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Old 07-05-2011, 08:40 PM
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Does anybody have a pic of the rear spoiler with the camera installed? How is the camera attached to the spoiler?
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Old 07-05-2011, 09:14 PM
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It is in the center of the rear spoiler, and that is a the spoiler just for the rear camera

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Old 07-05-2011, 09:48 PM
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My wife's suv has a rear camera, and I'll tell you it's real easy to get used to using it and not your mirrors. I do like it, not sure if I like it in the spoiler though. Ford should make the rear camera standard and find a better spot to blend it in.
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Old 07-05-2011, 09:55 PM
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Would be better on black. Either way, I think its kinda goofy.
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Old 07-09-2011, 11:59 PM
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Is the camera for hooking up your trailer?? I just don't back into things. Seems to keep the damage off my bumper! lol
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Old 07-10-2011, 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by rangerryda
Is the camera for hooking up your trailer?? I just don't back into things. Seems to keep the damage off my bumper! lol
I cry on the inside and hang my head in shame when i see a mustang with a trailer hitch.
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Old 07-10-2011, 01:22 AM
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A friend of mine has a Camaro with a hitch... I call it the quarter-ton Camaro. Rolls off the tongue nicely lol.
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Old 07-10-2011, 02:24 AM
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I like the idea, but why on the spoiler?? What if you want to change it? You have to forfeit the camera, and yank all that wiring just for a simple spoiler swap.

Either way, I would rather just have the back up sensors. Less of a crutch, and more of a tool IMO.

Doesn't Volks have theirs pop out of the rear emblem or something?
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Old 07-10-2011, 02:53 AM
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I don't think id ever buy a rear camera to use on any vehicles, but if it came standard id probably get some use out of it.
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Old 07-10-2011, 10:56 AM
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I had one on my old car and it was neat for the passenger to watch while I looked to the rear and backed up properly. It's like putting on my seat belt, it's just habit and it doesn't feel right to do it any other way. Now for tight corners on a rig or hitching up to a trailer, whole different ball game.
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