Yes, I decided to go with cameras for my side view mirrors after checking out some cars with Curley at SEMA. I am interested in any opinons or ideas to make this mod flow. This will complete the shaved look I was trying to accomplish.
If I may suggest, why not make the part similar to the concept Camero? Instead of leaving them as-is why not continue the gradual slope (north to south), but less. Then pull outward (aggressively) from the car to make the area appear as though it's a mirror, but smaller? In this way, it fulls the general public into believing it's a actual mirror and too maybe less noticable to law enforcement. Otherwise, it's a nice design you have.
My suggestion would be to put the cameras in the spoiler end caps! The ones on the rear edge of the car. Then you can smooth out the side mirror areas for the TOTAL smoothed out look
Oh and Curly, forward that monitor link to Leroy please. It could look better than the monitor on the dash.
Just fly on down and you can ride with me no car needed ...but wanted!! lol
Yes, I decided to go with cameras for my side view mirrors after checking out some cars with Curley at SEMA.
That's one of those things that looks really good on show cars, but in real life I know I wouldn't like it very much.
Cameras have improved a lot in the last 100 years, but they haven't designed one yet that even comes close to the human eye in terms of light sensitivity, resolution, and not to mention being able to see in 3 dimensions.
In other words that camera is not going to show you anywhere near as much information as looking at a simple piece of glass. I don't know the laws in AZ either, but I don't think we could get away with that here in Texas.
But as I said it will look cool and definitely be an attention getter.
Here are a few more pics showing the whole car...Thanks for the input and suggestions, I carved this while watching sports center so I know it can be better
Personally i like the mirrors better, but the smooth look also does look really good and it does give your car a uniqueness no other choptop has ! Go for it !
Well, here's one vote for the cameras. I put countless hours into making a pair of custom billet mirrors, then decided to compare my work to some of the top show cars just for kicks. Not one of them had mirrors!!! I looked through hundreds of pics and couldn't find one with them. I am talking million-dollar plus cars, built by the nation's top builders for millionaires. One of the owners told me that his builder hates mirrors and pretty much refuses to put them on a top car he builds. He said they looked at every conceivable option and eventually decided - no mirrors.
Originally posted by Carver1: At first glance, I thought you painted it!
It is funny because I did not notice that until I moved the picture to my computer, then I thought the same thing.
Thanks for the comments guys, it is good to get differing opinions since so many people on PFF have varied backgrounds and experiences. I will still probably do what I like best but I do value and consider all input that is given, and it helps shape the final product even if just a bit.
Originally posted by HC: Are the cameras supposed to be mounted on the same spot as the mirrors? Mirrorless looks so sleek.
No, they will be mounted in that ugly triangle area between the A-piller and the top of the door, that way the cameras won't get shock abuse from the door closing. The mirror mounting holes will get glassed over.
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Originally posted by dcfox: I think the camera option is cool...but I have to agree with Jonathan that in a real world situation...I'd rather have conventional mirrors.
I quit living in the real world a long time ago I am going to put the cameras in and try them driving around before I glass over the mirror mounting holes...just in case.
It would be hard to get a fair price on a project like this, even during good times...I'd sooner keep mine as an oversized paperweight rather than be ripped off selling it. Then again, if I knew it was going to a fellow fiero enthusiast, maybe it wouldn't sting so much.
Anyway, I hope you find a way out of it! Good luck!
Due to business debts that I personally guarnteed...
My car will be up for sale in the next few weeks...I will go ebay if no one hear wants it for what I need.
Don't do it! I almost did the same thing with mine. keep it. it does not cost you anything to keep it and you will not get enough to justify the regret you will have for doing it. Things are tough everywhere and I understand what you are going threw. keep the dream alive. it will get better. just my thoughts! Good luck! Dean
Originally posted by whodeanie: Don't do it! Good luck! Dean
I know I will regret it, but I have no choice, all options have been exhausted and when it comes down to it you are only as good as your word. So better a man of my word with no car...at least in my view
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Yeah, we sure do. Leroy (at the Dells 2006 or 07 show) treated seven or eight people to dinner upstairs. That meal was over $500 bucks. You should've seen the loads of food the waiter bought to the table.
Yeah, we sure do. Leroy (at the Dells 2006 or 07 show) treated seven or eight people to dinner upstairs. That meal was over $500 bucks. You should've seen the loads of food the waiter bought to the table.
And it goes down very well when you're dining with friends.
Archie
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I would seriously considering buying the car if it could be made legal in CA. Seriously. I have a good amount of cash, and would have already offered... but I live in San Diego.
Whats the price 15K-20K and could it be smogged and certed in CA.
Originally posted by blkpearl: I would seriously considering buying the car if it could be made legal in CA. Seriously. I have a good amount of cash, and would have already offered... but I live in San Diego. Whats the price 15K-20K and could it be smogged and certed in CA.
From my discussions with Curley I do not believe that this engine/trans combo could be certed in CA.
There are loopholes. I have a friend who lives in Pomona, CA. He rents a PO Box in Phoenix, AZ so he can "Title" his barely street legal Mustang there. I'm not sure of all of the details, but I know he has been driving that car in California for 2 years now. I'll give him a call and see if I can find out more.
I'm not sure about the e-bay acution. Ya someone got a good deal but I think they piad $2000 more than they could have. The car started of at $12,000 no reserve. There was only 1 bidder and he bid $14,000 a few days before the acution ended.........he could have bid $12,000 and won it.
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Originally posted by exoticse:
Never mind, i see it sold. 14 K ! Man somebody got a steal !!
I'm not sure about the e-bay acution. Ya someone got a good deal but I think they piad $2000 more than they could have. The car started of at $12,000 no reserve. There was only 1 bidder and he bid $14,000 a few days before the acution ended.........he could have bid $12,000 and won it.
I thought that was odd as well. I am glad he got an extra $2k out of the auction though. Hopefully that will help ease the pain of selling!!
