flyboy Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I'm installing a rear view camera to the 370 in the next week or so. Wondering if there is a demand for me to make a kit of parts available. It would be an OEM plug style wiring loom for plug and play to the head unit. Reversing camera without grid lines to use the premium connect grid lines as I believe they move with the steering lock if set up correctly. To include full instructions on how to access the hidden menu and set up the grid lines. An optional bit of kit would be to make it wireless so no need to run a wire from the boot through the car to the head unit. This is what I am installing on mine to see how good the transceiver is. You would need a premium connect sat nav unit ( touch screen ) to make it work. Price is likely to be around the £80-100 mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Got one but is a must on the 370 imo Good price Steering input does show on the grid What camera ? The one that fits in the number plate light ? You can turn the camera on in the menu when you're driving forward ( see what you have just passed) Edited March 19, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 Yes the one in the light, but I will probably have to modify it to get rid of the grid lines. I may be able to get one without but the seller has not confirmed this to me yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Yes the one in the light, but I will probably have to modify it to get rid of the grid lines. I may be able to get one without but the seller has not confirmed this to me yet. I'm sure they are available without the grid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatooandy67 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Hi flyboy If you go ahead with the kits I'd take a punt. Few things to do first but putting a reverse cam on my 370 is on my to do list as rear visibility when parking is a pain and I don't want to drill my bumper to fit parking sensors Edited March 19, 2014 by tatooandy67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus01 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I would be interested in one of these kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 I need to order 10 cameras to get them with the grid lines removed from the first supplier i have had an answer from, Waiting on the next 2 to reply. I imagine they are just on a piece of clear film in front of the ccd and should be quite easy to remove, Has anyone got a camera without them? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) This shows no lines On the illustration/pics http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/330658484222 I bought a kenwood ... Ouch ! Wide angle, nice quality day and night but pricey ! Edited March 19, 2014 by GIXXERUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 This shows no lines On the illustration/pics http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/330658484222 I bought a kenwood ... Ouch ! Wide angle, nice quality day and night but pricey ! Thanks mate but.... This is the guy who needs me to order 10 to be able to place an order on the factory as he no longer does these as a standard. Waiting on more replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gstraw Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Any chance this can work on a 09? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbyheinz Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I'd be interested if it would work for an 09/59. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 These will only work if you have a premium connect, ie sat nav with a touch screen. There is an American box which will work with the 09 but its much more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Any chance this can work on a 09? They are available but use a different link cable for the non premium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob63 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'm installing a rear view camera to the 370 in the next week or so. Wondering if there is a demand for me to make a kit of parts available. It would be an OEM plug style wiring loom for plug and play to the head unit. Reversing camera without grid lines to use the premium connect grid lines as I believe they move with the steering lock if set up correctly. To include full instructions on how to access the hidden menu and set up the grid lines. An optional bit of kit would be to make it wireless so no need to run a wire from the boot through the car to the head unit. This is what I am installing on mine to see how good the transceiver is. You would need a premium connect sat nav unit ( touch screen ) to make it work. Price is likely to be around the £80-100 mark Please count me in, no further questions so just let me know the cost and when you wish to receive payment. This is an excellent opportunity so thank you for offering this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbster Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) I need to order 10 cameras to get them with the grid lines removed from the first supplier i have had an answer from, Waiting on the next 2 to reply. I imagine they are just on a piece of clear film in front of the ccd and should be quite easy to remove, I've got a camera with pre-installed gridlines and I'd like to get rid of them. How sure are you that it's just a piece of clear film in front of the ccd, before I go taking my camera apart? Also, I'll re-emphasise what you've been saying about your kits being only suitable for 2010 model cars onwards - the ones with Connect Premium stereo/satnav systems. My system, which was built & supplied by someone from 'the other place' is exactly as you describe - and it works beautifully. I cannot recommend them highly enough, because, as anyone with a 370 knows, rear visibility is quite dodgy. Edited March 23, 2014 by chubbster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sy1441 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'd definitely be interested. Sy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alroma Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'd been considering ordering the kit from the States, but it seems like way too much hassle. I'd certainly put my name down for one. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'd been considering ordering the kit from the States, but it seems like way too much hassle. I'd certainly put my name down for one. Alex post an introduction thread with pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 I need to order 10 cameras to get them with the grid lines removed from the first supplier i have had an answer from, Waiting on the next 2 to reply. I imagine they are just on a piece of clear film in front of the ccd and should be quite easy to remove, I've got a camera with pre-installed gridlines and I'd like to get rid of them. How sure are you that it's just a piece of clear film in front of the ccd, before I go taking my camera apart? Im not! but I can never resist taking stuff apart, All the images I have seen have the same grid lines and they all look painted on so ill risk taking the first one apart to see if its on a film in front of the ccd behind the lens. It makes sense to me that it is and is not added electronically. Still trying to get some cameras without the grid lines to start with though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alroma Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Re: GIXXERUK Cheers mate! If I ever get the car photo-ready (i.e. wash it) I'll take some pictures - never been my strong suit though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Re: GIXXERUK Cheers mate! If I ever get the car photo-ready (i.e. wash it) I'll take some pictures - never been my strong suit though.... I had the kit from the guy in the US on my previous 370 as it didn't come with a reversing camera as standard. It was a really good kit - the picture was great. If we can get someone supplying something similar over here I think there would be quite a few takers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeaJones Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'm very interested in one for my 59 plate :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'm very interested in one for my 59 plate :-) As in my first post "You would need a premium connect sat nav unit ( touch screen ) to make it work." I dont think these were available until 2010. I have the bits on order for mine but wont be here for a week. Please continue to post if you are interested and have a touch screen sat nav. Ill start a list once I have installed mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Still waiting for some bits for this. Original order was changed due to bit out of stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 DVD bypass kit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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