Anyone fitted a discrete reversing camera to a B5 RS4?

[clived]

(that's it!)

[DamoM]

(that's it!)

I have.

It runs via the TV option on my retro fitted RNS-E unit in my RS4. The TV is a DVB one and is on when the ignigtion is on (so confusing the signal) so I fitted a relay to turn the TV off when reverse is selected. All I have to do now is press the TV button on the unit to select the camera.

I have the camera mounted in the black 'grill' in the rear bumper and angles upwards slightly so that you can see the actual distance between your bumper and what you are about to hit!

[clived]

Excellent! It was the camera fitment I was looking for ideas on - and the grill hadn't occured to me at all - I was trying to work out how to get it into the tailgate. Duh. Did you use any particular camera? Any mounting tips? Any pictures in fact? (Or if I'm feeling really cheeky, can I come and take a look?! ).

[DamoM]

Excellent! It was the camera fitment I was looking for ideas on - and the grill hadn't occured to me at all - I was trying to work out how to get it into the tailgate. Duh. Did you use any particular camera? Any mounting tips? Any pictures in fact? (Or if I'm feeling really cheeky, can I come and take a look?! ).

I considered the tailgate fitment but it was just going to be ugly. I know from experience of reversing camera's that you just don't want them looking straight out behind the car. So if I couldn't get it looking down I figured why not look up! My camera has angled washers so that you can slant it. It's not perfect but it works.

PM me your email address and I will email you a couple of pics if you like. You are welcome to have a look at the car, it is either in Acton, West London or Woking.

[rikrose]

Mind if I PM you for those pics too? I'm considering a similar setup when I buy mine - too expensive to rear-end something...

[DamoM]

Mind if I PM you for those pics too? I'm considering a similar setup when I buy mine - too expensive to rear-end something...

no problem