Backup camera ideas ... before i kill someone

Dani · #1 03-10-2010, 12:17 PM

Seems i can hardly see past my own bumper these days and the 5% tint doesn't help either

Backing up at night is an accident waiting to happen. What are the options for my 06/ No Nav?
I did do a search but I am getting confused as to the nav part, is there a way I can get a visual aid without oem nav?
If so how would the display be mounted?

Thanks to everyone who continually shares their knowledge and experience on these forums.

ps. my husband has the backup display in his rear view mirror, I love that set up but assume it's too much to hope for.

big bob · #2 03-10-2010, 12:57 PM

An LCD rear view mirror is about £150 on eBay, and a camera that replaces one number plate lamp is about £30 also on eBay.
The mirror might also be able to run blutooth and GPS.

eml · #3 03-19-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by big bob

can we use the e46 rear-view camera retrofit kit and use these types of camera setups instead of the ones that come with the kit? i prefer to replace one of the number plate lights with this than use the setup that comes with the kit (which means having a small button for the trunk release and a "not so nice" camera).

big bob · #4 03-19-2010, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by eml

can we use the e46 rear-view camera retrofit kit and use these types of camera setups instead of the ones that come with the kit? i prefer to replace one of the number plate lights with this than use the setup that comes with the kit (which means having a small button for the trunk release and a "not so nice" camera).

I have no idea sorry. The lamp/camera will be an NTSC RCA.

Whether or not that's compatible with the X5 system, and if you can splice the wiring I don't know.

KiwiJochen · #5 03-19-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by big bob

Whether or not that's compatible with the X5 system, and if you can splice the wiring I don't know.

Yes, 100% compatible

KiwiJochen · #6 03-19-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by eml

can we use the e46 rear-view camera retrofit kit and use these types of camera setups instead of the ones that come with the kit? i prefer to replace one of the number plate lights with this than use the setup that comes with the kit (which means having a small button for the trunk release and a "not so nice" camera).

Yes, any PAL or NTSC camera can be used with the BMW ibus based vehicles with the video module (tv tuner).

eml · #7 03-21-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KiwiJochen

Yes, any PAL or NTSC camera can be used with the BMW ibus based vehicles with the video module (tv tuner).

Great. Now to find a camera that will fit in that trunk handle (not sure if the above replacements will fit nor the E70 X5 camera).

NBTBRV8 · #8 04-03-2010, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by eml

Great. Now to find a camera that will fit in that trunk handle (not sure if the above replacements will fit nor the E70 X5 camera).

Eml, you've got an E46 M3 haven't you? There is a BMW camera that will fit, but it is a PITA to do. I did it to my E46 M3.

Gren · #9 03-11-2010, 02:12 AM

Many-many rear cameras

NBTBRV8 · #10 03-11-2010, 04:21 AM

You can use the OEM kit without the video module