Front end camera

Dathomas94 · 03-06-2021, 08:42 AM

Has anyone found a good front end camera for parking or saving the grill? I like NAVTV but they have not cracked the software for the nav screens on 2020 and newer models as or January 2021.

arpad_m · 03-06-2021, 09:32 AM

I'd ask Gen5DIY about supporting 2019+ cars with their integrated front camera solution, it's a very clean and OEM-like approach for the 2016-18 Camaro.

Bangkok_ZL1 · 03-06-2021, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dathomas94

Has anyone found a good front end camera for parking or saving the grill? I like NAVTV but they have not cracked the software for the nav screens on 2020 and newer models as or January 2021.

I got one. It was free (well, sort of). It's called Hey Baby since your getting out anyways, get out first and make sure I don't get too close.

UnknownJinX · 03-06-2021, 06:14 PM

^Pfff, why get an entire human being when a balloon does the trick?

arpad_m · 03-07-2021, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bangkok_ZL1

I got one. It was free (well, sort of). It's called Hey Baby since your getting out anyways, get out first and make sure I don't get too close.

Khm, khm

dbs1 · 03-07-2021, 12:33 AM

After having non consensual groping with my lower valance and a curb a few times, I need one!

sspddmn · 03-07-2021, 09:16 PM

I've been looking into this also and so far the best solution is the Gen5DIY package. However its a bit pricey at $750 before tax and shipping AND you have to send them your MYLink head unit for software. Not to mention if you're not good at electronics like me, I'd have to pay to get it install. So for me, when you consider that the ZLE front splitter costs about $140 and i dont have to get it painted and i can install it mysef, I'll just take my chances and be extra careful. Hopefully there will be a less expensive alternative in the future.

Big Lebowski · 03-08-2021, 05:09 PM

Coming out of a C7 Z06, the lack of a front camera might be my single biggest gripe...that and the cup holder in line with the manual gear shift...and the tiny trunk...and no place to put your phone...and no Homelink button...and bugs getting stuck in my teeth due to the sh*t eating grin on my face while driving.

#1stWorldProblems

arpad_m · 03-08-2021, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Lebowski

Coming out of a C7 Z06, the lack of a front camera might be my single biggest gripe...that and the cup holder in line with the manual gear shift...and the tiny trunk...and no place to put your phone...and no Homelink button...and bugs getting stuck in my teeth due to the sh*t eating grin on my face while driving.

#1stWorldProblems

Lebowski, the trunk is yuuge, you just need to squeeze that thang you're trying to stick in there

The wireless charging pad works fine for me after a little x-acto trimming of center rubber spacers. Homelink delete is a post-refresh 1st world problem, oh well. As to that grin, it's not at all unfamiliar

Big Lebowski · 03-08-2021, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Lebowski, the trunk is yuuge, you just need to squeeze that thang you're trying to stick in there

The wireless charging pad works fine for me after a little x-acto trimming of center rubber spacers. Homelink delete is a post-refresh 1st world problem, oh well. As to that grin, it's not at all unfamiliar

Ooooh. Do share! What size you running? My wife’s iPhone 8 “regular” fits fine and charges. My iPhone 12 MAX? Not so much.

arpad_m · 03-08-2021, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Lebowski

Ooooh. Do share! What size you running? My wife’s iPhone 8 “regular” fits fine and charges. My iPhone 12 MAX? Not so much.

Here is the idea, see below. I only needed it accommodate a bit longer phone (5 7/8") than GM intended, width was not an issue. The tray itself accommodates more than 6 inches in length, and you can check the width you need.

Don't be put off by the whitish look on the surface of the cut, it's just a trick of the light.

Love your signature, by the way

hawk02 · 03-08-2021, 07:57 PM

You have a real nice backup camera. Why not take advantage of it and back into parking spots instead of pulling foward. That’s what I do and it doesn’t cost a dime.

Big Lebowski · 03-08-2021, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Here is the idea, see below. I only needed it accommodate a bit longer phone (5 7/8") than GM intended, width was not an issue. The tray itself accommodates more than 6 inches in length, and you can check the width you need.

Don't be put off by the whitish look on the surface of the cut, it's just a trick of the light.

Love your signature, by the way :sm0:

Thanks on both!

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Originally Posted by hawk02

You have a real nice backup camera. Why not take advantage of it and back into parking spots instead of pulling foward. That’s what I do and it doesn’t cost a dime.

I actually thought about that, in most cases it could work. However I have a lift and because of the location in my garage I have to pull in. Front cameras allowed me to do it alone, now I need a spotter. Not the end of the world.

FrostZ · 03-08-2021, 09:08 PM

This maybe of some help, a member on the forum, A-A-RON, has made a custom front camera setup using the rear view camera mirror as the screen. If that interests you maybe take a look at that thread.

03-06-2021, 09:32 AM	#2
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03-06-2021, 06:14 PM	#4
UnknownJinX Drives: 19 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Shock Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,947	^Pfff, why get an entire human being when a balloon does the trick? __________________ Current: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Shock GM Performance Intake and that's it, because driver mods before car mods Past: 2009 Mazda RX-8 GT M6 Velocity Red Mica (Sold) 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 2LT M7 Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (Flood totaled)

03-07-2021, 09:16 PM	#7
sspddmn Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE and 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay but from the 808 Posts: 1,078	I've been looking into this also and so far the best solution is the Gen5DIY package. However its a bit pricey at $750 before tax and shipping AND you have to send them your MYLink head unit for software. Not to mention if you're not good at electronics like me, I'd have to pay to get it install. So for me, when you consider that the ZLE front splitter costs about $140 and i dont have to get it painted and i can install it mysef, I'll just take my chances and be extra careful. Hopefully there will be a less expensive alternative in the future. __________________ In the garage: 2018 HBM ZL1 1LE // 2013 ZL1 (sold) // 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7L // 2016 Audi A6 Prestige Supercharged 3.0 V6 // 2002 Camaro SS (sold)

03-08-2021, 05:09 PM	#8
Big Lebowski Drives: 022 C8 Z51 Red Mist HTC Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: West Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 200	Coming out of a C7 Z06, the lack of a front camera might be my single biggest gripe...that and the cup holder in line with the manual gear shift...and the tiny trunk...and no place to put your phone...and no Homelink button...and bugs getting stuck in my teeth due to the sh*t eating grin on my face while driving. #1stWorldProblems __________________ “Yeah, well, you know, that’s just like, your opinion, man.” - The Dude

03-08-2021, 07:57 PM	#12
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,282 View My Garage	You have a real nice backup camera. Why not take advantage of it and back into parking spots instead of pulling foward. That’s what I do and it doesn’t cost a dime. __________________

03-06-2021, 08:42 AM	#1
Dathomas94 Drives: Camaro 2021 ZL1 6 speed ragtop Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: CT. Posts: 62	Front end camera Has anyone found a good front end camera for parking or saving the grill? I like NAVTV but they have not cracked the software for the nav screens on 2020 and newer models as or January 2021.

03-07-2021, 12:33 AM	#6
dbs1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Lakeside, Az Posts: 491	After having non consensual groping with my lower valance and a curb a few times, I need one!

03-08-2021, 09:08 PM	#14
FrostZ Drives: 2019 A10 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 135 View My Garage	This maybe of some help, a member on the forum, A-A-RON, has made a custom front camera setup using the rear view camera mirror as the screen. If that interests you maybe take a look at that thread. __________________ Morimoto Headlights, AWE Touring Catback, MM Catch Can, ADM V2 Reservoir, Roto-Fab, C&R Oil Cooler, 1LE Grills

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