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Thread: Aftermarket backup sensor installed w/ pics&vid

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    Arrow Aftermarket backup sensor installed w/ pics&vid



    Hi! Guys. Over here below are some pics of my aftermarket, 4-sensor, backup warning w/o display unit.

    I think this will be useful for some of U.




    Control unit

    Here's the tricky part, removing of safety gas cap cover lid string.


    There’s a detachable hook in the middle of the string.
    Push into the middle of the hook w/ a small screwdriver or your finger nail, long one though.



    I used the rubber plug over here as wires outlet.

    U don't need to remove the vent grill. However, if U want to it would be easier to remove it from
    outside, beneath the bumper, rather than trying from the trunk-way.
    Otherwise, it will be broken as mine.

    Wrapping up w/ plastic tube, I add up w/ 9-pin connector making ease of bumper removal
    w/ a single unplugging. In fact, U need only 8 pins, 2X4. Moreover, I add up w/ 2-pin connector on
    each sensor making ease of installation and replacement.

    In order to put the connector on U need to cut and solder the given cord, as the instruction in this
    link: http://vibelights.com/lehowtosoelw.html, w/ bigger wires making possible to strap up
    w/ the connector pole.








    Wiring on replica M5 bumper http://9g3s.webs.com/




    On replica e46 M3 bumper http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3368824





    The provided cords length is enough for putting the control unit in the trunk but it too easy for me
    + it might not fit my project sound sys though. So, I cut and solder w/ the extension wires running
    down under the carpet to the dash.




    I use the 1983 Mazda 323 speed limit warning chime, Japanese OEM, instead of the given buzzer.

    I put the chime and additional relay over here, use the buzzer current as a relay trigger.



    I removed the control unit cover, drilled holes on the cover as to insert the ziptie in. In my
    control unit cover there is a wire from the main circuit taped with an aluminum foil underneath it,
    put 'em right back after drilling the holes.

    I decieded to put the unit over the wires union-box. remove the attached relay making ease of
    access. use a flat screwdriver push in the middle top of the box to release it out. If I remember it
    right? I'm not sure that yours will have enough space like mine.

    Reposition the wire holder making proper space for zipties. Zip’em up and put it back on.




    Here's the vid when it's working

    Last edited by psyyambmw; 05-16-2013 at 11:10 PM.

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    neat mod and great DIY!

    that's the first time I have seen an m5 rep bumper.. it looks pretty nice on the e36!



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    Great DIY. Thanks

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    interesting. front & rear bumpers look nice.

    did you buy the distance sensor kit online? what is needed to get this working?

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    why? you cant back up with out hitting shit. if so you shouldn't be driving. I'm getting sick of car manufacturers making it easer for stupid people to drive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keaton View Post
    why? you cant back up with out hitting shit. if so you shouldn't be driving. I'm getting sick of car manufacturers making it easer for stupid people to drive.
    The idea for a backup sensor is to aid people driving big cars with poor visibility. Besides if these can stop just a few kids from getting run-over its well worth it.

    On the other hand, I'd kinda rather spend my money else where. Our cars have great visibility while backing up. Nice job on op's part though .

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    Quote Originally Posted by palomino View Post
    interesting. front & rear bumpers look nice.

    did you buy the distance sensor kit online? what is needed to get this working?
    Over here in Bangkok, I rather go to the car accessory shop to touch & feel the real one. However, I believe it almost the same stuff in ebay though.

    All you need is ya gut. It will be my pleasure to assist you if you have a little patient. I kinda busy once a while + my internet connection is not that reliable though.

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    where'd you get that front bumper?!?!?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keaton View Post
    why? you cant back up with out hitting shit. if so you shouldn't be driving. I'm getting sick of car manufacturers making it easer for stupid people to drive.
    why do you make such stupid statements?? not only can this save a little kid's life, it can also save many many bumpers in tight spaces (like downtown chicago)
    i agree with you how car makers are making cars too comfortable and allowing people to be so relaxed that they will forget they're driving, so they will crash... but the backupsensor is one of my favorite things on a car...
    btw, i can park perfectly in tight spaces, so i'm not trying to defend 'stupid' drivers...

    anyway, very nice mod OT, and i also like both bumpers
    -Ivan

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    Thats some goood stuff. I bet driving in Thailand gets crazy once and a while so that mod makes sense.

    More rear bumper pics please and how much did it cost?

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    Quad Exhaust is fugly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by darthE36 View Post
    where'd you get that front bumper?!?!?
    CK this http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=565555

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pooch View Post
    Thats some goood stuff. I bet driving in Thailand gets crazy once and a while so that mod makes sense.

    More rear bumper pics please and how much did it cost?
    See this http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=661964

    It cost me 6,000.00 THB = 171.87 USD (today rate) finish-paint installed.
    Backup sensor excluded.

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    God! That noise drives me crazy! Not bad DIY though.

    ///Weisspower

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    Quote Originally Posted by Goon View Post
    God! That noise drives me crazy! Not bad DIY though.
    how come the car sounds like its deing??

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    Quote Originally Posted by palomino View Post
    interesting. front & rear bumpers look nice.

    did you buy the distance sensor kit online? what is needed to get this working?
    Hi Palomino,
    yes,I have bought this Parking sensors by online stroe Espow.com, so far this set is working fine and the resolution is very good.you can compare which parking sensors is suitable with you,actually there are many kinds of reverse sensors out there:rear view parking sensors,LED parking sensors,wireless parking sensor ,Ultrasonic Parking Senso, bluetooth rear view mirror,

    make sure you’re purchasing everything you’ll need to complete your system. should be clear what you want? because each have benefits and shortfalls.

    visit site for more details :http://www.espow.com/wholesale-car-e...g-sensors.html

    Good luck!
    wish this help you !
    Last edited by kabus; 07-23-2010 at 10:25 PM.

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    ye that would get annoying i think, maybe without relay tick would be better

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    hahahaha that noise in the video sounds like when mario gets a coin XD

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    Hi! Guys. I'm now get a new dress and also have aftermarket pdc installed. I'll do a writeup if you guys want.


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