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03-22-2016, 04:16 AM
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Side mirror delete
I want to replace my side mirrors with camera/lcds.
#1 - mirrors are a large source of aero drag. the inverse of that would be that removing them would give a not-insignificant power boost at higher speeds. #2 - it would be freaking sweet! As long as it could be done right... I am aware that it may not be legal on street or track. So my actual question is: does anyone have actual experience with any of the off the rack systems? Are any of them a suitable functional replacement for mirrors? |
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03-22-2016, 09:20 AM
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 Dis might B gud edit: confirmed this is a good read
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03-22-2016, 10:51 AM
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Is it a cool idea? Yes.
Is it a bad idea? Yes. Unless you drive an i8. The issues with trying to build such a system by yourself are numerous and include refresh rate, latency, reliability, display method, and proper depth for left versus right, among other things. |
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03-22-2016, 11:03 AM
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I'm going to remove my steering wheel and maneuver the car with my mind.
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03-22-2016, 11:13 AM
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03-22-2016, 11:13 AM
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Only the i8 concept car has it, not the street legal car. Even the BRZ concept car had cameras.
Just about every state has laws regarding an interior mirror and exterior mirror on the driver side. |
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I'd be curious how fast the OP is planning on going, as drag added by the mirrors is minimal.
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... Didnt you hear, he drives an FRS..... the fastest car ever made.
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This is a silly idea. Please do it so we can laugh at it. |
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03-22-2016, 12:10 PM
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WOW I just....WOW
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