Anyone install a back-up camera?

Old Apr 30, 2005 | 01:54 PM
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Anyone install a back-up camera?

I've been searching for a rear back-up camera for my TSX but haven't quite found a decent looking one...nor have I figured out where to mount mine (I think the license plate frame camera's are ugly).

I was curious to know if any of you guys/gals have one installed and what's the quality like?

Thanks in advance
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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I've done a couple flush mounted through the license plate and also to the left or right of the plate itself, also flush mounted into the trunk lid.
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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streeteffectz, have you ever installed it onto a CL yet? just curious if you have pics... even of the tsx would be nice
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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by StreetEffectz
I've done a couple flush mounted through the license plate and also to the left or right of the plate itself, also flush mounted into the trunk lid.
Really?! That's awesome. Didn't think of having the installs done on the sides. Pics would be nice if you have any to post. Also, what camera do you recommend and install on the TSX's?
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Old May 1, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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If you wanted a clean install you may be able to knock out the key thingy for the trunk and use that hole to mount the camera behind the hole.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Alin10123
If you wanted a clean install you may be able to knock out the key thingy for the trunk and use that hole to mount the camera behind the hole.
Cool... how would YOU recommend waterproofing that?
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Old May 1, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by elduderino
Cool... how would YOU recommend waterproofing that?

very carefully
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Old May 1, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Bubble gum....
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Old May 1, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Bubble gum....

naw, i think saran-wrap will work better
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Old May 1, 2005 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Alin10123
If you wanted a clean install you may be able to knock out the key thingy for the trunk and use that hole to mount the camera behind the hole.

Actually I did this exact install on my Grand Cherokee. A little fabrication for a bracket and some silicone and it worked perfect.
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Old May 2, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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My boy just got the Pionner one , it works well.
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Old May 2, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cubanlinx
My boy just got the Pionner one , it works well.
REally...I saw that one, but it's like $175.
How does it look at night?
Do you think it's worth $175?
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Old May 2, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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The camera's I use require drilling a 1" hole - the camera flush mounts into the hole and is held in by a large, flat nut (yes, the housing of the camera is threaded) - I put a rubber gasket around the inside edge of the camera to waterproof it (the camera itself is waterproof already, this gasket is for keeping water from getting inside the car around the edges of the camera) - and for added measure, I silicone the inside around the camera.
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Old May 2, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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hey street do you have any pictures of your jobs with the rear camera with the 1in drilling?
your work is pro by the way.
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