Aftermarket Back up Bumper Sensors

[DonkeyTuna]

Has anyone done this? Can anyone recommend a system or local installer. I've seen many for sale on the web ranging from a simple license plate frame setup (some with camera) to full system installs that mimic factory setups. Looking for something functional, easy to install yet tasteful and nor very noticeable. This is for a 2006 S500.

Any advice from the MACA would be greatly appreciated!

-Mike
aka. Donkey!

 

[gcassidy]

Mike, I don't know the models, but I can relate a story about my friend. He runs a BMW in TT with me, and had mounted a battery operated, radio type backup camera on the rear of his trailer. The problem was that his batteries were always dead, and so it never worked. One of those "Yeah, I meant to replace those batteries but forgot" type deals.

 

[DonkeyTuna]

I know the feeling...I'm too lazy to change the batteries in my tv remote so I stopped watching television.

 

[F8LBITEva]

You can save alot by getting the ones that mount to your license plate. Putting them in the bumper is going to involve taking the bumper off, drilling holes and running the wires to the computer. Im pretty sure most radio shops can order the kit and install them

 

[Bonefish]

Install a Nav in your car and do a backup camera. I did...and it's awesome! However the nav unit was $2000.00 on sale for $1300.00 but, free via my points system at work. The camera for it was around $250.00 between camera and plate mount. It was an Alpine set up. 6.95" nav screen up front to see out back..is nice!

The sensors are pretty cool but, I agree...screw the drilling the rear bumper stuff. That could turn out ugly.

 

[DonkeyTuna]

Thanks for the info fella's! Sounds like a plate mounted camera/sensor would be the easiest way to go.