Back up camera options

mapott00 · 06-26-2006, 05:48 PM

All,

I was wondering if any of you have installed an aftermarket back up camera in lieu of or in addition to PDC. If so, where did you mount it and what type of camera or mounting hardware did you use?

I am thinking about undertaking this project but i am having trouble coming up with the imagination to put together a solution that won't diverge too much from the stock look.

My first idea was to replace the trunk key lock (since it is not used anyway because of the fob) with some sort of 90 degree adapter for the camera.

Anyways, it would be wonderful if I could get some ideas from others that may have tried it.

Thanks,

Mike

Kuma · 06-26-2006, 06:31 PM

Isnt the E90 a bit too small to have a backup camera on? My friends SUV has one but well its an SUV.

I dont have any issues seeing behind me/sides with my mirrors.

PDC would be nice since i seem to hit my front bumper on everything. I am still not used to driving a car as low as the E90 Sport package is, I'm either scrapin the front a bit on a concrete parking stopper, or my ass is hanging out of the spot too much.. Im sure ill eventually get used to it.

Asiann · 06-26-2006, 07:22 PM

They make one already. $549 Check this site out http://www.gnetcanada.com/navvideo-m...gnetbmw356.asp

BenMW · 06-26-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

They make one already. $549 Check this site out http://www.gnetcanada.com/navvideo-m...gnetbmw356.asp

You can get it for a price a lot better than that... Dom is still offering the Group Buy Price!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=200

JackMac · 06-26-2006, 07:57 PM

BMW has one available OEM for E90. Can't imagine what it must cost.

BenMW · 06-27-2006, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JackMac

BMW has one available OEM for E90. Can't imagine what it must cost.

Wow I havn't heard much aout this where did you find it?

cdheaven · 06-27-2006, 11:35 AM

its definily a tv that replaces the A/C vent!!! that seems real dumb.

JackMac · 06-28-2006, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BenMW

Wow I havn't heard much about this where did you find it?

From the BMW international site: http://www.bmw.com/com/en/index_highend.html

Look for 3 Series Sedan accessories.

JackMac · 06-30-2006, 12:21 PM

E92 is showing reversing camera display on NAV screen on this brochure which was just posted today: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23522

smellygas · 07-04-2006, 04:05 PM

I guess the other important question is where would you MOUNT the camera such that it doesn't look fugly or retarded.

SmellyGas

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mapott00 Registered 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2006 330XI Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Milford, NH iTrader: (0)	Back up camera options All, I was wondering if any of you have installed an aftermarket back up camera in lieu of or in addition to PDC. If so, where did you mount it and what type of camera or mounting hardware did you use? I am thinking about undertaking this project but i am having trouble coming up with the imagination to put together a solution that won't diverge too much from the stock look. My first idea was to replace the trunk key lock (since it is not used anyway because of the fob) with some sort of 90 degree adapter for the camera. Anyways, it would be wonderful if I could get some ideas from others that may have tried it. Thanks, Mike __________________ e90 (2006 330xi) - Black Sapphire - Premium / Sport / Nav / Cold / AT / CA / HuperOptic40
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Kuma Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 250 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Isnt the E90 a bit too small to have a backup camera on? My friends SUV has one but well its an SUV. I dont have any issues seeing behind me/sides with my mirrors. PDC would be nice since i seem to hit my front bumper on everything. I am still not used to driving a car as low as the E90 Sport package is, I'm either scrapin the front a bit on a concrete parking stopper, or my ass is hanging out of the spot too much.. Im sure ill eventually get used to it.
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smellygas Private First Class 13 Rep 142 Posts Drives: '06 325i (very soon) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	I guess the other important question is where would you MOUNT the camera such that it doesn't look fugly or retarded. SmellyGas
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