02-2013, 01:28 AM

Installed the Beat-Sonic backup cam last weekend. Really happy with the product and support provided by the Beat-Sonic crew (Thanks Eric). Here's quick DIY for the install for the FRS.

*Getting the pics up first. Stay tuned for the narration & full DIY.*

Equipment:
Beat-Sonic BCAM7W Backup Camera
Beat-Sonic BCUS2 Backup Camera Adapter

References:
Beat-Sonic FRS DIY
Cam User Guide
Adapter User Guide

Passenger Door Sills

Trunk Grounding

Trunk Cover

License Plate Cam View

Reverse Test. It works!

WillBRZ · 03-02-2013, 01:33 AM

exactly what ive been waiting for! was it plug and play? cant tell from pics

Techfl3x · 03-02-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WillBRZ

exactly what ive been waiting for! was it plug and play? cant tell from pics

Thx. It wasn't exactly plug and play since you have to tap 2 wires for the cam to activate when you switch gears to reverse. I should also add that additional copper wiring is needed to extend the wires provided by Beat-Sonic. Pretty cheap at any auto parts store and simple to extend with basic wire snippers. Once the wires have been run from the trunk to head unit, you should almost be home free.

Techfl3x · 03-02-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by normancw

Excellent DIY. One day too late for me, lol, I installed mine yesterday. I would have saved some (actually, probably a LOT of) time with this!

I agree - it's a great product.

Thx! Still incomplete but I figured some pics are better than no pics

I'm still waiting for my TRD license plate frame to arrive so I haven't finished tucking all the wires from the trunk, and fishing it through the car's rubber tubing. Have you done that? Any tips on how to do it easily?

Dboe · 03-02-2013, 02:41 PM

Looks great. Its too bad I didnt get a BeSpoke.

DookDookDGM · 03-02-2013, 07:06 PM

Will this work with the BRZ head unit?

RWD-boxer · 03-02-2013, 07:09 PM

Can u update what camera and install kit we need (link not working)

Thenittis.com

zooki · 03-02-2013, 08:53 PM

I just installed mine today. The easiest way I found to get the wires through the trunk grommets was to unplug the wiring connector and pull the grommet loose from both the trunk and the body. That way you can straighten it out and push a straightened coat hanger through. Tape the camera wire to the coat hanger, and pull it back through the grommet, and untape. Simple.

Techfl3x · 03-03-2013, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DookDookDGM

Will this work with the BRZ head unit?

Yep it works with the BRZ headunit. It's listed in their compatibility list also: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ght=Beat+sonic

Techfl3x · 03-03-2013, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by normancw

I didn't try fishing it through - I just routed in the trunk panel and out the hole that is about 6 inches away from the rubber tube (on the drivers side). It doesn't look that good, but I'll leave it for now. My rear trunk opener stopped working (before the install) - I don't want the dealer to think I broke it while installing the camera.

Ah good call. Better to wait til after u get the trunk issue resolved by the dealer first.

Techfl3x · 03-03-2013, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RWD-boxer

Can u update what camera and install kit we need (link not working)

Thenittis.com

Oops sorry. Link fixed!

KitoBRZ · 03-18-2013, 01:30 PM

What hardware is required for this install? Thanks.

Techfl3x · 03-19-2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by KitoBRZ

What hardware is required for this install? Thanks.

You'll need:

- 10mm socket, socket wrench, extension
- Very small flat head screw driver (the ones used to disassemble glasses)
- Extra stereo wires (up to 7.5ft)
- 1 x Ring Terminal for wire ground
- Electric Tape
- 1 x Male 14-16 Gauge Bullet Connector
- Panel Removal Tool (or anything that can pry open the headunit (something thin and non abrasive) I used a plastic wax comb for surfboards.)

jdm-az-fuk · 07-07-2013, 08:25 AM

Great write up.

03-02-2013, 01:28 AM	#1
Techfl3x Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Firestorm Red FRS/86 MT Location: So Cal South Bay LA/ 626 Posts: 182 Thanks: 177 Thanked 57 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	DIY Beat-Sonic Backup Cam Install (FRS) Installed the Beat-Sonic backup cam last weekend. Really happy with the product and support provided by the Beat-Sonic crew (Thanks Eric). Here's quick DIY for the install for the FRS. Getting the pics up first. Stay tuned for the narration & full DIY. Equipment: Beat-Sonic BCAM7W Backup Camera Beat-Sonic BCUS2 Backup Camera Adapter References: Beat-Sonic FRS DIY Cam User Guide Adapter User Guide Passenger Door Sills Trunk Grounding Trunk Cover License Plate Cam View Reverse Test. It works! Last edited by Techfl3x; 03-03-2013 at 12:45 AM. Reason: Typo

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zooki Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: waiting on a 2021... Location: Texas Posts: 770 Thanks: 190 Thanked 410 Times in 233 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just installed mine today. The easiest way I found to get the wires through the trunk grommets was to unplug the wiring connector and pull the grommet loose from both the trunk and the body. That way you can straighten it out and push a straightened coat hanger through. Tape the camera wire to the coat hanger, and pull it back through the grommet, and untape. Simple.

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