MK5_Ger
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As some others here, I'm also annoyed that Toyota did not bother to integrate a front camera for the Supra.
I can't see the curbs or anything in front of the car I'm pulling up to.
I saw that there is an MMI integration, but I did not like the 600€ price tag.
Other AliExpress modules did not seem very reliable.
After a bit of searching, I found another solution that I wanted to share.
Wolfbox did release a 3 channel dashcam marketed towards offroad users. I thought, why not put it in the Supra?
And I did.
I have to admit that the installation was a bit difficult, but it can be done.
Here are some pictures of the cameras installed:
Camera mounted in the middle:
The camera aimed at the vehicle in front and aimed at the ground to see curbs.
Shielded front camera cable to survive in the engine bay.
I mounted the front camera directly on the bumper. A 3D printed mount to hide it in the grill would also be possible, but it doesn't bother me.
The cable can be pulled through the driver's side firewall. Poke a little hole and pull the cable through. With a pulling tool, it can be routed to the front without needing to take off the bumper.
From the driver's side footwell, the cables go up the left A-pillar and towards the dashcam that is mounted on the mirror.
The power and rear camera cable also go the same route.
The rear camera cable is long enough and can be pulled through the hole below the fuse box on the rear right. There is a small rubber grommet that can be pulled out to make a small hole into it. I already had the hole because of my exhaust. Then run the cable to the license plate light. Either the left or the right.
Rear camera mounted next to the license plate light:
The rear camera cable can be routed through the license plate light cutout:
The camera can be powered with either a power supply that plugs into the 12V socket or with a hardwire kit. Since there are ignition fuses in the front, the hardwire kit can easily be mounted in the passenger footwell.
With the exception of two small holes, this whole installation is reversible without a trace.
I did not want to make any noticeable cuts or similar.
Here are the different views that can be selected:
Main camera (4k)
Rear camera (2.5k)
Front bumper camera (1080p)
All three views at once:
Another picture of the recorded footage from the front bumper camera:
When playing back the videos, every view can be watched individually:
The display is a touchscreen that is easy to use. The videos can also be downloaded with an app to the phone.
What I did not expect was that the rear view has better coverage than my actual normal mirror. Since I have a spoiler on the back (ducktail), my view was limited.
The front view also allows me to easily see traffic lights without biting into the steering wheel because the roof line is so low.
Additionally, at night, the rear camera sees more than I do out of my 95% tinted window.
For me, it's worth it. Maybe this post will help some others.
Edit:
A representative from Wolfbox reached out to me because of my post.
They like the thread and kindly offered to give a 10% discount for the following products for anyone that wants do do the same thing:
G900 Tripro (I got the bumper version)
G900 Pro
Jump Starter 4000A
Air duster
To use the discount, use the following link and enter code listed below:
https://wolfbox.com/?ref=ackispst&utm_source=goaff
WBSUPRA10
The discount code is additional to the current discounts on the website.
I can't see the curbs or anything in front of the car I'm pulling up to.
I saw that there is an MMI integration, but I did not like the 600€ price tag.
Other AliExpress modules did not seem very reliable.
After a bit of searching, I found another solution that I wanted to share.
Wolfbox did release a 3 channel dashcam marketed towards offroad users. I thought, why not put it in the Supra?
And I did.
I have to admit that the installation was a bit difficult, but it can be done.
Here are some pictures of the cameras installed:
Camera mounted in the middle:
The camera aimed at the vehicle in front and aimed at the ground to see curbs.
Shielded front camera cable to survive in the engine bay.
I mounted the front camera directly on the bumper. A 3D printed mount to hide it in the grill would also be possible, but it doesn't bother me.
The cable can be pulled through the driver's side firewall. Poke a little hole and pull the cable through. With a pulling tool, it can be routed to the front without needing to take off the bumper.
From the driver's side footwell, the cables go up the left A-pillar and towards the dashcam that is mounted on the mirror.
The power and rear camera cable also go the same route.
The rear camera cable is long enough and can be pulled through the hole below the fuse box on the rear right. There is a small rubber grommet that can be pulled out to make a small hole into it. I already had the hole because of my exhaust. Then run the cable to the license plate light. Either the left or the right.
Rear camera mounted next to the license plate light:
The rear camera cable can be routed through the license plate light cutout:
The camera can be powered with either a power supply that plugs into the 12V socket or with a hardwire kit. Since there are ignition fuses in the front, the hardwire kit can easily be mounted in the passenger footwell.
With the exception of two small holes, this whole installation is reversible without a trace.
I did not want to make any noticeable cuts or similar.
Here are the different views that can be selected:
Main camera (4k)
Rear camera (2.5k)
Front bumper camera (1080p)
All three views at once:
Another picture of the recorded footage from the front bumper camera:
When playing back the videos, every view can be watched individually:
The display is a touchscreen that is easy to use. The videos can also be downloaded with an app to the phone.
What I did not expect was that the rear view has better coverage than my actual normal mirror. Since I have a spoiler on the back (ducktail), my view was limited.
The front view also allows me to easily see traffic lights without biting into the steering wheel because the roof line is so low.
Additionally, at night, the rear camera sees more than I do out of my 95% tinted window.
For me, it's worth it. Maybe this post will help some others.
Edit:
A representative from Wolfbox reached out to me because of my post.
They like the thread and kindly offered to give a 10% discount for the following products for anyone that wants do do the same thing:
G900 Tripro (I got the bumper version)
G900 Pro
Jump Starter 4000A
Air duster
To use the discount, use the following link and enter code listed below:
https://wolfbox.com/?ref=ackispst&utm_source=goaff
WBSUPRA10
The discount code is additional to the current discounts on the website.
Sponsored
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