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*GTAHVIT* · 05-17-2011, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Not all cameras have the lines.

Some cameras that do have the lines can have them turned off too.

OOOH... How do I find out which one I have???

Thanks!

jdec141c · 05-17-2011, 05:43 PM

Ofer here are the pics I promised. Sorry it took so long. All my pics seem to load upside down. I have one of Ofer's cameras with the lines.

bad_bear · 05-17-2011, 06:15 PM

Well I just completed the camera/mirror mod. Thank you so much for the plug and play wiring harness Ofer. You make these mods a snap.

franknbeans · 05-17-2011, 09:09 PM

how much larger is this mirror compared to the OEM one? Looks a lot bigger from the pictures.

jimmyh · 05-17-2011, 09:20 PM

It's 1.5" wider. But it's only 1/8" taller. I am nearly certain that due to the mounting arm, this mirror can go higher. So it's actually less intrusive than stock.

thebrainhart · 05-18-2011, 01:51 AM

Yeah, it is about the same size as far as blocking the windshield is concerned. Like stated, it is a little taller, but can go higher.
And, you can see a lot more in the rear. I like it!

Teddydog · 05-18-2011, 03:17 PM

This is great! I have been wanting to do this since I bought my car and then saw this type of system in my Mom's Terrain.

I assume that the OnStar and auto-dim still work once the new mirror is install. Yes?

Rob

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-18-2011, 03:31 PM

Yes, it all works, As long as the car had it to start.

bumblebeecamaro · 05-19-2011, 11:11 AM

I want to do this but now I'm kinda worried about having camera issues. knowing my luck it will happen to me. :(

*GTAHVIT* · 05-19-2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

I want to do this but now I'm kinda worried about having camera issues. knowing my luck it will happen to me. :(

cmon, don't let one problem keep you from doing it.

Mine works perfectly, like so many others.

No part is perfect...

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 05-19-2011, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumblebeecamaro

I want to do this but now I'm kinda worried about having camera issues. knowing my luck it will happen to me. :(

I sent him a new camera and asked him to send me the old one to see what went bad, if you like ask him.

bumblebeecamaro · 05-19-2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

I sent him a new camera and asked him to send me the old one to see what went bad, if you like ask him.

oh I believe you... no reason not to.

just that the only luck I've ever had is bad luck. but in this case, I might take the plunge anyway.

jimmyh · 05-19-2011, 01:17 PM

Ofer is awesome. And fwiw, it's possible I screwed up the camera by painting it. I would not let it stop you from doing this mod. Life is a crap shoot. I just bought a brand-spankin new blueray player that crapped out after a month.

jimmyh · 05-19-2011, 01:21 PM

Here is the whole story:

I installed everything, and it was working great for a month. Monday night, I noticed the gridlines were suddenly gone. Tuesday morning, there was about 20 second delay from went I engaged reverse to the camera coming on. Tuesday afternoon, the delay was gone, it was back to instantaneous, but the picture was now blurry. It has been this way the last two days, no delay, still no gridlines, blurry picture.

For all I know, one of my kids wacked the camera in the garage.

05-17-2011, 05:43 PM	#86
jdec141c Drives: 11 Camaro Vert 2SS/RS 6M Hurst Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lakeland, TN Posts: 132	Ofer here are the pics I promised. Sorry it took so long. All my pics seem to load upside down. I have one of Ofer's cameras with the lines. Attached Images

05-17-2011, 09:09 PM	#88
franknbeans Whipped Drives: 2010 CAMARO Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pittsburgh-ish - PA Posts: 4,216 View My Garage	how much larger is this mirror compared to the OEM one? Looks a lot bigger from the pictures. __________________ Car of the week 7/7/14

05-18-2011, 01:51 AM	#90
thebrainhart Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM LS3 A6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bountiful, UT Posts: 683	Yeah, it is about the same size as far as blocking the windshield is concerned. Like stated, it is a little taller, but can go higher. And, you can see a lot more in the rear. I like it! __________________ - 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM LS3 A6 "Lurch" - FLYNGSS - Some ProCharger, Alky, CompCams, Brian Tooley, Holley, Livernois, K&N, Ridetech, DSS, Kooks, JDP Motorsports, Pfadt, BMR, Prothane, Weld, M&H, Mickey Thompson, RKSport, Elite, Garys, Defenderworx, Anvil, etc.

05-19-2011, 11:11 AM	#93
bumblebeecamaro Car Lover By Nature Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue Metallic SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 2,327 View My Garage	I want to do this but now I'm kinda worried about having camera issues. knowing my luck it will happen to me. :( __________________

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jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	It's 1.5" wider. But it's only 1/8" taller. I am nearly certain that due to the mounting arm, this mirror can go higher. So it's actually less intrusive than stock.

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Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 453	This is great! I have been wanting to do this since I bought my car and then saw this type of system in my Mom's Terrain. I assume that the OnStar and auto-dim still work once the new mirror is install. Yes? Rob

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05-19-2011, 01:17 PM	#97
jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	Ofer is awesome. And fwiw, it's possible I screwed up the camera by painting it. I would not let it stop you from doing this mod. Life is a crap shoot. I just bought a brand-spankin new blueray player that crapped out after a month.

05-19-2011, 01:21 PM	#98
jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	Here is the whole story: I installed everything, and it was working great for a month. Monday night, I noticed the gridlines were suddenly gone. Tuesday morning, there was about 20 second delay from went I engaged reverse to the camera coming on. Tuesday afternoon, the delay was gone, it was back to instantaneous, but the picture was now blurry. It has been this way the last two days, no delay, still no gridlines, blurry picture. For all I know, one of my kids wacked the camera in the garage.