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Old 10-17-2011, 06:28 AM
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Installing OEM back up camera / navigation / sport seats

I have two g37's
one is a g37 with no nav and no back up camera non sport seats
one is a g37s with nav & back up camera & sport seats

a relative of mine might be buying the g37s off me, but doesn't care for the backup camera, nav, or sport seats....

how hard or easy would it to be swap some of these? anyone have any experience doing it? ... any suggestions / tips would be great.

(i know some would say why don't you just keep the g37s, due to health problems with my hands/wrists, the stiffer steering on the g37s is too stiff for me)
Old 10-17-2011, 06:39 AM
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The front sports seats will be an easy task, mostly a simply switch. The backup cam is also easy, as its a clip connection under the trunk and between the trunk lining. As for the Nav, I am not to certain. But I can guarantee it will be a PITA since the whole center console will have to be removed and the main guts will have to be swapped out. If you are willing to pay the right amount of money, it can be done. Just please don't quote me on the Nav as it does have a GPS antenna, wiring for backup cam, etc..
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Originally Posted by wlmngtn
The front sports seats will be an easy task, mostly a simply switch. The backup cam is also easy, as its a clip connection under the trunk and between the trunk lining. As for the Nav, I am not to certain. But I can guarantee it will be a PITA since the whole center console will have to be removed and the main guts will have to be swapped out. If you are willing to pay the right amount of money, it can be done. Just please don't quote me on the Nav as it does have a GPS antenna, wiring for backup cam, etc..
thx for the info. I don't mind paying the money... i've already called and asked two shops they both said they aren't willing to do it.
Old 10-17-2011, 03:09 PM
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Is the reverse camera really that easy. Is it pre wired and just needs to be installed? How does it communicate with the interface when in reverse?
Old 10-17-2011, 04:30 PM
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You need to have the nav unit in order for that backup cam to work
Old 10-17-2011, 05:29 PM
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I don't have nav but have backup camera. Camera comes with premium package, nav with tech package.
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Originally Posted by OB G
I don't have nav but have backup camera. Camera comes with premium package, nav with tech package.
All 2011 comes standard with backup cam
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Peyman....Isn't there aftermarket foam/padded steering to help with the grip issue? these may also reduce vibration to the steering wheel.

or maybe you are referring to the stiffer suspension setting on the G37s?
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Originally Posted by soops
Peyman....Isn't there aftermarket foam/padded steering to help with the grip issue? these may also reduce vibration to the steering wheel.

or maybe you are referring to the stiffer suspension setting on the G37s?
dont think it will be enough. but thanks for the suggestion
i could try changing the front sway bar to a non sport, put non sticky tires, change wheels / brakes / suspension to lighter weight as that would help but don't want to invest all this time / money / effort and it still might not be good enough.
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