Backup Sensors for Front?

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Old May 1, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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Backup Sensors for Front?

Geeze I can't seem to gauge the distance from the drivers seat to the front of the car. I now have a nice ding in my WDP paint.
Can we put rear sensors in the front as well?
I know you guys will want me to also add curb feelers next.<G>
Craig
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Old May 1, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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Yes, but you will have to sit in the back seat to use the front sensors. No, really, yes, you can. I saw an ad for a car the other day with front and rear sensors but can't for the life of me remember what it was, but there really is at least one out there. I would think the same sensors that work in the back would work in the front, in the same manner. I find that I have trained myself to park further away from anything that might hurt my WDP, and also farther from curbs than I usually park because of the wheels.
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Old May 2, 2004 | 08:14 AM
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I have a hard time judging how far the front passenger bumper of the car is from things. I swear I'm inches from scraping a wall or another car, then I get out and you could drive a grocery cart through the space. Sideways. But, being too far away from things is better than the opposite.
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Old May 2, 2004 | 10:44 AM
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I saw a vehicle with front sensors the other day. But I can't remember what it was either. I guess it made that much of an impact on me.
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Old May 2, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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Now I remember. It was a Toureg... VW, Jaguar, and BMW are offering front sensors on some of their products. I'm sure some others are in there as well.
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Old May 2, 2004 | 12:13 PM
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Mercedes also offers front sensors, at least on their E-class cars.
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Old May 2, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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Heh... dunno if I'd chance it. When the dealership installed my backup sensor, they f***ed it up the first time, and also managed to mis-align the trunk lid (they told me afterwards it was the first one they'd ever done... the hose-heads). Had to leave it with them for 3 days to finally get it fixed. I'm afraid if I told them to put a set in front, they'd screw up the hood as well. :p Go Sussman!
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