adding after-market reversing sensors

vacuman · 16th February 2017, 19:24

Rather than use my tow-bar to tell me when I've gone back too far I've thought about adding after-market sensors.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VEBA-AVRSN...-/400916020944

The number-plate surround style seems easiest - less of a cosmetic issue than not having paint-matched sensors in the bumper. But double the price compared to the latter.

Any one had success with these?

RPWC · 16th February 2017, 19:43

On y last car I had similar set:: they stick on the lights, I mounted them on the innermost part of the light, just above bumper level. For better coverage, get a reversing camera,. Radioguy does one hard wired or wireless for the marque, it mounts on to the number plate lens, you take the existing one off and fix the camera in its place.
The monitor can be the naval double din radio, or a clip on mirror mount, that goes over existing interior mirror , or you could get a dash mounted monitor. For details contact Coolcat as he is a distributor for Sean. Or check bay.

suzublu · 16th February 2017, 19:48

I fitted a set from "Cisbo" off EBay very soon after buying the car, got the nearest colour they did, then sprayed them. The holes are pre-marked on the back of the bumper, & you can put the display where you like. Never had a problem

vacuman · 16th February 2017, 22:12

Excellent, thanks

Dragrad · 16th February 2017, 22:24

Have a look at this How to.....

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=2143

ziggy72 · 17th February 2017, 07:34

'Rather than use my tow-bar to tell me that I've gone back too far' ... So you're the one who leaves marks and indentations in the centre of people's bumpers when parking lol .

kbonney88 · 17th February 2017, 07:45

Fitted another set of these to one of our other 75's.. perfect..

Kev

The Gas Man · 17th February 2017, 08:02

Just a thought, it could be possible the wiring is in the loom, if so you could look for a secondhand bumper of the right colour with the original sensors. Just a thought!

RepoUK · 17th February 2017, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by ziggy72

'Rather than use my tow-bar to tell me that I've gone back too far' ... So you're the one who leaves marks and indentations in the centre of people's bumpers when parking lol .

Nope, that be me as well

Tian905 · 17th February 2017, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

I fitted a set from "Cisbo" off EBay very soon after buying the car, got the nearest colour they did, then sprayed them. The holes are pre-marked on the back of the bumper, & you can put the display where you like. Never had a problem

I second the above.

I'm a fan of Cisbo as well, easy install once bumper is off and they work well, you even get the hole saw with them.

Colour match against my old Starlight Silver (MBB) was bang on, but a quick light sand and over spay would sort any colour.

16th February 2017, 19:24	#1
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	adding after-market reversing sensors Rather than use my tow-bar to tell me when I've gone back too far I've thought about adding after-market sensors. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VEBA-AVRSN...-/400916020944 The number-plate surround style seems easiest - less of a cosmetic issue than not having paint-matched sensors in the bumper. But double the price compared to the latter. Any one had success with these?

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RPWC This is my second home 75 model car Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 20,177 Thanks: 4,008 Thanked 5,083 Times in 3,114 Posts	On y last car I had similar set:: they stick on the lights, I mounted them on the innermost part of the light, just above bumper level. For better coverage, get a reversing camera,. Radioguy does one hard wired or wireless for the marque, it mounts on to the number plate lens, you take the existing one off and fix the camera in its place. The monitor can be the naval double din radio, or a clip on mirror mount, that goes over existing interior mirror , or you could get a dash mounted monitor. For details contact Coolcat as he is a distributor for Sean. Or check bay. __________________ Cheers. Rich… Last edited by RPWC; 17th February 2017 at 07:46.. Reason: Duh smiley removed Typed in error

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16th February 2017, 19:48	#3
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I fitted a set from "Cisbo" off EBay very soon after buying the car, got the nearest colour they did, then sprayed them. The holes are pre-marked on the back of the bumper, & you can put the display where you like. Never had a problem

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vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	Excellent, thanks

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kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	Fitted another set of these to one of our other 75's.. perfect.. Kev

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The Gas Man Avid contributor ZT CDTI & ZT V8 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Brantome France Posts: 140 Thanks: 18 Thanked 33 Times in 25 Posts	Just a thought, it could be possible the wiring is in the loom, if so you could look for a secondhand bumper of the right colour with the original sensors. Just a thought!