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Naughty Boy
01-13-2004, 08:13 PM
Hi all.

Me have problems parking. Always reverse park out of habit. Prob with RX is I don't know when to stop. Rear wing/spoiler obstructs view a little.

Me thinking of installing reverse beeper/camera. Has anyone done this & do u have any advice?

Thanx for your time & cheers!

Daverx
01-13-2004, 08:30 PM
Hi Naughty Boy

yez, someone here oreadi install a reverse parking sensor.......(the sensor is fix at the rear no. plate)

yr question will be answered, if he;s here.......

cheers

M-ster
01-13-2004, 08:30 PM
If I've remember correctly you do have the MazdaSpeed side mirror right? If you do, I'm quite sure that makes the parking of the 8 even harder as the mirrors are pretty small. The Reverse sensor might be the answer to your problem.

Mockngbrd
01-13-2004, 09:03 PM
wind down window stick ur head out lo...hehehe...
that's what i do in my dad's jeep cos behind got spare tire blocking my view also.... :P

Naughty Boy
01-14-2004, 12:11 AM
Thanx Daverx; hopefully I'll hear from the one u speak of!

Good memory, M-ster! And thanx for the excuse!!! ;p

Mockngbird, not so funny when I nearly hit me head!!! Plus can't do that when it's raining.

I'm interested in the rer mirror with a mini camera - but not sure if:
1. It's effective
2. It'll last
3. It's hard to install.

Thanx for all the advice u all! Cheers

Naughty Boy
01-14-2004, 12:14 AM
Oh - one more excuse!

Mazdaspeed rear bumper is low - low enough to 'attack' kerbs. Had mine 'trapped' once!

I'm curious... does anyone else have this problem? Even with the original rear bumpers?

Neon
01-14-2004, 10:59 AM
Try Swift Motion. I did my 'Magic Mirror' there. Its supposed to come with the camera but higher price of coz. Brand name is SAVV.

Enjoying myself thoroughly watching VCDs on it now.....

CHEERS
NEON

Mockngbrd
01-14-2004, 11:45 AM
hmm..most of the time i usually stick my head out the window...
jeeps rear window with that spare tire is a pain to look out of... so no choice... even when rain sometimes i will also havto do it...

RX8_666
01-14-2004, 08:09 PM
your exhaust will hit the curb first before your tyres. so wat i always do opens the door and gauge with your own view.( i mean there is nothing to be ashame of, worrying others might say something of your lousy skill or u wan some damages on your car

zoooooooooom

M-ster
01-14-2004, 08:15 PM
Originally posted by RX8_666
your exhaust will hit the curb first before your tyres. so wat i always do opens the door and gauge with your own view.( i mean there is nothing to be ashame of, worrying others might say something of your lousy skill or u wan some damages on your car


Yup, either way you might look a little silly, but hitting something look more silly then sticking your head out.:D

Naughty Boy
01-14-2004, 09:00 PM
Hi Neon. Thanx ofr the advice, will try. Do u have their contacts (address, no., opening hours, etc)? And u get to watch vcd too??? Wow! NICE!!!

And no guys, me not trying to 'save face'. Some kerbs r low enough for the exhaust to miss, but high enough for the rear bumper to hit. Me have a 'souvenir' already... :(

Neon
01-15-2004, 03:45 AM
Off your right along Desker Road. Quite a run down shop but u cant miss it. Name's SWIFT MOTION. Look for SAM and qoute my name or NO.12 :D

CHEERS

Neon
01-15-2004, 03:46 AM
Heres their no : 62966330

M-ster
01-15-2004, 05:02 AM
Originally posted by Neon
Heres their no : 62966330

yup! He is also a renowned tuner (as in audio). If you've got good $$, he can soup up your sound system as deep as your pocket can go.

Naughty Boy
01-16-2004, 10:42 PM
Thanx Neon & M-Ster! Will consider going after CNY. Hopefully me get a good 'harvest' this year!!! Cheers

Neon
01-17-2004, 04:26 AM
King + A ! " BAN LARK!!!!!" :D :D :D

Daverx
01-17-2004, 06:35 AM
"Ban Ban"..... Full House......"Chap Sar Yio".......:D :D :D :D :D

M-ster
01-17-2004, 10:14 AM
Guys, be patience, just a few more days to go:D