excad Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 Installed behind bumper backup sensors two days ago on our ES330. No drilling in bumper and are not visable. Kit includes everything needed, buzzer, lights brakets etc. Had them on my last car (Caddy) and are very helpful. $181.00 self installed.
exdotcomer Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 really- got pics? no drilling? what did you use to secure the sensors? where did you order the kit? thanks, g
SKperformance Posted February 11, 2005 Posted February 11, 2005 hmmm new member no question in this thread just hey i got something new you might like to buy sounds like an ad to me.
excad Posted February 11, 2005 Author Posted February 11, 2005 really- got pics?no drilling? what did you use to secure the sensors? where did you order the kit? thanks, g ← They were installed above the two anchor points that attach the covering under bumper. The plastic push in bolt is replaced with a bolt that comes with kit. Biggest problem was getting bracket bent right. Not a lot of room to play with. Bumper cover could be removed, but with a new car didn't want to chance chipping paint. Drilled two holes. One for mounting module control, and one through jack compartment for the wires to the audio and light led. Audio goes in center tail light compartment. There were a lot of differant prices on internet. Brandon Distributing in Mn. was my choice.
SKperformance Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 first ,sorry but you got ripped off excad second i paid 40 for mine with 4 sensors a hole saw the brain an led display plus audible peizo beeping siren. They have bumper mount ones but they look awful sitting on the bumper to me.
excad Posted February 12, 2005 Author Posted February 12, 2005 Looked at the $40 one's, but didn't want to drill 4 holes in bumper. They also are rather large compared to factory installed. If my car was black to match sensors I would have give it some thought. Did you have yours painted to match car? Some won't work if painted over! The Ross type are microwave sensing. They see through the bumper, so are hidden. I don't think I was ripped off for this type installation. A local auto store wanted $325 for same. There are all kinds & prices, this is another option which I am so far happy with!
amf1932 Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 Looked at the $40 one's, but didn't want to drill 4 holes in bumper. They also are rather large compared to factory installed. If my car was black to match sensors I would have give it some thought. Did you have yours painted to match car? Some won't work if painted over! The Ross type are microwave sensing. They see through the bumper, so are hidden. I don't think I was ripped off for this type installation. A local auto store wanted $325 for same. There are all kinds & prices, this is another option which I am so far happy with! ← Personally, I wish you could incorporate a rear camera, so you could see a display on the NAV screen on the ES's. ;)
SKperformance Posted February 12, 2005 Posted February 12, 2005 i have a camera but haven't installed it yet i didnt; bother painting mine as they are black and for some reaons blend perfectly. You are right though some colours will not come close to matching properly. my car is nasty in this pic , if i get it up but i tell people to look for a change and they do not even see the sensors. It is hard to see as the car is dark and dirty The little wirey thing beside the led display is the camera which i am still waiting to make a casing for.
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