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earthrealm:
OK LOOK S NICE, MY problem with it is that the image is small, and it also takes up space in your rear veiw mirror, i use a standalone dash cam, records hd/1080p too superb, and easy to connect.accepts upto 128gb mem card..thus you can install and forget..will takes wks b4 it gets full and starts overwrintg.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X528FNE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Did you view the specs? The reverse camera screen is larger than the 2.4" on this....Its a 5" IPS display, that extends to the left beyond the coloured menu rectangles and only comes on when you want it to, or when you go into reverse.( Allowing you to enjoy both rearview mirror and reverse camera visibility at the same time)
After that, all you have is a plain mirror with no signs of doubling as a display. I think that's plenty large for me.

But again it's ultimately a matter of choice

earthrealm:
YEah most dvd headunits have the auto reverse camera switch on function, a few older models dont have it.
mine is an old unit installed 2012 , still running good till date, zero issues. hooked up a portable flat subwoofer and a small underseat amp to power just the subwoofer, as my setup is in an suv and the acoustics isnt so good...would hv done a lil bit of sound deadening....but not comfy paying such high freight cost for it
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006Y441L0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

yeah, in the western world where people tow trailers with their cars, the hook it up auto and manual..so they can switch on the reverse car while driving intermittently to ensure the trailer and any stuff hooked behind is still there etc, and some other uses.
considered doing that, but got cold feet...lol

I think i will be settling for this model.

The advantages are really plenty. It'll be nice to have a HD dash cam for recording road trips, police interaction, collusions, etc.
The gesture feature and embedded display are also quite impressive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074M2R81W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505993734&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=vantrue+N3


https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=bkVCtHAIpUg


I will update IF I eventually pull the trigger.

earthrealm:
see a shot of the cam in action...dont mind the wavy lines its from the camera..physics/optics effects

you can see from the pics..that u can see the ground behind the car, so toddler or even gutter @ night would be clearly seen...most cameras also come with nightvision, and its best you connect it to be automatic, so the cam displays whenever you switch to reverse gear

They really are helpful,

Yh, saw alot of those when i was considering getting one.with adjustable camera lens, Night vision and up to 170° viewing angle. I'll post when i get around to doing an install

All reverse cams I've seen automatically switch on when the reverse gear is engaged. (Connecting power from the reverse lights) that's the most logical thing to do. Do people have installs with manual switching?

What model is this head unit, the button designs look unfamiliar

EgunMogaji:
Slowly but surely

Still undecided on the head unit. Now looking at Kenwoods again.

Is this a bypass toggle switch ?

earthrealm:
ooh..not wireless..too bad.
how much did it cost you to ship down to nigeria?

A wireless setup of similar capacity from a brand like Sony will set you back upwards of $1,000.
I think I'd rather have planned cable management in place


Shipping was about $100 or so, (shipping weight is almost 30lbs)

Surround Speakers

Front Speakers

AutoElectNG:
Love to see it!

This is the unit I purchased:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BI22U3O/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1


And This is the configuration/setup I adopt: as seen in 1st picture

Its an optimal placement configuration for a 5.1 channel system with surround sound. ( 2 front speakers, 1 center speaker, 2 surround sparkers , 1 subwoofer)


-In the second picture you can see the positioning of the front and center speakers relative to the viewing screen.

-i don't know if you can tell from third and fourth pictures but, the front speakers are angled "inwards" firing in the direction of the sitting position, as depicted in the Schematic.

-the rear surround speakers are raised to the top and angled so they're firing downwards, the surround effect descends on the listener's sitting position . I had to fish the cables from the location of the DVD unit, into the wall, through the ceiling and out to the speaker location.

The recommended height for front speaker poistioning is usually head level (in sitting position). The center speakers can be above or below the screen depending on how high the screen is mounted or how low it's sitting.

The sound production has been nothing but delicious

earthrealm:
omo i was like you before, till i saw a video of a toddler who crawled under a reversing suv..and was crushed... a reverse camera would hv saved the toddler.
i hv reverse cams installed on all my cars now.
drivivng a car without reverse ca,s..i feel inadequate/vulnreable.....you wouldnt really understand till you start using one.

i dont even look back now while reversing..the panasonic big screen shows every detail...in conjuction with the side mirrors when necessary

You make a very good point.

I'll definitely look into installing one soon

godwinjay:
Bizzle

I love what you have done to your ride...maybe someday i'll get to experience the results of your work in person, really amazing work.

Wanted to know if u have any other plans for your car, seeing you are an avid DIYER.

Reason why i'm asking is cos apart from you and a few people on this forum, actual car enthusiasts are missing on this side of the world.

I'm talking about people who really want to modify their cars like you do, not the usual "I want to drive Benz/G-wagon/Range Rover" group of people. If there's any, pls lemme know ooh. It'll be nice to have car meets and and see what others can do with their cars.

Me for example, i'm starting a project in December. I want to do a fullrace turbo install on a r18a 8th gen Honda Civic. It will prolly take a year cos the parts are expensive.

I want to know if anyone else is doing stuff like this atm.

Thanks Chief.

I haven't gotten the nerves or know-how to start engine or performance mods. I'm still a learner
But i know myself though, sooner or later I'll be bored or dissastisfied, but i don't think it'll be on this Car.
A project like that would be on a car I plan to keep for a while. This ride..... Not so long.

Oh, I also changed the headight bulbs to some kick-a$$ LED bulbs from Hikari Japan. Easy install, 10 mins in and out

CREE (XHP50+XM-L2) LEDs, 3600lm/per LED

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LCE19OI/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505083208&sr=8-1-fkmr0&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=hikari%2Bhonda%2Bcr-v&th=1&psc=1

I dare not turn on the full beam. Even though this is adequately approved by regulatory authorities for road use.

I look forward to seeing a thread on your performance mod

earthrealm:
also, the pioneer has an input for reverse camera...methinks you should install it..not that complex about 2hours tops.
the license plate types are better...no drilling or cutting of holes in your car body

Yes I'm aware.
I did toy with the idea of installing one when I was getting the head unit. Looked at a number of options but later discarded the idea.
Maybe I'm old fashioned, or maybe it's because I haven't extensively used one before, but I concluded the reverse camera was more of a gimmick than an essential.
I won't be satisfied with relying on the screen view, I just have to look back . I can't shout biko.

I just might install it sometime in the future, just for the sake of it

ironheart:
thank you brother. I appreciate.

Guys like you and some car talk members are the reason I still log to nairaland. I hope I would be able to post detailed DIY soon.

Thanks Chief, always a pleasure to help.

Look forward to seeing yours

And it's a wrap

Pictures are coming in slowly Spectranet is screwing me over this afternoon

Speakers installed, and Sound deadening applied on the inner and outer door sheets.

I also applied the sound deadening materials on the inside of the door panels, unfortunately those are part of the pictures I lost ( lost about 70% of the pictures from the beginning of the install ) months ago.

Surface preparation..
Moisture barriers off,
Dirt and adhesives cleaned with a degreaser, and then wiped down with Alochol

Rear passenger door , with the Door panel off.

You can see the moisture barrier and the stock speakers.
Tons of dust and dirt behind those moisture barriers . My eyes see shege!!

AutoElectNG:
I have been following silently

I am a audio enthusiast...not just any audio...but HIFI audio

May I ask if you don't mind...clearly you don't have those crap sounding home theater units at home

What amplifier do you use at home? Do you do separates or single (all-in-one)? Which loudspeakers? And does your wife not mind that you are taking your love for clean and clear and crisp audio into an obsession?

Really curious if you don't mind

No i don't use an amplifier, I run a stand alone unit.
A Sony Blu Ray home theatre system and out of the box, the sound quality is craaazyyy. Very deep bass, Crystal sound . The unit is amplified though
I however had to buy directional wall speaker mounts to be able to mount them at the perfect wall height and direct the audio from all three walls. Will post a picture later.

earthrealm:
nice thread, wish more nigerians wud take more of such diy, instead of................
this would be a nice time to install a reverse camera!.

i hv pioneers in my cars too. solid hu. bought the mc auto equalizer unit, but because of my brake bypass[to be able to plays videos in motion] was unable to use it..


though am researching on the android headunits, seems they are the future, wifi /internet plus other stuff..almost like a mobile phone

I had to install a micro bypass too, for the emergency brake .
Forgot to mention that.
Haven't had any problems with video playback in motion

ironheart:
chief, nice thread, can you help me with how safe it is to shop on those site , how do you get your items to Nigeria and the issues with customs

Amazon is probably your safest bet if you don't have an active/ useable Paypal account. You can read product reviews and decide on how good an item is.

I never ship directly to Nigeria.i no get power for customs and thier nuisance., or NIPOST for that matter.
I use a US forwarding company. Allworld international inc. They have an office in Ajao Estate and used to have a presence here, back in the days.
I have my stuff shipped to thier US address and pick it up from thier Lagos office.
There are lots of US shopping/ forwarding / shipping services online, even on Nairaland.
google "mallforafrica" for example.

ironheart:
it will be nice if you furnish us with pictures. I love what you are doing

Thanks
Will do

ciouxox:
following, nice thread you've got here.

Thanks

neksummi:
Lol. Just wanted to get the right format as he suggested. And missed out editing the personal experience.

E dey happen. Thanks for drawing my attention to it.

Oh, ok.
No Lele

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Personal Experience:
Did first car service there. A senior engineer drove the car around to test performance. Professional. Servicing was done very promptly. Next service date was pasted on the car.

Positives:
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office or on the street, saving you hours of time. They are very organized and have modern auto equipment.

Negatives:
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Lol, and you had to literally Copy and Paste the OP's "Personal experience" you no even try tweak your post small.

So much for a honest review

Now on to the installation Proper..
As easy as this might look, .... This installation can be very time consuming, especially if you try to be very detailed. Took me two days of about 4-5 hrs each to simultaneously install the speakers and do the sound deadening.

... The hardest and most annoying part of the install for Me was completely getting rid of traces of the adhesive used to hold the moisture barrier in place.
That damn thing can be messy as hell.....

contd

So My Sound Deadening journey started with choosing the right Materials... The three top Choices were:
Dynamat,
Stinger Road Kill and
Noico.
All three are butyl based and all three had decent reviews. But my final choice was the Noico (which is made in Russia) ; because it was the best Value ( bang for your buck) option.
The Noico cost about half as much as the Dynamat and has been proven to be just as effective.

Be warned , these mats are heavy as fvck, so be prepared for the shipping cost.
Cost me more to ship than it did to buy the damn mats. But considering I didn't have any other options, I bit the bullet

The benefits of deadening mats are quite numerous by the way. Read online articles and watch YouTube videos for more information.


So purchased 1 pack (of 9 sheets) and it was sufficient for Deadening all four doors as well as the door panels. . My doors went from sounding like tin cans, to having the dull thud of a solid surface when you knock on them from the outside.

Purchase is linked below.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00URUIKAK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504819071&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=noico&psc=1

An efficient installation will require a utility knife, a pair of gloves , a marker, a roller and some alcohol ( for surface cleaning/preparation)

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