I recently had reversing sensors fitted to my 2. I was in two minds as to whether to eliminate the warning sounds from the reverse gear select etc.
As I wish to keep the car as standard as possible i left them it in situ.
When reverse gear is selected the warning beep starts and there is another beep from the reverse sensor setting itself. The reversing sensors work alongside the warning beeps.
I have the sound box for the reverse sensor fitted behind the passenger seat so even being partially deaf i can distinguish both sounds ok.
I decided that driving the narrow lanes of Devon, it was best to have sensors as the cost to fit is soon outweighed by the repair bill from reversing into something.
Has anyone fitted reverse sensors? What kit did you use? My car may soon come
Into the use of someone who always remarks "this car is like a van you just can't see the back" and I don't want to be paying for a new bumper! Any recommendation of kits? I have already disabled the reverse bleep
I've bought a kit that has four sensors. I have yet to install it becuse the sensors have to be a certain height above the ground.
I want to attach them to the bottom edge of the bumper to avoid drilling mounting holes, but I've yet to test to see if I can make that work.
Have you considered a reversing camera.? Various types, from various sources, including Halfords allowing a look see before buying.
A review that may be useful :
https://www.parkers.co.uk/car-advice/tech/best-reversing-cameras/
Had thought about a camera but I don't want to mount a screen. I have had a loon to see if you can get one that broadcasts to a phone but haven't looked that close yet
Quote from: Craigjm on January 18, 2026, 15:16Had thought about a camera but I don't want to mount a screen. I have had a loon to see if you can get one that broadcasts to a phone but haven't looked that close yet
Very likely possible.
Remember that sensors are not all seeing , posts can be missed!
Found something like this. May be a better option than sensors
https://www.amazon.co.uk/LuukUP-Reversing-Camera-Wireless-Vehicles/dp/B08DG49TXC?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A10N9WFM5N1IPJ
I think I've tried every iteration of reversing sensors; beep, camera on separate screen, camera on touch-screen radio...
If I had to do it again in an MR2, I'd just go the Mercedes-style beeping and LED indicator on dash.
Something like so https://www.amazon.in/Olmeo-Reverse-Parking-Display-Mercedes/dp/B09673GHBQ
Camera stuff just doesn't work well in my opinion. THe position of the radio is too awkward and there's nowhere sensible to mount a second screen without it looking stupid.
The only exception is if you have a dash pod.
We have a Subaru Justy in the family that came fitted with something very similar to this from the dealer, as about as simple as you can get:
https://www.park-mate.co.uk/parking-sensors/rear-parking-sensors2/license-plate-rear-parking-sensors-audio-park-mate-pm150/?Page_ID=3610&refpid=48839&id=754176
I had these on my car. I've since changed the bumper as this one had lots of damage.
Still got the sensors and could refit them, but I prefer the look of the car without them!
They are steelmate sensors that I colour coded using a rattle can.
Easy to fit. I put the brain in a waterproof box below the light. I pushed the beeper cable through the grommet on the right hand side.
Close up & the box that has the brain in
Thanks guys useful ideas to think about
This is late but may be useful to others .i have used these stick on tape parking sensors on two roadsters. I fitted them to the inside of my rear bumpers .nothing to see from the outside
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Due to car accident 39 years ago I do not have full neck movement and so find parking aids very handy, plus my daily, my wife's & both my kids cars have them and so when reversing these days I tend to forget the MR2 doesn't have them ::) :))
I've been wondering how I could install a set but so they are very subtle. Yesterday I had an idea and I have installed mine. They are Steelmate sensors and you can either fit all 4 or 2 sensors. On the pre face lift there are towing eye covers each side and I mounted a sensor in each one. Cables are in a conduit similar to the grey used on main engine loom & run through the bumper crash beam. I extended the sensor wires using the now unused other sensor leads using solder and heat shrink & mounted ecu under plastic trim in cubby hole next to fuel sender.
Works a treat, not quite as sensitive as when all 4 sensors fitted but they work well & are virtually invisible.
Very neat
@SurreyMR2 .
I guess you are no different to other Members and seldom have need of the rear tow eyes.
Quote from: Joesson on May 13, 2026, 09:22Very neat @SurreyMR2 .
I guess you are no different to other Members and seldom have need of the rear tow eyes.
You can still use them. Pop out the cover, unplug the sensor & screw in the towing eye 8)
QuoteYou can still use them. Pop out the cover, unplug the sensor & screw in the towing eye 8)
That now begs the question- what exactly do you tow?
Quote from: Joesson on May 13, 2026, 14:18That now begs the question- what exactly do you tow?
I was thinking that you may need to attach a towing eye for track day use.
Quote from: SurreyMR2 on May 13, 2026, 14:22I was thinking that you may need to attach a towing eye for track day use.
I believe you are correct, so rather than towing you would be towed!
Quote from: Joesson on May 13, 2026, 15:49I believe you are correct, so rather than towing you would be towed!
Indeed, but I don't think I will be doing any track days to be honest unless it was just MR2s.
But I felt I should point out that you can still use towing eyes if needed.