Anybody have the backup sensors installed?
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Anybody have the backup sensors installed?
Just wondering if anyone has the backup sensors on their TL. saw them online for abt $200,and the install doesnt look that hard...The dealer is charging $700 installed and I thought that was a bit of a ripoff. Thoughts?
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There are 2 parts involved:
http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Acura...7-TK4-XXX.aspx ($194.73)
http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Acura...-TK4-200A.aspx ($194.73)
= ~$400 in parts
add in ~2hrs of labor and you'er at their $700
Click here for instructions
http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Acura...7-TK4-XXX.aspx ($194.73)
http://acura.bernardiparts.com/Acura...-TK4-200A.aspx ($194.73)
= ~$400 in parts
add in ~2hrs of labor and you'er at their $700
Click here for instructions
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Hmm, Wonder if you can install it in the front? I'm sure it has something to do with the reverse gear. So having it in the front would require a switch of some sort. Probably more trouble then its worth.
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#12
I guess it is nice to have the backup sensors however i personally would opt the keep the 700 bucks and just look over my shoulder. As for pulling all the way into the garage. I brought a cheap walmart mirror (the floor length ones) and leaned it against the garage wall so I could see from my driver seat when the front bumper is almost to the wall.
#13
It would be horrible If I didn't have the backup cam.
Here's an excerpt from consumer guide: "Rear visibility is hampered by a tall decklid"
Last edited by jasonwdp10; 03-23-2011 at 06:04 PM.
#14
Racer
I love having both in my Audi. I'm not looking forward (at the camera screen) while backing up usually, but the screen is real nice for aligning and curbs. I really like having the triple-threat of the backup cam, the sensors and the auto-tilt mirrors. Since Acura added them to the 2012, I'm guessing they realized that both are expected in this (the Tech's) class.
The buttons are a bit like the satellite radio shark-fin; I'd prefer not to have them, but anybody who cares about the look probably also knows what they mean... and that it means another pricey feature.
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6G TLX-S
Audi's OEM backup sensor has also a visual indicator piece installed inside the car, in addition to the beeper; and is very useful in telling how far the rear bumper is away from any obstacle by counting the number of LED's lighting up on the left/right/both end of the visual indicator.
Just wish that Acura also has some form of visual indicator as well.
Just wish that Acura also has some form of visual indicator as well.
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If you've driven a 4GTL you'll know that the rear deck/windshield is very very high for a sedan. When I turn and lean back, and look straight, i'm pretty much looking into the center of the seat. It's actually worse than an A5 coupe.
It would be horrible If I didn't have the backup cam.
Here's an excerpt from consumer guide: "Rear visibility is hampered by a tall decklid"
It would be horrible If I didn't have the backup cam.
Here's an excerpt from consumer guide: "Rear visibility is hampered by a tall decklid"
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... um.. i think the tech package solves this problem.. unless you dont have the tech.. then a $50 back up camera system from peak will offer the same thing as back up sensors.. i trust a camera more than sensors..
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