OK Got A Navigation Screen Idea?

[Ex-CA Driver]

OK guys let me know what you think. I was sitting here thinking of whre I could put a Nav Screen, then I thought about it. Removing the Rearview mirror (not sure if that's legal) and getting rid of the fold down rearview mirror flap. Putting the screen there, adding a Camera to the back window area about where the rear cell antenna is (hopfully giving me approx the same view) Adding a DVD player, as I do drive a lot and spend time in my car, and having the ability to switch from rearview camera to nav system. I was told this could be done, but That was at a little shop in Lawton Oklahoma. Anyone have any Ideas?

[maxnix]

Unless the traffic gendarmes are more tolerant in OK, not sure the wide view would give you enough detail in rear view on screen. Probably useless with a low sun behind you anyway.

I think there are some double DIN units with retractable screens available if you wanted to replace your whole stereo system.

[jefftrexler]

Great idea! I've been doing that for quite awhile. I got a 5.6" LCD screen replacing the rearview mirror right now hooked up to a DVD/MP3 player, but I shall soon be replacing it with a 10" LCD screen and the DVD/MP3 player will make way for an all new computer system. With the computer system I can hook up little USB web cams to my car and make little videos as I drive around. Nifty huh?

[Jberger]

FWIW:It's illegal in most states to have a live video display in clear view by the driver. You may want to check that requirement. I know it's not pursued very often, but no need to give them a reason to write you up. And also consider that placing it up there could put it in your head in an accident.

[Ex-CA Driver]

Does anyone else have any ideas as to where to put it. I wouldn't dare think of destroying my dash for it. I thought about the armrest area and that just didn't seem like a good idea. Thanks for the Heads up Jberger. Being that I am moving back to CA, they just might harassme to no end.

[jefftrexler]

Well if your not a smoker you could relocate the A/C controls to the ash tray area...get an aftermarket CD player and mount it where the A/C controls were and then install and LCD screen where the stock bose stereo was. Switcho-changeo-rearangeo! You have a nifty install that doesn't require you removing your rear-view mirror.

[Ex-CA Driver]

Yup , I am a smoker, but I will look tomorrow to see what that looks like. I really wanted to keep my stereo ya know, I mean Bose is very nice n a vehicle. People who get in are wowed

[maxnix]

These solutions are available domestically (USA) also. Not cheap, though.