DIY - Backup Camera / Dash Cam Installation Guide
#22
Has anyone had any luck installing one of those GM live view mirrors that are showing up in a lot of domestic cars now? I think it's an option on the newer Camaros and has been available for the Cadillac CT6 for some time now. We don't have a lot of space in the S2k for phone holders, displays, etc so I'm thinking it could be a good option
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Hrmm....after looking into this some more, I'm not so sure it's a good idea. These are mainly used to provide a rear view, not a downward biased view to assist with parking. Most of the cars with this type of mirror have the camera mounted in the base of a shark fin antenna or the spoiler.
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Hrmm....after looking into this some more, I'm not so sure it's a good idea. These are mainly used to provide a rear view, not a downward biased view to assist with parking. Most of the cars with this type of mirror have the camera mounted in the base of a shark fin antenna or the spoiler.
Some people like @Car Analogy have used a 370Z Nismo rear mirror that has a small section for a backup camera and gotten them to work.
#23
The mirror itself with the "dimmer" switch to toggle to rear view seems like an awesome idea. We could place the rear camera in the license plate frame area for a good view for back up assist and parking.
Some people like @Car Analogy have used a 370Z Nismo rear mirror that has a small section for a backup camera and gotten them to work.
Some people like @Car Analogy have used a 370Z Nismo rear mirror that has a small section for a backup camera and gotten them to work.
I'm going to give this a try. My current mirror has a tiny 3.5" display because it was the only option available at the time. There are a few full LCD displays and cameras floating around on eBay so I'll just wait for some reasonably priced parts.
EDIT: Got the mirror mounted but still waiting for a few more parts to come in before everything gets buttoned back up. Not crazy about the shape of the mirror (up turned corners like a smiley face instead of the OEM sad face), but the size is about the same overall and the coverage is still good.
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#24
I'm going to give this a try. My current mirror has a tiny 3.5" display because it was the only option available at the time. There are a few full LCD displays and cameras floating around on eBay so I'll just wait for some reasonably priced parts.
EDIT: Got the mirror mounted but still waiting for a few more parts to come in before everything gets buttoned back up. Not crazy about the shape of the mirror (up turned corners like a smiley face instead of the OEM sad face), but the size is about the same overall and the coverage is still good.
EDIT: Got the mirror mounted but still waiting for a few more parts to come in before everything gets buttoned back up. Not crazy about the shape of the mirror (up turned corners like a smiley face instead of the OEM sad face), but the size is about the same overall and the coverage is still good.
#25
I got one intended for use with a 2019-2021 Camaro. The model number looks like GNTX-1573-905-XXXX, with the last 4 digits appearing different on other listings. We just moved and there is now a tight turn into the garage so I was in a pretty big hurry to get this done, but I'll try to post a how-to in a new thread later if anyone's interested.
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#26
That's awesome!
#27
Community Organizer
Nice job! I think I may tackle this during the winter. The thing holding me back is I'm scared of breaking the windshield when I attempt to remove the button.
#29
Does this mirror have Homelink garage door buttons? Does it have auto dim?
I like the short stalk. Is it possible to move mirror up farther than in youtube vid? So more windshield visibility? I sit really high, and need every mm of view under mirror to be able to see out windshield.
I like the short stalk. Is it possible to move mirror up farther than in youtube vid? So more windshield visibility? I sit really high, and need every mm of view under mirror to be able to see out windshield.
#30
Does this mirror have Homelink garage door buttons? Does it have auto dim?
I like the short stalk. Is it possible to move mirror up farther than in youtube vid? So more windshield visibility? I sit really high, and need every mm of view under mirror to be able to see out windshield.
I like the short stalk. Is it possible to move mirror up farther than in youtube vid? So more windshield visibility? I sit really high, and need every mm of view under mirror to be able to see out windshield.