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Offline Mag_Pie

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Rear camera worth it?
« on: 10 November 2017, 21:19 »
Just wondering what people's opinion of the rear camera is on the Golf? I like the idea and its another gadget but I had one on a hire car recently and I felt like if I tried to use the camera I just stared at the screen and neglected checking out the windows, sort of over concentrating on it. Where as without one you just simply look out the windows.

What's your thoughts people?

Offline Guzzle

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #1 on: 10 November 2017, 21:28 »
Well I have one on my Octavia, I find it useful and can recommend.

It's not a substitute for looking out of the windows, but it does help you to see things that can otherwise be difficult to see, e.g. small child behind your car.

Compared to some other options it's also relatively inexpensive.
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Offline mcmaddy

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #2 on: 10 November 2017, 21:44 »
Yes it's worth it and it's a pain in the a4se to retrofit. I've specced it on my last three VW's and will spec it again.
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Offline Mark V GTD

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #3 on: 10 November 2017, 21:58 »
Would not be without one :-)

Offline CocoPops

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #4 on: 10 November 2017, 22:13 »
Had one on last car and even my Lotus Evora has one, so I spec’d it on my forthcoming GTI-PP.
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Offline Restlessnative

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #5 on: 10 November 2017, 23:08 »
I'd recommend it.Crystal clear fantastic wide view to the rear.Works very well with the PDC.Even in the dark it intensifies the available light.Buy it!. :smiley:
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Offline JoeGTI

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #6 on: 11 November 2017, 01:10 »
Definitely.
Would not buy a modern VW without it.
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Offline Restlessnative

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #7 on: 11 November 2017, 01:26 »
Definitely.
Would not buy a modern VW without it.

And you've got to love that VW badge popping in and out!. :cool:
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Offline BobbyT

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #8 on: 11 November 2017, 01:50 »
for the price... Why not? The new screen will be sharp too
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Offline dippy_x

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #9 on: 11 November 2017, 07:45 »
I have it, but mostly forget that it’s there!
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