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Yellojacket · 08-24-2009, 10:11 PM

With the visibility out the back of our cars I was wondering if this would be a good idea or not? What are your opinions on this??

http://www.qualitymobilevideo.com/VRBCS300W.aspx

shroomjohn · 08-24-2009, 10:32 PM

I dunno it would be a horrible eye sore dont think there is really anwhere it wouldnt stick out on the dash. Just my opinion I sure some has done this just gotta find some pics.

tjd24 · 08-24-2009, 10:36 PM

When I first got my Camaro I was concerned about the blindspot backing up and merging lanes.

I considered a rear view camera set-up and almost bought the Gentex Rear view Mirror LCD with On-Star + Camera solution via Mito http://www.mitocorp.com/auto-dimming...a-display.html. I contacted Mito and their sales department connected me with a local dealer who would install this for around $600, a bit too steep for me. I know there are other solutions but I didn't want to have another screen. I also considered a combo rear view camera / LCD / GPS Nav system but didn't want a non-name brand nav system from Asia - http://www.4ucam.com/index.html#GPS. So I have not installed a solution and just make sure I know where I am parking to limit the need to back-up eg pull through a parking space to leave forward rather than back-up.

As for the merging - after adjusting my mirrors outward to allow for passing cars to move from my rear view mirror to the side mirror then to my ability to see them in the window the merging blindspot is not an issue. Here's another useful link - http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Rearview-...te-Blind-Spots

Indpowr · 08-24-2009, 10:38 PM

Better rear view and less front view. LOL

Just becareful backing up. Not worth it until someone replaces the radio unit.

SummoneR · 08-24-2009, 11:46 PM

I used this exact model in my FJ Cruiser. I made a custom mount above my rear view mirror, ran the cable up through the head liner. Worked great, I uninstalled it recently in prep for sale for the new Camaro. Otherwise I'd take a photo for you. Not sure how this would work in the Camaro, but I can look into it when I get mine in a few weeks.

jayzwife · 08-25-2009, 12:57 AM

With the serious blindspots, I think that would have been a great idea for Chevy to have put it in the car. I don't know where it should go after market. Maybe if you don't have the 4 pack gauges, it could work there. If you do put one in, let us know how well it works.

Smokes35 · 08-25-2009, 03:14 PM

Plenty of companies make cameras where the rear view mirror is replaced with one that has a screen in one corner...

cybernjm · 08-25-2009, 03:20 PM

Rear view camera

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With the visibility out the back of our cars I was wondering if this would be a good idea or not? What are your opinions on this??

http://www.qualitymobilevideo.com/VRBCS300W.aspx
Attached Images

I installed this exact camera in my current car, 03 Chevy Cavalier. I took out a vent in the center & it fit in there like a glove. The picture is really nice, color & it works great. I already have a new one ready for the Camaro, if it ever comes! I know I can't put it in a vent like now, but I'll figure something out.

third1 · 08-25-2009, 04:31 PM

What the hell isn't there an app for the Iphone to solve this it has an app for just about everything else. Can you say Bluetooth Camera?

I do like my iphone.

08-24-2009, 10:11 PM	#1
Yellojacket Drives: 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 373	Rear view camera With the visibility out the back of our cars I was wondering if this would be a good idea or not? What are your opinions on this?? http://www.qualitymobilevideo.com/VRBCS300W.aspx Attached Images

08-24-2009, 10:32 PM	#2
shroomjohn Drives: Golden Eagle Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: No Posts: 1,134 View My Garage	I dunno it would be a horrible eye sore dont think there is really anwhere it wouldnt stick out on the dash. Just my opinion I sure some has done this just gotta find some pics. __________________ Loving this car!

08-24-2009, 10:36 PM	#3
tjd24 Thank you Oshawa/St.Cats! Drives: was 2010 2LT RS 2G1FC1EV4A9103434 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NW NJ Posts: 3,481 View My Garage	When I first got my Camaro I was concerned about the blindspot backing up and merging lanes. I considered a rear view camera set-up and almost bought the Gentex Rear view Mirror LCD with On-Star + Camera solution via Mito http://www.mitocorp.com/auto-dimming...a-display.html. I contacted Mito and their sales department connected me with a local dealer who would install this for around $600, a bit too steep for me. I know there are other solutions but I didn't want to have another screen. I also considered a combo rear view camera / LCD / GPS Nav system but didn't want a non-name brand nav system from Asia - http://www.4ucam.com/index.html#GPS. So I have not installed a solution and just make sure I know where I am parking to limit the need to back-up eg pull through a parking space to leave forward rather than back-up. As for the merging - after adjusting my mirrors outward to allow for passing cars to move from my rear view mirror to the side mirror then to my ability to see them in the window the merging blindspot is not an issue. Here's another useful link - http://www.wikihow.com/Set-Rearview-...te-Blind-Spots __________________ #3434 Born 4-15-2009, Delivered 5-22-2009 BBOMG 2/3/4 - Traded-in 8/31/2019:

08-24-2009, 11:46 PM	#5
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,230	I used this exact model in my FJ Cruiser. I made a custom mount above my rear view mirror, ran the cable up through the head liner. Worked great, I uninstalled it recently in prep for sale for the new Camaro. Otherwise I'd take a photo for you. Not sure how this would work in the Camaro, but I can look into it when I get mine in a few weeks. __________________

08-25-2009, 03:14 PM	#7
Smokes35 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2006 Ram SRT10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh. PA Posts: 248	Plenty of companies make cameras where the rear view mirror is replaced with one that has a screen in one corner... __________________ NKMB8X 1100 = Preliminary Order: 5/29/2009 3000 = Accepted By Production Control: 6/17/2009 3300 = Scheduled For Production: 6/22/2009 3400 = 7/20 TPW as of 7/18/2009 3800 = Built!!! 7/27/2009 VIN 2G1FT1EW3A9129998 6000 = 8/4/2009 Giggity!

08-24-2009, 10:38 PM	#4
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	Better rear view and less front view. LOL Just becareful backing up. Not worth it until someone replaces the radio unit.

08-25-2009, 12:57 AM	#6
jayzwife Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 94 View My Garage	With the serious blindspots, I think that would have been a great idea for Chevy to have put it in the car. I don't know where it should go after market. Maybe if you don't have the 4 pack gauges, it could work there. If you do put one in, let us know how well it works.

08-25-2009, 03:20 PM	#8
cybernjm Rogue Drives: Rogue, my Cyber Gray beauty Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: seaville,nj Posts: 108	Rear view camera -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With the visibility out the back of our cars I was wondering if this would be a good idea or not? What are your opinions on this?? http://www.qualitymobilevideo.com/VRBCS300W.aspx Attached Images I installed this exact camera in my current car, 03 Chevy Cavalier. I took out a vent in the center & it fit in there like a glove. The picture is really nice, color & it works great. I already have a new one ready for the Camaro, if it ever comes! I know I can't put it in a vent like now, but I'll figure something out.

08-25-2009, 04:31 PM	#9
third1 speed freak Drives: 2015i Cadillac Escalade,10 IOM 2ss Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Neenah Wi Posts: 1,143 View My Garage	What the hell isn't there an app for the Iphone to solve this it has an app for just about everything else. Can you say Bluetooth Camera? I do like my iphone. __________________ Current:2015i Cadilac Escalade,2016 Lexus RC350,2011 CVO StreetGlide cammed,tuned & loud. 2010 IMO/IO,custom stripes,GFX,sunrf,solo exhaust,JBA shorties,rotofab,Jannetty tune,Pfadt,JLw6 Audison&Hertz,7/4/09 2GIFKIEJ6A9123779Del 7/10/09 Former Camaros 72 LT1 Z28, 86 z28 [SIGPIC]

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