This mirror will allow for 2 cams. I may put one up front.

 

Rydeen MV432S. I bought a close out previous year model. rydeenmobile.com

 

Posted installation in XK 150 forum.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2/#post2134881

 

Thats awesome. I have a few questions for you.
1. Is this a clip on type mirror or does it require removal of rear view mirror?
2. Where did you get the power source from? Center console?
3. Is it a wireless system?
4. Does the rear view camera require power from the backup rear light?
5. How difficult was the installation?
Thank you so much. I’m seriously considering this.

 

1. It’s a replacement for the OEM mirror. The mount is the same.
2. Power for the mirror is from the kick panel fuse box.
3. It’s wired.
4. Camera is powered from the switched power in the trunk...thanks to Sean W and WhiteXKR for that info. The reverse trigger is the backup light.
5. I had help from my brother-in-law who has done several of these, but not in a Jaguar. Install was not difficult, but took about 3.5 hours of being careful and not breaking anything.

I’m sure my neighbors think I’m nuts backing in and out of the garage...I like it😎

 

Alright! I’m sold... how much was the whole setup, camera and mirror? Can you send me a link or diagram how you wired it up? Thanks a million

 

I can’t take credit for the wiring expertise. The instructions were pretty good, but we wanted to be sure it wasn’t “always on” so we went to the fuse box for switched power. Check out Sean W’s thread about GVIF/Android box and you’ll see the switched power on the trunk. As I noted earlier, this one is a previous year model, probably from 2017 so I only paid $100.00. It was around $175.00 when it was current. I knew a guy that knew a guy...you get the picture. I’m all in under $150.00 with an HD camera from Amazon.

 

what would trigger the front to turn on?

 

“what would trigger the front to turn on?”



If you look at the pic of the mirror, you’ll see the power button in the center as well as two selector buttons. The right button is the rear and the left button would be for “aux video”, i.e. front camera, phone mirroring or videos (with other hardware), etc. Putting the car in reverse overrides the other channel. Too complicated for my old brain.

 

I looked again at the wiring instructions. If you use two cameras it must be wired “always on”. That probably doesn’t work for our cars.

 

Does the kit includes the rear view mirror/LCD screen? Do I have to purchase the rear mounted HD camera separately?

 

Yes, the camera is not included in the kit. Here’s the one I got. Tried it last night and night vision was great.

 

Don't know what MY is yours...mine is 08 with dimming which I like a lot for all 3 mirrors

 

I have a US 2009 XK. Just checked my owner handbook. I have auto dimming on the inside mirror. No mention if it on the outside.

 

I didn't do this "today" but a couple weeks ago replaced the wheels and tires with four brand new of each.

In the purchase inspection it was found that the front two wheels were bent a bit. I could have repaired them for about $400 each, but the dealership had 4 never-used 20" Senta wheels (the same that were already on the car). The dealership's wheels had come off a showroom car that was purchased - but the owner wanted different wheels. So they had been sitting in the dealer's warehouse for about 7 years collecting dust and the dealer was anxious to get rid of them. They said I could have a pair for $1,000, or all four for $1,600 (these are Canadian dollars). So I bought the four. Plus wholesale price on four new Dunlop tires.

The two rear ones that came with the car look perfect (seem to have never touched a curb) so I have two rear spares if I manage to mangle one of the rear ones. So I did well, and the car looks fantastic. I have to say, I am a fan of the Senta wheels on this car.


New wheels about to go on



The finished product.

 

Although I have Kalimnos (somewhat similar), I believe the Sentas are the nicest wheels Jaguar has ever made on any model. Good choice!

 

It's extremely frustrating as the wheels are brand new and now damaged by no fault of my own

Deliberate hard to say but there as deep gashes taken out of the inner spokes (unsure how one would achieve that sort of damage) with backing into the rim.

Yes the body also has a small crease a few cms long and in a specific spot the clear is taken off exposing the base coat .

 

Me too always I've always fancied the senta wheel unfortunately all mine we buckled too costly to re-roll so istead of having them repaired I went out and purchased a new set of diamond turned gyrodynes (currently plasti-dipped in silver for durability)

 

Thanks - I really like them. They chose me, I didn't choose them (though I would have). A little like the wand, I suppose.

All the best.

 

Hopefully something like that s covered by insurance in Sydney?