Parking sensors afterwards

vos · 22-08-2007, 07:33

Hi
Has anyone put rear parking sensors afterwards?
It would be too expensive to do it in Skoda dealer, so I thought doing it my self.
I bought Cobra Parkmaster, with four sensors.

Any ideas how should wires pull into the trunk?
Are there any hole ready under the trunk, or should I drill holes there?

FinPatch · 22-08-2007, 09:50

Hi,
I'm also interested in about this mod. It seems that always when reversing I just can't get hold to the measurements behind my car, ie. when I think that now the rear is almost crashing the car behind me, in reality there is at least 1 meter space left.

I think that you need to drill the holes by yourself but I also would be interested if there is wiring loom already existing for this purpose..

Gizmo68 · 22-08-2007, 10:10

Not sure about the Superb, but most cars have a grommet or two in the rear panel behind the bumper.
The wiring loom wont be there, as they are normally attached to the sensors.

its a pretty straightforward job to do, but either measure the position of OEM sensors on another Superb, or remove the plastic rubbing strip in the bumper prior to drilling to make sure nothing will stop the sensor from fitting into the bumper.

They can be fitted with the bumper in situ, although running the wires would be easier with the bumper removed

rotodiesel · 22-08-2007, 19:10

When I fitted my towbar I found a large grommet with a membrane visible on the right hand side when you take the bumper off. It's easy enough to make a small hole in it so that the cable is sealed to the body, backed up with a smear of silicone sealer. The cable comes out in the boot below the RH rear light.

A fixed towbar makes a good substitute for reversing sensors.

rotodiesel.

Baker21 · 23-08-2007, 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

A fixed towbar makes a good substitute for reversing sensors.

rotodiesel.

What about the car's that you 'nudge' with the towbar then?!?!?

Lummox · 23-08-2007, 08:55

The Cobra system is one of the best (and easiest) I have fitted, gets a thumbs up from me. Personally I colour code the sensors as per instructions (usually has a little masking ring that sits inside the sensor to protect it from the paint) and mount them directly into the bumper using a hole/cone cutter and hen feed the wires down and then into the boot mounting the control unit in the spare wheel well.

vos · 23-08-2007, 09:01

I try to install those in the weekend. And if I remember, I'll take some pictures..

And so that nobody wonders why I'm putting parking sensors, I'll say that they are for my wife.

vos · 27-08-2007, 13:49

Well, I did it!
It took about four hours, because I had not so much ideas, how to do it.

I had to remove rear bumber and both tail lights. Also had to open some of the interior from the trunk.

There are places ready for sensors in the bumber.

Because the bumber isn't completly flat, those sensor are little bit in the air from ends (look in the pictures).

I have tested parking with sensors only couple of times, but it seems that those works perfectly!

Here's some pictures, if you can't understand my writing...

If somebody want's I can send more pictures by email.

rum4mo · 27-08-2007, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

A fixed towbar makes a good substitute for reversing sensors.
rotodiesel.

My seven year interest/yearning in getting a towbar fitted evaporated about a year ago when my Passat B5 got shunted while stationary by a Golf that had been stationary! The only damage to my car was scratched bumper cover and a bent bar - the impact dampers had moved and absorbed most of the impact saving the body. Now if I had got a towbar fitted, the impact would have transferred straight through to the car body. Even with that protection, the A/C trim panel came unclipped and could not be refitted properly. Only last Friday I discovered why this had happened - the rear shunt had transmitted enough of the impact into the body shell to fracture the center console lower fixing points - had to fit repair wahers cut to size. Hummmm!

Baker21 · 28-08-2007, 08:30

Looks like you have done a great job there mate and it almost looks OEM......well done!!!

FinPatch · 28-08-2007, 12:13

Nice work VOS !

2 questions:

1. Was the price of the Cobra 190e or did you get any discounts off that? Was it available from any Web-shop? (I'm also located in Finland

2. How loud is the noise from the main unit? I guess you installed it to trunk (inside spare tyre?) so how well can you hear the beep to the cabin?

vos · 28-08-2007, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinPatch

Nice work VOS !

2 questions:

1. Was the price of the Cobra 190e or did you get any discounts off that? Was it available from any Web-shop? (I'm also located in Finland

2. How loud is the noise from the main unit? I guess you installed it to trunk (inside spare tyre?) so how well can you hear the beep to the cabin?

I bought it here Erikoisvaruste - Peruutustutkat 139€ + post.

I installed head unit left side in the trunk. Just next to a tail-light.
And the beep-maker is top corner, behind left backseat. You can't really tell, where the beep is coming. And you can hear it, even when radio is on, so the beep is loud enough.

Now that I've done more testing, it seems that the system is really good. So it was really worth of doing it myself. Saved lot of money.

numskull · 28-08-2007, 19:45

Yup - I agree, they look really good - well done!

FinPatch · 30-08-2007, 06:15

VOS, thanks for info.

Price for Cobra unit is not bad, although I'm considering also a lot cheaper options...like this from Biltema:
Biltema Online and choose item nbr 43142 to upper left corner.
Price for that is only 32,90e but who knows how will that work then...

vos · 30-08-2007, 09:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by FinPatch

Price for that is only 32,90e but who knows how will that work then...

Exactly, will that work...

I thought of buying that too, but then I heard that it's not reliable (is any Biltema products reliable

).
I'd say that forget those cheap models! For example, if you had VW Golf -95, then it would be ok to put Biltema sensors, but not in Superb.

Muista, että halvalla et hyvää saa.

22-08-2007, 07:33	#1
vos Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 17 Members Car: Superb 1.8T Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Parking sensors afterwards Hi Has anyone put rear parking sensors afterwards? It would be too expensive to do it in Skoda dealer, so I thought doing it my self. I bought Cobra Parkmaster, with four sensors. Any ideas how should wires pull into the trunk? Are there any hole ready under the trunk, or should I drill holes there?

22-08-2007, 09:50	#2
FinPatch Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 36 Members Car: Skoda Superb Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Parking sensors afterwards Hi, I'm also interested in about this mod. It seems that always when reversing I just can't get hold to the measurements behind my car, ie. when I think that now the rear is almost crashing the car behind me, in reality there is at least 1 meter space left. I think that you need to drill the holes by yourself but I also would be interested if there is wiring loom already existing for this purpose.. __________________ rgds, FinPatch Skoda Superb ´05 130 hp TDi Comfort + Webasto 5.2kW with T100 Nightfire Blue & pretty!

22-08-2007, 10:10	#3
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,276 Members Car: Superb Comfort 1.9 TDi 130 Thanks: 16 Thanked 78 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Parking sensors afterwards Not sure about the Superb, but most cars have a grommet or two in the rear panel behind the bumper. The wiring loom wont be there, as they are normally attached to the sensors. its a pretty straightforward job to do, but either measure the position of OEM sensors on another Superb, or remove the plastic rubbing strip in the bumper prior to drilling to make sure nothing will stop the sensor from fitting into the bumper. They can be fitted with the bumper in situ, although running the wires would be easier with the bumper removed

22-08-2007, 19:10	#4
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 672 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 85 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Parking sensors afterwards When I fitted my towbar I found a large grommet with a membrane visible on the right hand side when you take the bumper off. It's easy enough to make a small hole in it so that the cable is sealed to the body, backed up with a smear of silicone sealer. The cable comes out in the boot below the RH rear light. A fixed towbar makes a good substitute for reversing sensors. rotodiesel.

23-08-2007, 08:55	#6
Lummox Cupra Bush King Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport Pagnell Posts: 22,498 Members Car: Mk2 Golf GTi 16v and building a 20VT MK2. Images: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 761 Times in 639 Posts	Re: Parking sensors afterwards The Cobra system is one of the best (and easiest) I have fitted, gets a thumbs up from me. Personally I colour code the sensors as per instructions (usually has a little masking ring that sits inside the sensor to protect it from the paint) and mount them directly into the bumper using a hole/cone cutter and hen feed the wires down and then into the boot mounting the control unit in the spare wheel well. __________________ www.unit18.co.uk Remapping Service now available, PM for details.

23-08-2007, 09:01	#7
vos Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 17 Members Car: Superb 1.8T Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Parking sensors afterwards I try to install those in the weekend. And if I remember, I'll take some pictures.. And so that nobody wonders why I'm putting parking sensors, I'll say that they are for my wife.

28-08-2007, 08:30	#10
Baker21 OEM+ SUPERB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northants Posts: 3,148 Members Car: Skoda Superb PD TDI 130 Comfort Thanks: 2 Thanked 102 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Parking sensors afterwards Looks like you have done a great job there mate and it almost looks OEM......well done!!! __________________ Best regards, Baker21 - 'OEM+' SKODA SUPERB PD TDI 130 Need you motor 'Detailing'?? Then drop me a PM...

28-08-2007, 12:13	#11
FinPatch Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 36 Members Car: Skoda Superb Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Parking sensors afterwards Nice work VOS ! 2 questions: 1. Was the price of the Cobra 190e or did you get any discounts off that? Was it available from any Web-shop? (I'm also located in Finland 2. How loud is the noise from the main unit? I guess you installed it to trunk (inside spare tyre?) so how well can you hear the beep to the cabin? __________________ rgds, FinPatch Skoda Superb ´05 130 hp TDi Comfort + Webasto 5.2kW with T100 Nightfire Blue & pretty!

28-08-2007, 19:45	#13
numskull Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Surrey Posts: 387 Members Car: Superb 2.0TDi Elegance Thanks: 4 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Parking sensors afterwards Yup - I agree, they look really good - well done!

30-08-2007, 06:15	#14
FinPatch Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 36 Members Car: Skoda Superb Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Parking sensors afterwards VOS, thanks for info. Price for Cobra unit is not bad, although I'm considering also a lot cheaper options...like this from Biltema: Biltema Online and choose item nbr 43142 to upper left corner. Price for that is only 32,90e but who knows how will that work then... __________________ rgds, FinPatch Skoda Superb ´05 130 hp TDi Comfort + Webasto 5.2kW with T100 Nightfire Blue & pretty!

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