Gosher's Blind Spot Monitoring System: Install and Pics
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Gosher's Blind Spot Monitoring System: Install and Pics
As many of you know, I have been debating the purchase of Gosher’s New Blind Spot Monitoring System. I finally pulled the trigger on the new “Premier” Model with 4 sensors. The old model has 2 and is still available. The price for the “Premier” Model is $329.00. The 4 sensor model uses some new algorithm BS and is supposed to be more accurate.
http://www.goshers.com/products/blin...bsds3016p.html
When I received the package, I was impressed with the quality of the kit and the connectors. Very well made and waterproof seals were used on the outside components. The Customer Service and CEO of the company were great to deal with. My only disappointment was with the LED Indicators. I felt the quality and look was not great. Because of this this, I purchased the OEM Acura Blind Spot Indicators from the Advance Model and installed them to the Gosher’s system. This was an easy mod, snapped into the doorframe after removing the panels. The hardest part was getting the wiring through the factory grommets. The pricing for the indicators and plastic trim were $110.00 from Acura.
I had the 4 sensors painted Mayan Bronze Metallic to match the color of the car. You are able to put 1 thin coat of color and one thin coat of clear. Anything more screws up the sensitivity. A 22mm hole needs to be drilled into the bumper for each sensor. This is the big downside to the install. We had to be sure there was nothing obstructing the clearance or we would be screwed! There is a range for placement (height, distance from front/rear and angle) on the sensors that have to be followed for accuracy.
The Main Unit get’s installed in the trunk behind a panel. The wiring is basic and connections for the turn signals and reverse get hooked up. There is also a speaker that was installed under the dash. If you put on the blinker and a car is in the blind spot, an audible goes off.
Overall I am impressed with the system. It’s a great mod if you can get past the holes in the side of your car. If you move past the car 5 feet or more, you wont notice the sensors. Currently, the system is not working 100%. I am having some sensitivity issues with the unit. I am working with Gosher's on resolving this. I may have to go with unpainted sensors. Overall, I think the company will do well with the system.
Finally, let’s not see any posts of how the “little blind spot mirrors” added to the TL or "look over your shoulders" We have been down that road before. Enjoy!
Gosher's Kit!
Acura OEM Blind Spot Indicators
Door Panels Off
Passenger Side Installed
Driver Side Installed
Paint and Clear for the Sensors
Paint Booth (Just Kidding)
Front Sensor Pic
Side of car with sensors installed
http://www.goshers.com/products/blin...bsds3016p.html
When I received the package, I was impressed with the quality of the kit and the connectors. Very well made and waterproof seals were used on the outside components. The Customer Service and CEO of the company were great to deal with. My only disappointment was with the LED Indicators. I felt the quality and look was not great. Because of this this, I purchased the OEM Acura Blind Spot Indicators from the Advance Model and installed them to the Gosher’s system. This was an easy mod, snapped into the doorframe after removing the panels. The hardest part was getting the wiring through the factory grommets. The pricing for the indicators and plastic trim were $110.00 from Acura.
I had the 4 sensors painted Mayan Bronze Metallic to match the color of the car. You are able to put 1 thin coat of color and one thin coat of clear. Anything more screws up the sensitivity. A 22mm hole needs to be drilled into the bumper for each sensor. This is the big downside to the install. We had to be sure there was nothing obstructing the clearance or we would be screwed! There is a range for placement (height, distance from front/rear and angle) on the sensors that have to be followed for accuracy.
The Main Unit get’s installed in the trunk behind a panel. The wiring is basic and connections for the turn signals and reverse get hooked up. There is also a speaker that was installed under the dash. If you put on the blinker and a car is in the blind spot, an audible goes off.
Overall I am impressed with the system. It’s a great mod if you can get past the holes in the side of your car. If you move past the car 5 feet or more, you wont notice the sensors. Currently, the system is not working 100%. I am having some sensitivity issues with the unit. I am working with Gosher's on resolving this. I may have to go with unpainted sensors. Overall, I think the company will do well with the system.
Finally, let’s not see any posts of how the “little blind spot mirrors” added to the TL or "look over your shoulders" We have been down that road before. Enjoy!
Gosher's Kit!
Acura OEM Blind Spot Indicators
Door Panels Off
Passenger Side Installed
Driver Side Installed
Paint and Clear for the Sensors
Paint Booth (Just Kidding)
Front Sensor Pic
Side of car with sensors installed
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Wow, nice install.
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This is actually very neat . Let us know if you actually get it to work. If you do I may actually put it in my wife's MDX, and maybe even in my TL. Great idea with getting the OEM BSI panels... totally something I would do .
#13
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I have been using the system for 1 week now. Overall it's great, but the system has one major draw back which may be a deal breaker for most. The Blind Spot Detection does not pick up on coming vehicles until they have already reached the blind spot. The factory systems pick this up at least one or 2 car lengths before it gets into the blind spot. I thought originally, it might be a sensitivity issue because I painted the sensors with Metallic Base Coat and a Clear. I spoke to Gosher's Customer Service and they immediately sent me 4 new sensors at no charge. When I installed them, there was no difference. I do have some tricks up my sleeve that I am working on, with tweaks. I will keep you posted!
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6G TLX-S
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Would it help to increase the detection distance if you mount the rear sensors more rearwards towards the corner of the bumper, or even at the rear of the rear bumper instead of the sides of the rear bumper ?
Would it help to increase the detection distance if you mount the rear sensors more rearwards towards the corner of the bumper, or even at the rear of the rear bumper instead of the sides of the rear bumper ?
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I sent a picture to Goshers and they said the sensors were installed correctly and the system was designed to pick up in the blind spot only. Not on coming vehicles from the rear, etc.
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6G TLX-S
You know, I too think that your BSI system is working properly.
The factory BSI system also lights up only when there is a vehicle in the blind spot location, and not when the vehicle is outside the blind spot location.
The factory BSI system also lights up only when there is a vehicle in the blind spot location, and not when the vehicle is outside the blind spot location.
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6G TLX-S
The BSI (blind spot information) system is to warn driver that there is/are vehicle(s) in the driver's blind spot location(s).
Blind spots are called blind spots simply because if a vehicle happens to be there, the driver will not be able to see it using both the interior and the exterior mirrors.
I'm pretty sure that the mirrors are able to pick them up if there are vehicles 20 ft from behind.
I think the Mazda system is more than just a "blind spot information" system, it is more like a "blind spot and approaching traffic information" system.
Blind spots are called blind spots simply because if a vehicle happens to be there, the driver will not be able to see it using both the interior and the exterior mirrors.
I'm pretty sure that the mirrors are able to pick them up if there are vehicles 20 ft from behind.
I think the Mazda system is more than just a "blind spot information" system, it is more like a "blind spot and approaching traffic information" system.
#19
Racer
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The BSI (blind spot information) system is to warn driver that there is/are vehicle(s) in the driver's blind spot location(s).
Blind spots are called blind spots simply because if a vehicle happens to be there, the driver will not be able to see it using both the interior and the exterior mirrors.
I'm pretty sure that the mirrors are able to pick them up if there are vehicles 20 ft from behind.
I think the Mazda system is more than just a "blind spot information" system, it is more like a "blind spot and approaching traffic information" system.
Blind spots are called blind spots simply because if a vehicle happens to be there, the driver will not be able to see it using both the interior and the exterior mirrors.
I'm pretty sure that the mirrors are able to pick them up if there are vehicles 20 ft from behind.
I think the Mazda system is more than just a "blind spot information" system, it is more like a "blind spot and approaching traffic information" system.
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I'm glad things got sorted out . I may do this just for fun in my wife's MDX and on my TL, although I must say that if you have your mirrors set up properly you will never have blind spot issues... nevertheless it is a cool system and a very nice OEM-looking install .
Where did you install your rear sensors? Can you post a picture?
Where did you install your rear sensors? Can you post a picture?
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I would install the sensors further back on the rear of the car and angle them to the rear more. I sent the picture below to Gosher's and they verified my install was correct. I would definitely get the new "Premium" system with the 4 sensors.
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#28
6G TLX-S
Packagingpro, I keep wondering what's the point of the other two front sensors, if the rear sensors will do the job, for the 4-sensor BSI system ?
#29
Racer
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Some algorithm is used in the brain if the system and it does indeed work.
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#32
What do you think labor would could to have this installed by a shop?
Also, does this system mimic the factory sensor cluster in layout? For some reason i thought the new TL's had 4 sensors on the bumper. Is this an always on system, again I think the new tl's have an additional switch where the TCS on/off panel is (left side)
Also, does this system mimic the factory sensor cluster in layout? For some reason i thought the new TL's had 4 sensors on the bumper. Is this an always on system, again I think the new tl's have an additional switch where the TCS on/off panel is (left side)
#33
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What do you think labor would could to have this installed by a shop?
Also, does this system mimic the factory sensor cluster in layout? For some reason i thought the new TL's had 4 sensors on the bumper. Is this an always on system, again I think the new tl's have an additional switch where the TCS on/off panel is (left side)
Also, does this system mimic the factory sensor cluster in layout? For some reason i thought the new TL's had 4 sensors on the bumper. Is this an always on system, again I think the new tl's have an additional switch where the TCS on/off panel is (left side)
#35
6G TLX-S
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The Gosher BSI system should not cause false alarms on radar detectors, because it is using ultrasonic wave to do proximity detection.
Whereas the OEM BSI system is using radar (microwave) to do proximity detection, and thus will affect the proper operation on some radar detectors.
The Gosher BSI system should not cause false alarms on radar detectors, because it is using ultrasonic wave to do proximity detection.
Whereas the OEM BSI system is using radar (microwave) to do proximity detection, and thus will affect the proper operation on some radar detectors.
#36
Racer
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^^^^^
The Gosher BSI system should not cause false alarms on radar detectors, because it is using ultrasonic wave to do proximity detection.
Whereas the OEM BSI system is using radar (microwave) to do proximity detection, and thus will affect the proper operation on some radar detectors.
The Gosher BSI system should not cause false alarms on radar detectors, because it is using ultrasonic wave to do proximity detection.
Whereas the OEM BSI system is using radar (microwave) to do proximity detection, and thus will affect the proper operation on some radar detectors.
Is correct, you won't have a problem. I have a K40 and its fine!
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#39
6G TLX-S
My BEL Vector 940 is also not affected by the my own car's OEM BSI system.
But it will go crazy with the MB BSI system whenever a MB with such is coming near my car.
But it will go crazy with the MB BSI system whenever a MB with such is coming near my car.