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mcma1



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Reverse Camera Rear View Mirror. Anyone have one?
Does anyone have a Camera Mirror Kit fitted? I don't want a DD but would like to install a reverse camera and thought this might be a neat option.

Thanks Andy

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geobloke



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Ponder on this from time to time.

As with you I do not want a DD head unit or an auxiliary screen on the dash. The best solution I have found thus far is the Optimill rear camera and number plate light twinned with the JVC KD-X560BT


https://www.us.jvc.com/car/marinemotorsports/kd_x560bt/

and

https://www.optimill-uk.com/number-plate-light-with-camera.html

A neat solution in my mind.


The other way is to go Pioneer SPH-20DAB with the reverse sensor pack

https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/pioneer-sp...ensor.html


A few options for you.
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mcma1



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Thanks for the details. I have the classic info head unit, all be it pretty useless I like the look so I need to find a mirror system. I see Halfords do a universal camera mirror kit which I may try. Andy

2014 Fuji 110 SW LS3
https://www.defender2.net/forum/post751233.html#751233

2014 Corris 110 SW
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056.html


My old Xtech 90 build..
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic15681.html

LS3 V8 build...
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic49051.html
Post #1017065 1st Dec 2023 6:43pm
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Naks



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South Africa 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Alpine White
I have one of those universal units, fitted by my auto elec.

Works well, but be aware that it may require some trimming of the driver's/passenger's/both sun visors to fit properly --
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geobloke



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mcma1 wrote:
Thanks for the details. I have the classic info head unit, all be it pretty useless I like the look so I need to find a mirror system. I see Halfords do a universal camera mirror kit which I may try.


No problem. I like those classic look head units. The only thing to be aware of with the rearview mirror systems is that the mirrors are longer than the standard Defender one and it will foul on the sun visors. If that is an issue for you. Thumbs Up
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bodstruck



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I bought one off Amazon some while ago, was not that expensive. Picture quality was really good and as I had the headlining out anyway it was a simple install. As has been said, the mirror is wider than standard but I did not trim the sun visors, I just move the mirror if I need to put them down.

I think it is a cost effective solution that is not tricky to fit.
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tooth_dr



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Andy
I have the clear view mirror in my defender and I find it uncomfortable to use. When you look in a normal mirror your eyes have the same focal point as for looking out the front window. But if you have a camera mirror you have to adjust your focus onto the mirror face itself and I personally hate it.
Post #1017411 4th Dec 2023 3:44pm
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