Guys,
I desperately need to fit a rear view cam as I have been bumping the car all week.
I have managed to get a kit that has a camera that's about 1.5-2" long and about 1.5"+ in diameter.
Now where would you fit the camera? Bumper? The boot panel? What about the License plate then?
If I had a black car the bumper would be ideal, but on a white car, i'm assuming it would look like a scar!

 

Ok, this is my COMAND and this is my camera..
Any help as to how I could have the camera using the COMAND instead of the rear view LCD, that came with it?
Thanks.

 

I would try my best to tuck it up under the chrome strip on your trunk above your license plate.

 

ok..the camera is too big and awkward to fit anywhere.
Back to square 1.
I would love to have a rear camera integrated into the COMAND but I know a $100 camera ain't going to cut it.
What else would I need, and why is, what I need so expensive?
Also, how would the auto on when reverse is activated work?

 

""Bump""..anyone please

 

As I stated in my e-mail - Suggest you contact Mid City Engineering (312) 421-1114, and talk to TJ. They also have the small camera that I used which is almost identical to the factory. I believe it is a Kenwood. You can also go to their web site: http://www.midcityengineering.com/

With my camera installed, when I shift into reverse, the Command screen shows the rear view, then when you shift back to drive, whatever you had playing returns - Seamless.................

 

Hi Madelko,
Thank you for the reply. I did exchange thoughts with the very prompt and courteous TJ at Mid City.
The thing is I live in Bombay. The unit is about $750+, shipping about $85, taxes, duties another 30% on top, so the cost to me goes over $1,300! That's a bit too expensive for me.

 

hi madelko,
do you have pics? also would this unit work on a euro command?

 

Expensive?? u drive a benz. and DUTY? isn't there a way to circumvent this?

 

Duty was a circumventable issue once, but now the collectors have wizened up and it is proving difficult for the lower value declaration. the duty would be 30-40% + all kinds of b&*@!&it added, so a $300 item could very well end up costing double!
I just felt paying $12-1300 was a bit much for the reverse cam..

 

The other alternative I guess would be one of those rear view mirror monitors (actually bought one but hesitant to put it on)