I'm all for that! Though, as a way to improve your reverse driving skills? Nah, I wouldn't even bother with it. HD 1280x720p Reversing Camera Integrated in Trunk Handle Rear View Backup Camera Compatible for BMW X5 X1 X6 E39 E53 E82 E88 E84 E90 E91 E92 E93 E60 E61 E70 E71 E72. It seems like a waste of money, hassle, and time and I don't think it would truly add to the functionality of the vehicle.īut, if you like to tinker, and it's just a project for fun, have at it. Maybe the camera interfaces with the radar, system in the bumper, I'm not sure, but others probably will be.īut, while a high resolution camera is nice I'm curious to learn why? I can't see it assisting you in parking, and at night higher resolution would be great, but everything is easily seen, even if it is grainy.

Though, I'm going to gather that there is some type of autofocusing mechanism or contrast detection system within the stock camera that detects objects and displays them in the yellow, green, and black boxes that appear on the screen when the rear camera is activated. Browse our great selection of 1 Used 2022 BMW X5 in the Southern California Cadillac Dealers online inventory. There's probably nothing outwardly unique about the actual camera used, save for the fact that it's low resolution, due primarily to cost concerns, I'm sure.

It should be possible, I don't see why not. The CCC (Car Communcation Computer) is the first generation of iDrive and was found on many BMW vehicles up to late 2009.

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