Parking sensors

AntonV · 09-08-2009, 07:28 PM

I didnt order the park distance control, and really regret it. Im glad i dont have the holes in my bumpers though.

I drove my e36 for 10 years, and knew every inch of the car. im having a really hard time getting used to the dimensions of this new car.

found this online.....im gonna get it

http://www.parkingdynamics.co.uk/Veh...g-Dynamics-PD1

GMT II · 09-08-2009, 08:02 PM

Interesting. I have the PDC and really like having the visual display. I find its more accurate than the beeps. The current generation's sensors are also very unobtrusive. BMW also makes an aftermarket option that bolts to your license plate frame.

Xin1120 · 09-09-2009, 04:03 AM

subscribed! please let me know how this goes, i'm interested in doing something like this myself.

From what I remember, the BMW aftermarket option is only for the 3 series right?

brian.toth · 09-12-2009, 08:23 PM

After backing into something with my car already, I'm very interested in aftermarket PDC. I'd prefer to just retrofit the OEM system if possible. BMW says it's not offered and I can't follow the wiring info on the RealOEM site.

Thanks for posting that link.

jibaholic101 · 09-12-2009, 10:27 PM

is it possible to retrofit a rear view camera into the iDrive?

BrokenVert · 09-12-2009, 11:01 PM

I had the same situation with my dads mountaineer. It came prewired. We simply replaced the dash and added the sensors. It can be done!

brian.toth · 04-10-2010, 12:17 PM

Any update on this? I've been looking for some reviews.

doogle · 04-11-2010, 05:04 PM

Anyone tried this kit or a similar one (if so provide a link to the one you used)?

I have a 2010 135i with idrive but without PDC. Trying to see how hard this would be to install and if it would work at all with my set up.

http://www.wstoshop.com/servlet/the-...iew-CCD/Detail

AntonV · 04-13-2010, 03:05 PM

i never got around to doing this. i was hoping id catch someone tapping my bumper, while parked in front of my store. then, with the bumper off, install it the right way.....

i still really want to install this.....and on my new ride

09-08-2009, 07:28 PM	#1
AntonV Lieutenant 39 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Sedona/Savanna 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Parking sensors I didnt order the park distance control, and really regret it. Im glad i dont have the holes in my bumpers though. I drove my e36 for 10 years, and knew every inch of the car. im having a really hard time getting used to the dimensions of this new car. found this online.....im gonna get it http://www.parkingdynamics.co.uk/Veh...g-Dynamics-PD1
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GMT II Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 290 Posts Drives: I ride the bus. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC/Staten Isl. iTrader: (0)	Interesting. I have the PDC and really like having the visual display. I find its more accurate than the beeps. The current generation's sensors are also very unobtrusive. BMW also makes an aftermarket option that bolts to your license plate frame. __________________ 2009 135i Coupe Sedona Red/Beige Boston Leather 6MT / ZPP / ZSP / Nav / Prem. Hi-Fi / Sirius / CA / Heated Seats (you keep the ski bag) / Park Dist. / HD Radio (because it was free)
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Xin1120 Captain 41 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 135i Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i Coupé SOLD [0.00]	subscribed! please let me know how this goes, i'm interested in doing something like this myself. From what I remember, the BMW aftermarket option is only for the 3 series right?
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brian.toth Enlisted Member 2 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	After backing into something with my car already, I'm very interested in aftermarket PDC. I'd prefer to just retrofit the OEM system if possible. BMW says it's not offered and I can't follow the wiring info on the RealOEM site. Thanks for posting that link.
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jibaholic101 Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	is it possible to retrofit a rear view camera into the iDrive? __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	I had the same situation with my dads mountaineer. It came prewired. We simply replaced the dash and added the sensors. It can be done! __________________
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brian.toth Enlisted Member 2 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	Any update on this? I've been looking for some reviews.
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doogle Private 5 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Anyone tried this kit or a similar one (if so provide a link to the one you used)? I have a 2010 135i with idrive but without PDC. Trying to see how hard this would be to install and if it would work at all with my set up. http://www.wstoshop.com/servlet/the-...iew-CCD/Detail
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04-13-2010, 03:05 PM	#9
AntonV Lieutenant 39 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Sedona/Savanna 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	i never got around to doing this. i was hoping id catch someone tapping my bumper, while parked in front of my store. then, with the bumper off, install it the right way..... i still really want to install this.....and on my new ride __________________ 2009 135i Coupe - Sedona Red Metallic - Savanna Beige - 6MT- ///M Sports Package - Boston Leather - Power/Heated Seats 2005 BMW F650 GS - Mandarin Yellow - Farkled
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