Adding parking sensor holes to front bumper
10-11-17, 11:08 PM
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10-12-17, 05:45 AM
#3
Yeah, that should be doable, but I couldn't say for sure without looking at the inside of a front bumper that already has park assist.
I'm in a similar situation, but it's for my rear bumper cover. I just had it replaced and I elected to forego the park assist components for now.. Those sensors are $250 ea! Along with the wiring harness & other misc clips, etc, it would have cost me $1K or more just for the additional parts (at least three of my sensors were damaged). On top of my other repair costs, I didn't want to fork over the extra cash for a feature that's really not all that important to me.. That $1K will get me 4 track days or go toward more mods.. My back-up camera will suffice for now.
After looking at my old damaged bumper cover (hanging in my garage), I decided that adding park assist to the new one is something I could do on my own later. Though, I may only do that if I can score some second hand sensors. I think the most difficult part would be drilling new holes in the right locations without damaging the finish.. Once the holes are there, it's looks like everything else just clips in & gets held in place by the sensor rings on the outside.. I'll try to get some pics this weekend to show you what I mean.
-Mike
I'm in a similar situation, but it's for my rear bumper cover. I just had it replaced and I elected to forego the park assist components for now.. Those sensors are $250 ea! Along with the wiring harness & other misc clips, etc, it would have cost me $1K or more just for the additional parts (at least three of my sensors were damaged). On top of my other repair costs, I didn't want to fork over the extra cash for a feature that's really not all that important to me.. That $1K will get me 4 track days or go toward more mods.. My back-up camera will suffice for now.
After looking at my old damaged bumper cover (hanging in my garage), I decided that adding park assist to the new one is something I could do on my own later. Though, I may only do that if I can score some second hand sensors. I think the most difficult part would be drilling new holes in the right locations without damaging the finish.. Once the holes are there, it's looks like everything else just clips in & gets held in place by the sensor rings on the outside.. I'll try to get some pics this weekend to show you what I mean.
-Mike
10-12-17, 06:41 PM
#7
Also: what are the cost differences between the bump w/o and with parking sensors? I guess when mine were replaced it didn't matter since the damage didn't affect them? I can look at how much I paid for my rear OEM to my VIN but I'd imagine the front is quite a bit more expensive.
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10-12-17, 07:42 PM
#8
Once the holes are there, everything else can be re-used or replaced with new parts. The sensors are held to the bumper with snap-in rings that are pre-painted from the factory (see pics).
You can turn them off?
Also: what are the cost differences between the bump w/o and with parking sensors? I guess when mine were replaced it didn't matter since the damage didn't affect them? I can look at how much I paid for my rear OEM to my VIN but I'd imagine the front is quite a bit more expensive.
Also: what are the cost differences between the bump w/o and with parking sensors? I guess when mine were replaced it didn't matter since the damage didn't affect them? I can look at how much I paid for my rear OEM to my VIN but I'd imagine the front is quite a bit more expensive.
Last edited by mikersoft; 10-12-17 at 07:45 PM.
10-12-17, 08:23 PM
#9
I'm pretty sure the only difference between a bumper cover for park assist & one without is the pre-drilled holes. Aside from drilling holes in the right spots (& without damaging the paint/clear coat), I don't see any reason the sensors couldn't be added to a bumper cover that didn't come pre-drilled. It would be even easier if the holes were drilled before painting.
Once the holes are there, everything else can be re-used or replaced with new parts. The sensors are held to the bumper with snap-in rings that are pre-painted from the factory (see pics).
Rear is $10 more w/park assist, front is $16 more. So, if it was being purchased new, then it certainly makes sense to go ahead and pay up for the pre-drilled part.
Once the holes are there, everything else can be re-used or replaced with new parts. The sensors are held to the bumper with snap-in rings that are pre-painted from the factory (see pics).
Rear is $10 more w/park assist, front is $16 more. So, if it was being purchased new, then it certainly makes sense to go ahead and pay up for the pre-drilled part.
10-13-17, 07:36 AM
#10
Just to clear it up...im not buying one with already with holes predrilled because i started a business and I dont have the funds to buy a brand new bumper and than paint it and install it.
The one isnt painted that i found and just needs paint and the holes drilled. I have all the parking sensors as they're already on my bumper right now.
I also hate seeing my car look messed up because of my front bumper.
Thanks Mikersoft for the pics
The one isnt painted that i found and just needs paint and the holes drilled. I have all the parking sensors as they're already on my bumper right now.
I also hate seeing my car look messed up because of my front bumper.
Thanks Mikersoft for the pics
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