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AM380
Posted 4/7/2014 19:00 (#16114 - in reply to #14521)
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Just a quick update. Installed a reverse camera rear-view mirror (has very strong clips to clip onto the existing rear-view mirror). $50 delivered straight from China.
First impressions are very good. Works exactly as needed (improves rear-view vision greatly over the already cramped vision of the 380).
Wide 120ish angle and the image is more than clear enough in day-time and night.

Simple and easy. Turns on when the car is in reverse gear, turns off otherwise and drains no power. The "mirror" functionality is slightly darker than a normal mirror
but works perfectly fine. Its actually even better than my stock mirror (non chromatic mirror) as the darker nature of it reduces glare from headlights at night. Perfect! (for me).
It has 7 IRs built into the camera to provide solid night vision. Camera is also anti-fog and waterproof (at least that's what it says on the packaging... time will tell. Its holding up fine after a few car washes).

Excuse the night picture below, it looks washed out due to camera flash and the contrast is much better in real life (the picture was taken at night with no lighting other than the camera's IR lights on).
I could have got a CCD camera vs only a CMOS, but honestly I don't need some HD camera to make out objects as they are already clear enough. Finer details would be a luxury and certainly not a need for its purpose.



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AM380
Posted 4/7/2014 23:24 (#16115 - in reply to #14521)
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This last image above looks terrible because of the way in which the camera I used captures the image on the LCD screen.
Unfortunately its the best I could do. There is no white glare surrounding the screen image in real life and you can make out the details much better (i.e. the tree and car) than the way it appears in the photo.
This is an unfortunate effect of taking photos of LCD screens
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AM380
Posted 5/7/2014 20:14 (#16116 - in reply to #14521)
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Picture with a bit more daylight




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AM380
Posted 10/8/2014 22:23 (#16138 - in reply to #14521)
Subject: Re: My 380 SX with extras



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Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone on the forums has direct experience with the IMPCO-BRC Sequent 56 LPG system?

I'm looking at possibly getting this installed on my 380 (pending compatibility).

Would there be noticeable performance loss while using LPG? Or is it smart enough to combat any performance loss by switching to petrol at higher revs etc?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
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Administrator
Posted 13/8/2014 01:36 (#16139 - in reply to #14521)
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Location: An island off southern Tasmania.		I know everything about it, I even have the software and tune up kit for it.

It is fantastic...just get it...it works brilliantly in a 380.

I even had it supercharged in my GT a few years back.

Have a look at the head on your motor...just near the top of the oil dipstick.

If there are 3 holes...1 then two close together then your head is LPG compatible.

If not doesn't matter.
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AM380
Posted 13/8/2014 08:34 (#16140 - in reply to #16139)
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Legend. Thanks John.

Would acceleration be noticeably slower? How about throttle response? I'm not too fussed but just need to know what to expect.

Thanks
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Posted 15/8/2014 20:56 (#16141 - in reply to #14521)
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Location: An island off southern Tasmania.		You won't even notice it.

it will bring a big smile on your face...especially when you fill up.


BUT...it will NOT start if you run out of petrol, it protects the valves etc by always starting on petrol until engine warms up.


also...if you boot the accelerator it will switch back to petrol for maximum horsepower.

they thought of everything.
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AM380
Posted 15/8/2014 21:20 (#16142 - in reply to #16141)
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Administrator - 15/8/2014 20:56

You won't even notice it.

it will bring a big smile on your face...especially when you fill up.


BUT...it will NOT start if you run out of petrol, it protects the valves etc by always starting on petrol until engine warms up.


also...if you boot the accelerator it will switch back to petrol for maximum horsepower.

they thought of everything.


sounds impressive. I am sold.

If my engine is not LPG compatible, do you think a dealership would still install it for me?
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Posted 16/8/2014 20:53 (#16143 - in reply to #16142)
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AM380 - 15/8/2014 21:20

Administrator - 15/8/2014 20:56

You won't even notice it.

it will bring a big smile on your face...especially when you fill up.


BUT...it will NOT start if you run out of petrol, it protects the valves etc by always starting on petrol until engine warms up.


also...if you boot the accelerator it will switch back to petrol for maximum horsepower.

they thought of everything.


sounds impressive. I am sold.

If my engine is not LPG compatible, do you think a dealership would still install it for me?



If they won't just take it to Impco direct....in fact just take it to impco and get a better job done...I did
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AM380
Posted 17/8/2014 19:32 (#16144 - in reply to #16143)
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Thanks for the info John, greatly appreciated.

Still deciding whether its worth getting the LPG as I only do about 8,000-10,000kms a year!
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