jim010

I am a gadget freak, and want to add this to my car:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GENTE...mZ130497554815

or

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...item3cb6c6d836

Anyone done this?

Can you recommend a unit for me?

Cheers

05GT-O.C.D.

I put this one in my wife's Jeep:
http://www.rostra.com/products/rearsight-universal.html 100% happy with it.

ETNOATS

Thats pretty sweet, I want to add one to my HU, along with nav and blue tooth.

jim010

What did it cost?

05GT-O.C.D.

Thanks. I thought about the different options, but ended up deciding that I wanted the display in a location where you should be looking when backing up the car to begin with (the mirrors). I felt more comfortable with her reversing while looking into her mirrors instead of looking at her radio.

I don't remember, I got it off of ebay from a Toyota dealer. At the time, I think Rostra manufactured the reverse camera systems for Toyota. I'll see if I can find a current price somewhere. I put that in well over a year ago, and with technology prices it could be a lot more, or a lot less now.

05GT-O.C.D.

jim010 - PM incoming sir.

I had to modify a custom mount for her Jeep though since it doesn't use a standard mirror mount. Don't ask me what I did, I really don't remember. I don't think this would be necessary on our Mustangs, it should be a straight forward install since the mirror mounts to the windshield.

jim010

Got the PM. Thanks, John.

Cheers

jlc41

I would like to add to my truck. Did you go in the head liner or A pillar?

05GT-O.C.D.

Power and and reverse gear sensor wire up the A-pillar, optical cable under the roof/headliner trim on the side.

jim010

I just got the Rostra mirror with the camera for $100. I should have it in a week and a bit. I'll post pics.

05GT-O.C.D.

Awesome! Good luck!

jlc41

Just e mailed then for infoe. please let us know how your install goes.

Cavero

Subscribing. I'd like to get this so I don't bang up my new (replacement) chin spoiler

mco05gt

Javier, could you post the link you got it from or shoot me a PM??

jim010

I got mine off Ebay.

mco05gt

Thanks

jim010

I got the mirror today. It is new, and I got it for $100. It is a Rostra, and is for a Toyota, but it snaps right in. I'll put it in this weekend, but I need to figure out where to put the camera. Suggestions?

Cheers

jim010

Looking at what others have done, it seems to be that trunk keyhole is the place to put it.

I have a convertible, though, and if the fob goes dead, there is no way of getting into the trunk. I thought of a remote trunk switch, but this also needs power.

I am concerned over nothing?

jim010

OK,

I need help here.

Where do I tap in for power? The wire is labelled ing power, which I take to mean ignition power. What wire am I looking to tap into and where?

Cheers

CO_VaporGT_09

Generally you just want a switched 12V, which you can get from the passenger footwell fuse block, just get an add-a-fuse to push in, look in your owner's manual for a diagram and open slots, then try with a voltmeter/cirucit tester til you've found one that's on only when the ignition key is turned.