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GearHeadPeter · 04-28-2011, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmyh

This camera has really come in handy. When i back in to my garage, I line up one of the index lines on my camera with the shelf on my workbench. I don't have to creep along anymore waiting for the warning tones to increase.

I love my backup camera. When Ofer was down for CFII he helped put in his new harness as I had everything else already ran. This mod makes backing up a breeze now. I got everything for about $280, but I think since many of us are getting these some vendors on e-bay and such are seeing the demand and raising prices. Ofer's price is very good and this way you get all the componets from one source.

jimmyh · 04-28-2011, 08:36 PM

Is he selling the mirror too now?

jimmyh · 04-30-2011, 10:16 PM

Someone pm'ed me a question about the hole for the camera, so I thought I would post it here:

I just used a 3/8" drill bit. I wiggled it from side to side to make the hole oblong, as the plugs on the camera harness won't fit through a 3/8" hole. The paint around the edges did crack a little, but I don't see the big deal, as the mounting surface of the camera is over an 1", so it completely covers that hole.

The IOM Ninja · 04-30-2011, 10:38 PM

Does the plastic cover that extends from the headliner to the rear view mirror mount have to be removed or can it snap back in after

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 04-30-2011, 10:48 PM

Put it in your extra parts box, it dos not get reused.

jimmyh · 05-01-2011, 02:33 PM

I was gonna check and see if anyone is buying mirrors on eBay. 1lt/ss guys might be interested in the autodim.

jdec141c · 05-01-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Put it in your extra parts box, it dos not get reused.

that little tid bit would have been nice to know after i spent half an hour trying to get it to stay up there afterwards!!! LOL

rasputinkiller · 05-02-2011, 12:49 AM

Jimmyh,

I just finish installing ofers camera and your DIY really help alot! Its working just fine!

Thanks to you and ofer.

jdec141c · 05-02-2011, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rasputinkiller

Jimmyh,

I just finish installing ofers camera and your DIY really help alot! Its working just fine!

Thanks to you and ofer.

+1

bad bowtie · 05-02-2011, 12:04 PM

Just installed mine! Works awesome! i highly recommend 2ssrs's "ofer" products!!

markssylver · 05-02-2011, 05:11 PM

I also just received and installed mine it works great

morganw · 05-08-2011, 04:10 PM

This is a great thread! Made the install extremely easy. Thanks to Jimmyh for the DIY and thanks to Ofer for the kit.

ace1808 · 05-09-2011, 07:47 PM

Did any of you who did this mod have to install a new retainer after removing the apillar? Read something that its a one time use only and needs replaced. Just wondering before ordering the part.

justa25thTA · 05-09-2011, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ace1808

Did any of you who did this mod have to install a new retainer after removing the apillar? Read something that its a one time use only and needs replaced. Just wondering before ordering the part.

My a pillar went back on just fine (twice).

05-02-2011, 12:49 AM	#50
rasputinkiller Drives: 2011 2SS, 2010 Prius, 2002 Avalanch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fontana, California Posts: 50	Jimmyh, I just finish installing ofers camera and your DIY really help alot! Its working just fine! Thanks to you and ofer. __________________ Galatians 2:20 He has fun too.. Mods: Borla Atak Exhaust, Volant AirIntake

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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 plastic cover that extends from the headliner to the rear view mirror mount have to be removed or can it snap back in after

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05-01-2011, 02:33 PM	#48
jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	I was gonna check and see if anyone is buying mirrors on eBay. 1lt/ss guys might be interested in the autodim.

05-02-2011, 12:04 PM	#52
bad bowtie Drives: 2010 CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA Posts: 77	Just installed mine! Works awesome! i highly recommend 2ssrs's "ofer" products!!

05-02-2011, 05:11 PM	#53
markssylver Drives: 95 bbb impala ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: md Posts: 332	I also just received and installed mine it works great

05-08-2011, 04:10 PM	#54
morganw Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Pete, FL Posts: 13	This is a great thread! Made the install extremely easy. Thanks to Jimmyh for the DIY and thanks to Ofer for the kit.

05-09-2011, 07:47 PM	#55
ace1808 Drives: 2011 CGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 19	Did any of you who did this mod have to install a new retainer after removing the apillar? Read something that its a one time use only and needs replaced. Just wondering before ordering the part.