Comments on: The MINI On Board Camera System http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Peter http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-55495 Peter Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:47:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-55495 <p>Does anyone know who the manufactor of the front camera is?</p> Does anyone know who the manufactor of the front camera is?

]]> By: OctaneGuy http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10694 OctaneGuy Thu, 07 Oct 2004 00:49:05 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10694 <p>Check out these multi-camera switchable on the fly systems designed for MINI's by a MINI enthusiast.</p> <p>http://www.Vacucam.com</p> Check out these multi-camera switchable on the fly systems designed for MINI's by a MINI enthusiast.

http://www.Vacucam.com

]]> By: Brian http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10693 Brian Wed, 06 Oct 2004 18:39:31 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10693 <p>I like the InSight Camera at obsusa.com - so much better. 4 cameras and audio.</p> I like the InSight Camera at obsusa.com – so much better. 4 cameras and audio.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10692 Kevin Thu, 16 Sep 2004 20:07:40 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10692 <p>Anyone know of a website listing these options that we can't get in the US?</p> <p>I didn't see anything on the few mini international sites i browsed...</p> <p>happy motoring!</p> Anyone know of a website listing these options that we can't get in the US?

I didn't see anything on the few mini international sites i browsed…

happy motoring!

]]> By: Kirk http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10691 Kirk Thu, 16 Sep 2004 07:06:33 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10691 <p>THE reason for less options here is always due to safety concerns which would cause the ever so litigeous society to sue the manufacturer/supplier/dealer when people are truly at fault for their own problems. We can't get the JCW seats due to no airbags. We can't (legally) get TV/Video options to work on the nav screens for the same reason we have to accept a release everytime the car is turned on to use the nav... because some idiot will get in an accident while watching/using it while driving & they will blame MINI. Parcel shelf - things could fall off & affect driving. Consider it (and of course our outrageous taxes) prices we pay for our comparitively far superior living in the U.S. of A.</p> THE reason for less options here is always due to safety concerns which would cause the ever so litigeous society to sue the manufacturer/supplier/dealer when people are truly at fault for their own problems. We can't get the JCW seats due to no airbags. We can't (legally) get TV/Video options to work on the nav screens for the same reason we have to accept a release everytime the car is turned on to use the nav… because some idiot will get in an accident while watching/using it while driving & they will blame MINI. Parcel shelf – things could fall off & affect driving. Consider it (and of course our outrageous taxes) prices we pay for our comparitively far superior living in the U.S. of A.

]]> By: GSKChicago http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10690 GSKChicago Wed, 15 Sep 2004 15:03:01 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10690 <p>Gabe-</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>G.</p> Gabe-

Thanks!

G.

]]> By: Q8-MINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10689 Q8-MINI Wed, 15 Sep 2004 05:33:38 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10689 <p>The price in KUWAIT for the front camera is 1150$ & rear 1000$ ..!!</p> The price in KUWAIT for the front camera is 1150$ & rear 1000$ ..!!

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10688 Robert Wed, 15 Sep 2004 05:01:11 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10688 <p>"""In the mean time I'll see if we can do some type of listing for MotoringFile or accessories that aren't available in the US."""</p> <p>Gabe: GREAT IDEA!!!!!!! This would be the best solution to open the eyes of the Mini owners of their options and what they could have or what they are missing out on. Examples: parcel shelf,electric folding mirrors,</p> “”"In the mean time I'll see if we can do some type of listing for MotoringFile or accessories that aren't available in the US.”"”

Gabe: GREAT IDEA!!!!!!! This would be the best solution to open the eyes of the Mini owners of their options and what they could have or what they are missing out on. Examples: parcel shelf,electric folding mirrors,

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10687 Gabe Wed, 15 Sep 2004 01:39:17 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10687 <p>GSK - </p> <p>Something you have to remember is that BMW (and now MINI) have always offered a greatly reduced selection of options and accessories for the US market. They have reasons for doing this I'm sure (none of which seem logical to me) and I'd bet they are probably not too willing to change this to appease a petition brought on by owners of the least profitable car they made. Instead of petitioning specific things like rear dvd screens etc I think the best way to make your voice heard is to contact 1 800 ASK MINI and list all of the items you'd be willing to order if they were available in the US. </p> <p>In the mean time I'll see if we can do some type of listing for MotoringFile or accessories that aren't available in the US.</p> GSK –

Something you have to remember is that BMW (and now MINI) have always offered a greatly reduced selection of options and accessories for the US market. They have reasons for doing this I'm sure (none of which seem logical to me) and I'd bet they are probably not too willing to change this to appease a petition brought on by owners of the least profitable car they made. Instead of petitioning specific things like rear dvd screens etc I think the best way to make your voice heard is to contact 1 800 ASK MINI and list all of the items you'd be willing to order if they were available in the US.

In the mean time I'll see if we can do some type of listing for MotoringFile or accessories that aren't available in the US.

]]> By: John http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10686 John Tue, 14 Sep 2004 16:54:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10686 <p>What about placing the rear camera in the rear fog light area of the '05 and offer a widescreen panorama view???</p> What about placing the rear camera in the rear fog light area of the '05 and offer a widescreen panorama view???

]]> By: Rodney http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10685 Rodney Tue, 14 Sep 2004 16:27:34 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10685 <p>I would buy the rear camera in a second. You can never have enough gadgets. I second the list of UK accesories. I'd love to see this list.</p> I would buy the rear camera in a second. You can never have enough gadgets. I second the list of UK accesories. I'd love to see this list.

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10684 Robert Tue, 14 Sep 2004 10:38:10 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10684 <p>i like it. may change my mind about installing Nav, if this an option in U.S.</p> i like it. may change my mind about installing Nav, if this an option in U.S.

]]> By: zodiac http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10683 zodiac Tue, 14 Sep 2004 02:13:17 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10683 <p>If someone need these on a hatch back, especially a MCS he/she need serious help in driving skill. Of course unless the driver is under age and cannot see pass the seat back. :-)</p> If someone need these on a hatch back, especially a MCS he/she need serious help in driving skill. Of course unless the driver is under age and cannot see pass the seat back. :-)

]]> By: bandit http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10682 bandit Mon, 13 Sep 2004 21:24:51 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10682 <p>how about an infrared camera, so you can see cops sitting in the median over the horizon? :)</p> how about an infrared camera, so you can see cops sitting in the median over the horizon? :)

]]> By: Irmiger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10681 Irmiger Mon, 13 Sep 2004 20:23:23 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10681 <p>Robert - The front is forward facing with a prism that splits the image into a joint left/right view. The rear just points backwards and slightly down, but uses a wide angle lens.</p> Robert – The front is forward facing with a prism that splits the image into a joint left/right view. The rear just points backwards and slightly down, but uses a wide angle lens.

]]> By: GSKChicago http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10680 GSKChicago Mon, 13 Sep 2004 17:12:32 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10680 <p>What about providing a list on Motoringfile of all the Mini approved accessories that are available outside the US (from all other MINI markets) that we can look through? </p> <p>Perhaps more petitions can be started so we can get these items here too?</p> <p>G.</p> What about providing a list on Motoringfile of all the Mini approved accessories that are available outside the US (from all other MINI markets) that we can look through?

Perhaps more petitions can be started so we can get these items here too?

G.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10679 Gabe Mon, 13 Sep 2004 13:50:07 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10679 <p>Robert - that's what it looks like. I haven't seen detailed info yet on the system so I can't say for sure.</p> Robert – that's what it looks like. I haven't seen detailed info yet on the system so I can't say for sure.

]]> By: Robert http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10678 Robert Mon, 13 Sep 2004 13:48:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10678 <p>Gabe: Am I understanding this correctly. One rear camera one view. On front camera which will have two views left and right.</p> Gabe: Am I understanding this correctly. One rear camera one view. On front camera which will have two views left and right.

]]> By: Irmiger http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10677 Irmiger Mon, 13 Sep 2004 08:21:06 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10677 <p>40 foot tour bus...I get it. 12 foot Mini Cooper...why?</p> 40 foot tour bus…I get it. 12 foot Mini Cooper…why?

]]> By: Shawn http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/09/12/the_mini_on_board_camera_system/comment-page-1/#comment-10676 Shawn Mon, 13 Sep 2004 04:54:16 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/09/12/#comment-10676 <p>...I wonder if that system has the ability to store inmages...could come in handy considering the strange things that we as drivers see on the road...</p> …I wonder if that system has the ability to store inmages…could come in handy considering the strange things that we as drivers see on the road…

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