Front camera

Mrjon · Sep 28th, 2011, 11:56

Has anybody had the front 180 degree camera fitted to their XC60 yet?

If so, any good? and how much did you pay?

I've made enquiries , but although the price is published by Volvo on their price list as a dealer fitted option, including the cost of fitting, the dealers I've spoken to don't know what to charge. When they work out a figure , it's considerably more than the price list.

Cheers

SonyVaio · Sep 28th, 2011, 13:37

Surely it has a part number and you just order it (which includes the fitting), book in turn up, pay the stated amount and job done???

Can't see why there is any issue? I'd try elsewhere and see what other dealers say? If it is advertised including fitting and now a dealer wants more then get in touch with Volvo Uk and see what they say about it. I'm sure the dealer will soon be fitting the kit at the advertised price then.

Mrjon · Sep 28th, 2011, 15:09

You would think it was that easy wouldn't you, but when my dealer got all the parts required on the computer the parts alone came to more than Volvos price.

DesertDog · Sep 28th, 2011, 16:56

Not sure if I'm missing the point here, but what is the function of a forward looking 180deg camera?

Unless it has some sort of night vision capability, which I imagine would appeal to the doggers....

Mrjon · Sep 28th, 2011, 17:59

It's for poking your nose out of junctions when your view is blocked by parked cars, hedges etc

dj898 · Sep 29th, 2011, 01:42

surely it'd be chaeper to get the long telescope with 90 angle lense attached?

Jazx83 · Sep 29th, 2011, 02:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrjon

Has anybody had the front 180 degree camera fitted to their XC60 yet?

If so, any good? and how much did you pay?

I've made enquiries , but although the price is published by Volvo on their price list as a dealer fitted option, including the cost of fitting, the dealers I've spoken to don't know what to charge. When they work out a figure , it's considerably more than the price list.

Cheers

I have installed and it was a dealer fitted only option and cost me $700.00USD. It is pretty good I use it mostly for exiting indoor car parks when crossing pavements.

Shona · Nov 2nd, 2011, 09:17

Within a few weeks of my new car arriving I found I was having problem pulling safely out of my drive. Some of the trees that form part of the front hedge are planted too close to the pavement so even witha hard trimming I was still struggling to see other vehicles. The solution was to fit a front view camera which luckily is an Accessory rather than Option with the XC60 and therefore could be done by my local dealer. The total cost was £395.

The first image is the position the car had to be in to be able to see down the road before the camera was fitted.

FVC1.jpg

The next image shows the camera displayed on the front screen. As you see it’s a split view simultaneously showing the view in both directions.

FVC2.jpg

The last image is the position of the car at the time the second image was taken.

FVC3.jpg

Quite impressive.

GandalfTheFat · Nov 2nd, 2011, 11:15

How is it activated?

Mrjon · Nov 2nd, 2011, 14:36

A very good comprehensive post, thanks.

That should stop you from causing distress to passing motorbikes now!

I must get around to getting one fitted.

Sep 28th, 2011, 11:56	#1
Mrjon Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 12:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peak District	Front camera Has anybody had the front 180 degree camera fitted to their XC60 yet? If so, any good? and how much did you pay? I've made enquiries , but although the price is published by Volvo on their price list as a dealer fitted option, including the cost of fitting, the dealers I've spoken to don't know what to charge. When they work out a figure , it's considerably more than the price list. Cheers __________________ V90 Cross Country Pro D5, polestar, 4C, Xenium Previous Volvos-S60 D5, XC60 D5 Polestar

Sep 28th, 2011, 15:09	#3
Mrjon Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 12:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peak District	You would think it was that easy wouldn't you, but when my dealer got all the parts required on the computer the parts alone came to more than Volvos price. __________________ V90 Cross Country Pro D5, polestar, 4C, Xenium Previous Volvos-S60 D5, XC60 D5 Polestar

Sep 28th, 2011, 16:56	#4
DesertDog Senior Member Last Online: Jun 19th, 2013 12:01 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: KCA, Abu Dhabi View Photos By: DesertDog	Not sure if I'm missing the point here, but what is the function of a forward looking 180deg camera? Unless it has some sort of night vision capability, which I imagine would appeal to the doggers.... __________________ Hers: MY2010 XC60 T6 AWD R-Design Geartronic Premium - Passion Red His: MY2008 Shelby Cobra GT500 coupe - Torch Red

Sep 28th, 2011, 17:59	#5
Mrjon Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 12:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peak District	It's for poking your nose out of junctions when your view is blocked by parked cars, hedges etc __________________ V90 Cross Country Pro D5, polestar, 4C, Xenium Previous Volvos-S60 D5, XC60 D5 Polestar

Nov 2nd, 2011, 09:17	#8
Shona New Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2021 16:34 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: West Sussex	Front View Camera Installed Within a few weeks of my new car arriving I found I was having problem pulling safely out of my drive. Some of the trees that form part of the front hedge are planted too close to the pavement so even witha hard trimming I was still struggling to see other vehicles. The solution was to fit a front view camera which luckily is an Accessory rather than Option with the XC60 and therefore could be done by my local dealer. The total cost was £395. The first image is the position the car had to be in to be able to see down the road before the camera was fitted. FVC1.jpg The next image shows the camera displayed on the front screen. As you see it’s a split view simultaneously showing the view in both directions. FVC2.jpg The last image is the position of the car at the time the second image was taken. FVC3.jpg Quite impressive. Last edited by Shona; Nov 2nd, 2011 at 09:20.

Sep 28th, 2011, 13:37	#2
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Surely it has a part number and you just order it (which includes the fitting), book in turn up, pay the stated amount and job done??? Can't see why there is any issue? I'd try elsewhere and see what other dealers say? If it is advertised including fitting and now a dealer wants more then get in touch with Volvo Uk and see what they say about it. I'm sure the dealer will soon be fitting the kit at the advertised price then.

Sep 29th, 2011, 01:42	#6
dj898 Member Last Online: Jun 18th, 2012 04:42 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney	surely it'd be chaeper to get the long telescope with 90 angle lense attached?

Nov 2nd, 2011, 11:15	#9
GandalfTheFat Junior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2017 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hereford	How is it activated?

Nov 2nd, 2011, 14:36	#10
Mrjon Master Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 12:41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Peak District	A very good comprehensive post, thanks. That should stop you from causing distress to passing motorbikes now! I must get around to getting one fitted. __________________ V90 Cross Country Pro D5, polestar, 4C, Xenium Previous Volvos-S60 D5, XC60 D5 Polestar

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