Rear Camera as Rear-View Mirror

raymbarr · 05-14-2014, 04:52 PM

Has anyone figured out a way to just turn on the rear camera while driving? It would be cool to use that as a rear-view mirror sometimes (especially in my convertible with the top up - not so easy to see out the back).

I saw on Jay Leno's Garage on YouTube that some of the high-end Porches let you switch to the rear-view camera as your rear-view mirror.

Anyone figured out a way to do that with the C7?

Thanks,
Raym

Pete r welch · 05-17-2014, 02:24 PM

Looks like no one knows. I agree it might be of some utility if it could be done.

Nate GM · 05-18-2014, 01:03 AM

I've read a thread on this before and it turns out that the camera would be blurry and eventually useless once you start driving at normal speeds. It's a cool idea but unfortunately it wouldn't work with the specific cameras that are on our vehicles.

steved06512 · 05-18-2014, 01:20 AM

Coastal e-tech may have something in the future. I used one of their GM Lock Pick kits on my nav radio in my truck. One of the features was the ability to turn on the back up camera at all times. Worked great, especially for towing. Not sure if they will be able to hack the my link system though.

05-14-2014, 04:52 PM	#1
raymbarr Drives: 2014 Laguna Blue Convertible Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Northern California Posts: 14	Rear Camera as Rear-View Mirror Has anyone figured out a way to just turn on the rear camera while driving? It would be cool to use that as a rear-view mirror sometimes (especially in my convertible with the top up - not so easy to see out the back). I saw on Jay Leno's Garage on YouTube that some of the high-end Porches let you switch to the rear-view camera as your rear-view mirror. Anyone figured out a way to do that with the C7? Thanks, Raym

05-18-2014, 01:03 AM	#3
Nate GM Rand Paul 2016 Drives: Corvette Stingray Z51 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: U.S Posts: 592	I've read a thread on this before and it turns out that the camera would be blurry and eventually useless once you start driving at normal speeds. It's a cool idea but unfortunately it wouldn't work with the specific cameras that are on our vehicles. __________________

05-17-2014, 02:24 PM	#2
Pete r welch Drives: 2014 Stingray Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Carmel, NY Posts: 28	Looks like no one knows. I agree it might be of some utility if it could be done.

05-18-2014, 01:20 AM	#4
steved06512 SteveZero Drives: Cyber Grey 2014 Stingray Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oregon Posts: 14	Coastal e-tech may have something in the future. I used one of their GM Lock Pick kits on my nav radio in my truck. One of the features was the ability to turn on the back up camera at all times. Worked great, especially for towing. Not sure if they will be able to hack the my link system though.