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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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has anyone done a front mount camera on their IS??
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by javyLSU
It's just an ordinary CMOS reverse camera - you can get them on ebay for $40-$50.

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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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^^ cool, thanks. you wont happen to know where he mounted?
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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What would this be for? Are you speaking in terms of the same thing as a back-up camera, but in the front?
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Denver
^^ cool, thanks. you wont happen to know where he mounted?
He mounted it in the lower grille...
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by chrIS250
What would this be for? Are you speaking in terms of the same thing as a back-up camera, but in the front?
You can get this as an optional OEM feature on the HS250h. Iirc its meant for pedestrian monitoring at low speeds like intersections and parking lots



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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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this would be good for dumped cars i know ive "tapped" a couple parking stump deals
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
He mounted it in the lower grille...
ok, thanks
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 10:36 PM
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this would be good for dumped cars i know ive "tapped" a couple parking stump deals
Yep! If you mounted it low enough it would be perfect for that! lol
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 10:56 PM
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^ I considered getting one for that very reason. I just end up parking 2 feet away from parking blocks.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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^^ yeah, i do that too but you neven know when you gotta park real close
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
You can get this as an optional OEM feature on the HS250h. Iirc its meant for pedestrian monitoring at low speeds like intersections and parking lots



It really comes in handy pulling out of somewhere where this is something blocking your view. Hopefully the next IS gets this feature, its wonderful in the HS.
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