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Rotary Rasp 05-03-2005 12:21 AM

Reverse Camera
 
Does anyone know of a good reverse camera that will fit in our key hole?

TheDosDog 05-03-2005 12:41 AM

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I looked into one but finally went with the camera from Matt. I mounted it above the plate. It has a wide view angle and unless you are looking for it you won't notice it's there. The problem I saw with the keyhole was that there would have to be some serious modification to the tail light to get the camera flush with the surface. Otherwise it would be like viewing down a long tunnel.

Rotary Rasp 05-03-2005 01:02 AM

His is too expensive for me. How are you viewing the image?

TheDosDog 05-03-2005 01:13 AM

It displays on the Nav screen. The video switch autodisplays the camera picture when in reverse or you can select it and view it on the camera's channel.

Rotary Rasp 05-03-2005 01:24 AM

Do you have the AV box?

hotpot 05-03-2005 03:48 AM

From the picture, it looks like someone could easily unscrew the camera off. Or is it bolted from inside?


Originally Posted by TheDosDog
I looked into one but finally went with the camera from Matt. I mounted it above the plate. It has a wide view angle and unless you are looking for it you won't notice it's there. The problem I saw with the keyhole was that there would have to be some serious modification to the tail light to get the camera flush with the surface. Otherwise it would be like viewing down a long tunnel.


TheDosDog 05-03-2005 06:53 AM


Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
Do you have the AV box?

Yes, I've got the setup from Mazdapartscom.



Originally Posted by hotpot
From the picture, it looks like someone could easily unscrew the camera off. Or is it bolted from inside?

It is attached the bumper cover. You would need tools to remove it without destroying it. Where I am there is little problem with theft though and as I said, unless you are looking for it you don't even notice it is there.

moRotorMotor 05-03-2005 07:30 AM

The new Honda Odyssey has a back up camera that is neatly tucked under the square hole where the lisense plate light normally aims down. It is compact and like you guys have said, unless you are looking for it, you won't notice it.

Nemesis8 05-03-2005 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by TheDosDog
Yes, I've got the setup from Mazdapartscom.

Does the camera come with the AV Switcher box? Or did you have to buy it separate?

TheDosDog 05-03-2005 01:37 PM


Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Does the camera come with the AV Switcher box? Or did you have to buy it separate?

It's separate.

Rotary Rasp 05-03-2005 09:16 PM

So, is there one that will work?

Rotary Rasp 05-05-2005 12:04 PM

How about this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...771206659&rd=1

Nemesis8 05-05-2005 12:21 PM

Did it say "Inside Mounted" ??

Rotary Rasp 05-05-2005 12:31 PM

"Mounted Inside will fit into most vehicle key holes - no other installation needed"

truemagellen 05-05-2005 09:05 PM


Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
"Mounted Inside will fit into most vehicle key holes - no other installation needed"

I've seen that one in person...it is huge...meant for the key holes with the large ring around it...our key hole is small plus the metal for it in the trunk sticks out and prevents a clean install.

I'm working on a DIY right now for the backup cam I installed...I did it without cutting. drilling, or damaging a single piece of the car :D...I'm also adding in pictures and instructions for mounting it in two locations...with ease (the second location may require a little bit of drilling but is much harder to see)

I'll try to get the DIY finished sat or sunday...things are CRAZY around here

Rotary Rasp 05-26-2005 05:19 PM

I know you guys didn't think it could be done.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-trunk-keyhole-camera-installed-62547/
;)

shohidul 03-11-2015 08:12 AM

sorry i no i am late to this post but i just bought my rx8. im trying to install a wireless reversing camera but am having trouble locating the positive 12v wire on the reverse light. On my car i got two wires on a clip coming out the reverse light and they are both purple which is why i do not know wich is the positive. Could some1 help please.

RX8cite 03-11-2015 08:40 AM

a front camera would come in handy for lowered cars

shohidul 03-14-2015 05:50 AM

I'm not in need for a front camera, just the reverse one


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