Backup sensors or camera
#1
Backup sensors or camera
I have no problem parallel parking, but for the other half....well. But I must admit, you can't see your rear bumper on your side mirrors, due to rear bumper turns inward/narrows.
If you have no Navi, which you prefer or you think is better:
1) Backup sensors
2) Rear camera
If you have no Navi, which you prefer or you think is better:
1) Backup sensors
2) Rear camera
#2
Full of water...
from what i have heard the backup sensors tell you more than the camera. the camera does not have a wide enough view to see out to the sides, only right behind you, but the sensors wrap around the bumper allowing you to "see" off to the sides as well.
i dont really like the look of the sensors though, but i dont need them here in michigan so i would probably never consider them.
i dont really like the look of the sensors though, but i dont need them here in michigan so i would probably never consider them.
#3
Originally Posted by blkaspec
from what i have heard the backup sensors tell you more than the camera. the camera does not have a wide enough view to see out to the sides, only right behind you, but the sensors wrap around the bumper allowing you to "see" off to the sides as well.
i dont really like the look of the sensors though, but i dont need them here in michigan so i would probably never consider them.
i dont really like the look of the sensors though, but i dont need them here in michigan so i would probably never consider them.
#7
Originally Posted by kevin1
camera,but then are u a bad driver or just too have one on your car?
Seriously no, this is my son's & wife's ride, wife has concerns of not able to see the bumper....
My ride is a 23 year old well maintained mercedes, which I can't wait to get a collector's plate for in two more years.
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I have the camera, it's cool, but I try to park the old fashioned way.
You don't want to forget how to park! :cough: Lexus.
I like the back up sensors too, I wish I had both.
You don't want to forget how to park! :cough: Lexus.
I like the back up sensors too, I wish I had both.
#9
Originally Posted by korrupted
I have the camera, it's cool, but I try to park the old fashioned way.
You don't want to forget how to park! :cough: Lexus.
I like the back up sensors too, I wish I had both.
You don't want to forget how to park! :cough: Lexus.
I like the back up sensors too, I wish I had both.
#10
Have the rear camera installed....BUT rather disappointed with it.
Yes, I can see the rear very clearly, BUT...you can't really judge the distance. I guess the camera does not have the depth perception like our eye does. So, gonna have it remounted & pointed down more vertically.
Yes, I can see the rear very clearly, BUT...you can't really judge the distance. I guess the camera does not have the depth perception like our eye does. So, gonna have it remounted & pointed down more vertically.
#12
Originally Posted by korrupted
OBJECTS IN CAMERA ARE MUCH CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR!!!
The peripheral is not very wide, but it's good enough if you have to get into a tight space.
The peripheral is not very wide, but it's good enough if you have to get into a tight space.
When I back into a spot, when I thought I almost touched the front bumper of the other car...I got out to have a look, there WAS still "2 FEET" between our bumpers.
If it's a really tight spot, you'll look really silly
#13
mb190, I don't have that problem with my camera...and I park/back-up into a wall, when I see the wall and bumper meet, I'm like 2-3 inches away.
But I do agree with the camera is not that good. In my infinity it actually showed me the distance in feet. And when it rained or got wet, it didn't show me a freaken blur as Acura does.
Oh well, it's better than nothing, the only problem is that I'm getting too use to it.
But I do agree with the camera is not that good. In my infinity it actually showed me the distance in feet. And when it rained or got wet, it didn't show me a freaken blur as Acura does.
Oh well, it's better than nothing, the only problem is that I'm getting too use to it.
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I had the sensors installed when I bought my car, and while I agree that they are not at all stylish, the service that they provide is great. I had to park in DC in those underground parking lots where the space is really tight and you have to park backwards. The sensors allowed me to leave 3 inches of space between the bumper and the wall, also they work in any kind of weather condition, day or night.
I'm driving a loaner now while my car is in service (recall) and it came with the back up camera, I think it is great to see if something is behind you. But to park, because of the wide angle of the lens, the camera doesn't give you a good idea of the space that you really have between your car and the car behind you.
I'm driving a loaner now while my car is in service (recall) and it came with the back up camera, I think it is great to see if something is behind you. But to park, because of the wide angle of the lens, the camera doesn't give you a good idea of the space that you really have between your car and the car behind you.
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Originally Posted by graytl2006
I had the sensors installed when I bought my car, and while I agree that they are not at all stylish, the service that they provide is great. I had to park in DC in those underground parking lots where the space is really tight and you have to park backwards. The sensors allowed me to leave 3 inches of space between the bumper and the wall, also they work in any kind of weather condition, day or night.
I'm driving a loaner now while my car is in service (recall) and it came with the back up camera, I think it is great to see if something is behind you. But to park, because of the wide angle of the lens, the camera doesn't give you a good idea of the space that you really have between your car and the car behind you.
I'm driving a loaner now while my car is in service (recall) and it came with the back up camera, I think it is great to see if something is behind you. But to park, because of the wide angle of the lens, the camera doesn't give you a good idea of the space that you really have between your car and the car behind you.
Hope after remounting it more vertically will solve it...
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my 2 cents:
I have the Camera in mine since I have the navi, BUT.......
I have both in my new avalanche. The camera is nice, but the sensors provide a better all around protection as it covers a wider area than the camera (it even covers the sides of the rear bumper.)
I have the Camera in mine since I have the navi, BUT.......
I have both in my new avalanche. The camera is nice, but the sensors provide a better all around protection as it covers a wider area than the camera (it even covers the sides of the rear bumper.)
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