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Whats a good aftermarket backup camera??

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Old 03-17-11, 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Lextasy671
^^ sweet! something id look into. from the M45s? how much?
actually got it for free, one of my friends buys crashed cars from the auction and had one laying around
Old 03-17-11, 05:37 AM
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thank you guy been a ton of help especially with the pictures . i really like the way it looks under the trunk bar better then the key hole seems like you get better view of your bumper. i went on ebay saw a few cameras how do you guys feel about the one that goes on the license plate ?
Old 03-17-11, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 718LS430
thank you guy been a ton of help especially with the pictures . i really like the way it looks under the trunk bar better then the key hole seems like you get better view of your bumper. i went on ebay saw a few cameras how do you guys feel about the one that goes on the license plate ?
I had one of those originally, I personally didnt like the way it looked after I installed it, and the pic quality wasn't good, instead of tree leaves being green they were like pink
Old 03-17-11, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike813
since the upper area on the trunk bar has 2 rectangular clear pieces for the license plate light. im guessing the center is hollow also? wonder if that can be cut, extend a clear plastic and hide the camera inside for a clean flushed look.

Originally Posted by 2gs300
i got a cam from a m45 mounted in my trunk key hole

i did this also.......except my tint is so dark i had to use a V-LED tag light to light up the area when i reverse. i didnt use the M45 camera though and ignore the lines in the last pic, its how my camera took a pic of the screen

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Old 02-19-12, 04:09 PM
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Anyone ever try this out?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/170765480421?redirect=mobile
Old 02-19-12, 04:24 PM
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I'm using Pioneer back up camera and very please on how it works. It's even better than the stock back up camera on 04-09 RX.
Old 02-19-12, 05:27 PM
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I have to use the key, so i drilled out the bottom right hole on my license plate and mounted the camera with a rubber gromet behind the plate. I takes alot to drill a hole that big in your car.....but a rubber plug and license plate will cover it up..did something similar with my jeep...
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Old 02-20-12, 10:52 AM
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dude. the keyhole camera in the m45 is sick.. well done man.
Old 12-27-12, 01:32 PM
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This is one of the sleekest camera installs that I've ever seen. Great Job!
Old 12-27-12, 02:33 PM
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Dammit! why the hell didn't I see this thread last year. That key hole mount is brilliant. Now I regret cutting a hole in my Grazio black chrome trim
Old 12-27-12, 07:13 PM
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Where do u buy tat pioneer at??
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