Hey I have a VY acclaim (2002 model) and I'm looking to install some parking sensors on the rear bumper, I've had a look around on ebay and there's heaps of kits out there available but all of them state that I need to drill out the bumper to mount the sensors onto the back bumper.. i dont really want to do this because the sensors aren't the same colour as the bumper and it'd look stupid..
I dont want to go to holden to do it because it will cost more than the car.. are there any other alternative methods/sensors to use which dont require you to drill into the back bumper? I'm just after something simple, hook it up to the reverse lights for power, and a speaker which will sit on the back partial or something and beep when I'm near stuff.. no fancy screens etc.
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not really, if you want them done right youll have to drill and then colourcode
I would advise against a lot of them ebay ones as they are mostly cheap n nasty. jaycar sell some decent ones which are made by steelmate and of decent quality.
to get them colour coded, shouldn't cost more than $60-70 for a set of 4.
you can also get under-bumper or stick on sensors, both of which i wouldnt recommend.
A four sensor flush mount kit provides the best appearance and performance.
to get them colour coded, shouldn't cost more than $60-70 for a set of 4.
you can also get under-bumper or stick on sensors, both of which i wouldnt recommend.
A four sensor flush mount kit provides the best appearance and performance.
QUOTE (Quadrophonic @ Oct 2 2008, 11:20 AM) 
I would advise against a lot of them ebay ones as they are mostly cheap n nasty. jaycar sell some decent ones which are made by steelmate and of decent quality.
to get them colour coded, shouldn't cost more than $60-70 for a set of 4.
you can also get under-bumper or stick on sensors, both of which i wouldnt recommend.
A four sensor flush mount kit provides the best appearance and performance.
to get them colour coded, shouldn't cost more than $60-70 for a set of 4.
you can also get under-bumper or stick on sensors, both of which i wouldnt recommend.
A four sensor flush mount kit provides the best appearance and performance.
The one from jaycar only comes with 2 sensors, not 4
I found this one from a place in caulfield:
http://www.brashimports.com.au/RS1.htm
- only $45..
QUOTE (scuzzy @ Oct 6 2008, 04:44 AM)
yeh that ones a bit pricey, i dont want the display either
anyone know anywhere else you can get cheap aftermarket kits?
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