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RETRO FIT PDC CONTROLER FOR E60

Old Aug 15, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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PDC LISTING

thought this was interesting anyone seen this before i called the dealer in cleveland awaiting a call back to see if this is controlled thru i drive or exterior unit.....
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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Yeah, saw this on the insert which comes with the BMW bill.
They didn't give much info on it.

My best guess would be that it will be incorporated through iDrive. It has to somehow get to the iDrive screen. Maybe the latest CIP has this already.
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Aug 15 2005, 06:48 PM
Yeah, saw this on the insert which comes with the BMW bill.
They didn't give much info on it.

My best guess would be that it will be incorporated through iDrive.? It has to somehow get to the iDrive screen.? Maybe the latest CIP has this already.
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my thought too, however the SA has not returned my call yet ....i will post an update. Iceman any thoughts thanks
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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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It'd be nice if it did, but somehow I doubt it. I'm going to retrofit the real thing when I upgrade to the M-Tech bumpers.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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That numberplate one has been out in Europe since the E60 came out

It only makes a sound, no Idrive pictures
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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I believe e60speed is right.

I grabbed the insert from my bill and here is what is printed:

In reverse gear, this handy feature sets off warning beeps as you approach an object.? The closer you get the faster it beeps, until there is a continuous tone, indicating "Stop!"

The PDC sensors in this kit mount securely on your rear license plate holder.? Best of all, you can still install a BMW Accessory License Plate Frame!? Suitable for installation on 1999 and newer 3 series and 2004 and newer 5 series models.
The first paragraph says nothing about visual feedback. Only audible.
The second paragraph says the e46 can be retrofitted which doesn't have the iDrive monitor.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 03:10 PM
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This Retrofit Kit is called Basic PDC because it is NOT interfaced through the iDrive. If you get the car built with PDC in the first place, it is called ACTIVE PDC and functions entirely through the iDrive.

Another forum member PMed me about the possibility of retrofitting the Active PDC to a car without it and I am looking into it. Will take a few days to determine feasibility. More later.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:06 PM
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my dealer confirmed the same as you have stated basic PDC, and to retro fit the real Active PDC IT will run bout 3000.00 US with the bumper and kit to the idrive....not to feasible if you ask me, hope your price is better Hobi thanks
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