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2SSRS@Gen5diy · 04-23-2011, 03:29 PM

No. but take it easy pushing the wires back in.

So more info on what your having done to your monster.

Darth_Emma · 04-23-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

No. but take it easy pushing the wires back in.

So more info on what your having done to your monster.

What you see there is the cam install with LS3 conversion.

I kinda went nuts with mods this spring. It's a long list that starts with the motor, goes through the tranny (torque converter), and ends with some suspension mods. It is supposed to be on the dyno this weekend for tuning. Updates will be in my car journal soon.

jimmyh · 04-23-2011, 04:18 PM

I didn't have problems tucking the wires into the headliner. You can tell it's glued down (or up? ha) But there was enough room.

Besides which, the plug was not in the headliner or the overhead console, it was outside the headliner. Covered by a plastic cover between the mirror and the headliner.

Darth_Emma · 04-23-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmyh

I didn't have problems tucking the wires into the headliner. You can tell it's glued down (or up? ha) But there was enough room.

Besides which, the plug was not in the headliner or the overhead console, it was outside the headliner. Covered by a plastic cover between the mirror and the headliner.

But, once you connect the harness, you have to stuff the harness (connectors and all) up into the headliner. No? I'll figure it out.

jimmyh · 04-23-2011, 05:13 PM

That is correct. It's a tight fit, but it all DID fit. otoh, the headliner has a nice curl to it by the windshield, so the wire that you run from the mirror to the pillar falls in and stays in. I have done LOTS of speaker phone kits, so I have mounted alot of microphones up there. On most cars, it is a major PITA to get a wire to stay in the headliner. they always want to fall out.

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 04-23-2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmyh

That is correct. It's a tight fit, but it all DID fit. otoh, the headliner has a nice curl to it by the windshield, so the wire that you run from the mirror to the pillar falls in and stays in. I have done LOTS of speaker phone kits, so I have mounted alot of microphones up there. On most cars, it is a major PITA to get a wire to stay in the headliner. they always want to fall out.

+1

Darth_Emma · 04-23-2011, 07:00 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I can't wait to get my car back to do this install.

jdec141c · 04-23-2011, 07:37 PM

Dude your pictures rock! Every time I had a question I found a picture to answer it. I just ordered my gentex mirror and ofer harness and camera today. If you hadn't been so thorough I would have planned to pay someone else to install it. I have no doubt this will take no time at all thanks to you!!!!

KnightRiderSS · 04-23-2011, 10:21 PM

Thanks for this write up...the only thing I might do differently is use heat shrink tubes on the video/power connections....looks pretty straight forward....

*GTAHVIT* · 04-27-2011, 12:42 PM

Just waiting on my camera

Thanks for this write up.

jimmyh · 04-27-2011, 01:46 PM

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.

BlacknFast2SS · 04-28-2011, 05:43 AM

Great installation guide. Excellent pictures and instruction. You mentioned total price for all necessary equipment at $350. The best price I can find is $649. Can't find a lower price.

jimmyh · 04-28-2011, 02:08 PM

See my first post on where to get the stuff.

calbert1999 · 04-28-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

What you see there is the cam install with LS3 conversion.

I kinda went nuts with mods this spring. It's a long list that starts with the motor, goes through the tranny (torque converter), and ends with some suspension mods. It is supposed to be on the dyno this weekend for tuning. Updates will be in my car journal soon.

Removed your entire engine to do a CAM install? I would have been there like.....

04-23-2011, 10:21 PM	#37
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	Thanks for this write up...the only thing I might do differently is use heat shrink tubes on the video/power connections....looks pretty straight forward.... __________________

04-27-2011, 12:42 PM	#38
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Just waiting on my camera Thanks for this write up. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

04-28-2011, 05:43 AM	#40
BlacknFast2SS Drives: Black 2SS Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 2	Awesome Installation! Great installation guide. Excellent pictures and instruction. You mentioned total price for all necessary equipment at $350. The best price I can find is $649. Can't find a lower price.

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jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	I didn't have problems tucking the wires into the headliner. You can tell it's glued down (or up? ha) But there was enough room. Besides which, the plug was not in the headliner or the overhead console, it was outside the headliner. Covered by a plastic cover between the mirror and the headliner.

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jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	That is correct. It's a tight fit, but it all DID fit. otoh, the headliner has a nice curl to it by the windshield, so the wire that you run from the mirror to the pillar falls in and stays in. I have done LOTS of speaker phone kits, so I have mounted alot of microphones up there. On most cars, it is a major PITA to get a wire to stay in the headliner. they always want to fall out.

04-23-2011, 07:00 PM	#35
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Thanks for the info guys. I can't wait to get my car back to do this install.

04-23-2011, 07:37 PM	#36
jdec141c Drives: 11 Camaro Vert 2SS/RS 6M Hurst Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lakeland, TN Posts: 132	Dude your pictures rock! Every time I had a question I found a picture to answer it. I just ordered my gentex mirror and ofer harness and camera today. If you hadn't been so thorough I would have planned to pay someone else to install it. I have no doubt this will take no time at all thanks to you!!!!

04-27-2011, 01:46 PM	#39
jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	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.

04-28-2011, 02:08 PM	#41
jimmyh Drives: 2011 1LT => 2010 2SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: an I-294 traffic jam Posts: 189	See my first post on where to get the stuff.