Re: OT car parking sensors.

["m_surgenor" <zen8432@xxxxxxx>]

Spotted this advertsied in the Sunday Times today..

http://www.metasystem.co.uk/autotech/sr2c.php

the SR2 targa version slots in behind the number plate... Not cheap
though!

malcolm

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Tony Butler <lists@a...> wrote:
> > I am about to fit some aftermarket parking sensors to my parent's
> > car. There seem to be two sorts available, either the ultrasonic
type
> > with holes drilled in the bumpers and sensors mounted or
> > a "microwave" type with a metal strip stuck to the
inside of the
> > bumper. The latter appeals because of the lack of cosmetic damage
to
> > the vehicle but I am wary of just how effective it is. Does
anybody
> > out there have any experience of this type of device or any
> > recommendations.
>
> I had the former fitted for SWMBO's benefit and you don't really
notice them
> TBH - there are two small sensors on either side of the bumper,
rather than one
> large hole in the middle.
> It is a bit annoying with false alarms now and then (eg signal
bouncing off the
> hedge across the road), but you get used to it and know it's not
real.
> The beeps get more frequent the close you are to the object behind
you, and it
> does a fair job squeezing you into a tight spot.
>
> Unfortunately, it does not help a slightly panicing, nevrous
revesing swmbo and
> she can still manage to tap a convenient wall or bollard whilst she
> wonders "what's that beeping from".  I shoulda gone for the
one
that said "OH
> my god what are you doing?" when < 8" from the
"target" :D
>
> cheers,
>
> --
> Tony