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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 04:20 PM
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Is there a backup sensor for a c5 that can be mounted without drilling a hole in the bumper? Appreciate any advice and recommendations that you guys might have👍
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Is there a backup sensor for a c5 that can be mounted without drilling a hole in the bumper? Appreciate any advice and recommendations that you guys might have��
You could use the same proximity sensor that I have on the front of my 2000. It attaches by two sided mounting tape. I use 3M body molding tape. It is the curb sensor sold by vendors on this forum.
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That would be a pretty good solution.
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Originally Posted by BADBIRDCAGE
You could use the same proximity sensor that I have on the front of my 2000. It attaches by two sided mounting tape. I use 3M body molding tape. It is the curb sensor sold by vendors on this forum.
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Sounds like what I'm looking for. Can you give me a link.
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Well, i guess that suggestion kind of killed my small hole in the license plate idea.
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Originally Posted by Saucheech
Sounds like what I'm looking for. Can you give me a link.
I am not that good at computer stuff to post the link but if you search curb alert on the forum it will come up with the mini curb alert sensor from Corvette Mods. That's the one I have.
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Originally Posted by BADBIRDCAGE
I am not that good at computer stuff to post the link but if you search curb alert on the forum it will come up with the mini curb alert sensor from Corvette Mods. That's the one I have.
Also found a system called Proxel sensors. They're in Italy. Pretty cool, basically a sensor tape that adheres to the inside of both bumpers. About 160.00$. Love the concept but, the potential deal breaker is both bumpers have to be removed for install!
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Have you thought about a backup camera rather then sensors? bolts up to license plate screws or double side tape and can be installed in a rear view mirror or in a aftermarket stereo.. gives a grid to judge distance.

Here is one with a Bluetooth option as well:
http://www.yourepeat.com/watch/?v=saF6C91pj0M

Rear view mirror:


Double Dinn headunit:

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Originally Posted by Saucheech
Also found a system called Proxel sensors. They're in Italy. Pretty cool, basically a sensor tape that adheres to the inside of both bumpers. About 160.00$. Love the concept but, the potential deal breaker is both bumpers have to be removed for install!
That looks pretty good, but I never found a U.S. distributor?
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