03-23-2012, 11:01 AM
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Pool noodles will be back on store shelves soon. I suggest trying the Dollar Store first.
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03-29-2012, 03:06 PM
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A proximity sensor mounted on the front air dam might help when parking.
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03-29-2012, 04:53 PM
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A proximity sensor mounted on the front air dam might help when parking.
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I had the same idea several yrs ago.....couldnt figure out how to keep the range short enough to just work when parking |
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03-29-2012, 05:31 PM
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...or a front mounted camera! 
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03-30-2012, 12:39 AM
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Pool noodles will be back on store shelves soon. I suggest trying the Dollar Store first.
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Speaking of pool noodles, do they come round and smooth sided, not scalloped or fluted?
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03-30-2012, 10:27 AM
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Speaking of pool noodles, do they come round and smooth sided, not scalloped or fluted?
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They used to only come as smooth, most places around here still carry them that way. Getting the larger diameter ones has always been a challenge, Toy's-R-Us used to carry a variety. K-Mart and Wallmart carry them too. The dollar store just has them cheaper, but rarely in the larger diameter.
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03-30-2012, 05:35 PM
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Check hardware or building supply outlets for foam pipe insulation.
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03-30-2012, 05:52 PM
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The manufacturers of proximity switches may be able to spec. the right range for you.
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03-30-2012, 07:52 PM
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I was looking at a discounted back up sensor kit that was clearance at the autoparts store.
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04-02-2012, 10:20 AM
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Curb feelers out the front? It'll look like a catfish. 
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