Front park sensors

[tiddy]

My wife & I ordered our MY 14 TDV6 the other week, but we still have some before its finalised, so I was wondering, what are the opinions on the front park sensors, are they worth the $900.00, (funny how none of the Discovery options are moderately priced) or go for the power mirrors instead..its one or the other

Thanks

tiddy

[tonyci]

My D4 came with front parking sensors, I have fitted an ARB Bull bar and they no longer work. Must admit I do not miss them. Are you sure the $900 is just for the front sensors ?, if so I would think twice about it.
Cheers
Tony

[101RRS]

My RRS does not have front sensors but I wished I had them - $900 wow - I have a set of $60 ebay versions on another vehicle and they work great - if you want them same the $900 and get an after market set put on.

Garry

[tiddy]

My D4 came with front parking sensors, I have fitted an ARB Bull bar and they no longer work. Must admit I do not miss them. Are you sure the $900 is just for the front sensors ?, if so I would think twice about it.
Cheers
Tony

Yep Tony 900 big ones...nothings cheap as far as options go, as the car will also have the upgraded meridian sound system, I believe it displays a perimeter warning in the head unit display.

tiddy

[Sparkybreno]

Technology pack is the best value if you are looking for front sensors.

[tiddy]

My RRS does not have front sensors but I wished I had them - $900 wow - I have a set of $60 ebay versions on another vehicle and they work great - if you want them same the $900 and get an after market set put on.

Garry

Food for thought

tiddy

[sheerluck]

You could retro fit the OE sensors for less than half the cost, if you're pretty handy.

[letherm]

I've got them fitted on my HSE as standard equipment. Basically, I class them as a "nice to have" rather than a must have. Once you know your car, it's not hard to judge where the front corners are and you can always be conservative when you park etc..

They can be annoying when you're deliberately parking close to something. I have found myself saying "I know, I know" when they start getting hectic at a close range :p

BTW I had an ECB bar fitted and the sensors work fine.

If you want I can take a photo of the screen when they're active - let me know if you do.

Martin

[tiddy]

I've got them fitted on my HSE as standard equipment. Basically, I class them as a "nice to have" rather than a must have. Once you know your car, it's not hard to judge where the front corners are and you can always be conservative when you park etc..

They can be annoying when you're deliberately parking close to something. I have found myself saying "I know, I know" when they start getting hectic at a close range :p

BTW I had an ECB bar fitted and the sensors work fine.

If you want I can take a photo of the screen when they're active - let me know if you do.

Martin

Hi Martin, you raised some interesting points, which have also crossed my mind...do I need another noise beeping at me when I have a fair idea where the front of it will be.

But I will take you up on your offer of the pic & thank you very much for that.

Looks like it may be the power folding mirrors instead.

tiddy

[albo42]

Technology pack is the best value if you are looking for front sensors.

X2 - took delivery of my MY14 on Friday with the front sensors as part of the tech pack - I definitely find them worthwhile. The screen also shows you graphically at which spot you are getting close and how close using coloured lines. Works well with the reverse camera/sensors too so the front corners of the car are covered when reversing out of tight spots like pillars in car parks.

[letherm]

Hi Tiddy,

Here they are - bit blurry but you can see. The second photo shows the distance to the LH side nearby object. The right hand sensor display was seeing the house from the RH side sensor only that's why it is narrower. There are 4 sensors, 2 in the front and 2 on the sides.

Martin

[letherm]

Hi Tiddy.

Forgot to say that if you want to see a photo of the reverse camera screen look up the following thread.

"Reverse Camera Install To See The Tow Hitch" dated 4/2/14. Page 2. Post #10. Reply posted by me has a photo.

Martin

[tiddy]

Hi Tiddy.

Forgot to say that if you want to see a photo of the reverse camera screen look up the following thread.

"Reverse Camera Install To See The Tow Hitch" dated 4/2/14. Page 2. Post #10. Reply posted by me has a photo.

Martin

Thanks Martin, I have seen the rear camera when we took one out for a test drive. The fronts certainly are worth the thought.

Thanks for the pic's

tiddy

[tiddy]

X2 - took delivery of my MY14 on Friday with the front sensors as part of the tech pack - I definitely find them worthwhile. The screen also shows you graphically at which spot you are getting close and how close using coloured lines. Works well with the reverse camera/sensors too so the front corners of the car are covered when reversing out of tight spots like pillars in car parks.

Nor sure about the Tech pack, it being $4300 give or take a few $'s, the rear camera is $1050 & front sensors $900, that makes the navigation around $2350, which is just too expensive for a Sat Nav, unless the tech pack includes more than the three components, which I dont think it does.

Anyway I appreciate your comments & I think the front sensors could be worthwhile....mind you I'm more than a bit envious of you having received your car last week, we're having to wait for MY14 until May or June.

tiddy

[pwillo]

Also got the sensors and rear camera as part of the tech pack on my MY13.
Whilst it is very easy to see the front corners of the bonnet, I have an OL bull bar fitted and it is not visible from my driving position without stretching my neck like ET.
I'm 180cm and sit fairly straight and upright, so I find the front sensors a little useful.
A small fitting problem being fixed by OL is the only detraction, one sensor has fallen out 3 times. New bracket available in 2 to 3 weeks.

Regards