Larry Cable

Oh! - that's what this is - I thought it was for a SIM card!

12v Nick

Doh! Shows how much I know

Larry Cable

an SD card would probably more useful!

n2cars

I thought so too. I haven't had a chance to look at the manual but I thought that slot was for a SIM card. Installing a SIM card allows the car to have a dedicated phone # different from your personal phone.

Larry Cable

it is...

12v Nick

Larry was sarcastically pointing out my stupidity. Thank you.

Larry Cable

actually I wasn't - I was pretty stoked at the thought it was actually an SD card and not a totally redundant SIM slot!

mdrobc1213

Local stereo shop had an integrated solution by NAVTV I believe. Works just like OEM but without the moving lines. Cost was $1300 installed. Don't exactly need it but figured the one time I did bump into something it would pay for itself in repairs cost.

Also of interest they do have a forward camera option for those who scrape their front ends..which I've done more than once since I have sport-PASM. Nice option but I deferred it. But you can see the curb in front of the white 911 and it from the perspective from inside the car also.

smichael

Anyone have experience with this wireless product that transmits video to a car mounted iPhone and/or idea on how to best wire the power line connection needed (its only wire) from the camera mount position on the the license plate?

http://www.4ucam.com/iphone-android-...up-Camera.html

12v Nick

You actually want to connect to WiFi and open an app on your phone every time you put the car in reverse?

No direct experience with that product, but decades of experience in the industry. Looks like every other cheapo Chinese camera product I've seen.

NavTV, just do it.

xcaraudio

so cool

smichael

I was told/saw elsewhere that the 12.5's had a difference PCM version than the 2013's on and becuase of that the NAV-TV kit required an additional module the later PCMs didn't . The one shop I went to was quoting me in excess of $2,100 as a result of this added module.

Can some one confirm this, and if anyone in the NY Metro area got a 2012.5 done well for considerably less PLEASE give me a referral.

hn

My dealer (LA) said they have a shop (RB Tech in LA) that will install after-market camera for $1,200 and it wont void the warranty of the car. Does this sound correct? I am considering this only if it's true.

12v Nick

Sounds about right if they're using the Nav-TV parts. A video interface and camera should be about $950 + labor(labor seems a bit low).

This will not void any factory warranty, but make sure you get a guarantee on the labor from the aftermarket shop. If there are any issues caused by the camera installation itself, Porsche will not cover the warranty on the affected component.

Check out the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act for more detailed info.

RONGLOS

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a rule requiring all new light vehicles — including cars, SUVs, trucks and vans — to have "rear-view visibility systems," in effect, requiring backup cameras.
The rule would start phasing in on May 1, 2016 models and be at 100% May 1, 2018.