slimjim Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 ----------- [EDIT] THIS DOES FIT... PERFECTLY!!! MUST TRY HARDER... The camera I thought didn't fit DOES fit, just needed a little more "persuasion" then I was giving it before. Can't get the cable to the TV to test it ON the car So will have to wait till I get a headunit [/EDIT] ----------- I think with a slight modification, this should fit. Was a bit of a sod to get the light in... a little tight, so use of "Stan The Man" was needed to open the hole a teeny tiny amount. Not worked out WHY it WON'T fit though. Seems to be the same size as the original, with the same kinda fittings. but it seems to drop out. Ordered this one... but contacted them to upgrade it to the CCD camera, which was an extra £4.30, so about £23 in total! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330533965399 I will keep you lot updated. She is going for an MOT today, so I can't really play with the plate lights in case I kill em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Bugger, bugger, bugger... They have sent me the NTSC one NOT the PAL version ... Will it still work with UK head units? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Bugger, bugger, bugger... They have sent me the NTSC one NOT the PAL version ... Will it still work with UK head units? What HU are you trying to pair it with? Unlike old TVs most HU you can select whether it is PAL or NTSC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 That is a big camera! Does it come with a tripod? Good luck with that one What's the next mod on the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Bugger, bugger, bugger... They have sent me the NTSC one NOT the PAL version ... Will it still work with UK head units? What HU are you trying to pair it with? Unlike old TVs most HU you can select whether it is PAL or NTSC Sweeet... Looking at a P4300DVD. Plus, I think this should be a good sign! Apart from the fact it looks like someone is reversing into my living room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 That is a big camera! Does it come with a tripod? Good luck with that one What's the next mod on the list? Still looks quire subtle in place though..... Finished off cutting the hole in my sub box this morning ... Plus my foam sheets for lining the inside of the box came today. So I think that will be my next step. Although this might ALL come to a crashing halt today when she goes for her MOT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Good luck with the MOT, sure she'll pass with flying colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Cam looks good. Are the lines movable? Or are you going to have to work out how wide they are and hope they level/square? Remeber the light socket is offset - but hopefully they will have corrected the lines for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Presuming the lines are NOT moveable... Which is a bit pants I suppose. I will just have to either line them up... or ignore then (probably the latter!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 MUST TRY HARDER... The camera I thought didn't fit DOES fit, just needed a little more "persuasion" then I was giving it before. Can't get the cable to the TV to test it ON the car So will have to wait till I get a headunit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Looks good, just put the CCD version for the GT-R on my watchlist, looks like the same fitment and should connect up to my F900BT nicely. Thanks for the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 No problem... Just make sure you mention that you want the CCD version when you buy it (I stick it in the note in paypal) and they send you and update for the extra cash. Let us know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wackosr Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Get info, cheers. Been looking for a number plate mounted camera for when I get round to doing my ipod hack + screen and reversing camera! Not a bad price and the image looks nice and clear too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 No problem... Just make sure you mention that you want the CCD version when you buy it (I stick it in the note in paypal) and they send you and update for the extra cash. Let us know how it goes Yeah, watching this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 You GIT!!!... that was £4 cheaper than mine!!! Presuming it will be the same, so you will be fine with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgunton Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Just for kicks, I'm thinking about also putting a camera at the front My HU supports a reversing camera plus an extra video input. Anyone else done something this silly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Just for kicks, I'm thinking about also putting a camera at the front My HU supports a reversing camera plus an extra video input. Anyone else done something this silly? I think it is a great idea... but I think you need something to constantly record the front camera while you are driving, so you can watch back when you are finished. This might do the job... http://www.robcollingridge.com/kitcar/d ... index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuRS Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Slimjim - looking great, will be ordering one of these shortly so thanks for being a pioneer! Chris - This month I'm planning a reversing camera on the rear linked to HU and front mounted camera fitted to sav nav in cubby with AV input - just trying to find a suitable nav unit at the moment. Thought about a Lilliput (think that's right) 7 inch screen for cubby but wouldn't want it sitting blank when front camera wasn't in use, so now reading up on satnav units with av input and freeview. Can keep you posted if you like? Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuRS Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 If anyone is interested, this unit will fit in cubby, has built in bluetooth, Freeview and AV Input http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GARMIN-NUVI-1 ... 53e85f2cd7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notfub Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Other than the Garmin, the only other AV input sat nav I've found is this; http://www.trustedreviews.com/mio-spiri ... -Nav_specs Not done a great deal of research on this but I'm also on the lookout for a sat nav with av input that will fit in the cubby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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