Front camera
02-27-19, 06:58 AM
#47
Driver School Candidate
My installer watched this video. He did the install of my similar front camera in a much simpler way. For details contact Sean-owner of Car Tunes 1140 East Bay Drive, Largo, FL. 727 586-1100.
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03-03-19, 06:04 PM
#48
Driver School Candidate
I’m getting a front camera installed soon by a local hi end audio dealer. I found and they also agreed to using a harness by Beatsonic. It integrates into the NAV system harness and you can activate via switch and uses the main display, no need for separate monitor. The only drawback is the amount of labor involved and the incredible amount of panels that have to be removed to get the harness in. I’m also having them install the Beatsonic NAV/DVD in motion bypass module since they’re taking apart the dash, lets you operate NAV functions and play DVD’s while car is in motion.
03-03-19, 06:42 PM
#49
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I’m getting a front camera installed soon by a local hi end audio dealer. I found and they also agreed to using a harness by Beatsonic. It integrates into the NAV system harness and you can activate via switch and uses the main display, no need for separate monitor. The only drawback is the amount of labor involved and the incredible amount of panels that have to be removed to get the harness in. I’m also having them install the Beatsonic NAV/DVD in motion bypass module since they’re taking apart the dash, lets you operate NAV functions and play DVD’s while car is in motion.
A wireless video might avoid much of the tearing down work needed. Less invasive, though maybe not integrated. Could be way cheaper. I might look into it...
03-03-19, 06:47 PM
#50
Driver School Candidate
I have seen at Costco recently a license plate holder with built in camera, it is wireless and runs on batteries. Comes with display. It’s intended use is as a backup camera for cars without one but no reason why it can’t be used as a front camera as well making for the least invasive solution I can think of 
03-04-19, 05:46 AM
#51
I'm in a small town, so installation here is iffy. I figured about $800-1000 to do what you're having done, and decided against it.
A wireless video might avoid much of the tearing down work needed. Less invasive, though maybe not integrated. Could be way cheaper. I might look into it...
A wireless video might avoid much of the tearing down work needed. Less invasive, though maybe not integrated. Could be way cheaper. I might look into it...
03-04-19, 06:28 AM
#52
Driver School Candidate
If you have the front camera Beat Sonic harness install for just the front camera without the Nav over ride, the installation is much simpler and my dealer charged me $600. They do not have to mess with all those panels shown in the video. I spoke to Beat Sonic and they said that you also need to purchase another part in addition to the harness for the Nav. part and the Nav. install is what involves removing all those panels.
03-04-19, 06:34 AM
#53
Intermediate
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If you find anything that's completely wireless (with use of batteries), that connects to your phone screen (or any other screen possibly supplied by product), please let us know. License plate holder isn't a viable solution - especially if the law here doesn't require it....
I need a tiny camera, then how and where to mount. Then how inconvenient it would be to use the cell phone while parking.
My Vette trade in wasn't totally convenient, as you had to go to reverse first, then forward under 6 mph see see the front camera while parking.
My Highlander is total cool with birds eye view. Under 6 mph it shows the complete and detailed 360 visual field. I was significantly disappointed that the LC did not have birds eye view.
I'm still looking....
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03-04-19, 06:36 AM
#54
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If you have the front camera Beat Sonic harness install for just the front camera without the Nav over ride, the installation is much simpler and my dealer charged me $600. They do not have to mess with all those panels shown in the video. I spoke to Beat Sonic and they said that you also need to purchase another part in addition to the harness for the Nav. part and the Nav. install is what involves removing all those panels.
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03-26-19, 05:53 PM
#56
Driver School Candidate
Install a Curb Alert instead of a Front Camera
In addition to my LC500 I'm fortunate to also own a 2014 Z51 Corvette Convertible. Early versions of the C7 didn't come with a front camera so I just installed a Curb Alert which works very well and has saved my front spoiler several times. It's an easy DIY install that only takes about an hour to complete and is far cheaper ($130 to $150) than most camera options. This will be going on my LC shortly.
Here's an Amazon Link:
Here's an Amazon Link:
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03-26-19, 07:12 PM
#57
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In addition to my LC500 I'm fortunate to also own a 2014 Z51 Corvette Convertible. Early versions of the C7 didn't come with a front camera so I just installed a Curb Alert which works very well and has saved my front spoiler several times. It's an easy DIY install that only takes about an hour to complete and is far cheaper ($130 to $150) than most camera options. This will be going on my LC shortly.
Here's an Amazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FK0NEYO..._t2_B01EXM5P82
Here's an Amazon Link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FK0NEYO..._t2_B01EXM5P82
I'm still looking for a wireless mini camera that simply links to my cell phone. I've mostly trained myself to back in now. Except today I had to diagonally park and had a hard time.
03-26-19, 11:17 PM
#58
Driver School Candidate
You mount the sensor on the front of the car (don't mount it under the car as some videos show since it can get hit with a low curb when you're pulling into a driveway). You aim it so it sees the curb and emits a beeping sound to let you know it is getting close to the curb. The sensors built into the car are set-up to sense other cars or your front garage wall and aren't aimed low enough to see the curb in typical parking spots.
03-27-19, 06:14 AM
#59
Intermediate
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You mount the sensor on the front of the car (don't mount it under the car as some videos show since it can get hit with a low curb when you're pulling into a driveway). You aim it so it sees the curb and emits a beeping sound to let you know it is getting close to the curb. The sensors built into the car are set-up to sense other cars or your front garage wall and aren't aimed low enough to see the curb in typical parking spots.
04-01-19, 06:46 AM
#60
Driver School Candidate
I had a curb alert on my RCF and although considerably cheaper than the front camera there is no comparison. There is no guess work with the camera and it has the added advantage of being a rear camera when needed without having to put car in reverse. Living on the beach with swales in the roads and speed humps, I hit the curb alert sensor on many occassons.