Digital (LCD) Rearview Mirror (Wolfbox G900 front and rear dash cams) installed - photos & review

[AF Blue]

For reference:
Just showing where i fished from the (passenger side) inside "C" pillar to the 3rd Brake light,

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[AF Blue]

Alternatively, I decided not to drill new hole. I hot melted existing vent slots highlighted yellow below (3rd column ... centered - 4 spaces above and below):

Just posting another option for folks to think about.

 

[AF Blue]

Alternative:
- I placed the GPS in the space between headliner and roof as shown with yellow highlight.

Optional ... i'm still testing but seems to work fine ... i have a moon roof like @AUTiger83,
so I am not sure if that space exist on Mavs without a moon roof. ... I assume it does exist though.

 

[Hub City Hybrid]

Alternatively, I decided not to drill new hole. I hot melted existing vent slots highlighted yellow below (3rd column ... centered - 4 spaces above and below):

Just posting another option for folks to think about.

I haven’t decided on drilling a hole or not. I have my wires tucked in at the side so not too many showing. I figured some would show either way so not point in drilling

I haven’t done the gps yet. If I drop the headliner to sound deaden, I’ll likely add the GPS and move the camera outside like @AUTiger83 did

 

[AF Blue]

I said I'd give a one month review.

The good:

1. It provides a wider view than a rearview mirror, so part of your blinds spots are visible.

2. It records automatically, unless you manually stop it. The files are each one minute long. The file name is the date and time, so it's very easy to find a video if you know the approximate time you're looking for.

3. Nighttime rearview visibility is vastly improved. It take the available light and amplifies the image so you can see incredible distances behind you clearly. Headlights behind you are filtered down so they don't interfere with that same long distance view.

4. The recordings are very high quality. 4k front and 2.5k rear.

5. Pleased with the install. Very discreet. Casual observers won't realize there are cameras.

The bad:

1. The LCD screen is VERY polished glass that reflects everything in the cab . . . like a TV screen reflecting lights in a bright room. Fortunately, Wolfbox offers a matte film custom cut to fit. I found it on Amazon. Installation was easy. Huge improvement. Problem solved.

2. In bright daylight, I wish the LCD screen was a bit brighter. I have it max'ed on brightness. Hmmm . . . just remembered I have the moonroof cover open. Will try closing that. Stay tuned. **UPDATE**: Closing the moonroof's cover definitely helped.

3. The rearview camera makes vehicles appear much further behind you than they actually are. I'll think, "There's plenty of room to change lanes," glance into the side mirror and realize that semi is way closer than I thought. I'm sure I'll get used to this.

4. Installation was kind of a pain. But I wanted every wire hidden.

Bottom line:

I love it. I will never have another vehicle without an LCD mirror. I feel safer. I drive a lot, so that's important to me. I'd definitely buy it again.

Note: I really bought this for the LCD "mirror." The fact that it records is just a bonus. A regular rearview mirror view filled with headrests and C-pillars was my motivation. The completely unobstructed rear view was what mattered to me.

Glad you said it all .... no point in me re-typing it ...
- Glare is only real negative for me - but have not tried the (included) matte film yet.
- Micro2 Fuse Taps were included, but won't fit in #3/#6 fuse location
The area around #3/#6 blocks use of 90 degree micro2 fuse taps (Thanks Ford).

I am happy with the rear camera _outside_ the cab.
I was surprised to read the docs say it is recommended to mount it on the outside.

I may end up getting a Morimoto X3B ($$$$) with the camera support option
(or may get a F250 3rd brake light with rear camera support to see if i can make that work).

Anyhow ...... i love it ... glad i got one ... would buy again!

 

[Lane]

- Micro2 Fuse Taps were included, but won't fit in #3/#6 fuse location
The area around #3/#6 blocks use of 90 degree micro2 fuse taps (Thanks Ford).

For the fuse locations where there isn't room for a standard angle tap, I found these (the gold pieces in the photo):

It's a simple metal tab that slides over one of the fuse prongs that allows a spade connector to be attached. I bought these at a car show swap meet, but I think this might be it if a person wants to order some. They work great. You do need to then add a separate fuse inline on the new wire to protect whatever accessory you're powering. More pics & detail can be found on page 6 of my build thread (link in my signature below).

 

[AF Blue]

For the fuse locations where there isn't room for a standard angle tap, I found these (the gold pieces in the photo):

It's a simple metal fuse tab that slides over one of the fuse prongs that allows a spade connector to be attached. I bought these at a car show swap meet, but I think this might be it if a person wants to order some. They work great. You do need to then add a separate fuse inline on the new wire. More pics & detail can be found on page 6 of my build thread (link in my signature below).

Man!!! I love you guys for sharing all the headache avoidance opportunities you post.
Unfortunately for me, I already have some (much more expensive) pigtails coming.

https://www.qualitymobilevideo.com/6210pt.html

Again... appreciate these type of helpful post/replies/followups from you and everyone in the MTC community.


EDIT: .. im looking at that pic .... i could do that my damn self.... lol ... and now ... i just might!!

 

[Gvmumbral]

How did you remove this part?

 

[AUTiger83]

How did you remove this part?

It just pulls down. Four clips, see circled "sockets" in photo below. There is a YouTube video I watched that showed someone removing it. Just use a nylon auto prybar to carefully and slowly pry it from the glass.

 

[Gvmumbral]

It just pulls down. Four clips, see circled "sockets" in photo below. There is a YouTube video I watched that showed someone removing it. Just use a nylon auto prybar to carefully and slowly pry it from the glass.

Thanks so much!

 

[Grabber Rick]

For reference:
Just showing where i fished from the (passenger side) inside "C" pillar to the 3rd Brake light,

The top picture with the yellow highlight. Where exactly is that? I can't figure that out. Picture is to close to get a good view. Thank you in advance.

 

[AF Blue]

The top picture with the yellow highlight. Where exactly is that? I can't figure that out. Picture is to close to get a good view. Thank you in advance.

That is "C" pillar with the rear speaker grill removed.
The two "+" slots are what the speaker grill slides onto.

The pic shows me fishing slightly left of the midway point between those two "+" slots.

Reddit post showing location ...broken plastic "+" tabs seen:

 

[Bodageta]

Video samples, front and rear. File sizes are limited, so a 5-second front clip @4k and a 20-second rear clip (downgraded from 2.5k to 1080p by my editing software).

Both cameras record continuously after the truck is switched on, unless you manually stop them. The files are arranged very logically in folders, with the date and time stamp as the name. Each MP4 file is one minute long.

I have the front camera recording in 4k (max setting). The rear camera is in 2.5k (max setting). The GPS coordinates, speed, and date/time stamp are embedded in the lower left of each video.

For those cringing at the automatic car wash, it was a first. I've handwashed for six weeks and know I can't sustain it (I'm old and grumpy). I was relieved the automatic car wash didn't move my rear camera position setting.

War Eagle! Nice mod!

 

[Toddman45]

This is where I ended up placing my rear view camera.

What cmhsl is that?

 

[Texasdevild]

What cmhsl is that?

It’s the Morimoto X3B Led third brake light

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