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Re: accessories on my 2007 [bgadlage] by morey000
Aug 16, 2006 (2:40 pm)
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Replying to: bgadlage (Aug 15, 2006 8:43 pm)

The Puddle Lights are very cool.
It's worth a couple hundred just for the 'wow' factor.
For me, the cargo tray would just get in the way, but I'd definately use the bumper cover, as I strap things to the roof rack a lot and it's where you stand.
 
chrome wheels and the chrome mesh grill???
 
other than that, the 'beca is a very well equipped vehicle.
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Re: accessories on my 2007 [bgadlage] by beanandme
Aug 20, 2006 (4:55 pm)
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Replying to: bgadlage (Aug 15, 2006 8:43 pm)

Belva- I got the cargo tray too, I think without it the back "carpet" would get stained too quickly. I like the idea that I can take the tray out and hose it down when needed. Mine came equipped with the puddle lights, which I thought were a waste of money until I got the car home. They're very cool, my daughter calls it the "rock star car" now. I couldn't appreciate them at the dealer in the daylight but at night they're really bright and also stay on for a few seconds after the doors are closed. The car looks like it's going to blast off or something. I don't have the bumper cover but will probably add that.
I live in Orange County Ca, where it seems EVERYONE drives a new car, and I've never seen one of these on the road either. Mine is getting lots of attention though. I guess we're trend-setters
-Krista
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Re: accessories on my 2007 [bgadlage] by harvpt
Aug 23, 2006 (12:05 pm)
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Replying to: bgadlage (Aug 15, 2006 8:43 pm)

I have a 5 passenger and did get the cargo cover, which is great and heavy duty, easy to clean. Also have the rubber floor mats, which are also heavy duty and easy to clean. I recently went in vacation to the beaches of Marthas Vinyard, and sand etc was easy to remove. Take them out and wash them down. The cover is not a problem with the seats. I also purchased the cargo carrier for the roof. It is like a metal basket with a mesh cover. It was great to carry beach chairs and boogie boards etc. It came in very handy, and was easy to install/un-install. I have the bumper cover which I would recomend as well.
And, you gotta love the "puddle lights".
I saw 4 Tibecas on Marthas Vineyard and a few in Upstate NY.
 
Enjoy
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Backup sensors added by kmartin
Sep 30, 2006 (7:45 pm)
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I had the BU sensors installed today. They do stick out a bit from the black plastic bumper, as the bumper is angled slightly. They seem fairly sensitive, but I haven't had a chance to test them much. There are three volume settings for the beeper, which is installed in the right rear cargo compartment, near the woofer. The quietest setting is virtually inaudible, and the upper two settings sound almost identical in volume (one is a slightly different pitch, but not much louder). The dealer initially charged me $300 labor (3+ hours' work), but I showed them an email one of their sales staff had emailed me earlier in the summer for $142.50 (1.5 hours), and they changed the amount. Good thing I remembered to print that out and take it with me at the last minute
 
I'll play with these some and report back...
 
-Karen in AZ-
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Back up Camera by occking
Oct 01, 2006 (6:44 am)
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Pep Boys has a color, wireless back up camera that fits on the license plate for $120. Haven't bought one yet cause the screen takes up quite a bit of space with the holder, unless I found another spot on the dash to install it. You need to attach both the camera and the screen separately to power and I am not sure if this is something I want to do. Anyone else out there tried one of these?
 
I wish there was a way of incorporating the nav screen to buy something that would work with it.
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Re: Back up Camera [occking] by pschreck
Oct 02, 2006 (2:35 am)
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Replying to: occking (Oct 01, 2006 6:44 am)

Let us know where you decide to install the screen. I couldn't find room to install a Sirius Sportster Radio so I went with a eBay gooseneck mount.
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Re: Back up Camera [occking] by megreyhair
Oct 02, 2006 (4:10 am)
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Replying to: occking (Oct 01, 2006 6:44 am)

how about using Velco and velco the screen on top of the passenger airbag status light? That seems to be quite useless to me.. If not, the visor should work and there is power there too...
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Re: Back up Camera [occking] by teamjd
Oct 04, 2006 (4:43 pm)
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Replying to: occking (Oct 01, 2006 6:44 am)

I have a 2006 B9, and I really got tired of bumping into the cars behind me due to the tight spots that I try to get into here in NY, so I bought the VR3 wireless camera just to try it mainly because it was so cheap. What I found so far:
 
1. The picture quality is OK. It's clear although a little soft. I had no problem seeing behind me either backing up close or looking down the block. Night viewing was no problem because the reverse lights give ample light for seeing the car behind you when parking or backing up. The monitor has an on/off switch, a screen rotate/mirror view adjustment to help with your choice of mounting.
 
2. The wireless signal was good (an occasional momentary drop out)but for the most part it was always a steady signal even after leaving the camera on all day. (I hooked it up temporary by plugging it into the rear acc jack the first day and couldn't shut it off at will.)
 
3. You will have to estimate the last foot because even with the supplied adapters to tilt the camera down, you can't see the B9's rear bumper or trailer hitch. I found that when the lic plate of the car behind fills the screen it's time to stop
 
4. You can mount the monitor with the supplied velcro to the sun visor, but then you have to run the wire up and around the window, or you can use the supplied monitor holder and attach it anywhere you want. Again, you have to run the wires around. I found that the best place for the monitor is velcro'd to the inside the top section of the center console since I plug it into the acc jack there anyway. Besides, since I'm looking back anyway, it's no big deal opening up the console to see the monitor.
 
And that's my 2 cents
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Re: Back up Camera [teamjd] by
Oct 04, 2006 (6:26 pm)
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Replying to: teamjd (Oct 04, 2006 4:43 pm)

Is this the same unit they sell at Pep Boys for around $120?
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Re: Back up Camera [] by teamjd
Oct 05, 2006 (3:41 pm)
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Replying to: unknown (Oct 04, 2006 6:26 pm)

Yes, that's where I got it. Not knowing if I could post where and how much, I left it out. Actually, Walmart online has it around $98. Wish I'd have look first.

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