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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 04:32 AM
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Has anyone put back up sensors in their car. It looks like you could use the tow hook plugs to install 2 sensors and not have to drill the bumper?
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 06:02 AM
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You could but not sure if two would be enough as most cars seem to have 4 or more on the bumper. Myself, I prefer a camera as I can get right up to where I need to be vs. beeping. Plus, if you used those holes then in the unlikely event of a tow, where would they hook up to?

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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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2 are optional in the UK which I dont think is enough.

I had 4 fitted as the a*s is big!

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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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I agree about the camera. I just felt it would be a big job to put a camera and connect it in the car. Looking for the easy way out. I have a G Wagon mercedes and I am going to install some sensors on it, however it is really a "truck so I am less concerned about the look especially since it will be easy to hide them and the wireing is pretty exposed. Thanks S
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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If you can still find the module that integrates the camera into the nav, I would think the install would actually be easier then the backup sensors, basically just plug and play.
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