After the finishing the improved version (linked below), I finally got around to compiling some footage of the build. Everything is pretty self explanatory and 3D models for the printed parts are linked in the video description for anyone interested in putting one of these together.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-el.../#post24894188

 

This is awesome man, I'm glad there's now an awesome solution. If you sold the kit as a package I would 100% buy it but I really appreciate you making the files available!

 

Thanks, man!! The first attempt did not look very OEM at all so I'm happy to have worked out a better solution

I hadn't considered making kits because sourcing the dimming mirrors (in good condition) and the OEM mirrors (to cannibalize for the mounting arm) at a consistent/reasonable price doesn't seem feasible. It was never the objective, but if I get lucky with some parts on eBay then I might put something together for sale here and there. In the meantime, I'm happy to answer any questions from anyone wanting to do the build themself.

 

After re-reading your older post that you updated it looks like wiring the camera up is a bit different than the other DIYs. I'm going to be hunting a Camaro or 2020 GM vehicle with the mirror now at LKQ.

 

Correct, the camera uses a single coaxial cable for both power and video and the mirror is not triggered by the reverse light, only the lever on the mirror itself. I bought and mangled a perfectly good third brake light just to see if I could improve the camera angle, but there just wasn't enough room behind the light for the body of the camera itself. I'm still looking for a better way to relocate the license plate lamp so folks wouldn't have to purchase a second lamp and make additional cuts to the inside of the bumper. The cuts are not visible unless you're laying on the ground, but I generally prefer to avoid permanent modifications.

 

Nice! yours is much cleaner than mine, i've been meaning to figure something else out. I'm using a generic backup camera / auto dimming mirror and i've created this adapter for the stock mirror mount. It works alright but the display is kind of hard to see with the top down which is annoying. Also, some vibrations get transferred to the mirror.

 

Wow, very nice! Clean design and I can't even see your layer lines!

 

Thanks! I think yours is probably better though. The screen in mine is just not really bright enough with the top down on a sunny day. do you have any problem seeing yours?

 

I couldn't tell you about visibility in daylight since the hardtop is pretty much attached all the time now. It still has the auto dimming function so nighttime glare from headlights is not a problem.

 

HOw did you get the OEM mirror off the ball mount? Did you have to sacrifice the old mirror?