Park Distance Control...
01-09-2006, 01:55 AM
#51
Senior Members
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: sofia / london
Posts: 3,236
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
01-09-2006, 03:00 AM
#52
Members
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530i R6 SMG M-Sport; Silver Gray & Gray Dakota; Comfort Seats; L7; Adaptive Xenons; Advanced A/C; BlueTooth
Originally Posted by miss525i' post='220602' date='Jan 7 2006, 08:44 PM
OK guys, I have to admit, Park Distance Control would have helped 
I thought that the stop light would serve the purpose. boy, was I wrong...
the questions is who's fault is it me not getting the Park Distance Control option or the stupid license plate???
I thought that the stop light would serve the purpose. boy, was I wrong...
the questions is who's fault is it me not getting the Park Distance Control option or the stupid license plate???
You should have.
01-09-2006, 10:46 AM
#53
Contributors
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Colorado, USA
Posts: 822
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Glad your Mystic Blue 
was not damaged.
Don't think it was mentioned yet, but you can just press the button to activate PDC when pulling in to garage, do this all the time. I have found it only automatically starts up when go into reverse. I also have a bar on the ground that my wheels touch, then know to stop.
my530i, agree about the small garages.
was not damaged.Don't think it was mentioned yet, but you can just press the button to activate PDC when pulling in to garage, do this all the time. I have found it only automatically starts up when go into reverse. I also have a bar on the ground that my wheels touch, then know to stop.
my530i, agree about the small garages.
01-09-2006, 07:45 PM
#55
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Hhahhah sorry but thats funny... hey! at least theres no damage on the car...
Wow your garage wall is nice! looks like the inside of a house! hehe
Wow your garage wall is nice! looks like the inside of a house! hehe
01-09-2006, 07:57 PM
#56
Contributors
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 3,585
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by Rudy' post='221612' date='Jan 10 2006, 04:04 AM
I didn't buy them at this site but this is what I have:
http://www.smarthome.com/7187.html
http://www.smarthome.com/7187.html
01-09-2006, 08:43 PM
#57
Members
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Miss525 just smile at the wall and it will fix itself.
Rudy,
Your the man thanks for the welcome, does that really work I had PDC on my last X5 and I really do sorely miss it as a newbie in the car and without a ding yet I overcompensate everywhere without it. If you have not had it trust me it's one of those damn I really relied on that, especially now that I hear it beeps in the speaker closest to the potential touch. It's not really an old person thing but more of a "why should I have to mess with wiper blades, the car should be smart enough" especially when your new to the car like me and don't feel confident in your dimesions yet.
Rudy,
Your the man thanks for the welcome, does that really work I had PDC on my last X5 and I really do sorely miss it as a newbie in the car and without a ding yet I overcompensate everywhere without it. If you have not had it trust me it's one of those damn I really relied on that, especially now that I hear it beeps in the speaker closest to the potential touch. It's not really an old person thing but more of a "why should I have to mess with wiper blades, the car should be smart enough" especially when your new to the car like me and don't feel confident in your dimesions yet.
01-09-2006, 09:07 PM
#58
Super Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Pittsburgh, PA USA
Posts: 17,310
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
My Ride: G30 M550i
Model Year: 2018
Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='221903' date='Jan 9 2006, 11:57 PM
Haha.. hey Rudy, how does that "Laser" works with that "Laser" beam hitting your car.
MikeB, the laser works pretty well. I chose the laser instead of a parking stop or signal like miss525i has because I need to park the right side of the car very close to a side wall and the rear bumper needs to be very close to the garage door. The laser helps pinpoint the parking space not only with how far in you pull, but also where you pull in left-to-right. The hardest part is aligning everything and picking a spot on the dash to use as a reference.
01-09-2006, 10:26 PM
#59
Senior Members
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Southern California
Posts: 1,167
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i SMG
So far I'm pretty dissapointed with the standard PDC...the red comes on way too soon. I have also found it a bit tricky to be smooth to inching forward with SMG since there's no clutch to let you free wheel into position.
Hope your baby doesn't get mad at the way you find the way into the garage. I personally now have a large empty corregated box I use to ram into!
Hope your baby doesn't get mad at the way you find the way into the garage. I personally now have a large empty corregated box I use to ram into!
01-09-2006, 10:55 PM
#60
Members
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks Rudy spent all weekend cleaning out my garage to get it next to my boat but I like to back so I'll have to find a spot on the rear decklid. Just took my first pic of car at midnight in CA.