Is it possible to disable PDC?
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PDC is a great thing. If ever there is a bike, package or even a child the warning is a great thing. Like anything else, it can be a great tool if you know how to use it.
Every now and then it will miss the occassional rock, however.
Every now and then it will miss the occassional rock, however.
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Oct 4 2005, 09:12 PM
Every now and then it will miss the occassional rock, however.
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I cannot fathom why anyone would want to disable the PDC. There are some who don't have the feature and pay to retrofit it. Its just great.
The only set-back is that now I cannot drive a car without it. I actually reversed someone's car into the wall recently. (very slight damage) Needless to say, that car was not fitted with the PDC
The only set-back is that now I cannot drive a car without it. I actually reversed someone's car into the wall recently. (very slight damage) Needless to say, that car was not fitted with the PDC
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Originally Posted by jet190rs' date='Oct 5 2005, 04:58 AM
Don't mean to hijack this thread, but when you see the picture of your car when PDC goes on, is it the same color as your car?
My PDC car is Silver Grey, which matches my paint.
Or is everyone's PDC car Silver Grey?
My PDC car is Silver Grey, which matches my paint.
Or is everyone's PDC car Silver Grey?
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nice.its alway grey!
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Originally Posted by Edlee' date='Oct 5 2005, 02:03 PM
I cannot fathom why anyone would want to disable the PDC.? There are some who don't have the feature and pay to retrofit it.? Its just great.
The only set-back is that now I cannot drive a car without it.? I actually reversed someone's car into the wall recently. (very slight damage)? Needless to say, that car was not fitted with the PDC
The only set-back is that now I cannot drive a car without it.? I actually reversed someone's car into the wall recently. (very slight damage)? Needless to say, that car was not fitted with the PDC
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Originally Posted by zag' date='Oct 4 2005, 11:05 PM
[quote name='kyle325ci' date='Oct 5 2005, 11:03 AM']Im not crazy about it...
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[/quote]I just paid a lot extra to get it. Didn't everybody? I'd hate to pay that much and then disable it.
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Kyle325ci, I'm with you - find it more annoying than useful. Two cars in the garage - beep,beep,beep. I have a steep driveway - beep,beep,beep. I park underground at work - pillars - beep,beep,beep. I hit the kill button 99.9% of the time, just like the lawyer message. It is useful, rarely for me. I would just like the ability to turn it on or off, not to much to ask.
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Originally Posted by kyle325ci' date='Oct 5 2005, 12:03 PM
it is nice to have, but to me, it is too sensitive.? It beeps when I know I have a lot more room.? Im picky, i know.
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From: Hong Kong
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 Mr.PC' date='Oct 6 2005, 12:22 AM
[quote name='kyle325ci' date='Oct 5 2005, 12:03 PM']it is nice to have, but to me, it is too sensitive.? It beeps when I know I have a lot more room.? Im picky, i know.
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[/quote]The PDC is just great, can't park without it in HK since this is a pretty big car. Just stop when you hear constant tone, perfect everytime.