Parking new colour coded sensors fitted

darrellpope · 14th October 2012, 11:28

hi guys as the visibility is very poor on the civic i decided to get after market sensors fitted they came back a few days ago sprayed crystal black to match the car.
big thanks to Syx's guide [HOW TO] Install after-market parking sensors (3-Door)
completed this in under 3 hours and was lucky enough not to have one broken clip so that was a bonus , the only difference was i did not remove the rear bumper and found it extremely easy.

found a perfect small image online with the spacing guides -

and used 1 meter long cable ties which i had from work and very flexible but still flat and rigid and almost pushed the cable ties through the hole i drilled and almost straight through the gromet hole.
here is a couple of pictures of the finished product excuse the dirty car its sunday and she will be gleaming this after noon as i wash it every sunday.

would also like to thank every one on this forum who gives comments and advise which makes every little mod we do so much easier.

markvirgo · 14th October 2012, 13:03

Great job you have done.

abs-civic · 14th October 2012, 13:27

Good stuff, what make sensors was it and did it come with a visual display or only audio?

darrellpope · 14th October 2012, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by abs-civic

Good stuff, what make sensors was it and did it come with a visual display or only audio?

They are from a eBay company I wanted the sensors sprayed and not just a generic colour as I wanted a perfect match I know you can buy them cheaper but preferred to pay the little extra to get it right first time.
I also didn't fancy mounting a display so just went for the beeping ones
This is the one HONDA CIVIC CRX 22mm PARKING REVERSING SENSORS | eBay

stevenedgar · 14th October 2012, 23:01

are these worth installing?

brian mc21 · 14th October 2012, 23:40

Yes. For sure.

darrellpope · 15th October 2012, 07:17

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Originally Posted by stevenedgar

are these worth installing?

with the visibilty from the back i would suggest a set of sensors saves having the bumper repaired later down the line lol

Grayfox · 15th October 2012, 10:46

Add front ones while your at it, small bonnet makes it hard for me when parking.

darrellpope · 15th October 2012, 11:08

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Originally Posted by Grayfox

Add front ones while your at it, small bonnet makes it hard for me when parking.

Was wanting to do this but was not sure how you would wire them in ? Have you got them if so how would you do this ? I have read the engauge under a certain speed on factory ones ?

delkeough · 15th October 2012, 11:25

They look good. Might have to get myself a set. Been thinking about it for a while now

Grayfox · 15th October 2012, 11:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrellpope

Was wanting to do this but was not sure how you would wire them in ? Have you got them if so how would you do this ? I have read the engauge under a certain speed on factory ones ?

Wire them as you would the rear, but you will need one with lights or a buzzer that sounds like something else.

Just hook them into the reverse light wire or its fuse.

If you are doing to hook them into the reverse wire you may need 2.5meters of basic wire.

stuart j · 15th October 2012, 23:43

Good job mate.

One of the best mods I have ever done to mine, I couldn't be without them now.

Stu

Syx · 15th October 2012, 23:50

Great work mate, and good job on finding the drill locations - it's drawn on the other side of the bumper but this negates the need to remove it!

Absolutely love my rear ones, they make the world of difference. Not sure on the front ones though, as they'd have to be enabled below a certain speed to be of any use (if they were active on reverse they'd be useless surely?) and no idea how you'd go about that...

tom619 · 29th October 2012, 11:52

Sensors look really good mate, want these in my 06 Ex how much did the whole gig set you back?

darrellpope · 29th October 2012, 12:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom619

Sensors look really good mate, want these in my 06 Ex how much did the whole gig set you back?

Very pleased with them mate , they cost £50 sprayed and delivered had them back in the same week the kit was off eBay search for colour coded sensors you can get generi black for about £25 but I wanted a perfect match so paid the extra

tom619 · 29th October 2012, 12:14

Cool so the ebay guys sprayed them for you too? Also how was the fitting?

I'm cr@p at taking my car apart and would prolly need a hand is it a big job?

Like you I would only want beeping ones no display

Syx · 29th October 2012, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom619

Cool so the ebay guys sprayed them for you too? Also how was the fitting?

I'm crap at taking my car apart and would prolly need a hand is it a big job?

Like you I would only want beeping ones no display

My guide that OP has linked to (here: [HOW TO] Install after-market parking sensors (3-Door)) details the process with photos so you can see how difficult it will be - it's not the easiest thing to do that's for sure.

You can always spray the sensors yourself if you'd prefer but not sure what the cost and finish will be if you're not confident!

RosscoMac · 29th October 2012, 12:36

Look great man, good job.

I'm really interested in this. Had a look at your guide too Syx, very helpful if I do indeed get these!

tom619 · 29th October 2012, 12:57

Does the guide apply to 5 door? I am no handyman whatsoever when it comes to these sorts of things so would definitely need another pair of hands/eyes lol

Syx · 29th October 2012, 13:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom619

Does the guide apply to 5 door? I am no handyman whatsoever when it comes to these sorts of things so would definitely need another pair of hands/eyes lol

It's very similar, the only difference is that it's easier to access the rear light feed for the power connection as there's less interior trim in the way!

14th October 2012, 11:28	#1 (permalink)
darrellpope Supporter Car: 2009 civic type s gt black Join Date: 23rd September 2012 Location: gloucester Posts: 324 Thanks given: 81 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts iTrader: (2)	new colour coded sensors fitted hi guys as the visibility is very poor on the civic i decided to get after market sensors fitted they came back a few days ago sprayed crystal black to match the car. big thanks to Syx's guide [HOW TO] Install after-market parking sensors (3-Door) completed this in under 3 hours and was lucky enough not to have one broken clip so that was a bonus , the only difference was i did not remove the rear bumper and found it extremely easy. found a perfect small image online with the spacing guides - and used 1 meter long cable ties which i had from work and very flexible but still flat and rigid and almost pushed the cable ties through the hole i drilled and almost straight through the gromet hole. here is a couple of pictures of the finished product excuse the dirty car its sunday and she will be gleaming this after noon as i wash it every sunday. would also like to thank every one on this forum who gives comments and advise which makes every little mod we do so much easier.

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Grayfox Most Active Australian Car: 2010 Black Civic Si FK2 Join Date: 1st February 2012 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 3,021 Thanks given: 67 Thanked 279 Times in 264 Posts iTrader: (0)	Add front ones while your at it, small bonnet makes it hard for me when parking.

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delkeough Supporter Car: 2.2 type s GT, black Join Date: 13th February 2012 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 427 Thanks given: 15 Thanked 66 Times in 66 Posts iTrader: (2)	They look good. Might have to get myself a set. Been thinking about it for a while now

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stuart j Supporter Car: 1.8 ES 5 Door Join Date: 29th July 2012 Location: Stoke On Trent Posts: 959 Thanks given: 56 Thanked 115 Times in 110 Posts iTrader: (2)	Good job mate. One of the best mods I have ever done to mine, I couldn't be without them now. Stu

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Syx Clingfilmed Car: 2008 2.2 CTS GT Join Date: 22nd December 2009 Location: Luton, UK Posts: 9,166 Thanks given: 844 Thanked 1,656 Times in 1,450 Posts iTrader: (38)	Great work mate, and good job on finding the drill locations - it's drawn on the other side of the bumper but this negates the need to remove it! Absolutely love my rear ones, they make the world of difference. Not sure on the front ones though, as they'd have to be enabled below a certain speed to be of any use (if they were active on reverse they'd be useless surely?) and no idea how you'd go about that...

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tom619 Join Date: 1st September 2011 Location: London Posts: 575 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sensors look really good mate, want these in my 06 Ex how much did the whole gig set you back?

29th October 2012, 12:14	#16 (permalink)
tom619 Join Date: 1st September 2011 Location: London Posts: 575 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Cool so the ebay guys sprayed them for you too? Also how was the fitting? I'm cr@p at taking my car apart and would prolly need a hand is it a big job? Like you I would only want beeping ones no display

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RosscoMac I'm going fast again! Car: 2007 NHB Type-R GT Join Date: 14th February 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 836 Thanks given: 148 Thanked 94 Times in 91 Posts iTrader: (3)	Look great man, good job. I'm really interested in this. Had a look at your guide too Syx, very helpful if I do indeed get these!

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tom619 Join Date: 1st September 2011 Location: London Posts: 575 Thanks given: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader: (0)	Does the guide apply to 5 door? I am no handyman whatsoever when it comes to these sorts of things so would definitely need another pair of hands/eyes lol