Options Parking Sensors yes or no?

candle · 12th November 2006, 15:41

Hi can anyone who has the parking sensors fitted tell me if they are worth it. Never driven a car with them so not sure how good they are. I am often going to have a lot of kit in the car which will probably completely block the rear window.

Thanks

Korkut Varol · 12th November 2006, 15:51

I had them installed after not seeing a junk barrel behind and lightly touching it. They are handy, I advise..
My dealer did not advise the frontal ones as he said that they might be fooled by intense accumulation of dirt at the front (our city streets get muddy in the rain).

basegreen · 12th November 2006, 16:05

They are a necessity on this car IMO. Driven it for months with and without, and would not consider not installing them again if I changed cr.

Charles_Harding · 12th November 2006, 16:30

Go for 'em kid.

The funny thing that I had was on first deployment I backed up (it was dry!) to a wall.

Bleep, bleep, bleep, went my sensors.

Real happy then.

Then I found out that I was so close to the wall I couldn't open the tail-gate!

Life's a great learning curve - wouldn't be without them now!

"Salmon Day (nown): The experience of spending an entire day swimming up-stream only to get screwed and die!"

Charles H.

Maldax · 12th November 2006, 18:34

Candle if you are getting the EX IMHO you would be better with the camera!

Edit: Not that there is anything wrong with the sensors it's just the EX has the screen! Why waste it

Maxbert · 12th November 2006, 19:11

Parking sensors weren't a option when I ordered- The dealer tried (half-heartedly) to sell me the camera- Never having had either, I replied that I was still more-or-less able to gauge my reversing, even if it meant gently bumping into things once, twice or three times until I got used to the car...

I still feel that, while they may make things a little easier, one can get used to the car's length, and be able to do without. I stand to be corrected, though!

Maxbert

Maldax · 12th November 2006, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxbert

Parking sensors weren't a option when I ordered- The dealer tried (half-heartedly) to sell me the camera- Never having had either, I replied that I was still more-or-less able to gauge my reversing, even if it meant gently bumping into things once, twice or three times until I got used to the car...

I still feel that, while they may make things a little easier, one can get used to the car's length, and be able to do without. I stand to be corrected, though!

Maxbert

I agree!! I am sure I could park without aids. But it's just SO COOL

czechplastik · 12th November 2006, 19:36

I have neither thought i would consider the camera for the cool factor but i don't have any real problems with reversing, no bumps yet! If you think they would help you go for it, theres no doubt they are helpful, but i disagree with all the comments made about the rear visability i can see no less than i can in any of my previous cars, just go easy and get used to it!

poejay · 12th November 2006, 19:38

I have parking sensors, although still turn round to look and reverse the car but would recommend gettting them as they do help, you can even turn up the sensor which is located on the back parcel shelf.... RECOMMENED!

Maldax · 12th November 2006, 20:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by czechplastik

I have neither thought i would consider the camera for the cool factor but i don't have any real problems with reversing, no bumps yet! If you think they would help you go for it, theres no doubt they are helpful, but i disagree with all the comments made about the rear visability i can see no less than i can in any of my previous cars, just go easy and get used to it!

I had a Laguna Estate (The Old Type) it was like parking a battle ship. I you can park one of them you can park anythng

Topcat · 12th November 2006, 21:11

I would recommend them

Andrea · 12th November 2006, 21:28

i think everyone else knows my opinion on these, errmmmm NO!!! lol

allan40alt · 12th November 2006, 21:44

Definite thumbs up

. I use the mirrors for reversing into my garage and know when the rapid beeps start I'm at the right distance to allow the boot to be opened and the garage door to close.

.

Parking into a tight gap is helped as you can get really close to the car behind and when the continuous beep sounds you stop before bumping.

Wish they were linked to the front as well.

PTR · 12th November 2006, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by candle

Hi can anyone who has the parking sensors fitted tell me if they are worth it. Never driven a car with them so not sure how good they are. I am often going to have a lot of kit in the car which will probably completely block the rear window.

Thanks

Hm.....

Parking sensors

4gotten · 13th November 2006, 08:36

I did not have them as a standard and I am not going to have them fitted. The reason is that my previous car had almost the same dimensions and a bad rear view that is why I can say I have a "good feeling " of my car. Every time before I park a car I have a look at the spot where I am going to drive in to see if there are any obstacles. Very often I park my Civic reverse as I find it much easier than forward direction and I always rely on my huge side mirrors than a rearview mirror. No problems so far.

AubreyS · 13th November 2006, 13:12

I have them on mine. Bought them for £25 on Ebay and self install. I think that they are very useful. But I still always check by looking too.

Maldax · 13th November 2006, 21:51

My Sister in law had sensors on her BMW 318 and reversed under a huge truck because she didn't look

Lucky just smashed the rear window

She looks now!

willisthm · 13th November 2006, 22:35

What aftermarket sensors from Ebay would you recommend? Any links?
Cheers

Dave · 13th November 2006, 22:39

Rear parking sensors on the Civic are essential as the rear view is terrible. Honda should never have sold the car without them as standard on this calibre of car. Did they drive it before making it??
Get the dealer to discount them heavily!!

Nick7 · 14th November 2006, 08:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

Did they drive it before making it??

No, as they apaprently never had the need to refuel

12th November 2006, 15:41	#1 (permalink)
candle Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 18th September 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Parking Sensors yes or no? Hi can anyone who has the parking sensors fitted tell me if they are worth it. Never driven a car with them so not sure how good they are. I am often going to have a lot of kit in the car which will probably completely block the rear window. Thanks

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12th November 2006, 15:51	#2 (permalink)
Korkut Varol Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 31st October 2006 Location: Ankara, Turkey Posts: 461 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had them installed after not seeing a junk barrel behind and lightly touching it. They are handy, I advise.. My dealer did not advise the frontal ones as he said that they might be fooled by intense accumulation of dirt at the front (our city streets get muddy in the rain).

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,870 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	They are a necessity on this car IMO. Driven it for months with and without, and would not consider not installing them again if I changed cr.

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Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 3,288 Thanks: 113 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Go for 'em kid. The funny thing that I had was on first deployment I backed up (it was dry!) to a wall. Bleep, bleep, bleep, went my sensors. Real happy then. Then I found out that I was so close to the wall I couldn't open the tail-gate! Life's a great learning curve - wouldn't be without them now! "Salmon Day (nown): The experience of spending an entire day swimming up-stream only to get screwed and die!" Charles H.

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Candle if you are getting the EX IMHO you would be better with the camera! Edit: Not that there is anything wrong with the sensors it's just the EX has the screen! Why waste it

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Maxbert Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th August 2006 Location: The Green Heart of Europe Posts: 138 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Parking sensors weren't a option when I ordered- The dealer tried (half-heartedly) to sell me the camera- Never having had either, I replied that I was still more-or-less able to gauge my reversing, even if it meant gently bumping into things once, twice or three times until I got used to the car... I still feel that, while they may make things a little easier, one can get used to the car's length, and be able to do without. I stand to be corrected, though! Maxbert

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have neither thought i would consider the camera for the cool factor but i don't have any real problems with reversing, no bumps yet! If you think they would help you go for it, theres no doubt they are helpful, but i disagree with all the comments made about the rear visability i can see no less than i can in any of my previous cars, just go easy and get used to it!

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I would recommend them

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Andrea Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 22nd July 2006 Location: Lynemouth, Northumberland Posts: 421 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i think everyone else knows my opinion on these, errmmmm NO!!! lol

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,227 Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts	Definite thumbs up . I use the mirrors for reversing into my garage and know when the rapid beeps start I'm at the right distance to allow the boot to be opened and the garage door to close. . Parking into a tight gap is helped as you can get really close to the car behind and when the continuous beep sounds you stop before bumping. Wish they were linked to the front as well.

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4gotten Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 16th August 2006 Location: Stargard Szczecinski, Poland Posts: 111 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I did not have them as a standard and I am not going to have them fitted. The reason is that my previous car had almost the same dimensions and a bad rear view that is why I can say I have a "good feeling " of my car. Every time before I park a car I have a look at the spot where I am going to drive in to see if there are any obstacles. Very often I park my Civic reverse as I find it much easier than forward direction and I always rely on my huge side mirrors than a rearview mirror. No problems so far.

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AubreyS Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 12th August 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 330 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have them on mine. Bought them for £25 on Ebay and self install. I think that they are very useful. But I still always check by looking too.

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My Sister in law had sensors on her BMW 318 and reversed under a huge truck because she didn't look Lucky just smashed the rear window She looks now!

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willisthm Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 15th October 2006 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What aftermarket sensors from Ebay would you recommend? Any links? Cheers

13th November 2006, 22:39	#19 (permalink)
Dave Valve Cap Join Date: 9th October 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rear parking sensors on the Civic are essential as the rear view is terrible. Honda should never have sold the car without them as standard on this calibre of car. Did they drive it before making it?? Get the dealer to discount them heavily!!