[Monkeypin]

Hi all,
I'm thinking of fitting a reversing camera to my MK3 due to having to park close to a low wall. Has anyone got any photos of one fitted please?
I can't decide if I should attach it to the boot lid or by the number plate. I'd like it to be hidden as much as possible.

I found this one online which seems a nice easy fit without having to drill anything, anyone tried one?

 

[GDCobra]

Be nice to have one with a shutter over it to stop it getting covered in sh.... road muck, similar to what VW do hiding it behind the badge.

Anybody know if anyone does anything like that.

 

[Garffey]

I fitted one similar to the one in the photo to the rear of my Vitara inside the rear window and it worked ok, unless the rear window was steamed up....Then on my next Vitara mounted it just above the number plate but water got in, I then got a 'truck' one and its been fantastic, but would sadly be rather big on the back of an MX!

 

[GDCobra]

I fitted one similar to the one in the photo to the rear of my Vitara inside the rear window and it worked ok, unless the rear window was steamed up....Then on my next Vitara mounted it just above the number plate but water got in, I then got a 'truck' one and its been fantastic, but would sadly be rather big on the back of an MX!

Well I think my day of steaming up rear windows are behind me (unfortunately) but obviously that wouldn’t be practical in the 5 anyhow, I’m also thinking of the possibility of some sort of washing device, unfortunately I still tied to a hospital be (literally) so can’t even get to my garage to check things out.

 

[Hovisbap]

I had my ND2 fitted with a camera at the dealership but I think they made a good job of it. Sorry about the picture quality, but it's hacking down with rain and I didn't want to open the garage door

 

[Monkeypin]

Thanks for the photo that's the sort of thing I'm looking to do.

 

[Monkeypin]

On the Mk3 there's a black rectangle on the underside of the boot lid between the number plate lights, does anyone know what it is or if it's ok to remove it so I can try to mount something there?

 

[GDCobra]

On the Mk3 there's a black rectangle on the underside of the boot lid between the number plate lights, does anyone know what it is or if it's ok to remove it so I can try to mount something there?

I’ve been thinking a similar thing, itching for a reply myself.

 

[Garffey]

On the Mk3 there's a black rectangle on the underside of the boot lid between the number plate lights, does anyone know what it is or if it's ok to remove it so I can try to mount something there?

I'd be thinking along the lines of possibly using the blanking plate as a place to mount one of the angle type cameras....you can then just clip it back in place?
Like this one..Connects2 CAM-24 Universal Surface Mounted Fixed Angle Reverse Camera

 

[Monkeypin]

Anyone know if it's possible to get a replacement boot blanking plate in case it all goes horribly wrong?

Just found this photo on the web. The owner had the mount 3D printed.

 

[Garffey]

Auto link had them in stock...although they may not have updated for new stock.
Boot lid hole cover, centre, MX-5 mk3, NF4767H41, USED
Looking at the picture you'll have to modify the back of the blanking plate to accept a nut and washer... I'd reinforce it with a piece of steel/ally just for a bit more strength.

 

[Monkeypin]

Thanks for the link. I've emailed a breaker on eBay to see if they have anything.

 

[GDCobra]

Anyone know if it's possible to get a replacement boot blanking plate in case it all goes horribly wrong?

Just found this photo on the web. The owner had the mount 3D printed.
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Think I’d keep my existing plate and 3D print one from the off as I have good access to printers.

 

[rheon]

I had one fitted to my old NC, the blanking plate is perfect, no damage low risk. I'm afraid I don't have a pic though.