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Old 26-08-2015, 09:26 AM   #1
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Default Invention of the Reversing Sensor...

Most of the newest cars have a “Reversing Sensor” that warns the driver before the rear bumper actually comes into contact with something.

Most people probably think that this valuable feature came out of the minds of electronic engineers, but it was recently disclosed that the concept was first discovered and used successfully by a Chinese farmer.

His invention was simple and effective. Scroll down to see an illustration of his Reverse Sensor. His discovery was that it reliably remitted a high-pitched squealing sound when the vehicle backed into something.

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Old 26-08-2015, 09:50 AM   #2
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lol , those sensors hanging down are impressive size(no expense spared) and look to be very sensitive type devices .
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Old 26-08-2015, 10:18 AM   #3
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Literally laughed loudly for 5 minutes.
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Old 26-08-2015, 10:22 AM   #4
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Twin airbags in the rear in case of failure?
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Old 26-08-2015, 02:16 PM   #5
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"Pigs a r s e" lol
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Old 26-08-2015, 03:54 PM   #6
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Ive seen these sensors attached to the towbars of some B&S utes as well....
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Old 26-08-2015, 05:41 PM   #7
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Feminists are lining up to get them fitted.
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Default Re: Invention of the Reversing Sensor...

Is there a secret to reversing a modern car with a high boot? It nearly impossible to judge the distance behind a BA sedan, whilst AU and earlier are a breeze. Is there a certain trick or gift to being able to confidently reverse park these modern high boot cars?
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Old 27-08-2015, 03:39 PM   #9
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Literally laughed loudly for 5 minutes.
So did I, hence the need to share it!
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Old 27-08-2015, 05:58 PM   #10
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Is there a secret to reversing a modern car with a high boot? It nearly impossible to judge the distance behind a BA sedan, whilst AU and earlier are a breeze. Is there a certain trick or gift to being able to confidently reverse park these modern high boot cars?
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