01-01-2024, 12:00 PM | #1 |
Brian
Drives: 2024 Camaro 2SS vert Join Date: Nov 2023
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3
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Camaro front camera fix
I recently purchased a 24 2SS convertible and traded in a 2019 Corvette GS convertible. The Vette had a front camera which I found invaluable for parking nose-in. The Camaro nose distance is difficult to judge but there is no front camera to assist. The solution for me is this device: WiFi Car Wireless Backup Camera, GreenYi 5G 720P HD Car License Plate Rear/Front View on Amazon. When powered, it generates a 5G wi-fi signal and transmits the image to your android or iphone via an app called Joytrip. It works really well and saves me a lot of anxiety about parking nose-in. I installed the camera just below the front license plate holder (required in Ontario) so it is not easily visible. It took me a good 6 hours to do the wiring and install the camera. Very pleased with the result.
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01-01-2024, 01:06 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2022 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Upper Mid-West
Posts: 297
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The question I have is what about bugs and stones? Over here in upper IL. we have lots of both.
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01-01-2024, 10:21 PM | #3 | |
Drives: 2018 Chevy Camaro convertable Join Date: Jan 2023
Location: Franklin, NC
Posts: 22
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01-02-2024, 09:06 AM | #4 |
Hot Camaro
Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020
Location: CT
Posts: 3,541
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1) Learn how to use your sideview mirrors to gauge where the front of the car is.
2) Back in. Problem solved. |
01-02-2024, 10:18 AM | #5 |
Drives: LT1 Join Date: Mar 2022
Location: Florida
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Since we only have rear plates in FL, the HOA in this condo complex requires all plates be visible (so only nose-in parking). I just look at my car's reflection off of another vehicle to gauge how close I am in front.
But yeah, back up into any other parking space and problem solved. |
01-02-2024, 10:30 AM | #6 | |
Hot Camaro
Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020
Location: CT
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I've used the "vehicle next to me" trick for years as well. Once you set your driving position in the car, and you have the car parked where you want it, look -under- the side mirrors. You should be able to identify a relative position under the bottom of the mirror to where the curb or similar should be. When pulling in, you use that as your guide to know when you're in far enough. |
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01-02-2024, 03:14 PM | #7 | |
Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: SF Bay Area
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01-02-2024, 05:43 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2021 3LT RS A10 Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: South Sound, Washington
Posts: 461
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I use the backup camera to get the rear end near the end of the white parking lines and call it good. The parking lines are usually long enough for the length of the car itself.
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