68vitesse Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) Recently on eBay saw some cheap parking sensor kits so decided to buy one and fit to my Vitesse, only used two of the four sensors, only extra hole was in the number plate/reversing light bracket. Completely reversible except for the cost and time to fit. Regards Paul. Edited December 16, 2023 by 68vitesse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 Fine until they stop working, then you're reversing back waiting for the beep and instead get a bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted December 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: Fine until they stop working, then you're reversing back waiting for the beep and instead get a bump! Or you're waiting for non existing sensors to beep with same result as you're other car has them. Regards Paul. Edited December 14, 2023 by 68vitesse 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 (edited) I'm very pleased with the rear view cameras I've fitted to the TRansit. Only door mirrors when I got it, I now have a "rear view mirror", and one pointing down to the towing hitch. Makes hitching up a doddle! John Edited December 14, 2023 by JohnD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 fitted 4 sensors to the rear panel of the 2000 but it picks up the bumper but goes crazy when youre close to a wall on the C5X you also get a generic arial view shows whats around you and doors opening ...How do they do that Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: fitted 4 sensors to the rear panel of the 2000 but it picks up the bumper but goes crazy when youre close to a wall. It supposed to that, Pete! 2 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: On the C5X you also get a generic arial view shows whats around you and doors opening ...How do they do that Pete Find a sky diver video online. Lots of them wear cameras that show a view apparently from two metres above their head. No idea how, but it's "routine"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 1 minute ago, JohnD said: It supposed to that, Pete! but you dont really want it singing to you when there is no obstruction , and i cant repos the sensors might try a diy shroud to mask /cowl the pick up zone Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulfc Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 4 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: on the C5X you also get a generic arial view shows whats around you and doors opening ...How do they do that Pete Out of genuine interest, does anyone know (and can explain) how this is achieved? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 I believe the view is assembled by the brain using the images from the various cameras round the car. There must be some 'interpretation' involved and it would be interesting to play around with to show for example that it cant see things hidden behind others... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 I`v had a little "play" with the system in SWMBO`s Nissan, There are 4 or 5 tiny camera`s front rear and in the Mirrors. It would appear the system computer then creates a virtual image using the camera inputs, It is surprisingly accurate too. It also has an audible proximity warning, useful if some idiot decides to walk behind just as your backing out!!. There is even a button that allows you to cycle through the camera`s, quite fascinating to "play with". I still reverse park using the mirrors though, Old habbits die hard!. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahebron Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 On 15/12/2023 at 03:52, JohnD said: It supposed to that, Pete! Find a sky diver video online. Lots of them wear cameras that show a view apparently from two metres above their head. No idea how, but it's "routine"! They use a 360 camera on a pole. The software in the camera eliminates the pole as it knows what it looks like and where it is in relation to the camera. Yopu can pan tilt and zoom with these cameras in the software and go from 360 to normal view. Also used a lot on motorbike videos. I have one I use at work for referencing locations before going to work in them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagger Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Sensors did not cure me from disengagng reverse whilst the car was still reversing when doing a hasty three point turn. Putting a tree branch through the rear tailgate window did. Now I have a car where the front sensors do not operate unless you have reversed. There is a button to turn them ON, but my wife has yet to use it and she never reverses into a parking slot. Neighbours have just replaced a hedge with a wall. Oh dear! (or is it "Oh dear, dear?") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 When the Herald was introduced, much was made of the fact that you could determine the extremities of the car by the front headlamp cowls and the rear fins. It's actually one of the easier to park, much easier than the cars where the bonnet slopes outwards at the lower front so you have to guess. Reversing the Freelander with the horse trailer on is always annoying as the sensors stay on permanently - they react to the trailer - so good use of the mirrors is essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted December 16, 2023 Report Share Posted December 16, 2023 Colin, that's where a rear view camera is useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted December 17, 2023 Report Share Posted December 17, 2023 13 hours ago, JohnD said: Colin, that's where a rear view camera is useful. True, but with many things it's on the 'long finger' and will be done..... eventually! If ever. I had the intention of fitting LED lights to the trailer so rewiring could include connection for a camera, but as it's working fine at present and getting cold outside.... I'll wimp out for a bit. A remote camera is a possibility, though? Now you've started a train of thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted December 17, 2023 Report Share Posted December 17, 2023 I don't think you need a 'remote' camera. On the TRansit, my rear view cameras are mounted on the back of the van, one pointing down, one back. The latter provides the 'rear view mirror' and simplifies backing. Yes, I suppose that like a reversing sensor, one on the trailer could ward against hitting the wall behind, but keeping the trailer straight when going backwards is a bigger task! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 (edited) I have a similar system to John`s on the Motorhome. Dual camera unit, I can switch between seeing the tow ball when revesing up, to watching the following traffic and the towed car when driving. Wireless (WiFi) camera`s can be had for as little as £30 upward. Some are Portable (even magnetic) and can be transfered between equipment. Pete. Edited December 19, 2023 by PeteH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted December 19, 2023 Report Share Posted December 19, 2023 Mine's hardwired. And powered from the van, so never runs out of battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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