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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: nigeldodd on 23 January 2018, 11:44
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I have not specified a reversing camera on my soon-to-be-built 7.5pp. Are the parking sensors sufficient? Do people with a camera rate it highly?
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Interesting one this one: I ordered it on my 7.5 and hardly ever refer to it when parking. Wish I'd saved the money, although I'm sure others will say otherwise.
Specified it on wife's A6 estate as she tows a horse trailer with it and it's useful for lining up the tow bar, but for a smallish hatchback that already has parking sensors I don't think it's particularly useful unless you have a regular, specific parking manoeuvre that you actually need to view the rear of the car.
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I agree with Arnold^^^
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I find it re-assuring to see that I haven't missed anything that may not have been visible in the mirrors, and it also helps when reversing off my drive as we're at a bit of fork in the road and traffic can approach from three directions, it's easier to glance at "10pm", "3pm" and down at the centre console than it is to glance at "7pm" as well!
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While I agree that it is not necessary on a small hatchback, I do find it useful. Especially when reversing up to high kerbs not detected by the parking sensors. Also useful when parking as I can see the line of the parking bay behind me. So I know that I am perfectly positioned in the space.
There are sensors on our A3, but no camera. I'm surprised how much I miss it.
As brettblade says it is just reassuring to see into, what is normally, a blind spot.
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it's great at night time and in the dreaded car parks too tbh i don't use it constantly but it has become the 4th mirror and has helped alot :)
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We had war and peace on this only a couple of months ago, knock yourself out;-
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=282529.0
Like with most things on here, there is no consensus. I think it's good value for money. But not everyone agrees.
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I have one but I could take it or leave it. I use it mainly for positioning in parking bays and if I want to get really close to something then I solely use the parking sensors. It’s nice to have but I could easily live without it.
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I specced it and love it. Why? because it shows you things you may not be able to clearly see from the cockpit, such as those menancing short posts in the tip and such! Sure, sensors can see it to a degree - but sensors can't help you spot danger when reversing from an obscured driveway and the camera can.
It's not essential and I wouldn't have missed it had I not got it, but look at it like this - if it saves you or SWMBO reversing into 1 thing in your entire car ownership then it paid for itself.
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. . . . . but look at it like this - if it saves you or SWMBO reversing into 1 thing in your entire car ownership then it paid for itself.
That is true!
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. . . . . but look at it like this - if it saves you or SWMBO reversing into 1 thing in your entire car ownership then it paid for itself.
That is true!
Too right and tow bars. Use it daily, fantastic piece of kit. Especially on the large screen. See's far more than your mirrors and sensors do.
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The way I look at options is the difficulty in retro fitting if not specced. Camera is one of the first things I spec and will be on future cars too as it just makes things a lot easier.
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It's a cheap-ish option (actually comes standard here in Ireland as part of a tech-pack that seems to get spec'd on them all)... so for the money, it's definitely worth it. Granted the car is a small hatchback but it's still great as it gives you another very clear / sharp view of whats behind you (even at night, the image is quite good) and that can only be a good thing.
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The way I've looked on it on the last two cars was that it's a relatively cheap option, and the night vision from it is brilliant (to compensate for the crap reversing lights). So it makes maneuvering at night a breeze and just makes sure the sensors haven't missed anything.
It's also good as well in daylight to use the guide lines to line you up with a parking space so you are perfectly central, and I use the red horizontal bar closest to the car as my guide on how far back to reverse leaving a perfect amount of space behind me between the car and say a wall to be able able to stand behind the car and open the boot.
TBH, you can't have enough of these types of aids in my opinion as one low bollard not picked up by the sensors can ruin your bumper (and your day) !
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Interesting one this one: I ordered it on my 7.5 and hardly ever refer to it when parking. Wish I'd saved the money, although I'm sure others will say otherwise.
Specified it on wife's A6 estate as she tows a horse trailer with it and it's useful for lining up the tow bar, but for a smallish hatchback that already has parking sensors I don't think it's particularly useful unless you have a regular, specific parking manoeuvre that you actually need to view the rear of the car.
We had a G wagon on the farm at home and what I did was hitch up the trailer and get someone to draw a line on the trailer where the middle of the rear view mirror, then every other time I just keep the mark in the centre of the mirror. Never failed.
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I have had it on all 3 of my Mk7 and Mk7.5 and wouldn’t be without it for reasons already mentioned on here. I have noticed on my Mk7.5 the image is not as good as the previous ones. It was pin sharp before but my new one seem slightly blurred :undecided:
Has anyone else noticed this or is it just mine ? It’s almost as though there could have been a bit of plastic protection film that has been left on the lens but I had a look and couldn’t see anything obvious :huh:
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I have had it on all 3 of my Mk7 and Mk7.5 and wouldn’t be without it for reasons already mentioned on here. I have noticed on my Mk7.5 the image is not as good as the previous ones. It was pin sharp before but my new one seem slightly blurred :undecided:
Has anyone else noticed this or is it just mine ? It’s almost as though there could have been a bit of plastic protection film that has been left on the lens but I had a look and couldn’t see anything obvious :huh:
i've noticed it too tbh, but it's still a good addon imho :)
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When I purchased my car secondhand it already had the reversing camera which although I didn't think it would be used it has turned out to be very useful and if I ever purchase a new car is something I would add to the 'wanted' extras list.
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I have had it on all 3 of my Mk7 and Mk7.5 and wouldn’t be without it for reasons already mentioned on here. I have noticed on my Mk7.5 the image is not as good as the previous ones. It was pin sharp before but my new one seem slightly blurred :undecided:
Has anyone else noticed this or is it just mine ? It’s almost as though there could have been a bit of plastic protection film that has been left on the lens but I had a look and couldn’t see anything obvious :huh:
i've noticed it too tbh, but it's still a good addon imho :)
It is good if you had not seen the excellent quality version on the earlier cars. I think I will get it looked at at some point soon to see what they say :smiley:
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I have had it on all 3 of my Mk7 and Mk7.5 and wouldn’t be without it for reasons already mentioned on here. I have noticed on my Mk7.5 the image is not as good as the previous ones. It was pin sharp before but my new one seem slightly blurred :undecided:
Has anyone else noticed this or is it just mine ? It’s almost as though there could have been a bit of plastic protection film that has been left on the lens but I had a look and couldn’t see anything obvious :huh:
That does seem strange. The 7.5 has a sharper screen. Unless they changed the camera? I wonder what resolution the camera puts out too, that might make it look worse on the better screen
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The camera will have been designed for use with the original Mk7 Composition Media unit.
That was quite low res.
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Hi guys. Anyone got any idea how difficult it would be to retrofit? Costs for parts? MkVII GTI clubsport S. Ive seen a company that can fit one for £500 ish but its down south and I'm handy with tools so could install the hardware myself however coding may be an issue.
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This might help: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=264923.0
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It’s quite difficult, but a average d.i.y mechanic could probably do it in about 4 hours if he was patient, running the wire from front to back is the hardest part, camera cost about £300 (in fact I have one in the garage with the wiring loom missing)
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I've got a mate in Dundee who fits cameras if anyone wants his details.
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Reasonable price for the kit and what to check to confirm your car is compatible http://www.vwmotorparts.com/accessories-c-37_93_134/genuine-vw-mk7-golf-rear-view-camera-p-1287.html
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Would always have one. Love the wide angle saves the need for cross traffic alerts. Love the way its always clean un like the one on our XC60
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Thanks for the info guys. I’m good and careful at DIY and it will be fitted to a CSS so should be simple enough.