LoReNzZz

I havent seen this b4........i think its hott 4 people who dont have a back up cam already.....check it out! Tell me what u think......Its a camera installed on a silver license plate cover.

http://avelectronic.com/License-Camera.htm

dezzzmond

Wow, thats a great idea! But i'm not a fan of the shiny silver

stevencrosbie

Too easy to steal.

LoReNzZz

you might be right......but how many people would know what this is & wendys backup camera is on the outside of you trunk also.....people could easily rip that off!......def good thinking.......but i guess you'd want 2 do something to attach it to your trunk better! So its more secure.....looks wise - i think its a hott

special e. dition

Yeah me either.. Maybe if it were painted teh same color as the car.. or mabye even a lil carbon Fiber.. or maybe even remove the whole trim and just have the camera part. (See red box in pic)

rockyfeller

iTrader: (6)

Exactly. Way too easy. Seen it before on another site.

Hardware is more accessible. Wendy's camera is tucked up there. Camera is too noticable.

I didn't think the frame design is attractive.. My Acura frame looks way better.

Who knows about image quality? Bottomline? It's $250! definitely not worth it.

LoReNzZz

LOL......im thinking its not soo great anymore......LOL -- u guys r really right - i didnt think of it b4 - but it does seem like it would be real noticeable and easy to steal

datmrman

You guys should venture over to the Audio/Electronic forum and search for Wendy's camera off eBay.

Many members recommend it including myself.

There are guides and reviews on here, just need to search to find them.

lembowski

iTrader: (1)

You can get them on ebay for around $75, I know these also come in black frame. This is actually a repost from some time ago. Your better off going with a camera from wendy

rodneyc77

iTrader: (1)

I HAVE THE LICENSE PLATE CAMERA INSTALLED - FOR OVER 6 MONTHS AND NO ONE HAS STOLEN IT YET... YOU BARELY NOTICE THAT IT IS THERE... the silver trim covers it mostly... a person has to be really looking for it to notice it... I think it's a great camera... I actually got it for much less $$$ than AVelec

KJSmitty

Actually,,, I know I have never seen this one before and I had done enormous amounts of researching prior to purchasing a BU camera.

True, their are many "license plate frame" cameras out there but this one is unique given its metal design (guess it could be chromed plastic) and obvious vertical view/adjustment capability. One could easily paint "color of choice" with little effort.

As for easy to steal...
Less "easy" than most other cameras used on the TL.. At least this one/frame design uses a recessed bolt/nut design. If you notice, you would put the bolts through to the inside of the trunk and secure etc.. If you used the right hardware it would be much harder to remove than anything any of us have used to date. Sure its more visible but one would ruin it if you attempted removal. With Wendy's camera a screwdriver and wire snips is all you need to acquire a functioning camera and mount....

Cons: Definitely the price. $250 is steep unless the specs are outstanding, IE-at least a 1/3 CCD color etc. with 150H/120V degrees of view and .5 lux (It comes pretty close). Most BU cameras are 1/4 CCD and the larger CCD is where the cost is....
The big thing is it would be an easy install and many will love the chrome and ease of adjustment. I would have gone for it if closer to $180-200... Chrome would have had to go though...
Good find LoReNzZz

rodneyc77

iTrader: (1)

the recessed bolts and nuts can't be used in the 3G TL because there is no room to install the nut at the other end. The factory license frame mount is like a drill and tap type type of design (that's the easiest I can describe it).

I live in the BRONX, NY... if it was going to get stolen... it would have already from my car... No one notices the camera unless I point it out to them....

It's more of a PLASTIC CHROME material...actually pretty flimsy....

KJSmitty

Cheers

lembowski

iTrader: (1)

You can easily find them for under $200

$150
http://cgi.ebay.com/License-Plate-Fr...QQcmdZViewItem

$110
http://cgi.ebay.com/POWER-ACOUSTIK-L...QQcmdZViewItem

datmrman

Suggestion on Back Up Camera

KJSmitty

Well their you go..

First link looks like the same thing to me... Specs and all. Guess if it works as good it would be a great match for someone not wanting to dremel/mod the rear plate bezel etc.. Not everyone will like the "Wendy's" route - but the price "is" good..


I admit, you guys are the "search" machines. But then again I am not an Ebay user.

gt1

Wendy's camera is impossible to see, unless you are looking for it.

KJSmitty

Still, if someone is wanting to steal a back-up camera for their car, off of someone else's.... They're definitely looking for it.....

acura911

wendys backup camera is the way to go.forget the rest and go with the best wendy all the way.

rodneyc77

iTrader: (1)

Yes , my camera is the exact same camera...

I guess Wendy has a LOCK on most Acurazine members...

acura911

no i had a license plate camera and they suck and now i have wendys camera and it's like the one that comes on the 2007 tl type s.so that's why end of story

lhoo

I too have this license plate frame camera. I posted pictures in this thread:

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/suzuki-gsxr-135172/

KJSmitty

So the new TL-S camera is made in Taiwan too???

Actually, it isn't "like" the one on the 2007 form factor wise, only in overall mounting location - but that's an easy visual when you see it on Wendy's site. Don't get me wrong, Wendy's camera is a good fit for the TL and is relatively easy to install (cheap - w/only minor mod'ing etc.).

Bottom line, given the relative cost of each off of EBay, I just agree that the "frame" camera could be the way to go for those that say,,, don't have a dremel tool etc..


It's all good