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Offline GolfTi

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Re: Rear view camera and LED tail light install
« Reply #10 on: 20 March 2010, 21:28 »
OK, no probs.

How much for the reverse camera retrofit assuming you have the correct RCD510??

"STEVEP" did me a deal on the reverse camera, wiring adaptors and lights, think he sells the reverse camera and fittings on ebay for £399 ono.
Thanks for the info.

Just worked out how many hours it will take me to earn that money..
I think I'll have to carry on with the 'old fashioned' method. :laugh:

Would be nice to have though.
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Re: Rear view camera and LED tail light install
« Reply #11 on: 20 March 2010, 21:50 »
OK, no probs.

How much for the reverse camera retrofit assuming you have the correct RCD510??

"STEVEP" did me a deal on the reverse camera, wiring adaptors and lights, think he sells the reverse camera and fittings on ebay for £399 ono.
Thanks for the info.

Just worked out how many hours it will take me to earn that money..
I think I'll have to carry on with the 'old fashioned' method. :laugh:

Would be nice to have though.
Can you tell me where STEVEP is located please?

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Re: Rear view camera and LED tail light install
« Reply #12 on: 20 March 2010, 22:06 »
^^^ Northamptonshire  :smiley:

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Re: Rear view camera and LED tail light install
« Reply #13 on: 20 March 2010, 22:25 »
Chaps, ok I know the VAGCOM needs recoding to cater for the LEDs, but does that just switch off the monitoring or will it still pick up when some of the LEDs go?  Cheers
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Offline Aidy06

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Re: Rear view camera and LED tail light install
« Reply #14 on: 20 March 2010, 22:34 »
How much did you pay for the LEDs if you don't mind me asking? And how much for fitting? Thanks

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Re: Rear view camera and LED tail light install
« Reply #15 on: 20 March 2010, 23:12 »
Chaps, ok I know the VAGCOM needs recoding to cater for the LEDs, but does that just switch off the monitoring or will it still pick up when some of the LEDs go?  Cheers
I would not expect so as there will be such little current drain difference if some go unless of cause they are wired in series but i would not expect that.
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Re: Rear view camera and LED tail light install
« Reply #16 on: 20 March 2010, 23:23 »
How much did you pay for the LEDs if you don't mind me asking? And how much for fitting? Thanks

List price is over £450 from the dealers for the lights and parts to make the adapters.

I can get these cheaper and will be posting a mini group buy as soon as I can get moderator approval  :smiley:

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Re: Rear view camera and LED tail light install
« Reply #17 on: 21 March 2010, 01:43 »
look really nice indeed  :cool: good work and effective
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Re: Rear view camera and LED tail light install
« Reply #18 on: 21 March 2010, 09:16 »
......... Not really sure about the usefulness of a reversing camera, though...

Would be one of the first extras I now look for on any future car.
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Re: Rear view camera and LED tail light install
« Reply #19 on: 21 March 2010, 10:58 »
Isn't it cheaper just to look over your shoulder? :grin: Sorry, I dare say it is useful once you've tried it (much like the beeping radar thing I have now come to rely on), but the idea doesn't really do much for me...