Which reverse camera fits the NSX keyhole?

[stevenlee]

I'm installing a Pioneer AVIC-N1 and would like to install a reverse camera in the rear (trunk) keyhole. Since the keyhole is in the plastic center light, I was wondering which model of camera would work.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[prova4re]

If you look in the stereo section you will find a few examples.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34119&highlight=camera

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48838&highlight=camera

 

[Malibu Rapper]

I know the odds of this happening are really small, but if you do the camera in the center tail light section, you might think about some kind of a bypass in case the trunk release solenoid fails. It would have to be a manual bypass. I held off on doing this because I don't want to be in that position where I cannot open my trunk.

So you might want to consider a product like Platecam from Crimestopper.

 

[D'Ecosse]

One of these days (!!!!) I'm going to install a safety pull-wire exiting through the floor under the valance

 

[Hugh]

What's the point of having one of these on an NSX? I can understand having it on a truck or big SUV that often gets loaded with crap obscuring the rear view but the visibility out the back through the rear view mirror (even with a tinted hatch) is outstanding on the NSX. Not to mention the side mirrors are also excellent.

I can only imagine the ensuing nightmare is the trunk solenoid fails! I guess if you must have one of these, the license plate frame version would be the way to go.

The keyhole mount is still a very imaginative mod but I think a shotgun loaded with ceramic BBs or perhaps a tube to pump out a few gallons of motor oil would have more practical applications! :biggrin:

 

[khappucino]

What's the point of having one of these on an NSX? I can understand having it on a truck or big SUV that often gets loaded with crap obscuring the rear view but the visibility out the back through the rear view mirror (even with a tinted hatch) is outstanding on the NSX. Not to mention the side mirrors are also excellent.

I can only imagine the ensuing nightmare is the trunk solenoid fails! I guess if you must have one of these, the license plate frame version would be the way to go.

The keyhole mount is still a very imaginative mod but I think a shotgun loaded with ceramic BBs or perhaps a tube to pump out a few gallons of motor oil would have more practical applications! :biggrin:

Um i think that one of the reasons for having these on an NSX is that its pretty damn cool! :biggrin: I've always felt the rear section of the car was
more challenging to park than most other cars i've driven. and third cuz its friggin cool :biggrin:

 

[D'Ecosse]

What's the point of having one of these on an NSX? I

Because we can .................

 

[stevenlee]

Does anyone have a specific model of camera and supplier that they are happy with?

Should I go with a camera that is a "wide angle" or standard?

P.S. regarding the pull wire....That's a good idea. I could also install another solenoid to unlock the trunk by pulling on the "pull wire". This would be very easy to do and would eliminate having to drill a hole in the trunk floor.

 

[NSX-Tuner]

I know the odds of this happening are really small, but if you do the camera in the center tail light section, you might think about some kind of a bypass in case the trunk release solenoid fails. It would have to be a manual bypass. I held off on doing this because I don't want to be in that position where I cannot open my trunk.

So you might want to consider a product like Platecam from Crimestopper.

I like this option a lot better than replacing the trunk key. I just had a problem opening the trunk with the release switch. I could hear the solenoid clicking but the trunk refused to pop open. I had to use the key to open the trunk. Afterward, the release switch worked fine. I'm wondering if all the hard cornering I was doing earlier in the day caused the trunk to jam from all the body flex from an NSX-T.

 

[Joshs]

I know the odds of this happening are really small, but if you do the camera in the center tail light section, you might think about some kind of a bypass in case the trunk release solenoid fails. It would have to be a manual bypass. I held off on doing this because I don't want to be in that position where I cannot open my trunk.

I think I've come up with a relatively simple way to get into the trunk without having to cut any metal, should the trunk solenoid ever die. I'm hesitant to post it publically, since it exposes a security risk for those of us with cams in place of the keyhole. PM me if you want details.. or maybe I'm being too paranoid??

-Josh

 

[Malibu Rapper]

I'm hesitant to post it publically, since it exposes a security risk for those of us with cams in place of the keyhole. PM me if you want details.. or maybe I'm being too paranoid??

I think you're absolutely right and responsible. Keep it on the downlow...:wink: I don't even want to know about it.