mc titanium reverse camera?

**Giant Cranium** · 22-08-2012, 09:34 PM

hi.

old man had his g6e written off and has to find another car.

im pushing him towards a mc titanium but the no reverse camera is a big deal to him.

can you get them as i cant find anything about them.

thanks

manamp27 · 22-08-2012, 10:07 PM

I had an aftermarket camera fitted by the dealer. Comes with a mirror that fits over the car's standard rear view mirror, which then doubles as the camera display when you put the car in reverse. Works perfectly and was about $500.

AlanD · 23-08-2012, 08:29 AM

Hi GC,

Lots of stuff to choose from

Go here for an example: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/In-Car-Re...item3f10f61b72

Lots less than $500 and has the advantage of wireless transmission plus extras.

Please note that I'm not recommending this personally, it's just one example of the many styles you can now source.

Cheers

whitelion65 · 23-08-2012, 09:44 AM

I too had an aftermarket camera fitted. But not with the over the rear-view mirror monitor, as this would negate auto-dipping.
When I enquired a few years ago about wireless, the auto-electrician advised that they did not yet have one that didn't suffer from various inteferences.

Steve

whitelion65 · 23-08-2012, 09:45 AM

ps It's pretty poor that a car the spec of the Titanium doesn't come with rear view camera!

Dusty1 · 23-08-2012, 10:32 AM

Here's one I found, no idea if it is any good but if I was looking for one, this would be high on my list. Price includes fitment as well: http://www.thecarkitcompany.com.au/i...everse-cameras

Reading it again you might be stuffed as it can't be fitted with dimming mirrors.

mas89 · 23-08-2012, 10:20 PM

why don't you just change the stereo like i;m thinking of doing. good old e.bay has ones that fit straight into the mondeo with camera for about $400-$500 price range

Dusty1 · 24-08-2012, 12:45 AM

Someone did that years ago and had major issues. Bluetooth didn't work, and a number of other issues came up as well. Can't remember who it was, but a search will fill in some gaps if need be.

stuart · 27-08-2012, 05:18 PM

I have one as a standard fitting in my MC 2.2 Titanium wagon now in Germany. It is an ex-Ford employee car and has the works. The camera also has a superimposed yellow and red warning area that moves with the angle of the steering wheel.

Works very well especially in tight car parks but after years of driving cars I am still used to craning my neck/head around instead of looking at the 7" screen.

apstar · 27-08-2012, 06:14 PM

Give me the sensors any day of the week ever thought when the lens gets dirty! anyhow personal choice

apstar

**Giant Cranium** · 27-08-2012, 06:17 PM

so dad bought a mc mondeo titanium.

took alot of convincing but one drive and he was in love. so he has decided to get a aftermarket one put on the mirror once he pics it up a ford wanted 1500 to put one in.

whitelion65 · 28-08-2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apstar

Give me the sensors any day of the week ever thought when the lens gets dirty! anyhow personal choice

apstar

Lick your finger, run it over the lens. Done.
I have both, but we have a driveway that slopes away from the garage floor. I trust the camera, not the sensors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Giant Cranium

so dad bought a mc mondeo titanium.

took alot of convincing but one drive and he was in love. so he has decided to get a aftermarket one put on the mirror once he pics it up a ford wanted 1500 to put one in.

My dealer did it for much cheaper than that! Around 500 from memory. I have the screen mounted on the dash in front of the A-pillar.

mas89 · 28-08-2012, 05:18 PM

yes a camera to see where you can,t, when it comes to drivways and those wonderful shopping centres a camera will see a little child better.