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[unlucky alf]

Ive got a cracked facelift estate rear bumper here with sensors in it, i was thinking of fitting sensors in another one ive got but havent decided yet, i could try & measure the hole spacings in the old one if you like.

[hotel21]

[hotel21]

Looks like in line with the tailgate shut gaps and the number plate swage ends.

[unlucky alf]

Why not just tie some balloons on the bumpers, then when you hear a "pop" you know youve gone far enough!,,,,,,,,yep, i know the exit is over there.

[Dishevelled Den]

Why drill holes :question :question
http://www.caraudioplus.co.uk/Parking_Sensors/Parking_Dynamics_PD1_Car_Parking_Sensor

Very interesting indeed Rob 8-)

a very similar system has been poo poo'd in the past on this very forum!       

I can't recall that Andy maybe it was something to do with focussing the EM technology used? :-/ :-/

[Entwood]

Forgive my simpleness ... but .. if its "electromagnetic" does that mean it will only detect magnetic materials .. ie  metal ?? how does it detect concrete, brick, plastic etc etc ??

At least with the sonic ones you KNOW it works by reflecting sound waves ....

[Andy B]

Forgive my simpleness ... but .. if its "electromagnetic" does that mean it will only detect magnetic materials .. ie  metal ?? how does it detect concrete, brick, plastic etc etc ??

At least with the sonic ones you KNOW it works by reflecting sound waves ....

No idea Nige, but at work both now & in the past, we've used sensors on the lines of these  .... http://www.pepperl-fuchs.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/great_britain/hs.xsl/143_induktive_sensoren.htm?tvp=tree&tvpv=fa&gclid=CLHbpojT6KICFRM_lAodFTsXwQ&rdeCOQ=SID-E60EE2BE-D0787A2A and some will only 'see' metal, but other would 'see' toffee/candy which was obviously none metalic.

[Dishevelled Den]

Seems to be an easy enough job - although there's no sound on this clip for some reason;


[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ShLW2yB3sE[/media]

[Dishevelled Den]

You'd need to be on your toes all the same. :-/


[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZjthbW_z34&feature=related[/media]


[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEDP4ZPd6c0&feature=related[/media]

[P_Russell]

Thanks Hotel 21 - just what I was after.  I can easily work from that.

It's an easy enough job to do (must be if I can tackle it!).  The ebay sets for about £16 are fine - I had a CISBO kit on my last one, carefully sprayed up the sensors and was still fully functional after 5 years.

Just have a spare pair of pants handy for when you attack the bumper with the drill and remember, you can't measure too many times!

Oh and use masking tape to stop the drill slipping 

[RobG]

Why drill holes :question :question
http://www.caraudioplus.co.uk/Parking_Sensors/Parking_Dynamics_PD1_Car_Parking_Sensor

Very interesting indeed Rob 8-)

a very similar system has been poo poo'd in the past on this very forum!       

That system constitutes a "perimeter sensor" around the number plate and agree, useless

[Marks DTM Calib]

Forgive my simpleness ... but .. if its "electromagnetic" does that mean it will only detect magnetic materials .. ie  metal ?? how does it detect concrete, brick, plastic etc etc ??

At least with the sonic ones you KNOW it works by reflecting sound waves ....

I suspect that electromagnetic means its a radar based setup rather than electroacoustic like the ultrasonic types.

[andyc]

On my car i fitted a pair of sensor to the edge of the number plate.

These were proper GM accessory ones for a Corsa C, all i had to do was chop the plug of and hard wire it to the reverse light and earth. Have now been on for five years with a problem. Oh and te reason i fitted them is 'cause i had them laying around

We also supply and fit aftermakers parking sensors which are bumper mounted and can be colour coded
These kits Trade at £70.55 + VAT and come complete with all the parts you need.

These also have an extra plug in the contol unit which will take a distance gauge, supplied at extra cost.

I'll see if a can get a photo of them

Cheers
Andy 

[Sixstring]

As per Zulu's little videos, it seems to detect a wood fence ok..............
looks to be relatively easy to fit too, with no real drilling of the body.

Have looked at the website, has anybody here got FIRST HAND experience of this device to poo-poo it?? or are all the opinions made from just looking at it?

[Pitchfork]

Why not just tie some balloons on the bumpers, then when you hear a "pop" you know youve gone far enough!,,,,,,,,yep, i know the exit is over there.

That's lateral thinking - I like it