Reverse cam?

[mac7]

And I like mine in my MKV 

How much did it cost to retro-fit it?

[keelaw]

Actually I have to confess that despite being an experienced driver, I did reverse into a low post once! A camera would have saved a £1k insurance claim, not to mention the shame of it all!

Yeah, I did this too with a Passat Estate which cost almost £1K to fix. That's part of the reason I want a reverse camera. The other is I don't like all the parking sensors on the bumpers. The real reason though is my son thinks it's cool.

did you both reverse into it at 50mph+? can't see how it would have possibly caused that much damage - bit daft taking it to insurers as well.

was prob about 10 mph - but left a really sharp crease in the boot lid and moved the side panel out of line.  being an accord type r, the boot is really light and insubstantial.  hence needed a new boot, new bumper, painting, etc.  having one claim on my insurance hasn't affected my premium by much at all, so i feel fine about taking it to the insurers.

[gossa]

I retrofit my reverse camera in my Golf VI GTi yesterday, i'm very happy with it.

Special thanks to camelcuk and vwgolf from vwnavi.com;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78LkSyNet30

What kit did you get and how did you do it?

[mac7]

Found this over on R32OC.com. Looks like the cost to retrofit is in the region of £300 DIY.

http://www.r32oc.com/interior-exterior/8744-mkvi-scirocco-reversing-camera-retrofit.html

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Found this over on R32OC.com. Looks like the cost to retrofit is in the region of £300 DIY.

http://www.r32oc.com/interior-exterior/8744-mkvi-scirocco-reversing-camera-retrofit.html

Great find, subscribed, and thanks for sharing!

Oh, another link: http://cameluk.leadhoster.com/camera.htm

[keelaw]

Found this over on R32OC.com. Looks like the cost to retrofit is in the region of £300 DIY.

http://www.r32oc.com/interior-exterior/8744-mkvi-scirocco-reversing-camera-retrofit.html

so actually pretty expensive vs the factory fit option

[cameluk]

Found this over on R32OC.com. Looks like the cost to retrofit is in the region of £300 DIY.

http://www.r32oc.com/interior-exterior/8744-mkvi-scirocco-reversing-camera-retrofit.html

so actually pretty expensive vs the factory fit option

Retro fitting OEM parts is always more expensive

BTW the non camera badge is £95

[mac7]

BTW the non camera badge is £95

[p3eps]

BTW the non camera badge is £95

WOW!!!  I made my own badge camera in my MK5 using an actuator connected to my reverse bulb to pull the badge open via a kevlar pulley!
I bought the badge / switch from ebay for 99p plus £4 postage (Brand new in box) and then bought another one on ebay after I botched up my cutting the hole for putting the camera in.  It was used but great condition - £8 inc postage!!

As soon as I'd fitted it, it became an optional extra in the Passat!