who has a back up camera installed?

[jjdrivesajazz]

anybody out there with an aftermarket back up camera installed? we have a 2003 z4 and i'm looking to add a back up camera since all of my other cars have it and we are so used to having it

what brand kit did you use?
what type of display did you use? mirror or head unit? (if head unit, what brand and model)

[SCHMOUPE]

i dont think that many people have specially since you sit so far back in the car. The end of the rear bumper is literally a couple feet away. sorry I couldnt be more helpful

[Jony722si]

I have done it on my z4. I'll show you some pictures when I get home later tonight

[beta]

I've only seen them on Z4Ms where you can easily put them in the mesh in the rear bumper, I think ron stygar has one installed search the other bimmer forums. EAS sells a kit:

[Jony722si]

Hi, as promise, here is some picture and how I did it.
I actually retrofit a chinese GPS that sold on Ebay for about 90 bucks into my OEM navigation case, it has many function without high cost! such like bluetooth phone, GPS navigation, AV-in(for back up camera) and video and music player.

this is how it looks like after retrofit, IMPORTANT. the Chinese GPS is 7" and the case is 6.5" I think, i spent lots time to make it 7" due to I dont have much tool.
here is the GPS that sold on Ebay, quality is better than what I expected.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Car-GPS-Na...#ht_5821wt_982
I disconnect the battery that with the GPS it self, that may explode in my car... you know what I mean
and connect the power bottom to the OEM case bottom.

here is the backup camera I bought from ebay. just ok quality...but not recommend, its ugly on the plate, not good at waterproof,poor images source ,Im looking for a better one now that can mount into bumper. cost around 100 I think...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Rearview...ht_6873wt_1004

its very easy to install, remove your taillight, no matter which one, I took off the driver side. then remove your licence plate light to make a room for back up camera cable go through, it is a little difficult part that you need to use some special tool to get your cables come out from the taillight place inside of the bumper. after you have done it, connect the red wire to the reverse light and black to car body.it will work automatically when you are reversing ether GPS and camera. we are almost there

I borrow a picture form z4 forum(thank you OP ) to show you how to hide your video cable to the centre console green is where the video cable come from trunk, yellow is the direction of where it goes to the console. Because I really like to keep my car looks clean, even thought I have much aftermarket stuff installed, but I dont wanna see wires everywhere. form this method, you can hide the video cable all the way to the dash board.


camera was cover by salt... so a little not clear. Toronto winter...


Hope you guys found it useful. Jony

[phoenixbmwlife]

Getting mine installed on Sunday. Will post pics and video

[Aries326]

Originally Posted by K3N R3D

Getting mine installed on Sunday. Will post pics and video

Did you get it installed yet? Where did you put the video? Mirror? Nav Unit? Thanks!

[TRSpitfire]

I don't see the kit at EAS. Anyone have a link? I have the TV tuner, so I think with a kit this should be easy.

[Shipkiller]

No problem....Thought that picture look damn familiar...

Originally Posted by Jony722si

I borrow a picture form z4 forum(thank you OP ) to show you how to hide your video cable to the centre console

[XMetal]

Originally Posted by TRSpitfire

I don't see the kit at EAS. Anyone have a link? I have the TV tuner, so I think with a kit this should be easy.

Here you go => http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=413054

[Jumbosock]

Originally Posted by TRSpitfire

I don't see the kit at EAS. Anyone have a link? I have the TV tuner, so I think with a kit this should be easy.

EAS no longer sells it. Try here:
http://www.navvideo.com/navvideo-mod...p?Car=BMW%20Z4

[kav]

Originally Posted by Jumbosock

EAS no longer sells it. Try here:
http://www.navvideo.com/navvideo-mod...p?Car=BMW%20Z4

that is the one I have and it works great!

[phoenixbmwlife]

Originally Posted by Aries326

Did you get it installed yet? Where did you put the video? Mirror? Nav Unit? Thanks!

Yes I installed it already just havent had the tme to make a video of it. I will try to do it soon though.

[mitchsf]

Any issues? Where did you install it? Their site states that it works for 2003-2006. Mine is an 08, I've asked them to confirm that it will work.

[R0ME0]

Anyone have a new link? Both links don't work

[ChitownX]

I'm in the process of looking for a front and backup camera solution. After investigating numerous options, I've narrowed it down to the Nav Tool interface. It has two video inputs with a reverse brake light connection and a switch for switching between sources. For the cameras I've chosen to go with Kenwood CMOS 310. The 310 is expensive but I like the 180 degree view, option to be a front or rear camera, remote control and multi view options.

http://www.navtool.com/bmwZ4_03-08.aspx

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_113CMOS...-CMOS-310.html

[Jumbosock]

I have the older version module of the link I posted. It works for my 2007 and I have a front and rear camera. It's looks cheaper than the navtool option.

[psygnosis]

Front camera? Like infrared night vision?