Bravo 13 plate
Technical Parking sensors
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Technical Parking sensors
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Hi guys I am just curious on how easy it is too hook up some parking sensors to a bravo.and maybe a link to some good quality ones.
Any ideas be greatly taken on board
Bianco
Any ideas be greatly taken on board
Bianco
Nice and easy, just wire into reverse light feed.
Any set will do, some of the best kits I've used have been in the cheap side. Maplin electronics will be worth a look for different kit options
Any set will do, some of the best kits I've used have been in the cheap side. Maplin electronics will be worth a look for different kit options
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Ah nice 1 mate will have a look.what indication do you get through them is it beeping through car stereo?
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Aftermarket kits from experience are louder than my OEM factory fitted system in the Bravo.
Aftermarket kits from experience are louder than my OEM factory fitted system in the Bravo.
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Cheers dudes don't suppose any ideas of sites links appreciated.
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Just checking some out my bravo is white do they all come black and you paint them yourself?
Also with drilling what's the best way obviously being very cautious if I do go ahead? I am only considering these as I hit a small dwarf steel post which was out of my vision in my old bravo
Also with drilling what's the best way obviously being very cautious if I do go ahead? I am only considering these as I hit a small dwarf steel post which was out of my vision in my old bravo
On eBay you can buy them coloured. You can even send your paint code off and they will match your exact colour.
I went for the first set of £14 ones on ebay. Chose the closest colour to my car. They're close enough for now. I have a few scratches to sort, so might just colour match the sensors too.
As for drilling, I was fitting a replacement bumper anyway, so I could see (and use) the existing marks to drill through (Ford* very kindly marked up the bumper for sensor holes on all of their Focus range - well, certainly the mk2.5) with it off the car.
If you're doing it with the bumper on the car, I'd suggest using a strip of masking tape across the full width at the height you want the sensors. It's easier to mark on...and if you can get rough measurements from a factory fit OEM setup, you can make it look almost stock
You will get a hole cutter with the kit, but a small pilot hole is a good idea. And run the blade of a sharp knife around the inside of the hole before pushing the sensors in.
(*Yes, I know that a Ford Focus isn't the same as a Fiat Bravo, but the premise is the same...holes in bumper, wires into car, tap reverse light for power and hey presto)
As for drilling, I was fitting a replacement bumper anyway, so I could see (and use) the existing marks to drill through (Ford* very kindly marked up the bumper for sensor holes on all of their Focus range - well, certainly the mk2.5) with it off the car.
If you're doing it with the bumper on the car, I'd suggest using a strip of masking tape across the full width at the height you want the sensors. It's easier to mark on...and if you can get rough measurements from a factory fit OEM setup, you can make it look almost stock
You will get a hole cutter with the kit, but a small pilot hole is a good idea. And run the blade of a sharp knife around the inside of the hole before pushing the sensors in.
(*Yes, I know that a Ford Focus isn't the same as a Fiat Bravo, but the premise is the same...holes in bumper, wires into car, tap reverse light for power and hey presto)
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Awsome cheers Sean,you find them beneficial and can you notice them at all.
Cheers for your feedback shaun
Cheers for your feedback shaun
