Rear end in trouble? Back-up cam installed!

[RocketBoots]

My ass is always in trouble, so I purchased BimmerTech's custom CYA protection package. Consisted of fully OEM integrated back up cam and coding. My F82 is a 6MT, and it works flawlessly. Fully plug-n-play. Absolutely NO splicing, cutting, patching, etc required.

Starting from the back, the trunk handle was replaced with the one provided that had the camera integrated. It's just held in by clips, and comes right off:



Replacing the opening mechanism took a little fiddling, but was pretty easy to figure out



The camera cable was then routed along OEM lines on the trunk panel:



And up the right side of the car:



Then along the passenger footwell:



And up to the headunit, where it connects to the BimmerTech harness and module:



The OEM integration was seamless. It activates when I put the car in reverse. The display on screen looks OEM. I don't have exec pack (obviously), nor the PDC, so those do not show on the screen. It does require coding from BimmerTech, which they do remotely. The remote coding session was very easy to schedule. All of the instructions that come with the kit are pretty clear, including how to disassemble your dash and trunk. Maybe not for the total noob, but anyone with the slightest bit of DIY experience can do this without problems. The kit is a bit pricey, but IMO you're paying for the seamless OEM integration. It also costs less than the Exec pack. Pretty happy with the product, service, and communication from BimmerTech. I'd easily recommend it to anyone considering this retrofit.

My ass still gets in trouble, but at least I don't have to turn my neck around as much

[AM4ZING]

Looks like a mission but good to see it all worked out! congrats

[RocketBoots]

Originally Posted by AM4ZING

Looks like a mission but good to see it all worked out! congrats

Thanks I did it the "right" way, but mainly because I was upgrading my audio at the same time, and needed to pull off the panels/trim/etc anyways. If you got this installed, nobody in their right mind would do all this work; there are much easier ways to do this, where you just tuck the wire out of sight, and the camera works just the same

[Mr. Hankey]

I did the same and am very happy with the Bimmertech backup camera.

[stranger]

do they do one for the front?

[RocketBoots]

Originally Posted by stranger

do they do one for the front?

I believe they have a PDC retrofit, but I'm not sure if they have a dedicated front cam, like a dashcam.

[stranger]

Originally Posted by RocketBoots

I believe they have a PDC retrofit, but I'm not sure if they have a dedicated front cam, like a dashcam.

thanks ill look into it

just want one so I can judge the curb when parking, dont want to damage my front lip

[motex]

I'm curious if your new camera works better than the OEM, I see your car is white, how about the quality of the image in low light situation?
OEM does not work on low light if your car is white or light color, thats why I'm asking here

[Nelson@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by stranger

do they do one for the front?

Yes

http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...amera-retrofit

[stranger]

Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

Yes

http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...amera-retrofit

Brilliant thanks

[Capt Crunch]

Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

Yes

http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...amera-retrofit

Where is the camera installed? How do you activate it?

[RocketBoots]

Originally Posted by motex

I'm curious if your new camera works better than the OEM, I see your car is white, how about the quality of the image in low light situation?
OEM does not work on low light if your car is white or light color, thats why I'm asking here

I tried to drive it at night when it was really dark, but being summer, with the long days, I just forgot. From what I remember, the unit functions fine in low light; I didn't have any probs with it. I haven't been able to do a side/side comparison with OEM.

Also, you can adjust the brightness of the screen via the iDrive controller. Very OEM.

[motex]

the problem with the OEM camera with light colored cars is kind of well known, there is a big thread about it, thanks for the feedback

[Nelson@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by Capt Crunch

Where is the camera installed? How do you activate it?

Here's one in my car. It's an E60. This camera is a bit different than the one from the OP. This has a multimedia module which has 3 a/v inputs.

Input 1: Smartview Mirroring unit
Input 2: Front View Camera
Input 3. Rear view camera in-motion- enables rear view camera while driving.

[motex]

Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

Here's one in my car. It's an E60. This camera is a bit different than the one from the OP. This has a multimedia module which has 3 a/v inputs.

Input 1: Smartview Mirroring unit
Input 2: Front View Camera
Input 3. Rear view camera in-motion- enables rear view camera while driving.

Is it possible to install a Front View camera when you have the OEM camera system on your car?

[Nelson@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by motex

Is it possible to install a Front View camera when you have the OEM camera system on your car?

Yes it is. You will need our multimedia interface though. Its $500 shipped with the front camera.

[motex]

thanks!

[m3z]

Originally Posted by Nelson@BimmerTech

Yes it is. You will need our multimedia interface though. Its $500 shipped with the front camera.

Which rear view camera kit is the one that is a true plug and play solution for the manual transmission f80? Not looking to splice/tap wires any wires period. Just want to plug her up and be done with it. Also does your kits come with a way to activate the rear view even if I'm not in reverse? And which kit could enable the rearview camera while in motion like you have for your e60? Thank you sir

[Nelson@BimmerTech]

Originally Posted by m3z

Which rear view camera kit is the one that is a true plug and play solution for the manual transmission f80? Not looking to splice/tap wires any wires period. Just want to plug her up and be done with it. Also does your kits come with a way to activate the rear view even if I'm not in reverse? And which kit could enable the rearview camera while in motion like you have for your e60? Thank you sir

This one is the one thats doesnt require any tapping for a F80 Manual transmission

http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...em-integration


Unfortunately The kit that allows you to activate the rear view cam in motion requires tapping. With this kit you can also add a front camera and our wifi mirroring unit.