Rearview w/Backup camera+OnStar

[palaemon]

So, has anyone done this? It's a feature I want, but since the MyLink has no way to incorporate that, I figured this is the only option.

 

[Eric Smit]

I vaguely remember a thread a while ago where one could buy a new Onstar mirror with built in reverse display. IIRC, it was to the tune of a boatload of money.


-Eric Smit

 

[palaemon]

Yep. Like $500 for the basic model mirror. It's worth it as an option for me. I'm trying to maybe get that added by the dealer as an incentive for me to buy from them. And I want to know if anyone has done it and liked it.

 

[Eric Smit]

nobody on here has done it; sorry.


-Eric Smit

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

$500 bucks would get you a tune and the upgraded BPV, I'm pretty sure that's where most here would spend the money :banana:

 

[lambertsonic]

Why would you need a backup camera installed on a subcompact car

 

[Eric Smit]

Why would you need a backup camera installed on a subcompact car

all the mirrors fell off?

his car, his mods. ;P


-Eric Smit

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

I"ve always wanted to delete the side mirrors, put a camera in it's place then a small monitor on the inside of where the mirror used to be. That would be one sick mod

 

[Eric Smit]

also aerodynamic. you wouldn't be the first, ref: ecomodder.com


-Eric Smit

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

yeah i did a quick search there for some decent pics of it completed and give up and posted without them

 

[Swordsmith]

I didn't look closely but recall seeing backup system of some kind on sale in Advance Auto. Don't think it was rearview mirror mount, more like an add on screen you'd have to mount somewhere on the dash. Hadn't thought of it in terms of removing the side mirrors, that's a pretty slick idea (see what I did there?)

 

[CoHPhasor]

I"ve always wanted to delete the side mirrors, put a camera in it's place then a small monitor on the inside of where the mirror used to be. That would be one sick mod

And I've always wanted auto-turrets and your mom where my empty passenger seat used to be - I guess 1 out f 2 isn't bad.
What a sweet ride.

(Honestly, I couldn't even get through typing this without dyin laughin bro.)

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

How are the auto-turrets?

 

[palaemon]

Why would you need a backup camera installed on a subcompact car

Honestly, it's difficult to see out of the back window because of the rear headrests. Also, I'm 5'1". I can raise that seat all I want and it will only do so much good.

I'm used to a car that you can turn around and see nearly everything out of the back window or side windows - but the Sonic Hatch has really thick side pillars.

Don't get me wrong, I'm getting the car. I just would like that little extra convenience - and I figured this would be the best place to find out if others have done it.

 

[Eric Smit]

A lot of us have removed the rear headrests with excellent improvements, just a suggestion.


-Eric Smit

 

[palaemon]

A lot of us have removed the rear headrests with excellent improvements, just a suggestion.


-Eric Smit

I tried doing that in the RS I test drove to no avail. The salesman wasn't sure if that was a 2012 feature. Anyone have an RS that they've done that?

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

Once the headrest is all the way up there is a second button to press on the other base of the headrest.

 

[palaemon]

Once the headrest is all the way up there is a second button to press on the other base of the headrest.

Seriously? There's a button on one 'headrest pole' that raises it, and another button on the other headrest pole that lets you remove it completely?

Okay - well, that definitely helps.

Thanks!

 

[ThatTmoGuy]

exactly

 

[EX331]

I added the auto-dim mirror into mine. Probably the best thing since sliced bread.