vraa

iTrader: (2)

Does anyone know if there is an OEM part number for the front / pano cameras abilities?

My current LC only has rear back up cam and the car desperately needs side and front view cameras like the GX and RX have.

Thanks

1966i

I'm interested to it as well

Hoppean

There is a front camera since it's required for traffic sign recognition. BeatSonic is offering a product which supposedly allows you to access it.

http://www.beatsonicusa.com/cs5ep.html

vraa

iTrader: (2)

Have you had any experience with beat sonic? I've heard of them, I think they are legit. But I want some first hand reviews. I see a positive sign that the LC500 is explicitly listed in the site.

Hoppean

No first hand experience, only from what I've read about them here on CL.

VVTiBob

Thorne

How difficult are these sorts of things to install? (re: beatsonic). I sorely miss having a front camera. Would a tuner shop install these? I'm not a DIY type, regardless of how easy it is.
Also: Do these sorts of carhacks void warranties? I'm assuming they'd void a stereo-related warranty.
thx

TimboIS

Enlighten us?? What traffic sign recognition?

Hoppean

I was under the impression it's one of the camera's functions, especially since speed limits are frequently displayed incorrectly. My bad.

vraa

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I contacted BeatSonic

They said to purchase a separate front camera and a module from them

http://www.beatsonicusa.com/cs5ep.html

http://www.beatsonicusa.com/bcam11.html

I'll do so and have it installed - I'll report back in a few weeks (busy moving right now)

dicmd

I bought the beatsonic harness that was specifically mentioned to be compatible with the LC500, an OEM-like button to activate the camera, and front license bolt mounted camera.
I took it to my audio installer (Unique Audio in Lorton, VA) and after looking at the instructions and calling beat sonic they determined that it was going to take a complete take apart of the car dashboard, infotainment system and center console to access the wiring to install the harness wiring. They estimated >8 hours of work to complete. Beatsonic told them "that's just the way it is.".
I chose not to proceed.
If anyone has a similar or not similar experience, please let us know!!!

I am looking into alternatives 'cause I need to front camera to be sure that I don't get curb chafe on my Vorsteiner front spoiler.

guanche2k9

For now, I just back into all parking spots and use the rear camera. Only way to truly avoid having any front damage on the front lip.

hoonose

I'm training myself to do the same. My Vette trade in had a front camera.

SuperGT

I've seen the Beatsonic install video somwhere and boy does it look like a potential rattle generator. Having these guys stripping apart so many parts in the dash, one wonders how it will all fit quietly just like OEM afterwards...

vraa

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I ended up doing the install at my local car stereo shop (River Oaks Car Stereo) but the camera I got wasn't satisfactory, I wanted parking lines and what not, so I'm looking for another camera module

I just have to churn through all the chinese crap on ebay/amazon and find one that does mirroring too