1st Mods on 2020 GT500

[Skwibbs]

I agree, really unique and other than the side scoops I like it a lot.

Nice job.

 

[marklboris]

I was asked in someone else's thread about my front camera and instead of taking over that persons thread, thought I would answer here. I don't believe I ever did post about my front camera install at least I don't remember doing it.

This is the camera I went with:
https://www.amazon.com/NATIKA-Backup-Camera-Waterproof-Reverse/dp/B07H852D49

I did this about 9 months ago so I may be vague on remembering everything. I drilled about a 3/8" hole underneath the front bumper to allow the camera wire to go through. Mounted the camera to a thin piece of metal then mounted the metal to the bumper. Ran the wire inside the car and attached it to a Naviks interface box that will display the video from the camera onto the Sync 3 screen. I set up the Naviks box to show the front camera automatically after I shift out of reverse for 10 seconds (completely configurable) and also hooked up a switch so I can turn the camera on and off manually.

I adjusted the level of the camera so the red part of the guide lines were touching the front splitter which makes the yellow line one foot away and blue line two feet away. Below are photos of the push button switch for the camera, the camera itself and the Sync display while the camera is on. The video from the camera looks much better in person than the photos shows.

 

[AngelDeath]

Well I got my simple mods done for the this season, next spring will be the rest, thought I'd throw up whats been done officially as of now:

1/16th Pinstriping
GT500 Inserts Reflective (Ruby Red)
Shelby Insert Reflective (Ruby Red)
Ceramic Coating (Next Week)

Red Tri-bars (Camera isnt catching it sorry)

Tri-Bar Color Shifting. Video

Signaling Front and Back Video.

More to come in the spring.

 

[Surfergeek]

I was asked in someone else's thread about my front camera and instead of taking over that persons thread, thought I would answer here. I don't believe I ever did post about my front camera install at least I don't remember doing it.

This is the camera I went with:
https://www.amazon.com/NATIKA-Backup-Camera-Waterproof-Reverse/dp/B07H852D49

I did this about 9 months ago so I may be vague on remembering everything. I drilled about a 3/8" hole underneath the front bumper to allow the camera wire to go through. Mounted the camera to a thin piece of metal then mounted the metal to the bumper. Ran the wire inside the car and attached it to a Naviks interface box that will display the video from the camera onto the Sync 3 screen. I set up the Naviks box to show the front camera automatically after I shift out of reverse for 10 seconds (completely configurable) and also hooked up a switch so I can turn the camera on and off manually.

I adjusted the level of the camera so the red part of the guide lines were touching the front splitter which makes the yellow line one foot away and blue line two feet away. Below are photos of the push button switch for the camera, the camera itself and the Sync display while the camera is on. The video from the camera looks much better in person than the photos shows.

Which Naviks interfaces did you get? Seems like there are multiple options and none shown for a 2020 Mustang / But one large multi input box shown for a 2019 Mustang.

 

[kstand]

I was asked in someone else's thread about my front camera and instead of taking over that persons thread, thought I would answer here. I don't believe I ever did post about my front camera install at least I don't remember doing it.

This is the camera I went with:
https://www.amazon.com/NATIKA-Backup-Camera-Waterproof-Reverse/dp/B07H852D49

I did this about 9 months ago so I may be vague on remembering everything. I drilled about a 3/8" hole underneath the front bumper to allow the camera wire to go through. Mounted the camera to a thin piece of metal then mounted the metal to the bumper. Ran the wire inside the car and attached it to a Naviks interface box that will display the video from the camera onto the Sync 3 screen. I set up the Naviks box to show the front camera automatically after I shift out of reverse for 10 seconds (completely configurable) and also hooked up a switch so I can turn the camera on and off manually.

I adjusted the level of the camera so the red part of the guide lines were touching the front splitter which makes the yellow line one foot away and blue line two feet away. Below are photos of the push button switch for the camera, the camera itself and the Sync display while the camera is on. The video from the camera looks much better in person than the photos shows.

Is this the naviks item you ordered?

2016 - 2020 FORD MUSTANG (SYNC 3 V2 - V3.4) NAV IN MOTION LOCKOUT BYPASS + CARPLAY IN MOTION BYPASS

SKU: NK-1302

 

[marklboris]

Which Naviks interfaces did you get? Seems like there are multiple options and none shown for a 2020 Mustang / But one large multi input box shown for a 2019 Mustang.

Yes that is the one I got. NK-1308. It is way overkill for what I needed it for but:

1. I wanted something that would work flawlessly with the Sync 3 system (and it does).

2. I wanted to be able to have it auto switch after coming out of reverse because in a couple of spots where I drive the car I need to make 3 point turns and did not want to keep pushing a button to activate the camera coming out of reverse.

3. In the future they are supposed to send me a firmware update so that the camera will activate with one of the buttons on the steering wheel but as of now it does not. This is why they state is it not compatible with the 2020 mustang.

 

[Tomster]

I was asked in someone else's thread about my front camera and instead of taking over that persons thread, thought I would answer here. I don't believe I ever did post about my front camera install at least I don't remember doing it.

This is the camera I went with:
https://www.amazon.com/NATIKA-Backup-Camera-Waterproof-Reverse/dp/B07H852D49

I did this about 9 months ago so I may be vague on remembering everything. I drilled about a 3/8" hole underneath the front bumper to allow the camera wire to go through. Mounted the camera to a thin piece of metal then mounted the metal to the bumper. Ran the wire inside the car and attached it to a Naviks interface box that will display the video from the camera onto the Sync 3 screen. I set up the Naviks box to show the front camera automatically after I shift out of reverse for 10 seconds (completely configurable) and also hooked up a switch so I can turn the camera on and off manually.

I adjusted the level of the camera so the red part of the guide lines were touching the front splitter which makes the yellow line one foot away and blue line two feet away. Below are photos of the push button switch for the camera, the camera itself and the Sync display while the camera is on. The video from the camera looks much better in person than the photos shows.

That is so cool. I just couldn't bring myself to drill my front bumper.

 

[Surfergeek]

Yes that is the one I got. NK-1308. It is way overkill for what I needed it for but:

1. I wanted something that would work flawlessly with the Sync 3 system (and it does).

2. I wanted to be able to have it auto switch after coming out of reverse because in a couple of spots where I drive the car I need to make 3 point turns and did not want to keep pushing a button to activate the camera coming out of reverse.

3. In the future they are supposed to send me a firmware update so that the camera will activate with one of the buttons on the steering wheel but as of now it does not. This is why they state is it not compatible with the 2020 mustang.

Thanks for the additional input!

 

[Saratoga87]

Looks great Mark. A very professional looking job.
I wonder if that company offers a PDR?

 

[marklboris]

That is so cool. I just couldn't bring myself to drill my front bumper.

I understand what you mean Tom but it is only plastic (that is replaceable) and I would much rather have a hole in the bumper with a camera covering it than wrecking my front splitter when parking. It is one of the first things I did when I got the car as that front end is so long it is very hard for me to gauge where it ends.

Looks great Mark. A very professional looking job.
I wonder if that company offers a PDR?

Thanks Steve. The thing is, I have had that camera on the car for about 9 months and have posted many photos of my car on various threads and no one has ever really noticed it before. That is a good thing.

 

[Tomster]

I understand what you mean Tom but it is only plastic (that is replaceable) and I would much rather have a hole in the bumper with a camera covering it than wrecking my front splitter when parking. It is one of the first things I did when I got the car as that front end is so long it is very hard for me to gauge where it ends.

I agree. It would be nice.

 

[raceguy388]

A little early Christmas gift!! JLT installed!!

 

[Big John]

I am up for opinions, criticism, and bashing. Let me know what you think

I love almost everything you have done to the car, looks fantastic. The only thing I’m not loving is the rain tray. Doesn’t work for me. Otherwise, your car looks really clean. Good work!

 

[protraxduner]

I love almost everything you have done to the car, looks fantastic. The only thing I’m not loving is the rain tray. Doesn’t work for me. Otherwise, your car looks really clean. Good work!

I am curious what is it? To much red?

 

[Jmeo]

Wow @protraxduner , you have been busy, haven’t you. I am all for personal touches, so I can appreciate your decision to do so.

I can see where John is coming from on the hood vent. I think it’s ten was the red rain tray looks up against the black vent that is throwing me off.

Love the painted strut tower brace.

Really like the side skirt winglet in front of the wheels.

Question about the winglets behind the wheels. Can they be used without the rear quarter extension? I like them too, just not a big fan of the extensions.

As far as the mirrors, and spoiler. I wanted to like it better than black, but I don’t. I think I would have done them in reverse. I wonder if just the mirror cap was red, and just the gurney flap was red, I think it might be enough color, but leave enough black accent to tie into the rest of the car.

again, your car, your call, I just thought you wanted some input.

Respecfully,

Jaime