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Parking sensors... Opinions??
« on: 26 September 2007, 12:05:05 »
Gona be looking at fitting some to the Elite, but I want to put the actual display/readout bit where the satnav is usually fitted onthe 3ltrs, next to the stereo...  So ideally need a unit which is 3" x 2" in size!

Any suggestions??  Really is a gray-area for me :(
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Re: Parking sensors... Opinions??
« Reply #1 on: 26 September 2007, 12:54:49 »
ill measure mine for you when i get in from work
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Re: Parking sensors... Opinions??
« Reply #2 on: 26 September 2007, 14:25:46 »
for reverse basically two models exist (that also I think you will like) .. one with camera (really nice)

another with distance meter (either inch or cm ) some can  be precision adjusted

the models that only give sound signal is not usefull (I tried in friends car dont like it)..

ps : also some of them can be painted and still work..

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Re: Parking sensors... Opinions??
« Reply #3 on: 26 September 2007, 18:09:19 »
Money saving tip from Dave C....

Strap some old tyres on your bumpers...   ;)

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Re: Parking sensors... Opinions??
« Reply #4 on: 26 September 2007, 18:16:54 »
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Money saving tip from Dave C....

Strap some old tyres on your bumpers...   ;)


 ;D ;D ;D

Well on the old one I did have a towbar fitted which gave an audible 'crunch' if I got too close...

Did well stopping my bumper getting damaged tho  :D
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Re: Parking sensors... Opinions??
« Reply #5 on: 26 September 2007, 18:19:05 »
Fitted some to mine but they didn't work  :(

Might have wired them up wrong or put too much paint on, can't be @rsed to sort it now  ::)
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Re: Parking sensors... Opinions??
« Reply #6 on: 26 September 2007, 18:22:23 »
I have a towbar too  :y I also have sensors fitted I personally prefer just the audio beeping type with this you do not have to watch a display just listen too the beeps  :y oh and you do not need to run cables etc from back to front of the car either  :y
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« Reply #7 on: 26 September 2007, 18:28:37 »
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I have a towbar too  :y I also have sensors fitted I personally prefer just the audio beeping type with this you do not have to watch a display just listen too the beeps  :y oh and you do not need to run cables etc from back to front of the car either  :y

Must admit.....i like mine....just the beepy type.....when it screams i know im about 6" away.....havent backed into anything yet  ;D :y
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Re: Parking sensors... Opinions??
« Reply #8 on: 26 September 2007, 18:28:52 »
there are other options, a bluetooth mirror with built in reverse sensors or ones ive recently seen at halford that locate to the side of the rear numberplate! may be worth having a look.
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« Reply #9 on: 26 September 2007, 18:31:05 »
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Fitted some to mine but they didn't work  :(

Might have wired them up wrong or put too much paint on, can't be @rsed to sort it now  ::)

If you havent sorted them b4 the next OOF meet and were both there.....give me a shout and i'll have a look at em for you  :y
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« Reply #10 on: 26 September 2007, 18:35:59 »
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Fitted some to mine but they didn't work  :(

Might have wired them up wrong or put too much paint on, can't be @rsed to sort it now  ::)

If you havent sorted them b4 the next OOF meet and were both there.....give me a shout and i'll have a look at em for you  :y

...which means you stand behind the car and TD will reverse it at you, if they don't bleep, then TD will confirm they are not working.... ::)
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« Reply #11 on: 26 September 2007, 18:38:02 »
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Fitted some to mine but they didn't work  :(

Might have wired them up wrong or put too much paint on, can't be @rsed to sort it now  ::)

If you havent sorted them b4 the next OOF meet and were both there.....give me a shout and i'll have a look at em for you  :y
Cheers  :y Can't see me getting round to it any time soon  :-/
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Re: Parking sensors... Opinions??
« Reply #12 on: 26 September 2007, 18:41:53 »
i prefer audio only, and struggled to find on ebay.

What good is a screen, when you are still supposed to look behind (its only a driver aid, not a replacement for looking).
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« Reply #13 on: 26 September 2007, 18:42:13 »
Oh & be careful where you drill the holes, there are strengthening bits in the bumper & guess where I chose to put mine  ::)
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« Reply #14 on: 26 September 2007, 18:43:24 »
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Fitted some to mine but they didn't work  :(

Might have wired them up wrong or put too much paint on, can't be @rsed to sort it now  ::)

If you havent sorted them b4 the next OOF meet and were both there.....give me a shout and i'll have a look at em for you  :y

...which means you stand behind the car and TD will reverse it at you, if they don't bleep, then TD will confirm they are not working.... ::)

 ;D ;D

I wasnt thinking of that much work AA......i just said i'd look at them.....nothing said about doing anything  :y ;D
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