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12-28-2016, 04:15 PM | #1 |
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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: |
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Great write-up, I'm really interested in adding a backup cam as well.
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3M tape is enough to keep it mounted even with the Florida heat? Which model is that?
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