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#73 of 132 Front sensor by siteexperts1 Nov 07, 2002 (12:53 pm)
My SUV already has a reversing sensor. It turns out to help with parking I would like a forward sensor (hard to see over the big hood . Does anyone know of an aftermarket front-only sensor (that obviously is only enabled for slow speeds).   Thanks
#74 of 132 I have one for my car by 300michael Nov 15, 2002 (9:45 pm)
I used the same type I used for the rear warning system. Kmart sold them for 35 dollars.
#75 of 132 Close range systems by built4drvz Dec 15, 2002 (1:41 pm)
Some systems warn of the shortest distance just below 1.5-2 feet, which is too much. I would need a better precision than that, like Poron's +/-1 inch tolerance, for parallel parking in tight spots like downtown or side streets. We all can guess 2 feet. But now I learn of poor customer service, I guess the best is go with a local retailer where you can return the product conveniently.   I drive a Windstar, so backing up is easier than with a sedan, but up to a 3 feet distance to the other vehicle. A rear spoiler helps in a sedan though. So a real system makes sense if it tells you the distance, while the alarm makes the driver a bit careless, like "ok people, hear that? I'm backing up! so watch out!" and poles and shopping carts can't hear that and won't move.   But why 90% of the people drive-in directly into the parking spots anyway, and don't back up ? I prefer that, I move towards something still that I know where it is, like a wall, a fence, or another PARKED vehicle, and I don't need to take the large turn, even with a sedan, with the front corners close to the nearby parallel vehicle. Then I can exit seeing everything and everyone and not jeopardizing anyone's safety wondering what this van is going to do, can he see us? A large sedan's visibility is even worse (like an Intrepid) because of lower driving position. I can see through the minivan like an aquarium. Sometimes I need to open the door to watch the back though.   Did you notice that almost always people step off the brake, roll the vehicle a bit out of the spot, THEN look and stop? Watch your kids in mall lots while walking behind any idling car, I saw an old lady once hit by her husband's Grand Marquis, she wasn't injured but screamed a lot.
#76 of 132 KMart Backup Alert -- Info Requested by margarete Dec 22, 2003 (1:52 pm)
Any one know if it'll detect toddlers behind an RX300? When I back up, I can't see under the rear glass hatch line and it would be terrible if I ever hurt a child. Any info re the Backup Alert system or something similar would be greatly appreciated! THANKS!
#77 of 132 Rear view video systems by eggenberger Jan 07, 2004 (1:18 am)
If you really want to know what is behind you, why not go with a video system. I believe that JCWhitney has one for around $400.00 which consists of a very small video camera that mounts in the trunk and needs just a small hole in the back panel to see through and an inside rearview mirror. The video screen is in the middle of the mirror and blanks out to a full mirror when not in reverse. I believe the viewing angle is something on the order of 120 degrees or so. This would let you see what is back there rather than watch lights, hear beepers, etc. Not sure if the size would let you install the camera in the liftgate of a van or SUV......
#78 of 132 Another Poron Update by jeffgl2 Jan 24, 2004 (4:19 pm)
See threads 45 and 62. I have had the Poron unit since June of 2001 on my 2001 Toyota Sienna. To date, except for the occassional repositioning of the sensors after a car wash, I have had absolutely no problems with the unit, it has performed flawlessly for 3 years.
#79 of 132 Backup safety devices by julierob1 Dec 04, 2004 (10:27 am)
We want to add visual backup safety device to our 2005 Avalanche. Have checked out Consumer report but would like to hear 'real' experiences and choices. Thanks
#80 of 132 some links of backup sensor/camera by ttc Dec 13, 2004 (10:47 am)
Andy¡¦s Top Lites and Accessories (www.andystoplites.com) Backup-Sensor (www.backup-sensor.com) CrimeStopper (www.crimestopper.com) DesignTech International, Inc. (www.designtech-intl.com) Donnelly VideoMirror with ReversAid/BabyVue (www.donnelly.com) EZ2BACKUP (www.ez2backup.com) GDP Parking Sensors (www.gdpsensor.com) HitchCAM (www.hitchcam.com) Magnadyne RB-06 (www.magnadyne.com) MAXVision (no Web address available) Parking-E (www.stratusgroupsite.com) Poron Micro3, Poron Mini3LV (www.poronusa.com) Roldan Products Corp. (www.roldanexport.com) Rostra Precision Controls (www.rostra.com) SMARTPARK (www.smartpark.net) Sonar Vision (www.sonarvision.com) Speed-O-Tach, Inc. (www.sotelectronics.com/src_backup.php3) Taurus Electronic Security (www.gobrandon.com) Trilogix Wireless Backup BAT-2W (no Web address available) Ultrasonic Back-up Alarm (no Web address available) VizuaLogic (www.vizualogic.com)

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