Wireless parking sensors for $99

[vertrkr]

Ok, I just bought these. I figure for hundred bucks I can't lose and since they are wireless I should be able to install them myself no trouble. There's no way I could intall the Honda ones after looking how complicated it is and I'm sure the Honda ones bought & installed would be close to a thousand bucks. Anyway, I'll post how they work out once installed.

http://www.sportsimportsltd.com/wipaas4sebar.html

[zero]

Very nice find, Vertrkr. Please post details on the install once you complete it. These sensors may be a nice alternative to the ones that Honda is offering (and a lot cheaper).

Did you see the stick-on turn signal indicators at that same site?

[vertrkr]

Originally Posted by zero

Very nice find, Vertrkr. Please post details on the install once you complete it. These sensors may be a nice alternative to the ones that Honda is offering (and a lot cheaper).

Did you see the stick-on turn signal indicators at that same site?

Ha, no, I missed those. Sounds like a good safety thing, I'll have to check it out.

[Ctrl-Z]

Thanks vertrkr, that is a very neat find. They even ship internationally. I love the distance readout - hope it's an accurate one. I also read through the installation instructions for the Honda unit and that and the price kind of dissuaded me from that route.

[zero]

I would be surprised if Honda, either in the near future or with the next model year release, makes some of those more cumbersome to install accessories a factory option.

The dealerships will probably be begging them to do it!!

[Ctrl-Z]

Vertrkr, did you get around to installing these yet? I look forward to hearing your impressions.

[vertrkr]

Originally Posted by Ctrl-Z

Vertrkr, did you get around to installing these yet? I look forward to hearing your impressions.

I got it but not installed yet. It won't be fun installing so I'm saving it for last. The hardest part I think will be tracking down the reverse light wire in back to splice into and also a hot wire under the dash to splice into as well. Gonna be a bitch poking needles in wires to see if they are hot or not. Wish Helm had the service manual available so I could see the wiring diagrams and not waste my time. Might wait until Helm releases it, probably another month or so. Ahhh, who am I kidding, I won't wait

[delphi7x10]

Vertrkr,

If you look at the installation for Honda sensors, they show how to remove bed side panel, and get a wire from there to the bumper. Also shows how to disconnect taillight, which should make it easy to find needed wire back there.
As for 12volts up front, look at lighter install, remove lower center console, and you have access to the connectors, for the 12volt outlets on lower dash.

Should not be that bad, depends where you want to mout the unit.

Originally Posted by vertrkr

I got it but not installed yet. It won't be fun installing so I'm saving it for last. The hardest part I think will be tracking down the reverse light wire in back to splice into and also a hot wire under the dash to splice into as well. Gonna be a bitch poking needles in wires to see if they are hot or not. Wish Helm had the service manual available so I could see the wiring diagrams and not waste my time. Might wait until Helm releases it, probably another month or so. Ahhh, who am I kidding, I won't wait

[vertrkr]

Originally Posted by delphi7x10

Vertrkr,

If you look at the installation for Honda sensors, they show how to remove bed side panel, and get a wire from there to the bumper. Also shows how to disconnect taillight, which should make it easy to find needed wire back there.
As for 12volts up front, look at lighter install, remove lower center console, and you have access to the connectors, for the 12volt outlets on lower dash.

Should not be that bad, depends where you want to mout the unit.

I'd like to think I would have eventually thought of that You're right it shouldn't be too bad with that. Seems the only good place to mount the lcd screen is right above the left power outlet so that should make it easy and have no or barely any wire showing.

[laserfan]

This is the coolest toy I've seen yet--this and the discussion about the hitch installation inspired me to join this ROC.

My own hitch and mudflaps arrived yesterday, so the mudflaps go on this morning. A recent back sprain will keep me away from the hitch install for a while, especially Vertrkr after your description of it!