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yvho1
06-10-2008, 10:49 AM
did anyone know how is the installation of reverse sensor for civic fd? is it need to take out the rear bumper?
santa3563
06-10-2008, 11:43 AM
ask aka_NSX he does rear sensor installation.
Philip Lee
06-10-2008, 12:44 PM
aka_NSX did my EP3 and didn't need to take off the bumper. highly recommended.
.k.
07-10-2008, 02:15 PM
Hey Phillip, seeing as ur from bris can i take it aka_NSX is too?

I'll try find him and pm him :)
Philip Lee
07-10-2008, 03:42 PM
^ aka_NSX actually based in Sydney but he came up over the weekend to do if for me.
howy
07-10-2008, 11:04 PM
Hey yvho1, no you don't need to take the bumper off.

I've installed it on both an 07 and 08 VTI, there is enough room to get your hand/arm from the bottom.

I did however drill a separate hole to get the wiring from under the car and into the boot so that all the wiring is hidden.
.k.
08-10-2008, 01:47 PM
hey howy, did u buy aftermarket sensor kit or a honda one? Can you please post / pm me detials please :) i was thinking of getting some sensors after tint & visors
dmx
08-10-2008, 04:13 PM
^ aka_NSX actually based in Sydney but he came up over the weekend to do if for me.

:eek::eek:
Philip Lee
08-10-2008, 05:38 PM
^^ he did more than just rear sensors for me.
howy
08-10-2008, 05:45 PM
hey howy, did u buy aftermarket sensor kit or a honda one? Can you please post / pm me detials please :) i was thinking of getting some sensors after tint & visors

Heya, i don't have the box and stuff with me but it was an aftermarket kit that I bought in china.

The brand was steelmate if i remember correctly.

4 sensors + wiring + a small lcd display + cradle for it so you can sit it on the dash.

I just found it way better than the oem honda one because you can position the lcd display to suit you and it displays which sensor is picking up an object.
FD2R
09-10-2008, 06:11 AM
saw a diy once in 8thcivic. same set of sensors with a small LCD display.
yvho1
09-10-2008, 08:12 AM
which shop do u guys recommend to install reverse sensor in Melbourne?
ej20i
09-10-2008, 08:19 AM
even the oem honda is an aftermarket...it varies from dealer to dealer
Banzai69
06-01-2009, 01:35 AM
Hi all, bringing this topic back to life. I am considering putting up reverse sensors in the civic and wondering if it might be worthwhile (or even feasible) to DIY and save some money for the wheels and rims :p

Just googled up steelmate and saw some of their products.

PS: I live in Melb. Stocks should ideally be frm here. Last time this topic was covered was in 2005 and not sure if the info is still relevant. Anyway, i think a re-visit might be beneficial to all.
SmellyTofu
07-01-2009, 07:17 AM
How much money are we talking about? I rang up a local Sydney dealer here and they quoted me $420 supplied only which I thought was a bit rich considering they cost around $100 from the suppliers. The value comes from the template themselves and not the sensor.
Banzai69
07-01-2009, 08:56 AM
it is about there for MElb as well if not mistaken but i think the similar cost over here includes installation.

Anyway, if i can save 200bucks or 300bucks to do something fairly easy, i would.

Think a friend told me the same for a Mazda6's floor mat. They charge about $50 to "fit" the floor mats. hahahaa.. :D
panda[cRx]
07-01-2009, 02:54 PM
even the oem honda is an aftermarket...it varies from dealer to dealer

no oem is oem.... however by the sounds of it whatever dealer you are refering to may use nongen ones to save a few bucks

i honestly wouldnt bother, either go without or get a reverse camera installed above the number plate



Think a friend told me the same for a Mazda6's floor mat. They charge about $50 to "fit" the floor mats. hahahaa.. :D

i call BS :wave: