Back up camera

[chris955]

For those of us who bought a srt without the back up camera do you wish you had one? I do.
I wonder how big of a deal it would be to buy the factory wiring and camera and hook one up to the factory in dash display?

[Voice of Reason]

I wish I had it too. I asked on the old site and an engineer replied that all the wiring is there, we just need the camera hooked up and the software will recognize it's there and just work. So we need the camera PLUS a new back taillight surround that has the cutout for the camera. I wasn't at the point where I was ready to buy so I didn't ask about prices, but if one of our wonderful sponsors would be so kind as to put together a little "camera retrofit" package for us I bet they'd sell a few .

[ViperSmith]

I have it on my SRT, totally worth it if you can figure out how to rig it up

[chris955]

I wish I had it too. I asked on the old site and an engineer replied that all the wiring is there, we just need the camera hooked up and the software will recognize it's there and just work. So we need the camera PLUS a new back taillight surround that has the cutout for the camera. I wasn't at the point where I was ready to buy so I didn't ask about prices, but if one of our wonderful sponsors would be so kind as to put together a little "camera retrofit" package for us I bet they'd sell a few .

If the wiring is there and ran to the back of the car that is more than half the battle, the last thing I wanted to do is take the interior apart.

[VRYALT3R3D]

All you need is the back up camera(same part # as the ram's back up camera) and the bracket. The bracket is around $12. No special wiring is needed.

I will post the part number and photo of the part tmrw morning for you.

[VRYALT3R3D]

The part number for the bracket is: 6814 1070 AA

[chris955]

All you need is the back up camera(same part # as the ram's back up camera) and the bracket. The bracket is around $12. No special wiring is needed.

I will post the part number and photo of the part tmrw morning for you.

have you installed this already?

[VRYALT3R3D]

have you installed this already?

On Saturday I will I will make a separate thread and take a lot of photos with instructions how to do it.

[Nine Ball]

Looks like just a small hole is needed to be drilled in the rear fascia. It is in an an area that can't be seen normally, so I'd have no reservations about drilling that panel instead of replacing/repainting another one. They also make cameras that bolt to the top two bolts of your license plate, which should also work the same way. Just won't have the turn radius function like the factory, likely. Or maybe it will?

[Timmer]

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the last thing I wanted to do is take the interior apart.

Taking the interior apart is fun - putting it back together can be a challenge though...

[Smog Dog]

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Taking the interior apart is fun - putting it back together can be a challenge though...

OMG Tim!! What's going on?? Must be at Tony's getting an interior?! Notice the Yellow Viper in the background...got to be Venzano.

Bill

[Timmer]

OMG Tim!! What's going on??

Bill

Would you believe me if I said I dropped a quarter in the car and was adamant about finding it?

Actually, it is at Venzano Automotive getting a custom interior installed.

Tony should have it done some time next week. I'll start a separate thread with after pics when it is completed.

Tim

[ViperSmith]

I've pondered what it would cost to have Venzano do an alcantara interior...

[slowhatch]

Would you believe me if I said I dropped a quarter in the car and was adamant about finding it?

Actually, it is at Venzano Automotive getting a custom interior installed.

Tony should have it done some time next week. I'll start a separate thread with after pics when it is completed.

Tim

Hahaha, look forward to the completed pics!

[Policy Limits]

I've had lots of vehicles with the camera in them & IMO the V has one of the best ones. ESP helpful when unloading off a trailer or lift.

If its not too much trouble, I think its worth it to add it. There haven't been one single time in the car when I haven't utilized it.

[Smog Dog]

Yes, back on topic. If I had to do it over again, I would go with the back up camera. I have always been in favor of keeping the Viper simple and was happy to have the option to not have the camera....rear visibility in the G5 being what it is, I changed my mind...lol. So I will be watching for the write up from VRYALT3R3D. I do know for a fact that the harness is there.

Bill

[ViperSmith]

We'll have our first technical write up! LOL

[chris955]

those pictures are exactly what goes through my mind when i think about wiring the camera to the head unit, I will be patiently waiting the post to see how VRYALT3R3D install turned out.

[Smog Dog]

On Saturday I will I will make a separate thread and take a lot of photos with instructions how to do it.

Did you install the back up camera?

Bill

[VRYALT3R3D]

Did you install the back up camera?

Bill

The back up camera arrived damaged. I am waiting for a replcement to arrive.

[Voice of Reason]

Bumping this thread. Has anyone successfully installed the OEM camera yet? When I look up the camera bracket online it sure looks like it takes more than a small hole to be drilled in our rear fascia. It looks like it needs a completely unique piece because of the shape of the camera bracket. I hope I'm over thinking it though.

[Jack B]

Here are some details of the tail-light surround area and the actual camera. The opening in the surround is fairly large, but, would be easy to install with a dremel. I apologize for the back drop in the first photo, that is one of my wild animal traps.



Camera Cut Out in Surround.JPG


Camera with Bracket -2.JPG

Camera with Bracket 3.JPG

Camera with Bracket.JPG

[johniew398]

I have to say the backup camera on my TA is great, as good or better than on my wife's MB SL550.

[Voice of Reason]

Thanks for the pics Jack! Now I have to decide if I'm cutting up the original piece or getting another.

[chris955]

The question is if the car didn't come with the camera does it have the inputs in the back of the head unit?