Rear camera mirror swap? Options

[JeffBowlsby]

Anyone tried these in their 914? If so,

How did it work out?
Brand/model Recommendations?
Where to mount rear camera?

What to avoid?

[Front yard mechanic]

Oops

[76-914]

I put one in my SiL's BMW. I don't remember the brand. It clipped onto the existing RVM. It requires 12V to the RVM and there is a lead coming from the unit with a ~15' lead that you route to the rear camera head. No wiring is outside the vehicle. You will place that head on the rear glass. There was an option to mount it on the license plate but that would be so low all you would see on the display was another cars license plate. Some also record but those units usually have a front & rear camera head. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[rick 918-S]

I just drove a co-workers 2025 Equinox with a video mirror. It was totally distracting. I had to turn it off.

[mepstein]

I just drove a co-workers 2025 Equinox with a video mirror. It was totally distracting. I had to turn it off.

Same with my friends Range Rover. Maybe I’m getting old but I didn’t like it at all. I do like seeing a backup camera on the dash. Just not up high.

[GregAmy]

I do not like rear cameras. Tried several in race cars and you can't judge distances (mirrors have parallax) and it's hard to gauge closing distances (ditto).

Further, your focus is constantly having to change from infinity (seeing things outside the windshield) to the short distance of the display (a lot closer). This would be an annoying problem that continues to get worse as you age.

If you want to see if something is THERE, sure, it works. But if you want to see where something will BE, nope.

[L-Jet914]

Are you wanted a reverse camera setup or something like a digital rear view mirror setup where an image is sent to the rear view mirror via a camera? Some of the current generation Toyota's come with digital rear view mirrors, but the lag time between image in the rear view mirror to real time is 1.5-2sec behind. I don't like them because it started to make me motion sick/headache so I turn them off when I am on a road test. I prefer a good old rear view mirror. Now if you want a reverse camera that's a different story. The fun part is calibrating the lines in the aftermarket camera so the distances are correct.

[pt_700]

i tried a rexing mirror mount in my old '83 accord but, didn't like it.

it's attached to the existing mirror and the extra weight was too much for that, causing it to droop and the extra width interfered with the visors.

i have cams in all my vehicles. for the cars / trucks i like rexing or redtiger. the rear cameras are light and can mount with the provided adhesive tape. i'd try that under the targa bar.

i have an old version of this rexing that still works after 7+ years (had to replace it's internal battery after it stopped saving the last files before shutdown);

https://www.rexingusa.com/product/v1p-4k/

i also have a 4-5 year old version of this redtiger that's been reliable;

https://www.redtigercam.com/products/redtig...7np-4k-dash-cam

for my bikes, i like innovv. worth the price.

i've found you need to spend at least $100 to get a decent 2 channel cam.

[fixer34]

Had a Tesla rental, the side cameras would flash up cars on either side on the TV screen they call a dash when you passed/were passed. VERY distracting.
I can see how a rear view would be the same.

[technicalninja]

Backup cameras (only operate in reverse) are lifesavers, especially if you own a shop and have to back onto your lift from time to time.

Some late GM ones have a bird's eye view that can detect cracks in the concrete.

Some GMs (trucks) have cameras that "see through" your freaking trailer and also render an accurate line drawing of said trailer.

MAGIC!!!!!

The ones that have the tiny window in the rear-view mirror are un-usable.
They should be center dash IMO. Most are.

I don't like the true "on at all times" rear camera mirror replacements.
Dad put one on the Rhino (17 Ram ProMaster-like a small UPS truck).
It was a nice one $800 and has already failed once requiring replacement.
It's kick ass for watching stuff on your trailer but not good for traffic.

I prefer a multi panel "Wink" style mirror in my sports cars.
They are a bitch to adjust properly but once your there you have nearly 180 degrees vision to the back.
Adjusted correctly they appear as a single image to the driver.
It is EVERYTHING behind the car and it takes some time to get used to.

You can see vehicles in the mirror that are passing the car on the left side!

They get in the way of the sun visors, they look cartoonish and cheap.

They work like nothing else I've ever looked through...

[TomE]

We have a little motor home and a tow behind. I got the rear camera because well you can't see behind you. I would rather have my mirror.

[Larry.Hubby]

Backup cameras are great in the 914 if you ever park your car in a crowded shopping center. The 914 is so much smaller than the hulking SUVs that are inevitably all around you that you just about can't see if it's safe to back out without one. I have one on my car and it works great for that. The display, however, is another matter. I looked at the rear view mirrors that switch to the backup camera view when you engage reverse, and they are far too dim to compete with the bright ambient light coming in thru the windshield in many cases. What is much better and tolerable if you just use the camera in situations like I described is a monitor down below dash level where it's dark enough to see it clearly and far enough from your normal field of view when driving as to not be distracting.