The reversing camera & parking sensor thread

indianrunner · 9th December 2008, 17:03

Hi,

The airbag sensors are in the front bumper and are programmed to activate the airbags if you hit something at a speed greater than 50 km+ (i think) hence the normal nudges etc would not activate the airbag sensors.

Rgds

Path_Finder · 9th December 2008, 19:58

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Originally Posted by santosh.s

I don't see why parking sensors should affect air-bags, tend to agree with Sahil. Can you please explain why?

Many people are concerned about annoyance created by unwanted beeps due to front sensors. I guess rather than wiring it with brake light, we can have a manual switch instead. Activate it only when needed. Having volume or muting option would also be great.

Agree. Separate switch makes sense. In fact I am not sure of the logic of connecting front sensors to break light switch. I would want to know about the distance when moving slow when the break may not be applied also.

mksinha10 · 12th December 2008, 00:27

Can someone list out branded parking sensors with approx cost and user ratings for benefit of prospective buyers.

Thanks in advance.

MK

Somashekar.B · 23rd February 2009, 12:11

Hi Everyone,

I am getting my innova V 7 seater in the first week of march'09. I am planning to install the reverse camera for this beauty. so, i wanted your suggestions regarding the rear view camera companys. Does it really worth having one, if yes, please suggest me the brand and cost.

Regards
Shekar

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dinu2506 · 23rd February 2009, 15:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Somashekar.B

Hi Everyone,

I am getting my innova V 7 seater in the first week of march'09. I am planning to install the reverse camera for this beauty. so, i wanted your suggestions regarding the rear view camera companys. Does it really worth having one, if yes, please suggest me the brand and cost.

Regards
Shekar

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I would say, it is only a nice to have feature, not really essential. A parking sensor is far more useful. I have both installed on my car, the camera is just a novelty value and a good addon for my 7" touchscreen. The sensor is always useful.
My camera is from a company called Silicon and the performance is quite good even at night. Costed around 5K (without the display, since I am using my 7" in-dash display).

Somashekar.B · 23rd February 2009, 16:09

Ya dinu, the new version of innova has stock reverse parking sensors on the rear bumper but my concern is that it comes only with two sensors, i feel these two sensors would not do the justice.

I enquired off market reverse parking sensors, there was one product by redsoul (Welcome to RedSoul) if felt it was good one but would cost around 4-5k.

Do u recommend any other product.

sathee46 · 17th March 2009, 19:02

Guys I have the JVC AVX800 in my car, it has an option to connect a camera to it. will it be possible for me to get a camera alone and fit it to my car. How much would the camera alone cost? And were can get this installed in chennai?

Red Liner · 17th March 2009, 19:52

I talked to Xenos today (Xenos Technologies Ltd.) and they have their own parking sensors. You get 4 at the rear and 2 upfront and you can have the visual sensor inbuilt into your RVM. For about 3 and a half G's, I find that good value for money. Moreover you get the local guarantee.

Have heard some good reviews about this product from Xenos...

Rodeo · 17th March 2009, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by sathee46

Guys I have the JVC AVX800 in my car, it has an option to connect a camera to it. will it be possible for me to get a camera alone and fit it to my car. How much would the camera alone cost? And were can get this installed in chennai?

I had got a Night vision camera for Rs 2000 for my JVC AVX33. Only issue i have is the system needs to be turned on for the screen to work. I generally prefer to switch off the system a min before parking but i need wait else no camera.

sdmn · 19th March 2009, 11:53

Folks,

I was looking for a reverse parking sensor kit for my Verna since I need to park next to cars as close as 5 cm at my workplace everyday. That much precision in a sedan is difficult without a sensor, though I manage it on many days.

I checked the red soul site. The lower range in their sensors is 0.5m, which is 50 cm. I'm looking for something that can go as low as 5cm. Any product suggestions?

Regards,
Sandeep Menon

vikram_d · 19th March 2009, 15:09

The lowest range I have seen so far is 0.3m. I don't think there is any sensor kit lower than that.

sdmn · 19th March 2009, 15:18

That's good to know! So looks like there's nothing in the market that suits my specific need.

vikram_d · 19th March 2009, 17:15

No there is nothing. You have to rely on good old manual parking technics.

trrk · 29th March 2009, 15:14

Hi,

Would people who have reversing sensors with camera post some pictures of what you see on the LCD when you put it in reverse gear? Day / night pictures would be appreciated.

Thanks.

prateekool · 5th April 2009, 23:22

I have a combo 4 sensors reverse parking sensor along with LCD installed in my Civic from RD. I am pretty happy with it. The images are projected on the rear view mirror and it gets in mode automatically on shifting reverse gear. Though I never bothered the distance it is sensitive too in cms, it pretty much does the job for me. Camera is night vision. Biggest benefit to me is the bluetooth integration. So, if anyone calls up while I am driving, the number automatically gets displayed on the rear view mirror. Same for outgoing calls. I call it convergence at its best.

Would like to sound caution. Stay clear of xenos reverse parking sensors as product quality has really gone down. Also, insist on company fitter to install the same instead of accessorywallah ka ladka. This way, you can be sure that the sensors are placed at correct spots (which actually help in saving accidents while parking) and are sensitive to your specific requirements.

Got 1 year warranty on mine and RD's installation was pretty professional. Would surely recommend it with 5 star rating. RD claims next day onsite after sales services.

9th December 2008, 17:03	#166
indianrunner BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 225 Thanked: 33 Times	Hi, The airbag sensors are in the front bumper and are programmed to activate the airbags if you hit something at a speed greater than 50 km+ (i think) hence the normal nudges etc would not activate the airbag sensors. Rgds
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12th December 2008, 00:27	#168
mksinha10 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 10 Thanked: 0 Times	Branded parking sensors Can someone list out branded parking sensors with approx cost and user ratings for benefit of prospective buyers. Thanks in advance. MK
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23rd February 2009, 12:11	#169
Somashekar.B BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 27 Thanked: 7 Times	HELP: Reverse camera for brand new innova Hi Everyone, I am getting my innova V 7 seater in the first week of march'09. I am planning to install the reverse camera for this beauty. so, i wanted your suggestions regarding the rear view camera companys. Does it really worth having one, if yes, please suggest me the brand and cost. Regards Shekar Note from Team-BHP Support : Thread MERGED. Please use the search feature before creating a new thread on a topic that might already exist. Please continue your discussion in an existing thread. This will keep all the relevant information in one place and make it easier for readers in the future. Last edited by Jaggu : 23rd February 2009 at 13:08. Reason: search please
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23rd February 2009, 16:09	#171
Somashekar.B BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 27 Thanked: 7 Times	Ya dinu, the new version of innova has stock reverse parking sensors on the rear bumper but my concern is that it comes only with two sensors, i feel these two sensors would not do the justice. I enquired off market reverse parking sensors, there was one product by redsoul (Welcome to RedSoul) if felt it was good one but would cost around 4-5k. Do u recommend any other product.
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17th March 2009, 19:02	#172
sathee46 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 465 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Guys I have the JVC AVX800 in my car, it has an option to connect a camera to it. will it be possible for me to get a camera alone and fit it to my car. How much would the camera alone cost? And were can get this installed in chennai? Last edited by sathee46 : 17th March 2009 at 19:03.
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17th March 2009, 19:52	#173
Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,241 Thanked: 18,454 Times	I talked to Xenos today (Xenos Technologies Ltd.) and they have their own parking sensors. You get 4 at the rear and 2 upfront and you can have the visual sensor inbuilt into your RVM. For about 3 and a half G's, I find that good value for money. Moreover you get the local guarantee. Have heard some good reviews about this product from Xenos...
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19th March 2009, 11:53	#175
sdmn BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 135 Thanked: 39 Times	Folks, I was looking for a reverse parking sensor kit for my Verna since I need to park next to cars as close as 5 cm at my workplace everyday. That much precision in a sedan is difficult without a sensor, though I manage it on many days. I checked the red soul site. The lower range in their sensors is 0.5m, which is 50 cm. I'm looking for something that can go as low as 5cm. Any product suggestions? Regards, Sandeep Menon
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19th March 2009, 15:09	#176
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	The lowest range I have seen so far is 0.3m. I don't think there is any sensor kit lower than that.
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19th March 2009, 15:18	#177
sdmn BANNED Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 135 Thanked: 39 Times	That's good to know! So looks like there's nothing in the market that suits my specific need.
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19th March 2009, 17:15	#178
vikram_d Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,427 Thanked: 1,185 Times	No there is nothing. You have to rely on good old manual parking technics.
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29th March 2009, 15:14	#179
trrk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Alleppey, Kerala Posts: 2,114 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Actual images on the LCD screen Hi, Would people who have reversing sensors with camera post some pictures of what you see on the LCD when you put it in reverse gear? Day / night pictures would be appreciated. Thanks.
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5th April 2009, 23:22	#180
prateekool BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 30 Thanked: 0 Times	I have a combo 4 sensors reverse parking sensor along with LCD installed in my Civic from RD. I am pretty happy with it. The images are projected on the rear view mirror and it gets in mode automatically on shifting reverse gear. Though I never bothered the distance it is sensitive too in cms, it pretty much does the job for me. Camera is night vision. Biggest benefit to me is the bluetooth integration. So, if anyone calls up while I am driving, the number automatically gets displayed on the rear view mirror. Same for outgoing calls. I call it convergence at its best. Would like to sound caution. Stay clear of xenos reverse parking sensors as product quality has really gone down. Also, insist on company fitter to install the same instead of accessorywallah ka ladka. This way, you can be sure that the sensors are placed at correct spots (which actually help in saving accidents while parking) and are sensitive to your specific requirements. Got 1 year warranty on mine and RD's installation was pretty professional. Would surely recommend it with 5 star rating. RD claims next day onsite after sales services. Last edited by Jaggu : 5th April 2009 at 23:31.
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