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| Gunn1 |
 Nov 28 2016, 07:11 PM
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Yesterday after I solved the fuel pressure problem with the help of some members, and got the red 74 started. It was time to get it out of the shed so I could pull the red/yellow 73 car in its place.
While backing the car out I noticed it was a little bit of a chore to view the complete "Back up" area without really cranking on the neck. Part of the problem has to do with the rear view mirror that is missing, the rest is probably age. (not as flexible anymore) Then the idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) of a backup camera came to mind. Much like heated seats it is certainly not a necessity, but can be very nice once getting used to it there are many kits out there at different price points. Has anyone here had experience with one mounted on a 914....I think it would be great on a 914 if done correctly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Any positive or negative feedback would be appreciated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| Mueller |
Nov 28 2016, 11:18 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,155 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Gunn1 @ Nov 28 2016, 05:11 PM)  Yesterday after I solved the fuel pressure problem with the help of some members, and got the red 74 started. It was time to get it out of the shed so I could pull the red/yellow 73 car in its place. While backing the car out I noticed it was a little bit of a chore to view the complete "Back up" area without really cranking on the neck. Part of the problem has to do with the rear view mirror that is missing, the rest is probably age. (not as flexible anymore) Then the idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) of a backup camera came to mind. Much like heated seats it is certainly not a necessity, but can be very nice once getting used to it there are many kits out there at different price points. Has anyone here had experience with one mounted on a 914....I think it would be great on a 914 if done correctly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Any positive or negative feedback would be appreciated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I have a back up camera in my Land Rover, thought it was the greatest thing in the world until I had to use it in the real world and not the test drive, for me at least I have to put on my glasses to see the damn thing, but I cannot use my glasses for driving or seeing out the mirrors, so I don't use the back up camera like I thought i would. As with the TV at home, the bigger screen the better, but how big of a screen do you really want in such a small car? |
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| Elliot Cannon |
Nov 29 2016, 12:21 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(Mueller @ Nov 28 2016, 09:18 PM) QUOTE(Gunn1 @ Nov 28 2016, 05:11 PM) Yesterday after I solved the fuel pressure problem with the help of some members, and got the red 74 started. It was time to get it out of the shed so I could pull the red/yellow 73 car in its place. While backing the car out I noticed it was a little bit of a chore to view the complete "Back up" area without really cranking on the neck. Part of the problem has to do with the rear view mirror that is missing, the rest is probably age. (not as flexible anymore) Then the idea (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) of a backup camera came to mind. Much like heated seats it is certainly not a necessity, but can be very nice once getting used to it there are many kits out there at different price points. Has anyone here had experience with one mounted on a 914....I think it would be great on a 914 if done correctly. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) Any positive or negative feedback would be appreciated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I have a back up camera in my Land Rover, thought it was the greatest thing in the world until I had to use it in the real world and not the test drive, for me at least I have to put on my glasses to see the damn thing, but I cannot use my glasses for driving or seeing out the mirrors, so I don't use the back up camera like I thought i would. As with the TV at home, the bigger screen the better, but how big of a screen do you really want in such a small car? Graduated bi-focals. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Gunn1 Back that thing up Nov 28 2016, 07:11 PM
zipedadoo I have bought several backup cameras for trucks at... Nov 28 2016, 11:47 PM mgp4591 How small is the screen on the NAPA unit? Is it la... Nov 28 2016, 11:55 PM matthepcat My car came with no rear view mirror or side mirro... Nov 29 2016, 02:17 AM zipedadoo I believe the NAPA screen is something like 5x3. ... Nov 29 2016, 07:18 AM mepstein Buy a modern car if you don't like driving a 9... Nov 29 2016, 07:33 AM Gunn1 Mepstein I really like 914's . And Couldn... Nov 29 2016, 08:59 AM
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Mepstein I really like 914's . And Couldn... Nov 29 2016, 09:25 AM altitude411 If you need a camera to back up your 914 you'd... Nov 29 2016, 09:35 AM zach914v8
If you need a camera to back up your 914 you... Nov 29 2016, 11:04 AM 7TPorsh I put one of these in my daughter's car. Don... Nov 29 2016, 12:38 PM |
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