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(Message started by: Matt on Sep 3^rd, 2006, 9:56am)

Title: Reversing Sensor System
Post by Matt on Sep 3^rd, 2006, 9:56am

Hi all

im looking for a complete reversing system for my cossie (except the rear bumper), i had found one on ebay but was out bid by some one with an autobid thingy with 1 sec to go >:( >:( >:( >:(, still it cose him over £100 for his cheating efforts hehe

if any of you happen to have a spare system, pm me ;D

Matt :)

p.s if any one is intrested there is an S reg 2.3 on ebay atm http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-FORD-SCORPIO-ULTIMA-16V-AUTO-BLUE-FACELIFT-S-reg_W0QQitemZ320022297030QQihZ011QQcategoryZ9844QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by Simmo on Sep 3^rd, 2006, 2:07pm

Matt, Try THIS (http://www.parking-sensor-uk.com/).

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by Mummra on Sep 4^th, 2006, 12:21am

THIS GUY (http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Road-Safety-Devices-Co-Uk_W0QQssPageNameZstrkQ3amewaQ3amesstQQtZkm) sells a few different ones on ebay.

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by Matt on Sep 4^th, 2006, 8:01pm

hi all

im quite intrested in the top one here http://www.parking-sensor-uk.com/technical.html

the lcd looks cool, any one on here have one fitted? and is it any good?

cheers

matt:)

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by Simmo on Sep 4^th, 2006, 8:33pm

Matt. Mine is very similar to the other unit shown. It was simple to fit,to my estate, is accurate to the mm and has worked faultlessly for a couple of years or more. My 'display' sits on top of the rearview mirror and has sound as well as the visual display with the precise distance shown. Essentially the four sensors feed into a control box,fitted in the boot, and a single wire feeds the display.The lead is small enough to simply tuck under the headlining trim and takes only minutes to run the length of the car back to the control box. A cutter is usually supplied to create the exact size hole for the four sensors.

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by Matt on Sep 4^th, 2006, 9:29pm

just ordered the one i fancied (the blue lcd one) i'll take some pics of it when it arrives and how ive installed it

matt :) :)

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by Simmo on Sep 5^th, 2006, 7:37am

Matt, can I suggest that you fix the sensors on with masking tape or blue-tack before you drill the holes. That way you can adjust the position, particularly, the 'outer' two so that they cover the corners fully. A string line stretched across the width of the bumper and secured with tape also makes sure the sensors are all level. Good luck, Mike.

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by cossieguy on Sep 5^th, 2006, 10:10am

on 09/04/06 at 21:29:22, Matt wrote:

just ordered the one i fancied (the blue lcd one) i'll take some pics of it when it arrives and how ive installed it

matt :) :)

Matt, that would be great if you could as i'm interested in doing this myself so i hope you don't mind if i use you as a guinea pig!

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by Matt on Sep 5^th, 2006, 5:38pm

hey

no probs, just dont blame me if you thingy up like i might :P :P :P hehe

matt

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by nuttyscorp on Sep 5^th, 2006, 6:30pm

hey matt....that link:-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1998-FORD-SCORPIO-ULTIMA-16V-AUTO-BLUE-FACELIFT-S-reg_W0QQitemZ320022297030QQihZ011QQcategoryZ9844QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

sold for 730squid? now to me thats a bargain, and a member from the other site sold his on ebay, which was near mint with aftermarket wheels (m/m) for less????

is this really the true value of our scorps now?

Russ

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by Matt on Sep 5^th, 2006, 6:34pm

nah, i think there just sold be either people who just need a quick sale, or people who dont have a clue on what they are selling.

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by nuttyscorp on Sep 5^th, 2006, 8:27pm

on 09/05/06 at 18:34:57, Matt wrote:

nah, i think there just sold be either people who just need a quick sale, or people who dont have a clue on what they are selling.

hope so mate ;) :o

Russ

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by Matt on Sep 6^th, 2006, 6:09pm

Hey

well the system arrived today, it's a tidy little unit, well pleased with it. the beeper is very loud tho

http://i4.tinypic.com/4i3lpvr.jpg

Title: Re: Reversing Sensor System
Post by cossieguy on Sep 7^th, 2006, 11:06am

Looks allright, let me know how it goes. Good luck, Guy.