Rear Window Viewing Issues
#1
Rear Window Viewing Issues
I just purchased an 04 Maxima SE and am totally in love with it. I couldn't have chosen a better ride for the $$. However, i'm having difficulties looking through my back window. It is a lot smaller than my 96 Maxima. Has anyone ever tried to install the rear parking assist sensors or anyone have any suggestions to improve the viewing? Thanks.
#2
not much you can do physically to the car to improve viewing. it's built the way it's built... backseat sits high and the curvature of the window makes it a bit blurry in some spots... if you wanted to drop some dough, you could install a rearview camera in your trunk and convert your info screen into a monitor for it.
#5
Originally Posted by Elimackman
Have you heard anything about the rear motion sensors that install underneath the rear bumper? This way, similar to the M3, I can hear if anything is behind me? What is your take?
If you find some good links on motion sensors please post them.
#6
I got the "Reverse Guard" License Plate motion sensor from
http://www.americanroadproducts.com/
and it works great on the '04 Maxima!
It seems to be every bit as good as the bumper mounted sensors I had in an '02 STS.
Contact Allan Brooks and he will answer any questions.
http://www.americanroadproducts.com/
and it works great on the '04 Maxima!
It seems to be every bit as good as the bumper mounted sensors I had in an '02 STS.
Contact Allan Brooks and he will answer any questions.
#7
Originally Posted by MaxMaybe
I got the "Reverse Guard" License Plate motion sensor from
http://www.americanroadproducts.com/
and it works great on the '04 Maxima!
It seems to be every bit as good as the bumper mounted sensors I had in an '02 STS.
Contact Allan Brooks and he will answer any questions.
http://www.americanroadproducts.com/
and it works great on the '04 Maxima!
It seems to be every bit as good as the bumper mounted sensors I had in an '02 STS.
Contact Allan Brooks and he will answer any questions.
#8
I have finally adjusted to everything about the rear window, EXCEPT one thing:
All my (long) life, I have had a habit of keeping an eye on things between a half mile and a mile or so (shorter distance in urban areas) behind me. Many time I have seen things that changed the way/lane/speed I drove the next mile or so.
This goes deeper than watching for smokies or emergency vehicles. For instance, if a car is clearly closing on me, I try to adjust my speed so he will catch me at a good passing place. If a big truck is closing, and I know there is a one-lane steep climb ahead, I speed up and stay well ahead, so as not to end up creeping behind him up the mountain at 20 MPH.
There are many other situations I watch for, but the point here is that I cannot see more than a hundred yards or so out the back window of my '04 unless cresting a hill. If in a dip, the distance drops to a hundred feet or so. I constantly find myself squnching down in my seat, trying to see just a little further back.
The side mirrors are for covering the blind areas on the rear flanks, and that is exactly what I use them for. But sometimes I am tempted to ease the driver side one back where I can see behind me . . .
But this design flaw does not keep me from being totally in love with my '04 Maxima.
All my (long) life, I have had a habit of keeping an eye on things between a half mile and a mile or so (shorter distance in urban areas) behind me. Many time I have seen things that changed the way/lane/speed I drove the next mile or so.
This goes deeper than watching for smokies or emergency vehicles. For instance, if a car is clearly closing on me, I try to adjust my speed so he will catch me at a good passing place. If a big truck is closing, and I know there is a one-lane steep climb ahead, I speed up and stay well ahead, so as not to end up creeping behind him up the mountain at 20 MPH.
There are many other situations I watch for, but the point here is that I cannot see more than a hundred yards or so out the back window of my '04 unless cresting a hill. If in a dip, the distance drops to a hundred feet or so. I constantly find myself squnching down in my seat, trying to see just a little further back.
The side mirrors are for covering the blind areas on the rear flanks, and that is exactly what I use them for. But sometimes I am tempted to ease the driver side one back where I can see behind me . . .
But this design flaw does not keep me from being totally in love with my '04 Maxima.
#9
Elimackman - as far as I can tell, the Maxima bumper sensors are not an option on US/Canadian Maximas, but they are listed as an option on the Australian Maximas. It is called Rear Park Assist. Here is the link.
http://nissan.com.au/maxima/accessories.asp
http://nissan.com.au/maxima/accessories.asp
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