Scirocco R Modifications - RVC Info

[Andych]

I finished off the RVC install today... removing the rear bumper, cutting a hole in it slotting the camera in and then putting it all back together again...

Our cars do NOT have the template on the inside of the bumper so you need to work it all out so it is in the middle of the number plate lights.

I am yet to change the coding to enable the camera... that may get done this week... sometime...
In the interim there are a few pics to show the process...and the final result.

Rear Bumper removed....



Cables routed and waiting for the rear bumper to be put back after surgery...



Hole cut and camera & housing installed...



Number plate back on ready to re-fit onto the car...




Back on the car... all trims etc back in place and best of all.... no left over parts at all...

[Andych]

The coding was done while I was away this week and it was all finalised today.....I now have a fully functional RVC.



It certainly isn't a job for the faint hearted and I would estimate it to be approximately 8 hours work so you would want to be friendly with your installer to make sure it doesn't cost an arm and a leg...

I will get around to modifying the Golf How to with the appropriate Scirocco parts... so that anyone wanting to give it a shot has enough info.

[Mac135]

Great write up and pics. I would think this mod would be popular but the effort especially as a DIY might limit its appeal. I know i'm thinking twice having seen this thread

[she_dub]

Great write up and pics. I would think this mod would be popular but the effort especially as a DIY might limit its appeal. I know i'm thinking twice having seen this thread

Agreed. Looking like a nice bit of kit, Andy.

Though I am not even going to contemplate attempting it.

I'm also used to the Roc's proportions now, so I am thinking I can live without it.

[Andych]

I'm also used to the Roc's proportions now, so I am thinking I can live without it.

Maybe... but you could always use it to perve like a certain ad on TV... funny thing that... if it was a guy selecting reverse to perve on a woman the ad would be pulled immediately and the outrage would be massive...
Plus I would never do that anyway...

[mr gee]

Andy, does the yellow guide lines curve with the movement of the steering wheel?

[Andych]

Andy, does the yellow guide lines curve with the movement of the steering wheel?

No, and I am pretty sure it doesnt on the Golf either. There is no connection with the steering at all as this goes straight from the camera into the back of the RNS510, the ones with the movable lines go through a control module... not on Golf, Scirocco EOS etc.
It isnt a big deal though, I found it invaluable yesterday when trying to reverse out of a reasonably busy parking area with an SUV either side... it meant I got a reasonable view of when it was clear to move rather than just taking my chances...

[brimway]

Andy, does the yellow guide lines curve with the movement of the steering wheel?

I recently hired an Audi that was fitted with RVC with the curved lines and found it a little confusing to use. Maybe something you get used to.

AFAIK Golfs, Scirocco etc only have straight lines.

[AdamD]

AFAIK Golfs, Scirocco etc only have straight lines.

Correct. The Golf RVC doesn't have the steering angle interface required to get the lines to move. I've only seen it fitted to a Passat in Australia.

[Beer Baron]

I've been considering adding a RVC to the scirocco R and before starting a new thread (like most noobs) I did a little search and found this thread.

I'm quite used to RVC's having had one in my lexus for oh... 10 years now, plus the R35 had one and infact most cars with a decent size screen display have one or an option for one.

this thread has a great write up by Andy but I can't help but wonder if there's an easier way than cutting holes in the bumper?

I've seen for sale some camera's that replace the number plate light. has anyone used one on a rocco and if so could you let me know how it worked?

also a question about ebay cams. you can buy the genuine VW cam for about $200 on ebay but there are cheap copies for $20 or so. anyone used a cheapie? how do you go about getting it to work with the RNS510?

this is something I want to do but ideally would like the one that just bolts on in place of one of the numberplate lights and cheaper the better! (providing it's still good quality image).

thanks for any help/advice.