I find the back up camera is useless

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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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I find the back up camera is useless

Do you find the back up camers is useful?
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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Yes... I have an aftermarket one and love it.

This makes 6-7 "beefs" with your new TL. Did you even test drive it?
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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i love that thing....especially when im backing up to a curb stopper....or parrallel parking....i can get as close as i can to the car with out worryin about hittin it....
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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I had an '07 loaner for almost a week and got used to it and I found that I miss the backup camera now.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Very Useful.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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i had a new MDX as a loaner last week when my 05 was in for its 30k service. i found the b/u camera very useful.

teng, did you not take the car for a test drive?
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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It's useless if you never backup.. o_O

I will probably end up getting one eventually
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ggesq
i had a new MDX as a loaner last week when my 05 was in for its 30k service. i found the b/u camera very useful.

teng, did you not take the car for a test drive?
I have 07 TL/NAV. Everytime I back up I look at the camera and the objects on the camera seem too far away but objects are actually really close by. I am afraid of bumping into them.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:35 PM
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teng - is there anything you like about the TL?
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
teng - is there anything you like about the TL?
I love my TL. I washed it every week and kept the interior looking clean.
I alway take a quick look before and after I park the car.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
teng - is there anything you like about the TL?

I'm not sure he even owns one. He just keeps posting useless topics
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Very useful when parallel parking or backing up.

As a matter of fact, the other day there was a drain cover in a parking lot that did not cover the drain (opening was enough for a tire to fall into it). Needless to say, thanks to the backup camera, I saw it when I was backing into the spot and misssed it by inches.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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I wonder how I ever lived without mine. Not only is it great for parking, but also backing out with blind spots. He is probably just not used to using it. Give it a month, I bet you'll fall in love with it too.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Timmahh
It's useless if you never backup.. o_O

I will probably end up getting one eventually
I will show you my car if you show me how to post the picture in here.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Ehh.. i'm not the one that said you don't own one -_-

But, throw an image up on image shack or something, then when you reply/create a new message click the little image icon and type in the URL of the image
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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I love this feature even though I know the back bumper is supposed to handle those less than 5 miles/hr crash ... now I don't have to worry about the possible scratches and backup with ease ...
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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Can Acura add a backup camera if you have the navi? If so do you know how much? Thanks!
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by bhilley
Can Acura add a backup camera if you have the navi? If so do you know how much? Thanks!
I bet it will cost an arm and a leg. There are some DIY threads on here that show you how to do it yourself.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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I find mine useful when I can use it. I installed an aftermarket one and have to change the source on my head unit for it to come up. If it came up when I put it in reverse, it would be better.
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 05:57 PM
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I will show you my car if you show me how to post the picture in here.
you better not make another post about anything until you do a search.


you especially need to check the 3G garage and look around.
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