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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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Help with parking

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!
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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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
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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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.
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Old Jan 13, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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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
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 12:11 AM
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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
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 12:14 AM
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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?
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 10:59 AM
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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.....

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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 11:45 AM
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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...
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 08:09 PM
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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
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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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
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Old Jan 14, 2004 | 09:00 PM
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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...
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 03:45 AM
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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
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 03:46 AM
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Heres their no : 62966330
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Old Jan 15, 2004 | 05:02 AM
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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.
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Old Jan 16, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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Thanx Neon & M-Ster! Will consider going after CNY. Hopefully me get a good 'harvest' this year!!! Cheers
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 04:26 AM
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King + A ! " BAN LARK!!!!!" :D :D :D
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 06:35 AM
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"Ban Ban"..... Full House......"Chap Sar Yio".......:D :D :D :D :D
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Old Jan 17, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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Guys, be patience, just a few more days to go:D
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