07 back up camera

danger · 03-08-2008, 11:53 PM

i'm trying to find a decent set up for a reverse camera for my 07 sti but i can't find a mount that works. the license plate frame deal is not an option, i don't like the way they look and the sti frames were too expensive to chuck.

i have the pioneer in dash nav deck that's camera ready (avicd3) but i can't find a camera set up that won't tear up the bumper.

anyone have one installed or know what's up?

slyguySTI · 03-09-2008, 04:33 AM

maybe by the diffuser? make a little bracket and mount it around there or put it in the back window.

**Gruppe-S** · 03-12-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danger

i'm trying to find a decent set up for a reverse camera for my 07 sti but i can't find a mount that works. the license plate frame deal is not an option, i don't like the way they look and the sti frames were too expensive to chuck.

i have the pioneer in dash nav deck that's camera ready (avicd3) but i can't find a camera set up that won't tear up the bumper.

anyone have one installed or know what's up?

I used to work in the Mobile Video industry. A very popular solution was to mount in the keyhole location.
Not a wrx but you get the idea.
Photo courtesey of gizak @MP3Car.com

ZondaF · 03-12-2008, 05:18 PM

Woah, that camera in the keyhole pretty sleek looking.
I like how the guy is giving a thumbs-up in his reflection too.

djerickd · 03-14-2008, 01:29 PM

what if you shaved that hole? I was thinking a bracket near the rear diffuser...

danger · 03-14-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by djerickd

what if you shaved that hole? I was thinking a bracket near the rear diffuser...

would mounting it on/near the diffuser effect the use of it?

so far i think in the keyhole is the classiest.Gruppe-S, how would i go about getting that installed?

**Gruppe-S** · 03-14-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by danger

would mounting it on/near the diffuser effect the use of it?

so far i think in the keyhole is the classiest.Gruppe-S, how would i go about getting that installed?

Most reverse cameras are threaded so you can remove the key cylinder and slide the camera into place. I Measured the OD of the key cylinder on my STi and its 1.25". Im sure the WRX is the same.
Take a look at Accelvisions the diameter is 1" so it should fit in the hole. it also comes with different angled rings to get the desired viewing angle.

Lucky for the WRX there is plenty of room behind the keyhole for running a/v cables. Pretty easy install for the mechanically inclined.
Thanks

Parker · 03-14-2008, 03:37 PM

this is pretty darn cool!

danger · 03-14-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Gruppe-S

Most reverse cameras are threaded so you can remove the key cylinder and slide the camera into place. I Measured the OD of the key cylinder on my STi and its 1.25". Im sure the WRX is the same.
Take a look at Accelvisions the diameter is 1" so it should fit in the hole. it also comes with different angled rings to get the desired viewing angle.

http://www.mobilevideozone.com/produ...E-921193C50315

this was best one i could find commercially available, it's the same model as the picture you posted but it looks different. what do you think Gruppe-S, is this what i want to try to put in there?

**Gruppe-S** · 03-14-2008, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danger

http://www.mobilevideozone.com/produ...E-921193C50315

this was best one i could find commercially available, it's the same model as the picture you posted but it looks different. what do you think Gruppe-S, is this what i want to try to put in there?

If you look at the MFG its actually an accelvision.
Item Code: MVZCCD60
Manuf. Code: RVC400R
Brand Name: ACCELE

I would go for it.

Madrider · 03-17-2008, 11:49 AM

Guys, I dunno if you ever removed the lock cylinder, but I have. The hole actually is not round. I would be quite impossible to fit any cam with out shaving the hole.

**Gruppe-S** · 03-17-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Madrider

Guys, I dunno if you ever removed the lock cylinder, but I have. The hole actually is not round. I would be quite impossible to fit any cam with out shaving the hole.

You can always make a trim ring out of black plastic that is wide enough for to cover the hole. Plus it will work as a gasket to seal out moisture from getting thru the hole
Gruppe-S

Madrider · 03-20-2008, 10:20 AM

I came across this product on the net. Thought it might be a good alternative.

CrimeStopper SV-5110 Multimedia Accessories

krazy · 03-25-2008, 09:40 AM

I got the same type as above, thinking i was going to put it in the keyhole. When I removed the lock, I found out that it was way too big to fit in there. So i put it to the right of my lic plate, kinda hard to see, but you get the idea. It works for what its worth.

http://www.edoperformance.com/ForumI...r/hector05.jpg

Madrider · 03-25-2008, 12:00 PM

Looks good to me.

03-08-2008, 11:53 PM	#1
danger Amateur STI Driver Car: UGM 07 STi Fav Mod: Audio Integrations enclosure Location: Seattle Posts: 23 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	07 back up camera i'm trying to find a decent set up for a reverse camera for my 07 sti but i can't find a mount that works. the license plate frame deal is not an option, i don't like the way they look and the sti frames were too expensive to chuck. i have the pioneer in dash nav deck that's camera ready (avicd3) but i can't find a camera set up that won't tear up the bumper. anyone have one installed or know what's up? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-09-2008, 04:33 AM	#2
slyguySTI Spec C Club Car: 06 OBP Fav Mod: Catless....and smoke Location: Ft. Knox, KY Posts: 1,123 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: 07 back up camera maybe by the diffuser? make a little bracket and mount it around there or put it in the back window.

03-12-2008, 05:18 PM	#4
ZondaF Junior STI Driver Car: 2005 PSM STi!!!11 Location: North Jersey Posts: 120 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: 07 back up camera Woah, that camera in the keyhole pretty sleek looking. I like how the guy is giving a thumbs-up in his reflection too.

03-14-2008, 01:29 PM	#5
djerickd Junior STI Driver Car: 02 PSM WRX Fav Mod: new paint Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 81 Join Date: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 back up camera what if you shaved that hole? I was thinking a bracket near the rear diffuser...

03-14-2008, 03:37 PM	#8
Parker I can custom ban you! Car: 06 SGM STI Location: San Diego Posts: 2,533 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: 07 back up camera this is pretty darn cool!

03-17-2008, 11:49 AM	#11
Madrider Professional STI Driver Car: MY04STi Prodrive Fav Mod: Prodrive Location: Republic of Turkey Posts: 407 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 back up camera Guys, I dunno if you ever removed the lock cylinder, but I have. The hole actually is not round. I would be quite impossible to fit any cam with out shaving the hole.

03-20-2008, 10:20 AM	#13
Madrider Professional STI Driver Car: MY04STi Prodrive Fav Mod: Prodrive Location: Republic of Turkey Posts: 407 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 back up camera I came across this product on the net. Thought it might be a good alternative. CrimeStopper SV-5110 Multimedia Accessories

03-25-2008, 09:40 AM	#14
krazy Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: jdm fogs Location: Southern Cali Posts: 50 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 back up camera I got the same type as above, thinking i was going to put it in the keyhole. When I removed the lock, I found out that it was way too big to fit in there. So i put it to the right of my lic plate, kinda hard to see, but you get the idea. It works for what its worth. http://www.edoperformance.com/ForumI...r/hector05.jpg

03-25-2008, 12:00 PM	#15
Madrider Professional STI Driver Car: MY04STi Prodrive Fav Mod: Prodrive Location: Republic of Turkey Posts: 407 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 07 back up camera Looks good to me. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.