2012/12/28 16:02:14
bigh
I bought this: http://www.catchoftheday.....php?products_id=58765
 
The only issue I have with that part (it does look good) is that I'm not sure the FOV angle will work nicely with an MR2. To me it looks like it would point to the ground a little too much.  But I will definiltey consider using it.  I guess the other thing I could do is mount it TO the light. - drill a hole through it or simiply place the camera over the light with double sided tape and screws....
using http://www.ebay.com.au/it...8#ht_6693wt_1139 
 
I am def looking for a factory look.  Atm I still like the one below the numberplate...
2012/12/28 16:30:56
artymr2
Cant recall the number plate light setup, but if its rectangular you should be able to fit something like I got, or just attach the one you suggested in the middle.  
 
Fair point re angle, but ideally, what is best is having it higher and pointed downwards so you can see the edge of the bumper, that way you can judge to the mm how close you are to something (its how the xtrail one is).  On the mr2 however it would mean mounting on the spoiler, or beaver panel, which would not look good.  Be mindful if you mount it on the bit below the bumper, the bumper edge is actually a fair bit more rearwards, so you will be hitting something before it looks very close, IYKWIM.  Either way, they are an excellent reversing aid.
 
Cheers
 
2012/12/28 17:12:07
bigh
yeah I figure that I'll have to get used to where the view shows car to be vs where the car actually is... maybe I should mount the camera IN the numberplate :P (illegal I'm sure)
 
Thanks for all your suggestions. :)
 
 
2012/12/29 18:00:23
darius
Hi Bigh
Took some pics today for you, the camera is mounted below the rear bar behind and the wires are feed into the existing reverse lights, which makes sense i guess.
 
Heres the mounting picture (sorry about the iphone pics)

Garage- Actual

Reversing Camera

From the rear window

Another shot of the camera further out

 
Sorry about the pics of the display unit. They always seem to come out fuzzy. I hope that helps.
Pity we dont have one of those joysticks where can angle the camera, zoom in/out like on a polycom Video Conference unit.
Actual

2012/12/29 18:38:07
bigh
Omg that's awesome! Thankyou so much!!

Can you tell me if the camera is mounted to he bumper or the grate please?

It's hard to see from the pic.

But massive thankyou again. I'm definitely splashing out on then $30 or so a reverse camera costs
2012/12/29 19:11:17
darius
Bumper, and wired into the existing reverse lights i think.
2013/01/02 09:46:59
bigh
Thanks Again:) I've ordered a reverse camera, so will see how it turns out :) thanks again Darius :) great info there!
2013/01/14 17:50:44
bigh
Hi Darius, any chance of a pic of exactly what the camera is mounted to? I got my camera and am still a little stumped what I'm going to mount it to.  There is a large metal strip that runs underneath the bumper. I'm thinking that may be useful to mount to.
2013/01/21 13:19:23
darius
sorry for the late reply, working all weekend.
 
The camera is mounted int the back of the rear bumper bar insdie the bar itself and connected to the reverse lights. But since i can turn on the camera while driving forward, there must be a switch somewhere in the system.
See if i can draw a pic for you later.
2013/04/08 13:18:51
bigh
That'd be awesome if you could :)
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