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ZERO_DAY
06-14-2007, 12:25 AM
(I work at a GM dealership as a Detailer and in the Service Dept.)

So this week we had an H2 come in with a high-quality back-up camera installed in it, but no monitor. Used car manager said, "take it out if it doesn't work". Okay! I got to keep it. I got the RGB box to add to my Nav monitor so I can watch DVD and view camera images on it.

Where should I put the camera? Any ideas? I think a custom mount in the rear rotary spot in the bumper would be cool. Maybe an airdam-cam? Any ideas? The camera is VERY high quality and has a metal body and glass lens with cover.

***UPDATE***

WHOA - this is a $450 camera? JEEZ. Here's the link:

http://www.mobilevideo4less.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MV&Product_Code=H2CAM&Category_Code=MCC

Now I really have to find a spot for it!

-D

WikkedOne
06-14-2007, 01:28 AM
some people put it in the keyhole in the trunk so you can't see it -- If i had one i think thats where it would be..

paulmasoner
06-14-2007, 01:35 AM
i wonder how wide an angle you could get from the trunk keyhole though? would you be able to see anything useful? i do think the OP's idea of rear rotor accent might be a good place. mounted there it could then be aimed for correct viewing angle since this camera swivels.

WikkedOne
06-14-2007, 01:39 AM
I found the thread -- http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=84357

swoope
06-14-2007, 01:46 AM
I found the thread -- http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=84357

nice job..

your are fast...

beers :beer:

Rotary Rasp
06-14-2007, 02:46 AM
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/off.jpg

This is how I did it.

swoope
06-14-2007, 02:56 AM
http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u274/rx8rasp/off.jpg

This is how I did it.


stop looking at me... i feel threatened!!!!!!:Eyecrazy:

btw, how much for the blues??? pm me..

beers :beer:

ivory8
06-14-2007, 03:16 AM
id put it in the rotor so u can park inches from something and know for sure u arnt hitting it =)
like a curb or a parking spot stopper

Fortunate Few
06-14-2007, 06:19 AM
id put it in the rotor shaped thing in back as well, its mor centered then the key hole and it looks cool.