Rear Parking Sensors Installed
11-22-2006 | 06:38 AM
#11
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Joined: 08-25-2006
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From: Kaneohe,Hawaii
Aloha bdubsee!
I just got mine off of e-bay today, thanks to your great info.
Now i'm hoping you'll be posting your pics of your install as far as how and where you placed the different components. Also any advice on possible problems or hassles in doing the install. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Mahalo
808jrh
I just got mine off of e-bay today, thanks to your great info.
Now i'm hoping you'll be posting your pics of your install as far as how and where you placed the different components. Also any advice on possible problems or hassles in doing the install. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Mahalo
808jrh
11-26-2006 | 04:23 PM
#12
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Joined: 12-21-2005
Posts: 1,010
From: Launch Coast Calif.
Originally Posted by bdubsee
I've installed an ultrasonic rear parking assist system on my HHR. It was pretty easy (the hardest part was resisting the urge to commit suicide while drilling holes in my month old car. I'll post information about the kit and install if anyone is interested.
^Wide shot of installed sensors
^Close up of a couple of sensors
^LED display on upper part of rear hatch area (upper left of photo)
BTW- I installed the system for three reasons: 1) I am legally blind in my right eye and it gives me a greater comfort level, 2) I have an 18 month old daughter (not to mention neighborhood kids) that I don't want to run over and 3) 91 children have been backed over and killed since 2003. It's a nice additional layer of prevention. I think they should be standard on all vehicles - they have saved me hundreds of dollars by warning me of objects that I couldn't see.
^Wide shot of installed sensors
^Close up of a couple of sensors
^LED display on upper part of rear hatch area (upper left of photo)
BTW- I installed the system for three reasons: 1) I am legally blind in my right eye and it gives me a greater comfort level, 2) I have an 18 month old daughter (not to mention neighborhood kids) that I don't want to run over and 3) 91 children have been backed over and killed since 2003. It's a nice additional layer of prevention. I think they should be standard on all vehicles - they have saved me hundreds of dollars by warning me of objects that I couldn't see.
01-23-2007 | 04:35 PM
#13
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Joined: 07-17-2006
Posts: 520
From: Beyond the Sun....
I finally got around to installing the parking sensors that have been sitting on my work bench for about 3 months....lol....They are also the illuminated type that flash when the vehicle is in reverse....BTW...A big thanks to bdubsee for the helpful tips.... Here's a few pics....$55.00 plus shipping
Here's a few pics....$55.00 plus shipping
Last edited by RUDEINC; 01-25-2007 at 12:17 PM.
01-23-2007 | 09:45 PM
#16
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Joined: 07-17-2006
Posts: 520
From: Beyond the Sun....
The manufacture recommends for best results to install the sensors between 50 to 65cm (19.7 to 25.6 inches) where the bumper is vertical to the ground. Just as a reference, mine are set at 49.5cm (19.5 inches) from the ground to the top of the sensor and they work perfectly....I think that by mounting them that low, the sensors would confuse the ground as an object, which of course would set off a false alarm. Just my opinion though.....Regards
01-24-2007 | 09:43 AM
#18
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Posts: 520
From: Beyond the Sun....
I do like the stealthy idea! But depending on which sensors you choose, they really do blend in to the bumper when they are painted the same color as the body....Like on bdubsee's ride, his are a little more tough to see than mine because I decided to go with the light up sensor instead of the solid ones....Regards
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