Parking Sensors - Meta SR2 Targa System

[m_zafar]

I was gonna drill some holes in the rear bumper and install some parking sensors, however I saw the Meta SR2 Targa System at Halfords today. They even install it for you for free. Has anyone installed this on their car? If so, how are you finding it? Is it a worth while investmate? They are selling it for £99.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...ategoryId_33928_crumb__parentcategoryrn_33928

 

[CupraUK]

I have a feeling that they are a lot cheaper on e-bay. Obviously you have to fit yourself but it should be dead easy

 

[CupraUK]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Meta-SR2-Targ...ryZ75330QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[m_zafar]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Meta-SR2-Targ...ryZ75330QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Nice one, thanks. Are these any good though? Also just relised the number plate is stuck onto the bumper so i may need to drill some holes in the bumper

 

[CupraUK]

Actually, this one is cheaper still

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-META-REVE...ryZ75330QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Save yourself £40 over Helfrauds

I think they are OK there was a thread on here some time ago, try a search

 

[m_zafar]

Even better.. I did a search and found only one thread which wasnt that useful. Has anyone installed this system or would i be better off with the round sensors?

 

[adam_tdi]

you must be crazy if your gonna let halfords anywhere near your car with a drill !!!!

 

[m_zafar]

na, i'll do it myself. However has anyone actually installed this kit?

 

[AshCupra300]

There was a discussion on this on the Volvo forum, install is based on number plate height, the sensors have to be at a certain height and angle to work. I am sure this will be in the instructions though?

 

[Dennis]

Fitted Seat ones on our lasses LCR but colour coded them so not so obvious, work o.k (ocasionaly give a false alert but better safe than sorry especiall if reversing upto my car which is so low you cant see it through the rear

 

[STEVET]

Fitted simular to my LC (and my Dad's) nearly 3 years ago and no problems so far. Little ECU bolted into spare wheel well with the buzzer under the rear seat. had to drill two small holes in the rear bumper to hold the numberplate holder but thats all..

 

[big-bill3]

I bought one from Towtek in Ipswich (who were fitting a towbar to our other car) for £50
It's easy to fit. Just needs one hole behind the number plate.
The biggest hassle was finding the reversing light wire. There's a multiway connector behind the trim on the left side. I tracked down the correct colour and spliced in the power for the Meta system with a Scotchlok connector.
for £50 and an hour's work it's excellent.
I'm surprised how wide the beam is
I left the settings at the factory default. That means that when the tone goes solid, there's about a foot of space behind the car - just enough to open the tailgate