Android Auto/Carplay + Reversing Camera fitted to 458 Spider

[Thorburn]

Ever since getting my 458 a couple years ago I'd been looking at options for adding a rear view camera and had stumbled on finding someone in the UK to re-code the dash to recognise it.

Got talking to someone at a car meet who had a 458 with an Android Auto/Carplay kit fitted and after looking at their website noticed it had a camera input as well and could be used for the reversing camera.
Bought from Integrated Automotive with their generic OEM camera, but guessing its the same system offered by MySupercarExpert, etc.

Had it installed last week. Used it over the weekend travelling to Goodwood Festival of Speed and having Google Maps for nav on the screen rather than in a holder in the cup holder and the camera works perfectly, loading up even if I'm in the standard infotainment system.



Personally think the camera looks better tucked in between the numberplate lights than the factory camera install as well.



Thought I'd share as sure others looking for similar. Total cost was just over £2000 including fitting.

[Eatpies99]

Looks spot on that. Does it replace the NIT unit?

[Thorburn]

Eatpies99 said:

Looks spot on that. Does it replace the NIT unit?

Nope, remains in place and can swap between them by pressing and holding the Menu Setup button for 3-seconds.

If you're in the NIT system it still loads in to the camera when you select Reverse. If you have it switched off the NIT off and have it displaying speed then it loads up the camera as a TINY view in the corner in the top right of the screen so that's the only limitation.

Uses the standard controls to move around in it with the 4-way + rotary controller doing anything, the Back button has no effect in it which is a shame.
Also uses the standard mic for Ok Google and phone calls, no need to install an additional one.

Edited by Thorburn on Wednesday 15th July 14:41

[Eatpies99]

Ahhh my NITs playing up again. Need to sort it replace that first really....