Looking to place an order over the next couple of weeks for a 2017my sport. Was looking at getting the surround cameras to help preserve my wheels when going into car parks with those invisible kerbs. My question is, does the 360 degree pdc do the same job? Will it show where my wheels are in regards to a kerb. If so would be a cheaper option than the surround cameras.

Thanks

Hi,

I don't have surround cameras and PDC is very useful to gauge front and rear distances.

As for parking, I usually have to reverse into street parking spaces and the dipping side mirrors are more than adequate assistance for that manoeuvre.

Jas Current RRS: MY18 SVR
Previous RRS: MY15 RRS 5.0L Autobiography

I have the surround cameras on MY12 and they are a god send especially in multi story car parks.

Only issue is having to click through 5 menus to get to the right camera view but that may be different on the new ones.

I must be the only person with the surround cameras who finds them of little help while parking?

It takes forever to find a view that might help and then the area you want to examine is too small, so more wasted time while you try to zoom in (if that particular view will let you). In the meantime the drivers of the cars behind you are getting impatient.............this is an option I won't bother speccing again. The "plan" view is ridiculously small and of no help at all, unlike some I have seen in other marques. Even Nissan do it so much better.


The Sport is an easy car to park IMHO - square, straight sided, easy to judge the extremities, and far easier than any saloon I have had.

Oh - and the 20" rims I deliberately specced mean you don't worry much about kerbs.................. MY2016 HSE D SDV6 - gone due to fuel dilution problems.

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Gerd1986 wrote:

I have the surround cameras on MY12 and they are a god send especially in multi story car parks.

Only issue is having to click through 5 menus to get to the right camera view but that may be different on the new ones.

We have a 16.5 my and the camera option. It's great we use it a lot . It shows a clear picture of the curb and the gap you have between the wheel. Great for car park barrier islands and curbs . Get it ordered .

Thanks all. Think I will go with the surround cameras as I first planned. Lets hope they are easier to use in the 17my.

The Surround Camera system is good for parking, but where it comes into its own is when driving off road.
For steep gradients, narrow lanes and going into water lanes the cameras can give you views of the individual wheels, any obstruction in front of car (although it is still best to get out of car to check for obstructions and to check depth of water before entering) with the help of the camera system driving off road becomes much safer, and a thoroughly recommended option. You cans elect any one, or multiple screens as required and with the other read outs available you can drive confident on and off road.

The full 360 degree camera system is the best, it also has overhead view an excellent view.  John

RRS MY12 SDV6 HSE. Sumatra Black/Ebony & Walnut + Dynamic Pack, + Cold Climate Pack + Memory Pack, Digital TV/DVD, Premium Leather, Cornering Lights, Cooler/Fridge Box, & most Options.

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It must be great you guys can actually use the surround cameras! The display for mine is so dim it is virtually impossible to use. I have been in contact with the dealers since I purchased the car last April and eventually managed to get my display compared with another vehicle to show the difference. Now just have to wait to get a 'good resolution'!!!

Following my earlier comments on the camera display I tried to use my cameras for parking today and they were impossible to use. See attached pictures. The first is of kerb view and the second is T junction view.











I really suggest that anyone purchasing the camera option asks for a demonstration prior to accepting the vehicle. It is a nightmare trying to get it resolved after purchase.

Well, as with Wilf above, I would never spec these on another RRS. Mine are useless. Low resolution and spend half their life caked in muck (as no washers) which lowers the resolution even further. If there was a forward facing camera that had a record facility, it may be worthwhile, but there isn't not even on the most recent MY17's (although the resolution of the cameras has been improved and they ae supplied with washers now!). Finally, as with everything that interfaces with the "Infotainment System" it is so slow initiating and then changing from one view to another, you could grow very old waiting for it to react.

Keep your money in your pocket or use it to buy a good dash cam.

Old Jock 2018 (MY19) Jaguar F-Pace R-Sport 300PS Petrol in Caesium Blue with many bells and whistles.
2015 RRS HSE SDV6 Firenze Red with Santorini Panoramic Glass Roof, gone but not forgotten.

The MY16 ones are much better and higher resolution.

I put a picture on before but my stupid iPad won't let me do it here. I will try later. MY16 3.0 SDV6 Autobiography in Aleutian silver, stealth pack and toys.

Hi Dave,

It would be great to see a picture with your cameras. Mine is a model 16.5 so should have the higher resolution image.

I believe there is a difference to the surround cameras and the 360 degree view surround camera system which also has the brilliant overhead camera view. Perfect.

If you have a dim (dark) view display and not dirty camera lenses, you can have the brilliance turned up by some dealers.
It can also be a fault if the same on everything. John

RRS MY12 SDV6 HSE. Sumatra Black/Ebony & Walnut + Dynamic Pack, + Cold Climate Pack + Memory Pack, Digital TV/DVD, Premium Leather, Cornering Lights, Cooler/Fridge Box, & most Options.

MAC wrote:

Hi Dave,

It would be great to see a picture with your cameras. Mine is a model 16.5 so should have the higher resolution image.