Aftermarket parking sensors

[benzedrine]

Had my XK8 a week now and am very pleased with it - but boy, is it HUGE. I have no idea where the car ends. It's a 2001 model year car without parking sensors.

My dealer (Paramount) say Jag will only allow them to retrofit original equipment sensors and quote over £1000.

Anyone have any experience/views on aftermarket sensors and fitters? I'm tempted by the Taurus T123 which uses magnetism not radar so doesn't need drilling - a metallic strip goes along the inside edge of the bumper.

All responses keenly awaited !

Thanks

[NormanD]

Had mine fitted by www.racinggreencars.com
Ring Robin or Chas on 01252 544888

Do you belong to the enthusiasts Club? www.xkec.co.uk

[triple7]

I got 'em on the rear and they are brilliant. Never need to look out the back!

I wish they had 'em for the front thou. Can't see squat and like you say, she be a big beast!

G

[pzero64]

Rear parking sensors get a mention in the ‘Specials’ section on this website.

www.purrjag.co.uk/specialsmain.asp

[Phil Dicky]

I've had sensors fitted to the pick-up due to its size and that I spend alot of time in multi-storey car parks. I think mine are laserline and were fitted for less that £200, do the job perfectly well.

Phil

[NormanD]

Article in Jaguar World June ishue page 92 on

[xkrman]

What did you guys drive prior to the XK?

The XK is not a big car, really.

[benzedrine]

xkrman said:

What did you guys drive prior to the XK? The XK is not a big car, really.

I had an NSX - and you could see the rear spoiler out the back, just where the car ended.

[xkrman]

Get your point, 'cos the NSX looks huge.

Mine doesn't have parking sensors - if I am in doubt I get out to check!!

[benzedrine]

benzedrine said:

I'm tempted by the Taurus T123 which uses magnetism not radar so doesn't need drilling - a metallic strip goes along the inside edge of the bumper.

If anyone is tempted by this device PM me - I didn't buy one as I had some feedback from a dealer that I shan't post...

[triple7]

benzedrine said:

xkrman said: What did you guys drive prior to the XK? The XK is not a big car, really. I had an NSX - and you could see the rear spoiler out the back, just where the car ended.

Sweeeeet ride! I drove a Honda too xkrman, an S2000! These are big cars.

G

[Marki]

Must say i really thought these were very gimicky when they first appeared on cars , after having my A8 for 2 months now i would hate to be without them .

[NormanD]

I was ANTI sensors untill I bought my XKR, found I was ether hitting the wall or stopping a yard away.

Had some fitted when I was having the Arden body kit fitted, would not be without them now.

[jonscz]

Hi Benzedrine, you could try these people.....havn't used them myself. The Centurian ones seem to be the best. Cheers, Jon www.parkingsensors.co.uk/reverse_alert.asp They also do the Taurus ones and probably reached the same conclusion as your dealer contact !!!!!!

>> Edited by jonscz on Thursday 12th May 20:58