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Mark Worthington · 11-13-06, 01:15 PM

More ebay searching turns up some pretty cool options for video rear view mirrors. It seems the main manufacturer of these items is XO Vision.

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The XO Vision RM 404 is the smallest one and would probably fit in a GT40. It has a 4" TFT LCD screen and two video inputs:

They make a larger version with a 6" LCD screen but it would probably be too large for a GT40:

The other issues are where to mount the camera and what field of view to use. High-angle FOVs are great for backing up in parking lots but they would be of little use in a moving car. I would think the higher the mount location the better, with the best place being a streamlined enclosure on the rear of the roof. If it's too low all you're going to see when you really need it is the grill of the SUV behind you.

11-13-06, 01:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mark Worthington Mark Worthington 10 tenths Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Massachusetts Posts: 1,789 Rep Power: 24	Re: rear view camera set up More ebay searching turns up some pretty cool options for video rear view mirrors. It seems the main manufacturer of these items is XO Vision. rear_view_mirror_monitor The XO Vision RM 404 is the smallest one and would probably fit in a GT40. It has a 4" TFT LCD screen and two video inputs: They make a larger version with a 6" LCD screen but it would probably be too large for a GT40: The other issues are where to mount the camera and what field of view to use. High-angle FOVs are great for backing up in parking lots but they would be of little use in a moving car. I would think the higher the mount location the better, with the best place being a streamlined enclosure on the rear of the roof. If it's too low all you're going to see when you really need it is the grill of the SUV behind you. __________________ Regards, Mark RF Chassis No. 36 still under construction 347, MoTeC EFI, pin drives, leather, etc. Last edited by Mark Worthington; 11-13-06 at 01:58 PM.