Rear sensors vs Camera - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

youngy · 12-26-2012, 11:05 PM

Hi, I have read a few posts about rear sensors and rear cameras but what are peoples thoughts on these?
Iv'e never had either but was considering one of them for various reasons.
The car is small and I feel it may be a waste of money but some of the spaces at work are insanely tight with big concreate pillars and the wife is not great at reverse parking in our garage.
rear sensors = $400 fitted by dealer, not sure on camera price but i've seen some dodgy installs lol...
I'm leaning towards neither atm..and just putting towards opticoat as that is hugely expensive at $850, WA prices!!

Xauterus · 12-27-2012, 07:36 AM

Jason on here has done a very neat diy rear camera fitment. Looked very tidy. I would suggest looking at aftermarket parking sensors for your wifes driving.

Blue86 · 12-27-2012, 10:27 AM

I did a front and rear camera setup on mine that I'm very happy with. Was a pain the ass but turned out well. I especially love the front cam do I don't nudge curbs with the bumper when parking

youngy · 12-28-2012, 10:48 PM

ok thanks guys i'll have a look at the camera setups, love the idea of front and back cams, I thought 400 was a good price for rear sensors, why would your preference be aftermarket?
Im goona look for the diy but if anyone can recommend installers for this in Perth that would be great

12-26-2012, 11:05 PM	#1
youngy Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Golf GTI mk5 and Ft 86 Location: Perth Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rear sensors vs Camera Hi, I have read a few posts about rear sensors and rear cameras but what are peoples thoughts on these? Iv'e never had either but was considering one of them for various reasons. The car is small and I feel it may be a waste of money but some of the spaces at work are insanely tight with big concreate pillars and the wife is not great at reverse parking in our garage. rear sensors = $400 fitted by dealer, not sure on camera price but i've seen some dodgy installs lol... I'm leaning towards neither atm..and just putting towards opticoat as that is hugely expensive at $850, WA prices!!

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12-27-2012, 07:36 AM	#2
Xauterus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: GTS 86 Galaxy Blue Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 212 Thanks: 8 Thanked 35 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Jason on here has done a very neat diy rear camera fitment. Looked very tidy. I would suggest looking at aftermarket parking sensors for your wifes driving.

12-27-2012, 10:27 AM	#3
Blue86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Sonic Blue 86GT Manual Location: Victoria Posts: 376 Thanks: 51 Thanked 122 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I did a front and rear camera setup on mine that I'm very happy with. Was a pain the ass but turned out well. I especially love the front cam do I don't nudge curbs with the bumper when parking

12-28-2012, 10:48 PM	#4
youngy Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Golf GTI mk5 and Ft 86 Location: Perth Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	ok thanks guys i'll have a look at the camera setups, love the idea of front and back cams, I thought 400 was a good price for rear sensors, why would your preference be aftermarket? Im goona look for the diy but if anyone can recommend installers for this in Perth that would be great

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