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Old 10-14-2007, 05:58 PM
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Default rear back up sensors

Anyone installed the rear backup sensors available from the after market?

Im curios if the bumber need drilling or how the sensors install.
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Rear parking aid kit A3 8P
Rear Parking Sensors kit to fit all models of A3 8P 03 onward, supplied with four sensors, loom, buzzer and instructions, Makes parking easier thanks to the acoustic warning function. Measures the distance with four Ultrasound sensors hidden in the Bumper.


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Old 10-15-2007, 05:35 AM
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Default Bumper covers need drilling. It's not hard to do, procedure not much different than on other cars.

I can definitely see a need for this on large American sedans, minivans, and SUVs, but given the small size of the A3 do you really need it?
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Default I wouldn't mind a backup camera like on the Lexus IS.

Not needed but could take the guess work and margin for error out of certain parking situations.
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Default come on guys, we drive an audi =)

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Well i just meant for the wife who can't do that. Not me, of course.
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Default ditto. Plus i live in DC and do alot of parallel parking is tight spots and...

I dont think i need it really, more curious how it installed. Also my car got backed into last week and now its at mile one collision works in beltsville getting 1800 dollars of repair...anyone have any expierience with them?
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