Reverse camera or Sensor ?

[nishantgandhi]

I came across this website which has Reverse & Parking sensor products.
IPmart.com - CL-078 Reverse Parking Sensors
IPmart.com - JC-DY-C4 Digital LED Display Parking Sensor System

Going through the earlier posts in this thread, it seems this price is pretty much reasonable, although I am not sure about the brand.

Can anyone share details of after market reverse/parking sensors (brands, cost, performance). I am not sure if these are completely dependable solutions? I mean, are they able to detect low lying things (objects/animals/protrusions etc)

[praveen_v]

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Can anyone share details of after market reverse/parking sensors (brands, cost, performance). I am not sure if these are completely dependable solutions? I mean, are they able to detect low lying things (objects/animals/protrusions etc)

There's this indian brand Xenos parking sensors which retails for less than 4k for 6 sensors. Even i'm looking to fit one.

[Rodeo]

Originally Posted by dockap

didnt want to drill my car bumper for the reverse sensors so i installed lcd rvm with camera ,the camera is installed just above the rear no plate inbetween the lights illuminating it cost me 6,000 rs and i am very happy with it

How did you manage to install above the bumper? Can you post a pic please.

[sumobom4]

Well, I have got a 4 eye reverse sensor system with beep and distance indicator for my Swift Lxi. It cost me Rs. 4800 and it took it in Red colour.

As for the debate that seems to have been going on here abt whether these sensors are required, I will narrate one experience of mine.

When I was reversing my 800 a couple of years ago, a kitten had decided to hide behind my rear wheel after I got into my car. I suppose since it was small, it did not know that it needed to move away once the car engine had started. Not knowing about the poor feline, I reversed only to hear a pitiful meow. When I got out and checked, I saw that its lower jaw had been sheared off by my wheel. Poor thing was choking on its own blood. I tried calling the SPCA number but it was busy!!! Thankfully, the kitten died a few minutes later. I can only imagine the suffering it went through. It was a traumatic experience for me to watch this, knowing I was the cause of this and I still sometimes wake up at night with nightmares of this sight!

If I had had a sensor system then, all this could have been hopefully avoided. I hope at least this convinces the skeptics.

[DocG]

Originally Posted by sumobom4

When I was reversing my 800 a couple of years ago, a kitten had decided to hide behind my rear wheel...I still sometimes wake up at night with nightmares of this sight!

If I had had a sensor system then, all this could have been hopefully avoided. I hope at least this convinces the skeptics.

???? How are your reverse sensors gonna sense a small kitten behind your rear wheels?

I am assuming that the sensors are fitted in the rear bumper

Also I have seen people die before my eyes too many times to count...But still manage to sleep well [Thought I'd share...No offense to you buddy]


DocG

[vnabhi]

Originally Posted by DocG

???? How are your reverse sensors gonna sense a small kitten behind your rear wheels?

I am assuming that the sensors are fitted in the rear bumper

Also I have seen people die before my eyes too many times to count...But still manage to sleep well [Thought I'd share...No offense to you buddy]


DocG

Even a camera cannot capture an image just behind the rear wheels. It can only capture images behind the bumper on which it is fitted. A sensor, IMO, cannot even capture a dog or a divider while reversing, as it may be below the angle it 'senses'.

[sumobom4]

Originally Posted by DocG

???? How are your reverse sensors gonna sense a small kitten behind your rear wheels?

I am assuming that the sensors are fitted in the rear bumper

Also I have seen people die before my eyes too many times to count...But still manage to sleep well [Thought I'd share...No offense to you buddy]


DocG

None taken man, it's alright!!!
I just thought that maybe...maybe, the sensors would sense a small animal approaching the car, which would warn me. I may be wrong of course, given that I lack experience reversing with sensors. Just thought I would put in a word in favour of the sensors.

[alli.gator]

I have this reverse camera + LCD fitted in my car. The LCD is clamped on to the rear view mirror. It all works fine, but the only issue is the LCD/RVM shakes a lot when I'm driving because it's heavier now... Anyone face this issue? Any ideas how to fix it?

[alias]

i have both on our innova

[msdivy]

I plan to get Remote Sensors installed in my car. Dealer said he has a brand called 'Circuit I' and it costs around 4K. Any experience with that brand?

Though this is well discussed in this thread, I have few queries:
1. Can a reverse sensor have its own switch and not tied to reverse gear?
2. Does front sensors help?
3. Are just reverse sensors adequate or is reverse camera required?
4. Any recommended place in Bangalore to get installed?

Hope to get replies.
Thanks.

[dadu]

The issue is that the screen is loosely fitted. Put in some padding material first like folded newspaper between the original IRVM and the clamped one. Once satisfied you can use a double sided tape as padded material.

Originally Posted by alli.gator

I have this reverse camera + LCD fitted in my car. The LCD is clamped on to the rear view mirror. It all works fine, but the only issue is the LCD/RVM shakes a lot when I'm driving because it's heavier now... Anyone face this issue? Any ideas how to fix it?

Originally Posted by msdivy

I plan to get Remote Sensors installed in my car. Dealer said he has a brand called 'Circuit I' and it costs around 4K. Any experience with that brand?

Though this is well discussed in this thread, I have few queries:
1. Can a reverse sensor have its own switch and not tied to reverse gear?

Its possible but then you have to switch off and ON manually before and after reversing, whats the point.

2. Does front sensors help?

If you are not confident about your front judgement but can be a pain in heavy neck-to-neck traffic.

3. Are just reverse sensors adequate or is reverse camera required?

Sensors give you a sound whose intensity increases as the object closes, camera gives you a picture of the object but then you have to make the distance judgement yourself. Both have pros/ cons.

4. Any recommended place in Bangalore to get installed?

Goto any good accessories shop and chek the features before installing, if your car is under warranty then best to get it from your dealer.

Hope to get replies.
Thanks.

[akshay1234]

ok guys.. the sensors on my innova seem to have konked. thinking of getting a reversing camera with sensors now. what i want to know is there any reversing camera with a screen which we can attach to the dash like the reversing sensor lcd is attached now?

also ive seen lately cars with reversing sensors with blue leds built in which come on when a person brakes. disgusting.

[msdivy]

Thanks dadu ! I will post my experience.

[yogi1771]

msdivy why are the sensors so costly,got reverse sensors(4) fitted in my aunt's car and they cost Rs 2400/- with one year warranty and the brand is Xenos.

[msdivy]

Originally Posted by yogi1771

msdivy why are the sensors so costly,got reverse sensors(4) fitted in my aunt's car and they cost Rs 2400/- with one year warranty and the brand is Xenos.

RedSoul have 2 models LED Display range - both display distance in numerals, with an option to control volume of the beep:
1. Single color LED- 3K
2. Multi color LED - 4K