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2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-09-2011, 08:27 PM

My retainer has been pulled off and put back on more times then i can remember and its fine.

ace1808 · 05-10-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

My retainer has been pulled off and put back on more times then i can remember and its fine.

Sweet guess I wont need one, btw did any of you do the SIR disabling while doing this mod?

Getting mine this weekend, can't wait to put it in. Thanks for the quick shipping Ofer.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-10-2011, 05:13 PM

What do you mean by SIR disabling? The air bag? no need for this mod.

jimmyh · 05-10-2011, 09:02 PM

As long as you are careful when removing the A pillar finisher, you will be fine. Just don't jostle the air bag around. I have done some Nissans, where removing that pillar finisher sets off an airbag service light. But that did NOT happen on this car, thankfully.

ace1808 · 05-13-2011, 01:17 PM

Just did install Looks good. Couple diffs from jimmys diy then from my install. Didnt take pics but ill list them out. I bought my car on april 2011 so that might explain differences.

1. I had to modify stock connector from mirror to fit ofer's hatness, they changed a groove on it so had to cut a bit of sides off. ( ill post pics later of stock adapter on mirror to show the slight change)

2. Retainer clip on mine did not look like anything in the pic it was totally different. It was a metal piece that was a bitch to remove, ended up breaking the damn thing to remove it. Luckily local dealer had in stock. But also they mentioned they changed the clip on newer models heres the part #11611258 so the clip i put in was also different from the one that came out.

3. Did not have to drill a hole in my bumper above license plate they had a popout. It was already ready for future camera. It was a plastic piece that was removable. Im sure when the 2012 come out theyll have a camera that you can just pop in there.

Other than that everything was the same. Thanks Ofer for the great product and thanks jimmyh for the awesome diy.

jimmyh · 05-14-2011, 01:44 PM

^what is the production date on your car? They must already be starting to use parts designed for the 2012.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-14-2011, 02:17 PM

I think it was me, looks like some of the connecter have 2 extra groves in them all you do is use a X-ACTO blade and it comes out then the connecter will fit. this is only for the gray connectors.

WCoolBreeze · 05-14-2011, 03:24 PM

2SSRS helped me to do this Mod, along with a couple of other Mods last Saturday at his place.

All who have seen thisMod here where I live are asking about. I myself think this is nearly as Great as the HUD Mod.

Walt

obe1 · 05-14-2011, 07:23 PM

Great DIY JimmyH and great kit Ofer; just finished my install and everything was very straight forward!

thebrainhart · 05-15-2011, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

I think it was me, looks like some of the connecter have 2 extra groves in them all you do is use a X-ACTO blade and it comes out then the connecter will fit. this is only for the gray connectors.

Yeah, mine was like that too, just cut the tabs off, and it fit fine.

The IOM Ninja · 05-15-2011, 03:47 AM

Does the power button on the mirror turn the Camera on in lieu of just when in reverse?

STINGS · 05-15-2011, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by The IOM Ninja

Does the power button on the mirror turn the Camera on in lieu of just when in reverse?

Power button just disables the lcd. For the back up camera to work, you need the power button enabled on the mirror, the car running and in reverse.
Joe

The IOM Ninja · 05-15-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by STINGS

Power button just disables the lcd. For the back up camera to work, you need the power button enabled on the mirror, the car running and in reverse.
Joe

Cool thanks

jimmyh · 05-15-2011, 07:04 PM

Didn't someone come up with something that can turn on the camera and lcd on command? A switch to supply +12V? Would this work?

05-14-2011, 03:24 PM	#64
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05-14-2011, 07:23 PM	#65
obe1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 IOM, 1995 Blown Z28 Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 237	Great DIY JimmyH and great kit Ofer; just finished my install and everything was very straight forward! __________________ 2010 2SS RS M6 Inferno Orange Metallic 1995 Z28 - blown, intercooled and nitrous injected - Sold 1968 Camaro - Sold 2019 Corvette Grand Sport

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2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	What do you mean by SIR disabling? The air bag? no need for this mod.

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jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	As long as you are careful when removing the A pillar finisher, you will be fine. Just don't jostle the air bag around. I have done some Nissans, where removing that pillar finisher sets off an airbag service light. But that did NOT happen on this car, thankfully.

05-13-2011, 01:17 PM	#61
ace1808 Drives: 2011 CGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 19	Just did install Looks good. Couple diffs from jimmys diy then from my install. Didnt take pics but ill list them out. I bought my car on april 2011 so that might explain differences. 1. I had to modify stock connector from mirror to fit ofer's hatness, they changed a groove on it so had to cut a bit of sides off. ( ill post pics later of stock adapter on mirror to show the slight change) 2. Retainer clip on mine did not look like anything in the pic it was totally different. It was a metal piece that was a bitch to remove, ended up breaking the damn thing to remove it. Luckily local dealer had in stock. But also they mentioned they changed the clip on newer models heres the part #11611258 so the clip i put in was also different from the one that came out. 3. Did not have to drill a hole in my bumper above license plate they had a popout. It was already ready for future camera. It was a plastic piece that was removable. Im sure when the 2012 come out theyll have a camera that you can just pop in there. Other than that everything was the same. Thanks Ofer for the great product and thanks jimmyh for the awesome diy.

05-14-2011, 01:44 PM	#62
jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	^what is the production date on your car? They must already be starting to use parts designed for the 2012.

05-14-2011, 02:17 PM	#63
2SSRS@Gen5diy Drives: 2014 Z/28 #82+#192, 18ZLE 66Nova Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: By the lake in AZ Posts: 15,719 View My Garage	I think it was me, looks like some of the connecter have 2 extra groves in them all you do is use a X-ACTO blade and it comes out then the connecter will fit. this is only for the gray connectors.

05-15-2011, 03:47 AM	#67
The IOM Ninja Account Suspended Drives: 10' IOM 2SS/RS, 13' GB Shelby GT500 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sherwood Park, AB Posts: 2,180	Does the power button on the mirror turn the Camera on in lieu of just when in reverse?

05-15-2011, 07:04 PM	#70
jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	Didn't someone come up with something that can turn on the camera and lcd on command? A switch to supply +12V? Would this work?