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    Really?

    "Cars behind you sow up as usual I the inside rear-view mirror above the dash"

    That may work for most cars but in the VX the only thing the VX rear view mirror is good for is spotting highway patrol planes.

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    It's good for seeing if you have anything stuck in your teeth too.

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    I have a fresnel lense about 9x12 inches that I was thinking about placing somewhere on the rear window. Probably I would cut it down and experiment with placement of one or more smaller pieces. I don't want to place it smack in the middle. That might block too much of what there is that I can see. Anyone tried and succeeded with this concept?

    Navi

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    spike has a rounded lens in the center of his back window, called "van eyes" i think, works simiar to what you are talking about, does an ok job showing if something is there, but no details, could be a sheep, could be a humvee, no real way to tell heh

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    When I get the in-dash GPS, it will also be the sound system, etc. and back up camera. But I think it is illegal to have the camera functioning while the shift level is in the DRIVE position. Supposed to only work in the REVERSE position. But having a good, clear view of exactly what is behind you at all times right on your dash would be very, very nice.

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    OK, so the process is only valid if you can see out of your rear view mirror. Try to impart some basic knowlege on a bunch of gear heads - what dya get - GRIEF.

    Zeus, I like your solution. I bet the added visibility comes in handy with all that extra 0.05% throttle response.
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    Put a smiley after you say that Bub.

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