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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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Have yall seen the new FJ cruiser's back up camera? idk how many cars do this but this is the first that ive seen where the rear camera is built into the rear view mirror but when your not in reverse you cant even tell that there is a screen underneath the mirror. That would be a pretty neat mod to do if someone didnt have a screen for their radio.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ram man17
Have yall seen the new FJ cruiser's back up camera? idk how many cars do this but this is the first that ive seen where the rear camera is built into the rear view mirror but when your not in reverse you cant even tell that there is a screen underneath the mirror. That would be a pretty neat mod to do if someone didnt have a screen for their radio.
available on ebay if you are willing to give up your dimming mirror.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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I'm trying to research to see if I can use a Toyota or Ford system in my truck that uses the rear view mirror as the monitor. If I could pick up the camera and the screen I am sure I could buy and modify a harness and modify it to the needs of my truck.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by xfeejayx
available on ebay if you are willing to give up your dimming mirror.
The only ones I found clip on top of your existing mirror and look pretty odd to me. I want something more OEM looking.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ram man17
Have yall seen the new FJ cruiser's back up camera? idk how many cars do this but this is the first that ive seen where the rear camera is built into the rear view mirror but when your not in reverse you cant even tell that there is a screen underneath the mirror. That would be a pretty neat mod to do if someone didnt have a screen for their radio.
Chevy Traverse has that as well. A friend just purchased one and was talking about that feature.

joe
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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The ones Ive seen on ebay are full replacements like xfeejayx said.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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For the price of those mirrors, you could get a nice double din and a camera. And still have a few bucks for some lunch afterwards.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by dirtydog
The guts are stainless anyhow. I lost my key to that exact locking pin. Luckily there was a small amount of play where I was able to push it to one side and had a 1/4" area of the rod that I was able to sawsall off. Took less than 30secs
Wow! 30 seconds, that'll slow the thieves down! LOL
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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How many thieves are walking around with a sawzall? Locking pins prevent crimes of opportunity. When Joe dirtbag crack addict is walking around a paking lot looking for something to steal, he'll choose you're unlocked hitch before mine....
 
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RubberFrog
How many thieves are walking around with a sawzall? Locking pins prevent crimes of opportunity. When Joe dirtbag crack addict is walking around a paking lot looking for something to steal, he'll choose you're unlocked hitch before mine....

Hey rubber, what's the specs on that camera? Like viewing area..120* for width???? Can you see your ball when your reciever is in the hitch or are you gonna have to slightly angle the camera head?
 
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