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Thread: Park Distance Control / Optical Parking Sensors (PDC / OPS)

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    Quote Originally Posted by mhh View Post
    Can anyone who has installed the OPS comment on how the sensors fit the newly drilled bumper? There doesn't seem to be much of a bevel on the sensor rim to trim the hole. How neat is the look after the sensors are in? An paint chipping to spoil the look? ( a close-up pic would be great)

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    Thanks very much guys. That looks pretty tidy. I've sent all this to my installer.

    I'm thinking it might be easier to do both the RVC and the OPS at the same time, rather than pull the car apart twice.

    (next time, I'm ordering all options from the factory!)

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    yep, thoose are the circles. as far as ordering options from the factory, sometimes u cant or dont want to at the time. and retrofitting is often cheaper. its the adventure i guess
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    IMHO if you can't successfully park a small hatchback like a Golf (without sensors, cameras, park assist), you really shouldn't be driving.

    I came from a 4WD D40 Navara with 24" wheels and a turning circle like the QE2 and managed to park that okay. So by comparison the Golf is a walk in the park!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tobes_WIR35 View Post
    IMHO if you can't successfully park a small hatchback like a Golf (without sensors, cameras, park assist), you really shouldn't be driving.

    I came from a 4WD D40 Navara with 24" wheels and a turning circle like the QE2 and managed to park that okay. So by comparison the Golf is a walk in the park!
    very true, the golf is a smallish hatchback for sure. the problem is the ridiculous blindspot and terrible rearward vision. ive owned many hatches and small cars in my 18 odd years of driving, and the gti is by far the worst.
    i also use my brother 2011 hilux sr5 and that too is a prick to park.
    its not a matter of not being able to park the car, its having the ops and rvc as an aid, cos all it takes is one brainfart and the cost of repairs equals having that option installed in the first place
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    Quote Originally Posted by walbjj View Post
    ........ all it takes is one brainfart and the cost of repairs equals having that option installed in the first place
    +10000

    it's the same thing with auto dipping left mirror or manually dipping it when parallel parking, all it takes is a brainfart or a simple clumsiness to kerb that unblemished 18" or 19" rear left wheel. it also keeps the marriage going when you share car with your missus, although "wear and tear" does happen eventually

    i find RVC and rear sensors are very useful especially when reversing in a tight space.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tobes_WIR35 View Post
    IMHO if you can't successfully park a small hatchback like a Golf (without sensors, cameras, park assist), you really shouldn't be driving.

    I came from a 4WD D40 Navara with 24" wheels and a turning circle like the QE2 and managed to park that okay. So by comparison the Golf is a walk in the park!
    Why visit this thread then?

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    I got mine retrofitted mainly for the missus.

    That said, It does aid me at times as well.


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    It's funny how people get so defensive when some jerk tries to act macho.

    I had a reverse camera retrofitted. No shame in that. I have driven cars for over 10 years without sensors or cameras and never had any parking accidents. I got a camera fitted because I want to. So what? It helps me park. Doesn't mean I can't park.

    And FYI, sensors and cameras are probably more useful than things like auto wipers and auto headlights. LOL!

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    IMHO why buy your food from the supermarket when you can grow it in your backyard. If you cant grow your own food then you shouldnt eat.

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