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Front parking camera.
« on: 10 May 2017, 23:42:36 »
Swmbo hates parking the Omega as she cant see the front of it, which is fair comment as neither can I.
I must admit I'm always slightly nervous when parking front end on to the front of another car in supermarkets and the like, as I like to get the rear end off the road if possible, but cant see exactly how close I could get to the car in front.
Anyhoo, I am considering installing a little camera in either the front grill or bumper.
Anyone got any experience / recommendations etc ?
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #1 on: 10 May 2017, 23:57:14 »
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #2 on: 11 May 2017, 11:49:54 »
Do you get a free omega with that?
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #3 on: 11 May 2017, 11:52:29 »
Quote from: STEMO on 11 May 2017, 11:49:54
Do you get a free omega with that?
My German is a little rusty, but no, I don't think so ;D

Might be more effective than a little camera stuck behind the grill though ;)
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #4 on: 11 May 2017, 12:56:27 »
Parking sensors in the front bumper........works for me.
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #5 on: 11 May 2017, 13:14:52 »
Mondeo Mk5 TitaniumX has it as standard. ::)
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #6 on: 11 May 2017, 18:09:48 »
I find the Omega remarkably easy to park.  Now the Jag, I admit, I do have to rely on the technology, front and back  :-[
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #7 on: 11 May 2017, 18:27:53 »
Your eyes are much younger than mine. My first Omega, 10 years ago, seemed easier to park than my current one.  :D
I don't seem to be able to judge distance as finely as I used to, despite visits to Specsavers.
The Bosch is probably a decent one, but a bit too pricey I think. Will do a bit of research and may decide on something then.
Actually, a park pilot from the rear of an Omega fitted to the front might be a possibility.  :-\
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #8 on: 11 May 2017, 19:21:24 »
Just creep slowly forward and when you start to feel resistance, you're there  :y
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #9 on: 11 May 2017, 20:10:46 »
Quote from: STEMO on 11 May 2017, 19:21:24
Just creep slowly forward and when you start to feel resistance, you're there  :y

Or stick a dogs squeaky toy to the bumper  ;D ;D
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #10 on: 11 May 2017, 20:44:45 »
That's my kind of solution to a problem.  :y ;D
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #11 on: 12 May 2017, 07:56:50 »
Just stop when you here the bang!!!! And if its a really loud bang then drive off quickly ;D
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #12 on: 12 May 2017, 08:38:14 »
Parking French style in an old car is perfectly acceptable.  ;)  :)
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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #13 on: 12 May 2017, 09:03:25 »
Quote from: Sir Tigger QC on 12 May 2017, 08:38:14
Parking French style in an old car is perfectly acceptable.  ;)  :)

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Re: Front parking camera.
« Reply #14 on: 12 May 2017, 10:00:46 »
I park by touch at the front ::)  Tow bar is fine for the back ;D
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