What do u think of Rear and Front Camera?

ksh8759 · 03-10-2010, 05:18 PM

How do you guys think of Rear and Front camera install on my E92 335?
I just ordered from Alekshop.com....
I am still not sure its worth buying it..
Has anyone installed them already?

envision · 03-10-2010, 05:59 PM

I don't have it on my bmw, but I have had it on past cars. It's definitely a very cool feature to have, and I was a bit disappointed that BMW didn't offer it on the 3series at first, but you can live without it.

Very useful, but it's up to you how much you need it.

JonLerd · 03-10-2010, 06:16 PM

i just ordered from modmynavi, kris was awesome by answering all of my nagging questions before hand. I prefer his rear camera over alexshop due to the fact that the led in the alexshop camera has different optics compared to the stock led light so it will look uneven at night. With the mod my navi camera it is integrated into the trunk latch switch which is even more oem looking and doesnt require you to mess with the oem plate lights.

Brey335i · 03-10-2010, 06:20 PM

Will they fit perfectly so it doesn't look ghetto? And will we be able to view it from the iDrive?

monacoblue335i · 03-10-2010, 06:27 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332911

Kevin Harney · 03-10-2010, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonLerd

i just ordered from modmynavi, kris was awesome by answering all of my nagging questions before hand. I prefer his rear camera over alexshop due to the fact that the led in the alexshop camera has different optics compared to the stock led light so it will look uneven at night. With the mod my navi camera it is integrated into the trunk latch switch which is even more oem looking and doesnt require you to mess with the oem plate lights.

Jon,

Please post your results. I like the Modmynav product and am interested in getting one as well. I need to find out if it will work on a convertible as the trunk folds both ways. Thanks.

persian54 · 03-10-2010, 07:37 PM

I absolutely LOVE mine

I didn't do the front as I found no use for it..

but the rear is AMAZING

Especially when trying to back out of the lot and a big SUV is parked next to you.. you can't see when you look over, but you can see if a car is coming thru the rear cam

Also, at night, it's not as easy to 'see' but when you see a bright light.. you know it's a car, so it means stop :P

you can turn it on while driving, but that just gives me a headache..

it's definitely worth it

Syndicategt · 03-10-2010, 07:38 PM

I have them on my Benz, but to be honest, they don't help very much. They are great for my wife though who can't seem to judge distances.

Kevin Harney · 03-10-2010, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persian54

I absolutely LOVE mine

I didn't do the front as I found no use for it..

but the rear is AMAZING

Especially when trying to back out of the lot and a big SUV is parked next to you.. you can't see when you look over, but you can see if a car is coming thru the rear cam

Also, at night, it's not as easy to 'see' but when you see a bright light.. you know it's a car, so it means stop :P

you can turn it on while driving, but that just gives me a headache..

it's definitely worth it

And you have a vert right ?

WCH · 03-10-2010, 08:59 PM

I have Aleks front and rear cameras. They are great.

Here's a link to my install.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343951

TheRox · 03-10-2010, 09:47 PM

have you seen how big a 3 series is?

it doesn't even need park distance for the most part...you should be able to do without. but if you must!

Bimmer This · 03-10-2010, 11:56 PM

Why would you need front and rear camera for? You just need to learn some mad parallel parking skills.

ksh8759 · 03-11-2010, 12:00 AM

to show off to girls on passenger seat..

sourphish · 03-11-2010, 12:27 AM

Kris from modmynav just installed the rear camera for me today (I was going to get the front camera too but it's OOS for now, so I'll add it later). It's looking good so far and fun to play with =]. What I plan to do with the front camera is to hook up a dvr to it and record just in case of dumb drivers having "accidents" with me -- yeah I got paranoid with reading insurance frauds with people backing up into you, then blaming you and suing you. This way I'll have proof! Sorry for my rant haha but Kris' unit is great.

ksh8759 · 03-11-2010, 12:30 AM

Thanx for comments guys!

Bulldog 6 · 03-11-2010, 01:51 AM

The rear camera on my mini-van is worth it. I don't see then need on a 3 series. Front cameras are really usefull with night vision capability on tactical vehicles during convoys in blackout drive.

Honestly if it makes you feel safer and improves your vision I am all for it.

Bimmerdriver17 · 03-11-2010, 07:35 AM

Looks pretty cool...wonder how they compare to the factory installed backup camera in the infinitis

Brey335i · 03-11-2010, 12:37 PM

I'm just not sure about the strange colors of the lines on the screen when backing up. Would have preferred them to be a little less rainbowy

anthony @ eas · 03-11-2010, 12:42 PM

MRQturbo · 03-11-2010, 12:44 PM

omg..if you can't back up a 3 series w/o a camera....you shouldn't be driving it...lol...

chemgeek · 03-11-2010, 03:45 PM

Really, you are going to tare apart the dash of the car to install that thing...crazy.

ksh8759 · 03-11-2010, 04:14 PM

u think it too hard??
damn.....how should i do...
is it worth it....OMG i am so confussd

03-10-2010, 05:18 PM	#1
ksh8759 Captain 55 Rep 752 Posts Drives: BMW 2013 E92 M3 coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 90220 iTrader: (7)	What do u think of Rear and Front Camera? How do you guys think of Rear and Front camera install on my E92 335? I just ordered from Alekshop.com.... I am still not sure its worth buying it.. Has anyone installed them already?
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envision First Lieutenant 36 Rep 373 Posts Drives: 2009 LCI Msport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (9)	I don't have it on my bmw, but I have had it on past cars. It's definitely a very cool feature to have, and I was a bit disappointed that BMW didn't offer it on the 3series at first, but you can live without it. Very useful, but it's up to you how much you need it. __________________ E90 LCI by LTBMW
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JonLerd Lieutenant 19 Rep 543 Posts Drives: Alpine White 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County / Los Angeles iTrader: (3)	i just ordered from modmynavi, kris was awesome by answering all of my nagging questions before hand. I prefer his rear camera over alexshop due to the fact that the led in the alexshop camera has different optics compared to the stock led light so it will look uneven at night. With the mod my navi camera it is integrated into the trunk latch switch which is even more oem looking and doesnt require you to mess with the oem plate lights.
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Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	Will they fit perfectly so it doesn't look ghetto? And will we be able to view it from the iDrive?
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monacoblue335i Private First Class 4 Rep 116 Posts Drives: E90 335i, E46 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SF Bay Area/Taipei iTrader: (2)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332911
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persian54 Lieutenant General 926 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	I absolutely LOVE mine I didn't do the front as I found no use for it.. but the rear is AMAZING Especially when trying to back out of the lot and a big SUV is parked next to you.. you can't see when you look over, but you can see if a car is coming thru the rear cam Also, at night, it's not as easy to 'see' but when you see a bright light.. you know it's a car, so it means stop :P you can turn it on while driving, but that just gives me a headache.. it's definitely worth it __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 155 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	I have them on my Benz, but to be honest, they don't help very much. They are great for my wife though who can't seem to judge distances. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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WCH Lieutenant Colonel 347 Rep 1,844 Posts Drives: '20 M8C convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (8) Garage List 2022 Porsche Cayenn ... [0.00] 2020 BMW M8C [0.00] 2017 Porsche Macan GTS [0.00]	I have Aleks front and rear cameras. They are great. Here's a link to my install. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343951
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TheRox Colonel 119 Rep 2,312 Posts Drives: 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there iTrader: (2)	have you seen how big a 3 series is? it doesn't even need park distance for the most part...you should be able to do without. but if you must!
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Bimmer This Major General 99 Rep 6,473 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Westminster iTrader: (3)	Why would you need front and rear camera for? You just need to learn some mad parallel parking skills.
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ksh8759 Captain 55 Rep 752 Posts Drives: BMW 2013 E92 M3 coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 90220 iTrader: (7)	to show off to girls on passenger seat..
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sourphish Lieutenant Colonel 115 Rep 1,544 Posts Drives: '22 i4 M50 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SF Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 335i [7.26]	Kris from modmynav just installed the rear camera for me today (I was going to get the front camera too but it's OOS for now, so I'll add it later). It's looking good so far and fun to play with =]. What I plan to do with the front camera is to hook up a dvr to it and record just in case of dumb drivers having "accidents" with me -- yeah I got paranoid with reading insurance frauds with people backing up into you, then blaming you and suing you. This way I'll have proof! Sorry for my rant haha but Kris' unit is great. __________________ 2022 i4 M50, Dravit Grey. fully loaded minus the carbon fiber bits and 20" wheel package 2007 E92 335i, 6MT, Sparking Graphite, ZPP, ZSP, Nav, Logic7 (Sold)
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ksh8759 Captain 55 Rep 752 Posts Drives: BMW 2013 E92 M3 coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 90220 iTrader: (7)	Thanx for comments guys!
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Bulldog 6 The Logistician 69 Rep 799 Posts Drives: 2022 230i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i E90 [0.00]	The rear camera on my mini-van is worth it. I don't see then need on a 3 series. Front cameras are really usefull with night vision capability on tactical vehicles during convoys in blackout drive. Honestly if it makes you feel safer and improves your vision I am all for it.
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Bimmerdriver17 Major 36 Rep 1,361 Posts Drives: F10 535i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	Looks pretty cool...wonder how they compare to the factory installed backup camera in the infinitis __________________ 2016 F10 535 xDrive Msport Alpine White -Current 2014 F10 535 xDrive SOLD 2009 E90 335i SOLD 2007 E92 6MT SOLD
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Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	I'm just not sure about the strange colors of the lines on the screen when backing up. Would have preferred them to be a little less rainbowy
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MRQturbo Captain 21 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 91 MR2 turbo....07 335i... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	omg..if you can't back up a 3 series w/o a camera....you shouldn't be driving it...lol... __________________ 91 MR2Turbo....07 335i....
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chemgeek First Lieutenant 8 Rep 315 Posts Drives: '10 335/white-saddle/msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Laguna, CA iTrader: (0)	Really, you are going to tare apart the dash of the car to install that thing...crazy. __________________ '10 335i sedan/AW/Premium/M-Sport/Steptronic/Active Steering/6FL/Logic7/Sirius/heated seats/rear fold seat/alarm/Navi/Performance Power Kit
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ksh8759 Captain 55 Rep 752 Posts Drives: BMW 2013 E92 M3 coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: 90220 iTrader: (7)	u think it too hard?? damn.....how should i do... is it worth it....OMG i am so confussd
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