MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: blingsta on June 30, 2021, 04:54:12 pm
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hi all..
having fitted my android headunit, im now itching to make full use of it, so im interested in fitting a reverse camera.. i want a camera that doesnt stick out like a sore thumb :signLOL: and was wondering what you chaps have (boot logo camera not included) :grin: although i would very much like a boot logo one, im pretty sure its way out of budget compared to the £25 one ive seen :signLOL:
has anyone tried or have this camera? - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383726360020?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item5957df95d4:g:DQkAAOSwLFJfZHVh&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAACkPYe5NmHp%252B2JMhMi7yxGiTJkPrKr5t53CooMSQt2orsSQuF9OYLb3wphIAOfpJK8RiYcssPi4J78t046D8Txj8SObgKJQWzNtVhjs3Ma6%252FgtSRAIhnMyQV%252FuZgjNPHrOQoI5NPAOvsn0SKxMffb05%252F6%252B5LWB6anPLi%252Fv4SFJZo9WRw98NUo5ZedcOAtPvBiXQLlhcpxa9ktfzahOrlUbdJmwz2QB7WnjWQD8M333im1naYnLpFo%252BT80UcO3BmvFNNZbY4clLGzMuPWFWiCAwgd1TcgvkvIEI1nCK8SwIRiIEH%252Fg44CiYAwm61kO3pTTmoi%252B9QyukHNcYgIJA4JS8vBZbvjFncRsO1mNRnVqHLFjahQq9BW2qM6dp1AwZGM7RqJlZD6nix2J8OIkSdYti%252B3V%252BiVOvb8QaNXaJMHwXXTR6WFxU7%252FejW5vP7GFoD6Pc4rrVppLaOUMs9C8AaVykaNDBmHSdR694uXqHTJ4RC724qRmeRytIC48vx9fdINeHcWctjisxzSVVoDCRPBxHUdAqIStO8jOjR4oDEv9gpRw5NHhYfjMdOZOjAH8h8BHTLPDpWooKQoFml3RAYeDa49sTYcDS1xbzCZ%252Be2Iade4t57wjg7ohfeub1DLDXgnvQyvOr2Jq39blAq2avKnwsxxo5egOPlwBy1znu63ILayigLOsFtzP1pk8IGLtVkwz3sLssCP8zENdgbhzsBScQLJHmOevVphZdT6jJXp%252FYtjnCO61c9G%252BQRWdbOXtuW%252FkWfdfBkTgIFgAFmkkoFL4LybY3qVAo96IEp09nxEThRVbOps8xdg3HE8eWWdA0OTxO2d8qnjoAchizLTO6fn4Arj5y%252FN%252F6ropvBB%252Fb4pQme9no%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524
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if anyone can maybe share a picture how this actually looks on the car, i would appreciate it :happy2:
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I would be concerned about light output - would it be the same on both sides of the plate - don't think that would fail MOT, but may be a fail visually.
I'm going for something like this mounted between the lights, it will require a hole cutting in the bumper, but it should be discrete:
(https://sc04.alicdn.com/kf/H851c46ae9dea46cdac34b54e04259d27Q.jpg)
I'm toying with a front too:
(https://eu.tereteknik.se/image/cache/catalog/produkter/Front%20camera/20130621_10444-900x600.jpg)
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Thanks for replying fella :happy2:
Your choice of cameras are perfect... :congrats:
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I have one of those number plate light cameras.
I got the non led one, so both lights match. You use your existing bulb and connector - but I had to buy a used light from a polo as the connector in my golf didn't fit inside the new camera fitting.
I wouldn't recommend it to be honest. The camera points too far down, so you can only see the ground, and hardly any of the surrounding areas because of the way the camera is angled.
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Very helpful unfo mate... thank you
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I would be concerned about light output - would it be the same on both sides of the plate - don't think that would fail MOT, but may be a fail visually.
I'm going for something like this mounted between the lights, it will require a hole cutting in the bumper, but it should be discrete:
(https://sc04.alicdn.com/kf/H851c46ae9dea46cdac34b54e04259d27Q.jpg)
I'm toying with a front too:
(https://eu.tereteknik.se/image/cache/catalog/produkter/Front%20camera/20130621_10444-900x600.jpg)
Where did you find that reverse cam mate?
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I have this style camera.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333810899726?hash=item4db8ae1b0e:g:zmgAAOSw8WJffseG
There's a hole in our bumpers between the 2 number plate lights. this fits perfectly and vision is good.
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I would be concerned about light output - would it be the same on both sides of the plate - don't think that would fail MOT, but may be a fail visually.
I'm going for something like this mounted between the lights, it will require a hole cutting in the bumper, but it should be discrete:
(https://sc04.alicdn.com/kf/H851c46ae9dea46cdac34b54e04259d27Q.jpg)
I'm toying with a front too:
(https://eu.tereteknik.se/image/cache/catalog/produkter/Front%20camera/20130621_10444-900x600.jpg)
I have the front camera and the control box to swap vision from rear to front when moving from reverse to drive. Not got round to fitting after almost 2 years :grin:
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I have this style camera.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333810899726?hash=item4db8ae1b0e:g:zmgAAOSw8WJffseG
There's a hole in our bumpers between the 2 number plate lights. this fits perfectly and vision is good.
ive also had my eye on this one too Lol... mine will also be going in between the plate lights.. do you have any pics of your rear end pls fella :signLOL:
i would love to see if it blends in well and looks discreet
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Where did you find that reverse cam mate?
Aliexpress - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33032367610.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.626e4c4d9KPEl2 (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33032367610.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.626e4c4d9KPEl2)
literally arrived today, 16 days to arrive, hope it works. even comes with its own 20mm hole saw...but it seems that there is a hole ready made
I wouldn't recommend it to be honest. The camera points too far down, so you can only see the ground, and hardly any of the surrounding areas because of the way the camera is angled.
Yes - that's the problem with the Mk5 plate being so low and I cant think of a place higher up to mount a camera discreetly.
There's a hole in our bumpers between the 2 number plate lights. this fits perfectly and vision is good.
Yep - found that, its 19.6mm in diameter - perfect snug fit for mine - Any problem removing the clip and how was the camera angle there?
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this one looks as though its slimline and discreet... not sure about the big nut and bolt though ! if the nut comes off, i would be looking to use double sided 3m tape to stick it on
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124384307100?epid=22033838106&hash=item1cf5e1e79c:g:bfYAAOSwk-Bdibiu#rwid
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Where did you find that reverse cam mate?
Aliexpress - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33032367610.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.626e4c4d9KPEl2 (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33032367610.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.626e4c4d9KPEl2)
literally arrived today, 16 days to arrive, hope it works. even comes with its own 20mm hole saw...but it seems that there is a hole ready made
I wouldn't recommend it to be honest. The camera points too far down, so you can only see the ground, and hardly any of the surrounding areas because of the way the camera is angled.
Yes - that's the problem with the Mk5 plate being so low and I cant think of a place higher up to mount a camera discreetly.
There's a hole in our bumpers between the 2 number plate lights. this fits perfectly and vision is good.
Yep - found that, its 19.6mm in diameter - perfect snug fit for mine - Any problem removing the clip and how was the camera angle there?
think i just found the same as yours on ebay -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333778162158?epid=22033838106&hash=item4db6ba91ee:g:O0EAAOSwLKxfo2d9
how does it look in person fella? does it look like it would be discreet between the 2 plate lights?
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think i just found the same as yours on ebay -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333778162158?epid=22033838106&hash=item4db6ba91ee:g:O0EAAOSwLKxfo2d9
how does it look in person fella? does it look like it would be discreet between the 2 plate lights?
That's over double the price of mine!
I am unsure when I will get round to installing mine, got several tasks lined up and this is low on the list - could be weeks or months!
Here's a picture to show the size:
(https://i.vgy.me/7P4WwY.jpg)
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Well I didn't think toeasure mine, but received and fitted today... and I'm so happy with the choice of camera, its so small and discreet with a brilliant picture, it also came with a voltage correction ballast
https://i.imgur.com/ZkJjO9o.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/s6KYnMi.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/rvc5Oqz.jpg
Well worth the £25 :happy2:
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Looks good fella - you can barely see it - any chance of a shot of the view you get on the head?
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Of course mate... I'll grab one for you and post up
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Here ya go mate... its actually the 1st time I've seen it at night and I'm very impressed :grin:
https://i.imgur.com/93Qzy1A.jpg
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@blingsta (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=77389) have you got a link to that camera please buddy
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/reversing-camera-for-Volkwagen-Passat-Saloon-B6-Golf-Mk5-seat-leon-Skoda-Polo-/291405150842?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
Here ya go fella..
I love how small and discreet it is... picture quality is brilliant.. im just trying to sort out a flicker issue when engine has been started.. but I think I know why that is, I also need 1 of these..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-DC-Power-Relay-CANBUS-Car-Reverse-Backup-Camera-For-VW-Audi-Skoda-SEAT-Ford-/183328540123?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
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Very helpful unfo mate... thank you
Have a look here www.rcd330.com
I bought the flip camera and its a great bit of kit. Got this hooked in to my RCD330 and works a treat
Cheers
Louie
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/reversing-camera-for-Volkwagen-Passat-Saloon-B6-Golf-Mk5-seat-leon-Skoda-Polo-/291405150842?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
Here ya go fella..
I love how small and discreet it is... picture quality is brilliant.. im just trying to sort out a flicker issue when engine has been started.. but I think I know why that is, I also need 1 of these..
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12v-DC-Power-Relay-CANBUS-Car-Reverse-Backup-Camera-For-VW-Audi-Skoda-SEAT-Ford-/183328540123?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
Sorry to bring up an old post! About to install the same reverse camera. Did you remove the bumper and cut away the plastic bumper bracket that covers the whole in the bumper between the two number plate lights?
Cheers! Will
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Sorry to bring up an old post! About to install the same reverse camera. Did you remove the bumper and cut away the plastic bumper bracket that covers the whole in the bumper between the two number plate lights?
I did for mine back in July 21-
(https://i.vgy.me/d6SEBQ.jpg)
But 1.5 years later it is still not hooked it it up! :ashamed:
I need to remove my sub enclosure, that is a complete pita to do! - and wire into the loom, need to find that how to thread on here that identifies the reverse wire.
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Sorry to bring up an old post! About to install the same reverse camera. Did you remove the bumper and cut away the plastic bumper bracket that covers the whole in the bumper between the two number plate lights?
I did for mine back in July 21-
(https://i.vgy.me/d6SEBQ.jpg)
But 1.5 years later it is still not hooked it it up! :ashamed:
I need to remove my sub enclosure, that is a complete pita to do! - and wire into the loom, need to find that how to thread on here that identifies the reverse wire.
Ah shame, was going to ask how it was! So you had the bumper off, cut off the plastic bumper bracket, then fed the cable though the grommet into the boot?
Have found a few useful videos on the wiring once in the car, just trying to figure out the easiest/best way to get the cables into the boot!
So glad I found this thread though, was going to get one that replaces the number plate light but this is a much better idea, and never knew there was already a hole between the number plate lights!
Cheers! Will
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Ah shame, was going to ask how it was! So you had the bumper off, cut off the plastic bumper bracket, then fed the cable though the grommet into the boot?
That is exactly the route - I used a grommet and some silicone to seal up the penetration.
There was a post with a picture of the view from down there -unsure if it was in this thread - but it looked good