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01-24-2015, 10:39 PM | #1 |
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Back-up camera installation
I recently thought about putting a backup camera on my 128. I have the iDrive but I don't have the backup camera. I think it's rare for a 1er to have them (if I'm not mistaking).
Has anyone tried it? I'm looking at the CCD backup camera. There has to be a reprogramming to the iDrive and I'm not sure if I should still go through with it. Need some advice! Thanks
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On my 4Runner, the backup cam is definitely helpful, especially when parallel parking on tight city streets. But in almost 5 years of 1er ownership, I have never once found myself wishing for a backup camera. YMMV, of course.
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It's like putting a backup camera on a smart car.
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I wasn't aware any had a back up cam from factory?
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BMW didn't make and they never offered a backup camera for our cars. bimmer-tech has probably the best designed aftermarket one though that looks and acts pretty seamless with the idrive and backup sensors.
I will say it would have some use, at least in LA when parked in a parking lot and giant SUVs are surrounding you as you try to back out but can't see if anything is coming down the aisle. It's times like that that I kinda wish I had one so I could see what's coming around the corner. |
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I installed one on mine when I upgraded to a new head unit with a 7 inch display. I put the camera in the bottom valance.
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I think so. I have one in my jeep I installed too.
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