LGMV Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I have for a long time wanted to get a car with cameras in the wing mirrors. This might be particularly useful for SUVs and for vehicles that may have some tinting on the windows. It might also be especially useful for driving in urban Bangkok or other cities where motorcycles may be creeping to the sides of the car. Additionally it would seem to facilitate rear parking in a way that the existing rear camera helps already. I was wondering if there was a company in Thailand that fits camera systems to cars. The article below seems to suggest that the new Ford Everest (2018 model to be released in may 2018?) may come with such a system pre-installed. Would anyone please be able to tell if I am reading this correctly? Also, if they do, would it then be possible (easier) to obtain such a system and have it fitted to a car? http://www.caradvice.com.au/558360/2018-ford-ranger-and-everest-spied-testing-aeb-and-new-tech-coming/ If not, can anyone recommend a company that fits cameras to cars, interior and exterior ones (i.e that specialise in doing this) and do a quality job? Many thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 The reference to an additional rear-view mirror mounted camera would be the windscreen-mounted rear-view mirror. There's enough small third-party wide-angle cameras available on eBay and the likes that could be shoe-horned into the wing mirror shells but I haven't heard of anyone doing anything like what you suggest. Working out a way for them to be displayed, either on a standalone screen or integrated with the existing OEM camera display would be a bit of a job. Maybe the Chinese have something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGMV Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Thanks for the clarification about the article content. I did suspect as much, I couldn't figure out what they meant by being aware of wild animals if it weren't the side ones catching a blind spot. Yes, I see your point, it would be something of an effort to get this kit rigged up, and it might end up being a bit of a bodge-job prone to malfunction. I heard Tesla are planning on multi-cameras, and some luxury cars have these kind of things, but, of course, these are no in the same price bracket as the FE. Thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 The new Honda Civic RS has one built-in (nearside only and is activated automatically by the left-hand indicator, or the driver can turn it on and off manually). I wonder if it might be possible to get hold of one and mount it on a different car? I use it a lot and has saved me more than once from those pesky motorcycles flying up on on the inside. I must say it's not that great at night though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGMV Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks, That's interesting. I wonder if yours could be modified to infra-red at some stage, that would be amazing. I guess that these side mirror cameras are going to be standard at some not too distant future as they seem to make a lot of sense. Still would be a bit reluctant to be the first to be experimenting with a bolt on type, was rather hoping that that there is a pioneer out there already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey346 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I believe Range Rover has had them for some years now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Infra-red. Now there's a thought...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHERNSTAR Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 OP many small shops can fit rearview mirror cameras, rear cameras, parking sensors etc. Just ask around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOP Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I really like the 360 Real 3D camera setups. There not cheap either http://www.miragecaraudio.com/product/info?ref=198&i=กล้อง360+Real+3D+Product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGMV Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 SouthernStar, thanks, but I can see that being more than a hassle than I could cope with. RBOP, thanks a lot for this link, according to your understanding is this something I can have installed in a new car? It looks pretty amazing. And also looks like a potential solution to what I want. According to your understanding, Do you think it would be able to see motorcycles crawling along the side of a high SUV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 a lot of car audio shops do installation for cameras too nowadays, check out large audio shops around your place. Yes you can install it on most cars, you may need to add an external screen or change your entertainment system to a touch screen one if you don't already have one in your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiWai Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 4 hours ago, SOUTHERNSTAR said: OP many small shops can fit rearview mirror cameras, rear cameras, parking sensors etc. Just ask around. You would need a small monitor with multiple inputs. Local guys would be scratching their heads until they were bald. http://www.qualitymobilevideo.com/car-video/car-cameras/quad-screen-monitors.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiWai Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 3 hours ago, RBOP said: I really like the 360 Real 3D camera setups. There not cheap either http://www.miragecaraudio.com/product/info?ref=198&i=กล้อง360+Real+3D+Product Agreed. This is the best solution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansell Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 If it is something mounted on the mirror it could be a problem as a lot of the high end cars the mirrors fold in when you turn the car off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGMV Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Thanks for all the replies I am considering if for the Ford Everest. Not sure of the wing mirrors fold. According to the link that RBOP sent, there seems to be a video with a guy demoing it on the Ranger Sync 2 so I assume that it can be rigged to a sync 3. For the life of me I can't figure out how they get the arial shot in the video unless it's some kind of simulated thing based on dimensions http://www.miragecaraudio.com/product/info?ref=198&i=กล้อง360+Real+3D+Product Anybody read Thai have any idea what this system would cost? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryasimight Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 How did I live this long. Thank God the grandies still ride a normal pushbike. That's both Thai and Aussie...no helicopter parents just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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