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Thanks Man, I looked st the escalade 360 OEM cameras, to possible use on my mirrors. I think it can be done, but at 300 a piece used, I didn't want to try. But they are flush with bottom of mirror.
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Just finished installing the 360 system from Anthony and the folks at MVI in my 2017 GMC Sierra Denali. I already had my HMI unlocked from MVI, but I don't believe it's required for camera install. I started with testing the system first, we weren't sure it would operate in 2017s, after pulling dash pieces and verifying it worked, I started with passenger door, I must have paused and watched over and over again Anthony's video on door and mirror removal and camera mirror install. Door removal is straight forward, just take your time, mirror glass was tough for me and using a pry tool, I cracked the glass. It was a hard lesson learned, but I did better in drivers side I chose to only drill hole for camera and install without permanently securing it to mirror, so I could align camera after it's back on door. After putting mirror and passenger door back together, I moved onto drivers side, wow did it go a lot quicker! And this time just used my hands to pull mirror up and popped right off! After installing drivers camera, again not permanently securing to mirror yet, I put drivers side back together. Then it was time to route mirror camera wires to dash center. I then installed my switch provided by Anthony to allow me to switch power on and off of rear OEM camera. This is not required, but I didn't want my OEM camera to always be powered ON. You will need to purchase a pigtail, if you want to see OEM camera on 360 interface. I then tested system one more time before tucking all wires back in dash. After I reinstalled nav and center trim it was time to align cameras for permanent placement. My daughter helped with this step, my cameras have a nice wide angle, I was able to see a little of truck and completely see my blind spot. The mirror cameras I chose, only use 3M adhesive and will last a long time if installed properly. Key is to wipe area with alcohol pads and then using a heat gun, gently heat bottom of mirror and adhesive from camera. Don't go crazy with it or u could damage camera. You will see adhesive become shiny as it warms up. After heating, just a firm press for 15-30 seconds and it's good to go. I've had the system for about 2 weeks now and really happy with it, I have had one or two things unique to 2017 that I have talked with Anthony about but that's it. He's working on a different cable that will hopefully solve those two issues. One thing I forgot to mention above...I found the use of zip ties taped together, as Anthony uses, invaluable! In the past, I used wire but zip ties are so much easier, especially when it came to routing wires in mirror and through door boot. Lastly, NO WAY I could have done this without Anthony and MVI. I watched all the videos (several times) and still had questions during install and they were always there to help!!!! Trying to upload some pics now
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2014+ Truck Bed / Tonneau Covers
davecaris replied to Green 1364's topic in 2014-2018 Silverado & Sierra Mods
I installed a fold a cover, this last evening. Install went well but took some time to get it just right. Overall, very happy with it. I have the bed rug in the truck too, but it was a little too cold in the shop to apply 3m tape. -
2014 Toppers, Caps, Campers
davecaris replied to Silver space ship's topic in 2014-2018 Silverado & Sierra Mods
I ordered but have not installed the tailgate seal kit, I liked that it came with everything in one package. http://www.realtruck.com/trailseal-total-truck-bed-seal/60090.html -
My 2014 Sierra - Finally Lowered with Wheels
davecaris replied to AZBoomer's topic in 2014 - 2019 Silverado & Sierra
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FYI 2015.5i HMI Unlock Video/Nav In Motion...
davecaris replied to GTPprix's topic in 2014-2018 Silverado & Sierra Mods
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Harrah for me
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Oh ok, thanks! They look great, I like the denali but really wanted a silver one, But they don't offer it in silver for 2015.
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Nice!! I like the grille. Is that a denali factory grille or aftermarket overlay?
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