Parking Sensors

Afternoon, I was hoping someone might have some experience on retro fitting parking sensors! Any thoughts and or advice re Electromagnetic vs Ultrasonic? Undersatnd that large lumps of metal can interfere with Electromagnetic sesitivity :dont know: which may be a small issue at the back :?: Would be nice to not have to go cutting holes in the rear PU :saw: And before the usual comments about ability to park, the answer is yes I can :nooo: but living in central london, and muppet parking means it makes life a little easier. Any way thanks in advance. :worship:

Have tried both sorts and now use the JANE system. Disadvantage is of course when its raining, as she complains about having to get out of the car. Sorry

:floor: Kez, Tried that system dif, brand but similar effect! and the scratches have just healed but the hearing is still a little off :boxer:

TRy this link. Boxster Parking Sensor Fitting Guide http://www.boxa.net/forum/index.php...ensor Fitting Guide&fromsearch=1&#entry547891 It is mega inexpensive - and it works. Graham

I retrofitted parking sensors for my 2003 carrera. Went for the type that go on your number plate. More discreet and don't have to drill PU bumper. Can't remember brand but cost around £150 from Halfords fitted. Wired to reversing light and small speaker routed into rear cabin. Works from 6 feet and solid beeping by 1 feet. Was worried initially by letting Halfords do the job but watched and had the manual with me for them and no problems . Will try and post pic so you can see the two little sensors at the sides of the new rear number plate surround

Posted pic showing two little sensors on side of new number plate surround

Cant help wondering why most systems (inc Porsche OEM stuff) use four sensors, the other two being on the corners - my concern is that as they are so central anything towards the edge of the car (bollards etc) would not be picked up? Having said that its a neat alternative and far fewer pennies than most alternatives I have seen.

Thanks dzung, seems pretty discrete, as said not too sure about drilling the PU if i can avoid it hence curious about the electromagnetic versions Link: http://www.parkingdynamics.com/ will speak to the local Halfrauds. :?

Looks great but have you noticed this in their FAQ section : "Once the PD1 system has completed its full cycle of zones 1, 2, 3 (alert/stop) the system will then need to be reset if you want the alerts again during the same parking manoeuvre." Knowing my luck I would forgot to resent it and, ouch.

On my Exige (which had zero rear visibility!) I installed a 'Parking Dynamics' system. Can't recommend it highly enough, It's totally invisible when installed. has a foil antenna that self adheres to the INSIDE of the rear bumper and gives full un-interupted coverage better than any 4 sensor system. for about £80 I'd look no further - just noticed they don't list Porsche in their 'models' but they only do one rear and one front kit anyway! http://www.parkingdynamics.co.uk/Vehicle-Sensors/Lotus/Lotus-Parking-Sensor-Parking-Dynamics-PD1

TBH this is not the problem it sounds like as soon as you select reverse you hear an audiable tone letting you know the sensor is armed then going backwards tone - tone - tone until you stop, then in most situations you move the car forward a little anyway before reversing back again which auto re-arms the PD1, I never found it to be an issue.

thanks Mr Simba, think that does it will be ordering shortly and have a go at fitting over the weekend. Feel a dismantling session coming on what with Grills as well!!!

The parking dynamic system certainly looks good and if I had known about it I may have chosen the electromagnetic system over the ultrasonic system. Saying that I have been happy with the Targa 2 sensor number plate system. Sure not as much coverage as with 4 sensors but I haven't really found it a problem. Got good reviews . Only time it hasn't worked as well for me is heavy fog and heavy rain when it gets confused and beeps solidly