Inexpensive parking assist

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  1. boa8

    boa8 New Member

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    Anybody heard about Astrodon EPS?

    http://www.astrodoneps.com/technical_details.html

    It looks nice (because it's hidden behind the bumper) and easy to install.

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    (1) I don't really understand how it works
    (2) Any possible radio interference with Prius systems?
     
    #1 boa8, Apr 22, 2004
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    I asked them if it is RF and whether it is legal for use in the US. I'll post any response.
     
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    Astrodoneps replied that the device is iso standard with world seal approval.

    Given that there should be no determental interferrence with any electronics on the car.
     
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  4. boa8

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    Great!
    I've ordered this kit yesterday and will post here my review /photos next weekend (I hope).

    I believe that for someone who had chance to use parking assist it's a 'must have' feature. Whatever your parking skills.

    Here in Europe it's a real necessity...
     
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    That's a beautiful pictures for your avatar, Boa. Is that like the new Phantom Metallic Grey that's out for Toyota?
     
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    Whoa! Is this a new color that Toyota will be putting on the '05 Prii? Or just a new color they're using for other Toyota vehicles?
     
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    Not sure about that, but I do know it's available on the new 04 MR2 Spyder.
     
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  8. boa8

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    In Europe it's called Jade (France, Switzerland) or Sileni Green Mica (UK).
    Color code 6S9. I was worried that it'll be too green and positively surprised that there is more greyish in reality.

    I believe it's called Tideland in US.

    It could be just light angle and contrast with the green at the background...
     
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    Wow, is that really the US Tideland?? Looks great!

    I was wrong about the US Color - it's called Phantom Pearl Gray.
     
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    I want to order this kit. Sounds nice.
     
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    Not now, don't really think I am going to get one.
     
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    did anyone tired it out ??? sounds good but..
     
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  13. boa8

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    too good to be true?

    I've ordered 2 kits 10 days ago, so far don't receive it despite 5-6 days delivery promise.
    Sent email request on Saturday, so far no reply... :x
     
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    What is the cost of this unit? I never did see a price anywhere.
     
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    £ 86.90 (150 USD) Including shipping to the US, £ 85,90 for europe.

    I'm quite tempted to order one myself but awaiting the development of Boa8's order.
     
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    Got email reply today: "Thanks for the call letting us know you haven't received your parking sensor
    we will send two more to you .
    Thanks
    John"

    We'll see...
     
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    I've got the gear, installed it today.

    And it's working perfectly.

    At $150, simple installation and discreteness (you don't see anything from outside), it's worth to consider.

    More info here:

    Link

    Installation instruction
     
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    you ordered two kits? By chance was the second kit for the front of your car? If so how did you install it?
     
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    When you have a chance please describe what's involved with the install--wires to run, panels to remove, tools needed, holes drilled, etc. Pictures would be nice too.
     
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    I had my left ankle badly fractured three weeks ago, therefore installation had been done by Toyota after-sales service (they replaced headlights' bulbs too :D :oops: 8) ).

    In any case it's very straightforward and not much to add to the installation instruction. All in all it took less than 1 hour for one techichian to install this stuff.

    Second kit I may install at the front (connecting to the fog light) or possibly at the front of my other car (as it has ultra-sonic factory installed sensors at the rear).
     
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