Front view camera

Crockers · Feb 9th, 2013, 16:58

Does anyone have this fitted? If so do you find it useful?

Clan · Feb 9th, 2013, 17:04

i've seen it and it could be invaluable if you have restricted vision getting out of your drive across a pavement and sticking your nose out past parked cars into a main road every day ! Otherwise you wouldnt need one ...

Whiterdesign · Feb 9th, 2013, 17:35

I have it fitted, don't use it a lot but have found it useful when driving out of blind junctions. Looking back though I don't really think its worth the money, think it was about £300 fitted.

XC604Me · Feb 9th, 2013, 21:37

Do a search on this forum, I remember a chap showing the front cameras functionality, before and after, when emerging onto a main road, was impressive....

Chaddie · Feb 10th, 2013, 12:31

I've got front & rear cameras, the rear camera is great will have it again without a second thought.

The front I have used a few times and to be honest the picture isn't that clear and I'm really not sure it was worth the extra money. If you have a really bad drive or junction that you use often then maybe, but for me I'd rather have Active Bending Lights, Bliss, Electric Seats, DAB etc. over the Front Camera.

It would be on my list of likes for my next car, but very near the bottom of the list.

I have a couple of picture in my Gallery of the Front Camera in action, so take a look at those.

menduffy · Mar 1st, 2013, 18:59

I've got one fitted to our XC60 and find it invaluable for pulling out of our right side road on to the main road. Would I have it again? Yes but not top of the list if we didn't live here.

Zigster · Mar 4th, 2013, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by XC604Me

Do a search on this forum, I remember a chap showing the front cameras functionality, before and after, when emerging onto a main road, was impressive....

This one:
http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=135042

I have the front camera on my XC60 and the person posting the photos is (by pure coincidence) one of my neighbours who has the same problem as me: restricted view when pulling out of the driveway.

The camera is great for that - it stops you having to edge slowly forward out of the drive and causing people (speeding and/or not paying attention) to swerve or brake. The XC60 has a long bonnet so it was a bit of a problem without - not insurmountable (we would have coped fine) but definitely a nice to have.

We do use it in other places as well - at my kids' school, pulling out of the car park the view can often be quite restricted due to parked cars. The camera gives that extra comfort that you have seen things before sticking your nose out.

Depends on your circumstances - definitely a useful option for me but might well not be for other people.

Feb 9th, 2013, 16:58	#1
Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	Front view camera Does anyone have this fitted? If so do you find it useful? __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

Feb 9th, 2013, 17:04	#2
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 21:47 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	i've seen it and it could be invaluable if you have restricted vision getting out of your drive across a pavement and sticking your nose out past parked cars into a main road every day ! Otherwise you wouldnt need one ... __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

Feb 9th, 2013, 17:35	#3
Whiterdesign Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2024 20:23 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	I have it fitted, don't use it a lot but have found it useful when driving out of blind junctions. Looking back though I don't really think its worth the money, think it was about £300 fitted. __________________ XC60 MY 2018.5 D4 Inscription Pro Pine Grey with Xenium pack,Intellisafe pro, keyless drive, Apple CarPlay, temp spare wheel, heated rear seats, towbar and tinted windows

Feb 9th, 2013, 21:37	#4
XC604Me Junior Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 07:17 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sarf London	Front Camera Do a search on this forum, I remember a chap showing the front cameras functionality, before and after, when emerging onto a main road, was impressive....

Feb 10th, 2013, 12:31	#5
Chaddie Ex Serial Volvo Buyer Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2023 04:17 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire View Photos By: Chaddie	I've got front & rear cameras, the rear camera is great will have it again without a second thought. The front I have used a few times and to be honest the picture isn't that clear and I'm really not sure it was worth the extra money. If you have a really bad drive or junction that you use often then maybe, but for me I'd rather have Active Bending Lights, Bliss, Electric Seats, DAB etc. over the Front Camera. It would be on my list of likes for my next car, but very near the bottom of the list. I have a couple of picture in my Gallery of the Front Camera in action, so take a look at those. __________________ XC70 SE Lux D5 (215bhp) Geartronic (2012MY) Drivers Pack, Security Pack, Winter Pack, Family Pack, Dark Tint Glass, Active 4C, Front & Rear Cameras, DAB Radio, Spoiler & Side Scuff Plates.

Mar 1st, 2013, 18:59	#6
menduffy New Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2023 08:54 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: faversham	I've got one fitted to our XC60 and find it invaluable for pulling out of our right side road on to the main road. Would I have it again? Yes but not top of the list if we didn't live here.

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