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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 02:48 PM
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Has anyone installed a curb alert parking sensor? Doesn't look that hard to install, but seems like a good investment. The previous owner of my car has rubbed the bottom right corner pretty good.
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by rmiller86
Has anyone installed a curb alert parking sensor? Doesn't look that hard to install, but seems like a good investment. The previous owner of my car has rubbed the bottom right corner pretty good.
the curb alert works great. very easy to install.
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 10:42 PM
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I put one on my 2003 C5 and when I got my 2012 Grand Sport it was the First thing I added.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 12:22 AM
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curb alerts are ok, but front video is even better.
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I just ordered one, and it should arrive today. Found this on u-tube.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:05 AM
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curb alerts are ok, but front video is even better.
What is the model of the radio? That looks like a sweet set up. I've been researching changing mine or adding a OEM nav unit.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:29 AM
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A OEM Nav unit won't allow a camera hook-up. I have a DNX891HD in my 2012 with rear camera.
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Old Oct 1, 2014 | 08:36 AM
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Installed one on my 08 and quickly on the 13 G.S.
Used their instructions Wish I had looked for it on Ytube.
You just have to approach the curb slowly and it will keep you out of trouble in nearly all cases.
Getting the speaker wire into the cabin is the most challenging
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You still have to be careful when parking on an angle.If the sensor is in the center of the car, like the recommended place on a C6, the closest side will rub before the sensor picks up the curb.
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A OEM Nav unit won't allow a camera hook-up. I have a DNX891HD in my 2012 with rear camera.
Where did you pick up the radio? I see that Double D has the same radio package. Any issues with that setup? Did you get an after market GPS antenna?

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Where did you pick up the radio? I see that Double D has the same radio package. Any issues with that setup? Did you get an after market GPS antenna?
I used the factory antennas with the harnesses that Dennis provided. I did have to get a XM radio module but still used the factory antenna. System works great. I had to mount a seperate microphone for the radio bluetooth but use the stock for Onstar. The second is mounted by the rear view mirror and hardly visible. This is the second system I got from Dennis at Double D mods. Love the radio. Give Dennis a call.

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Curb Alert all the way !!!
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Old Oct 7, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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Got my curb alert from Southern Car Parts Saturday, installed on Sunday, luv it!
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