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Offline Exonian

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #30 on: 12 November 2017, 12:05 »
Expensive to retrofit...
https://www.hazzydayz.com/reverse-camera-mk7-golf---genuine-vw-supply--fit-3564-p.asp
I think even carsystems.pl charge around £500 just for the parts now.
It used to be a cheap retrofit too, but isn't anymore.
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Offline wantmygti

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #31 on: 12 November 2017, 13:49 »
£205 supply only on here:

http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_93_134/genuine-vw-mk7-golf-rear-view-camera-p-1287.html

Been tempted for a while but concerned about the time needed to fit.
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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #32 on: 12 November 2017, 14:40 »
On some cars it's a must have like on my CC but on a Golf no there is no need at all for one.

You can't be serious, cost near nothing and brilliant on the larger screen. No need? Are you invisible? :whistle:

It's handy if you can't park I suppose.
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Offline mcmaddy

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #33 on: 12 November 2017, 14:42 »
I've got the camera and can park!!  :whistle:
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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #34 on: 12 November 2017, 14:43 »
Depends how you park, for ages I had to reverse up to a garage door, literally an inch from it in order to get the driveway gates to close. You cant get that close to an object on your own without a camera.

That's what parking sensors are for, you just need to adjust them to go solid tone when 1" away from an object.
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Offline Wide

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #35 on: 12 November 2017, 15:02 »
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?

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #36 on: 12 November 2017, 16:44 »
I've just fitted the reverse camera to my golf ......... I find it really useful.Recommend it  :wink:

Offline Mag_Pie

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #37 on: 12 November 2017, 20:12 »
Did this video for you today!  :wink:.

I think the Camera is awsome...  :grin:

https://youtu.be/f0fL6qMJzlw

Thank you so much for taking the time to do a video, it was great to see the camera in action from both inside and outside the car. I think from everyone's comments it sounds like a worthwhile add on  :smiley:

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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #38 on: 12 November 2017, 21:02 »
Did this video for you today!  :wink:.

I think the Camera is awsome...  :grin:

https://youtu.be/f0fL6qMJzlw

Thank you so much for taking the time to do a video, it was great to see the camera in action from both inside and outside the car. I think from everyone's comments it sounds like a worthwhile add on  :smiley:

You Welcome!  :smiley:. It was fun to do.. :wink:
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Re: Rear camera worth it?
« Reply #39 on: 12 November 2017, 21:56 »
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?

Did this video for you today!  :wink:.

I think the Camera is awsome...  :grin:

https://youtu.be/f0fL6qMJzlw
dude, you need staging on them clocks 👍🏻
Plus my camera has bendy lines on it to tell you what your going to hit 😂😂