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Parking Sensors and Rear View Systems: Backing You Up When You Back Up

August 21st, 2011

Anyone who’s had some experience in driving can tell you that no matter long you’ve been driving already, there are just some instances when parking can still get a little hairy. This is especially true when there is so little space to maneuver your car and the parking space itself is very narrow. Nothing comes closer to a scenario like this than parallel parking does – but for the average driver, there are a whole host of possibilities that can lead to a parking disaster, and most of these are more likely to occur when backing up.

Because backing up means that you will have to rely mostly on your mirrors or on a view out the back window that is obstructed by the back seats, there is a lot more that can go wrong there. It is true that anyone backing up usually does it as slowly and carefully as possible, but despite this, it is still one of the most common ways that fender-benders occur – and although fender-benders are extremely rarely life-threatening, any dents or scratches on your vehicle can be very expensive to repair. However, there are many ways to keep accidents while backing up at bay, and one of the safest and surest ways to keep them from happening is to install either parking sensors, a rear view camera system, or better yet, a combination of both.

Parking sensors are a set of devices that are able to provide you with an accurate measurement of the distances of objects around your car. A parking sensor system typically comes with either four or six sensors that use ultrasonic waves to detect objects within its area of effect and calculate the distances between them and the sensors. This gives you a better idea of how much more you can safely backup before you might hit something. Four-sensor variants provide adequate coverage if all you really have a hard time doing is backing up, but if you also have problems judging distances up front, the 2 additional sensors that are installed at the front in six-sensor variants also provide you with the distance information you will need there.

Another good parking aid is the rear view camera system, which literally gives you eyes right up on the very back of your vehicle. With a properly installed rear view camera system, you no longer have to rely solely on the limited information that the mirrors or the view out the back window provides about the objects behind you. The camera mounted on the rear of your vehicle allows you to see just about everything that is directly behind you and helps to make judging distances all that much easier.

So if you are a sensible driver and would like to make sure that both you and your car remain safe even when backing up, then take a moment to consider whether getting a parking aid like one of these will be good for you or not. At the same time, why not take a quick look at some good parking sensors and rear view camera systems at an online electronics wholesaler and you will discover that a choice of either system really isn’t as expensive as you might imagine!

Car Attraction: Sexy Cars Don’t Just Stop at Looks

July 28th, 2011

Yes, it’s true: girls like guys with cars – that is considering that the car isn’t a total wreck and that the guy takes good care of his car, because girls know that if a guy can take good care of a car, he can probably take good care of her, too. But there’s another reality that few guys are aware of: a guy’s car can turn a girl on! Guys, if I got you interested, then read on.

So, what’s the secret behind turning a girl on with a car? To answer that question, it would be best to understand the mysterious being that is “the female” a little better first. No matter how unreal it may seem to most guys, girls are actually very logical, but they apply their logic in different ways from how men do. This is especially true when selecting a partner, because unlike guys, girls have a lot to lose in a sexual relationship. Girls, therefore, are always on the lookout for red flags and green flags in a guy’s behavior or character that influence their long-term behavior toward the guy.

One of the biggest green flags that girls seem to associate with guys is car ownership. This is a green flag because to the girl it means that the guy can support her financially. A good car basically signals to a girl that should the need for material resources arise, then the guy with the car will probably be able to provide for that need. Tricking out a car, ie., adding an in-car DVD system, having a great sound system, or getting a really cool paint job, usually works but is rather superficial. To use a car to really attract a girl’s attention, there yet other things that must be considered that can influence a girl at a deeper level – and this is where understanding that girls are actually extremely logical will help you greatly.

Girls see things in a different way than most men do. Where most men might be wowed by a fully tricked out car, wowing a girl takes a little extra effort. The plain and simple fact is that a girl won’t be attracted to you just because you have a cool looking car. That’s not everything that she’s actually looking for. Girls are much more receptive and are better able to notice seemingly insignificant things – and this is what we have to act on to really grab their attention.

In the context of the car, aside from looks, a girl will notice whether a guy’s car smells good on the inside. A girl will also notice if you take the time to organize whatever it is you’ve got in the car. They will even notice the level of care you give the car and how you maintain it. All of these seemingly little details add up to a girl and influence her behavior because it appeals to the side of her that influences mating responses. Let’s go ahead look at this perspective in more detail.

A good smelling car can attract a girl at a psychological level because females respond very well to smell, in fact, all humans do. Good smells act as a sort of barrier remover. In the context of guy-girl interactions, this is a signal that to the girl that the guy takes good care of himself – making the guy a worthy mate. Thus, just like wearing a good perfume, installing a car air freshener with a great scent will help to lower a girl’s defenses. A sure sign to knowing if a scent works for a girl is if she gets chattier.

Organizing your things inside your car signals to a girl that you are organized with your life as well. Girls’ psychological responses to guys are built around the concept of conflict avoidance. Signalling to a girl that your life is well organized tells a girl that you are capable of organizing yourself so that you have the time to attend to her needs. The best thing is that organizing a car isn’t too difficult. You just have to follow 1 simple rule: there must be a place for everything. If you have a lot of stuff and can’t find space for everything, getting a good car organizer from an online wholesaler might be a good idea. Although, don’t approach this too strictly that you throw a fit if a girl reorganizes your car for you. In fact, a girl reorganizing little parts of your life is sometimes a good signal – it means she wants to get involved with you.

Finally, attend to the overall feel of your car. If your seats aren’t very comfortable, you might  want to get a set of good seat covers with additional padding. Seat covers can also add style points if they themselves are attractive. Putting a masculine looking steering wheel cover might also be a good idea, adding points to your masculinity – if you don’t have the money to change your steering wheel all together. Little details such as these add up and if you are able to make good choices overall, can really light a girl up.

So there you have it. If you really want to attract a girls attention and keep it, don’t stop at just your cars looks. Tap into a girls response systems by making changes to your car that appeal to her at a deeper level. Lastly, be very careful about what you choose to bring into your car, because if you’re trying to attract a specific type of girl, some things might work and some things might not work. Always think about what kind of image you want to convey to the girl you’re trying to attract.