Scirocco R Modifications - RVC Info

**she_dub** · 07-03-2012, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Andych

the Roc is substantially more rear vision challenged than GTI.....

What rear vision? I keep adjusting the mirror hoping I'll see more..

I'm thinking of the RVC too, let us know how it goes!

**Mariani** · 07-03-2012, 08:01 PM

Originally Posted by Andych

Why would you even bother to ask that question? It seems that the rear vision on your GTI is bad enough to require a Camera... the Roc is substantially more rear vision challenged than GTI.....

Apart from that... who said there needed to be an issue with rear vision to install an RVC?

RVC on the camera on the GTI is a bit of a waste. Yes I ticked the box, rarely use it.

**AdamD** · 08-03-2012, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by Mariani

RVC on the camera on the GTI is a bit of a waste. Yes I ticked the box, rarely use it.

It's the first option I'd tick again on my GTI, and consider it indispensable. Each to their own on these things - especially when safety's involved.

**Andych** · 08-03-2012, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by AdamD

It's the first option I'd tick again on my GTI, and consider it indispensable. Each to their own on these things - especially when safety's involved.

I agree...especially on the Scirocco... they come standard with rear parking sensors and I wish there were front ones as well.
I am so used to using the sensors and I just know I will become quickly adapted to the RVC... the thing is.. you don't realise how accustomed to something you become until you don't have it... like in a Hire Car.

**AdamD** · 08-03-2012, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by Andych

I am so used to using the sensors and I just know I will become quickly adapted to the RVC... the thing is.. you don't realise how accustomed to something you become until you don't have it... like in a Hire Car.

So true. Every time I drive my mum's Mk5 and reverse, I instinctively look down at the head unit and wonder why the image isn't displaying...

Seriously though, while the benefits of an RVC have been done to death in the Mk6 forum, it's worth reiterating that it's an awesome bit of kit for the money. All it takes is to avoid one ding (or more importantly, a child / animal / other irreplaceable thing), and it's paid for itself many times over.

Not to mention that it always raises an Ooh! Ahh! from passengers.

**Andych** · 12-03-2012, 08:08 PM

I had a package arrive today... my RVC turned up 5 days after I ordered and paid for it... I have no idea when I am going to get to install it but at least I have it... I will use the time to Colour code the bracket... which is marked as a Bentley item...

**she_dub** · 12-03-2012, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Andych

I had a package arrive today... my RVC turned up 5 days after I ordered and paid for it... I have no idea when I am going to get to install it but at least I have it... I will use the time to Colour code the bracket... which is marked as a Bentley item...

Sweet! Colour coding! We know what you'll be doing for entertainment this week

**ConR** · 12-03-2012, 08:21 PM

Interested in knowing how this goes. As others above, I think the RVC option is one of the best, and I will miss having it.

My only gripe with this is the camera just sits there, and doesn't look like it has much protection. Won't it get dirty easily? Easy for some goof to do something to it as well.

**quozl** · 12-03-2012, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by ktrianta

Interested in knowing how this goes. As others above, I think the RVC option is one of the best, and I will miss having it.

My only gripe with this is the camera just sits there, and doesn't look like it has much protection. Won't it get dirty easily? Easy for some goof to do something to it as well.

It sits above the license plate under the ledge so pretty inconspicuous, though agree it will probably need regular cleaning. I will follow the install with interest as I'm sure Marti would like it for her CW we are picking up for her on Thursday.

Cheers Q