2024 Mustang Front Camera System from Naviplus

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I'm posting this in the Aussie section because it's a Aussie company (located in Melbourne) pitched to a RHD market, and not sure if it would be 100% compatible with LHD markets.


One thing that tends to frustrate me is the low driver stance and the long hood, because it's difficult to gauge exactly where the actual front splitter is, especially when parking in unfamiliar locations.

And there I some places I go to in my RAV4 daily that I won't dare take the Mustang because I know I'll scrape the plastic stone guard under the front. Here's looking at you Brisbane City Council with some of the killer driveway crossings.

This is one car that should come standard with a front parking camera.

The S550 with Sync 3 had various options, and this was the Aussie variant:

("FN" was the designator Ford Australia gave to 2018 - 2023 Mustangs here)


Moving forward to the S650 (which has the "FO" designator here) with Sync 4...

In the process of a DIY front camera system, this just popped up on my radar recently.

https://www.naviplus.com.au/online-...24-with-13-3-Inch-Widescreen-Audio-p711875429

101 in how to poorly promote a new product.

I'm not sure who would buy a front camera system without the actual camera though.
Knowing whether the front camera is IP65 etc would be nice as well.

Call me crazy, but wouldn't you show some decent front camera images on the screen?
And the various screen layout combinations to demonstrate it is in fact a seamless integration?

I guess the "toggle" switch ( ) would be mounted on the plastic shroud beneath the steering column.

We can't make out any text on the integration box, but that's a lot of connectors.
Assume it's an in-line device with the center screen feed along with connectivity for the rear [digital] camera as well the front camera.
It must also take a CAN bus feed from somewhere as it says it has speed detection.

Additional Features:

• Video Input for Aftermarket Front Cameras: An available connection (not included with the system) allows for easy integration of front cameras.

That implies it will accept CVBS video from a traditional analogue camera.

And how does the front camera feed pass through the firewall anyway?
Only yesterday I was looking for a convenient spot to run a cable through the firewall, but gave up.

Upgrade your Ford Mustang with a front camera integration system tailored for the 2024 model equipped with a 13.3-inch widescreen audio display.

Not being pedantic, but that should be a 13.2" screen, and this error is propagating across to other sites as well:

Early days, but this particular product listing doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.


My DIY setup was going to use a 5.8GHz wireless TX & RX to get the video from the engine bay and into the cabin without having a cable through the firewall.
With a small <5" monitor on a windscreen suction cup mount.

Integrating a front camera feed into the center screen is obviously a much nicer solution.
I might call them next week to find out more.
(It's Friday arvo here, and they're already shut)

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I'm posting this in the Aussie section because it's a Aussie company (located in Melbourne) pitched to a RHD market, and not sure if it would be 100% compatible with LHD markets.


One thing that tends to frustrate me is the low driver stance and the long hood, because it's difficult to gauge exactly where the actual front splitter is, especially when parking in unfamiliar locations.

And there I some places I go to in my RAV4 daily that I won't dare take the Mustang because I know I'll scrape the plastic stone guard under the front. Here's looking at you Brisbane City Council with some of the killer driveway crossings.

This is one car that should come standard with a front parking camera.

The S550 with Sync 3 had various options, and this was the Aussie variant:

("FN" was the designator Ford Australia gave to 2018 - 2023 Mustangs here)


Moving forward to the S650 (which has the "FO" designator here) with Sync 4...

In the process of a DIY front camera system, this just popped up on my radar recently.

https://www.naviplus.com.au/online-...24-with-13-3-Inch-Widescreen-Audio-p711875429

101 in how to poorly promote a new product.

I'm not sure who would buy a front camera system without the actual camera though.
Knowing whether the front camera is IP65 etc would be nice as well.

Call me crazy, but wouldn't you show some decent front camera images on the screen?
And the various screen layout combinations to demonstrate it is in fact a seamless integration?

I guess the "toggle" switch ( ) would be mounted on the plastic shroud beneath the steering column.

We can't make out any text on the integration box, but that's a lot of connectors.
Assume it's an in-line device with the center screen feed along with connectivity for the rear [digital] camera as well the front camera.
It must also take a CAN bus feed from somewhere as it says it has speed detection.




That implies it will accept CVBS video from a traditional analogue camera.

And how does the front camera feed pass through the firewall anyway?
Only yesterday I was looking for a convenient spot to run a cable through the firewall, but gave up.




Not being pedantic, but that should be a 13.2" screen, and this error is propagating across to other sites as well:

Early days, but this particular product listing doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.


My DIY setup was going to use a 5.8GHz wireless TX & RX to get the video from the engine bay and into the cabin without having a cable through the firewall.
With a small <5" monitor on a windscreen suction cup mount.

Integrating a front camera feed into the center screen is obviously a much nicer solution.
I might call them next week to find out more.
(It's Friday arvo here, and they're already shut)

I suggest a call to Advanced Ice in Bris. They do systems for other Fords with Sync 4. Mine for Sync 3 behaves almost OEM with using a steering wheel button. Mine was the first S550 that they sold and so their tech came down to the Goldie to install. Six and a bit years later it is still functioning well. And yes they require you to either supply your own or buy one of their cameras. Tip, select a camera that fits snugly in your lower grill holes and fix it fast with a bit of glue.

 

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I suggest a call to Advanced Ice in Bris. They do systems for other Fords with Sync 4. Mine for Sync 3 behaves almost OEM with using a steering wheel button. Mine was the first S550 that they sold and so their tech came down to the Goldie to install. Six and a bit years later it is still functioning well. And yes they require you to either supply your own or buy one of their cameras. Tip, select a camera that fits snugly in your lower grill holes and fix it fast with a bit of glue.

I made contact with Advanced Ice last year, but as we know our Mustangs had one delay after another.

I did give them a heads up the S650 rear camera was now a digital camera, Sync 4, but they (rightly) wanted a donor Mustang to pull apart to assess its Sync 4 system and compatibility.

I see what you mean about other Sync 4 vehicles though, albeit portrait.

They would probably base it upon the F-150 variant, even more so that truck is now available here in Oz.

They don't have anything listed for the Mustang yet, but watch this space I suppose.
The race will be on.

I'm replying to their email (from Sep 2023) now for a follow up.
Thanks for the push.

 

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FYI...

Got a reply back from Advanced ICE.

I provided them with screenshots of various center screen configurations from my car, and asked if they had a chance to get their hands on a Mustang yet.

If anyone is interested in a front parking camera solution, contact them.
The more potential customers they hear from, the more likely they are with seriously moving forward on this. Money talks.

[email protected]

Tell them Jim Farley sent you.

 

[Bossburton]

FYI...

Got a reply back from Advanced ICE.

I provided them with screenshots of various center screen configurations from my car, and asked if they had a chance to get their hands on a Mustang yet.

If anyone is interested in a front parking camera solution, contact them.
The more potential customers they hear from, the more likely they are with seriously moving forward on this. Money talks.

[email protected]

Tell them Jim Farley sent you.

Adam, I have sent an email to Brendan Thomas as I am interested in this product as well.
A bit of guess work front parking at present.
Thanks for pursuing this important issue.
Hopefully other will follow this up as well, to hopefully, make it happen.

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