Front PDC e92

mariusz_ka · 07-12-2010, 04:13 PM

hi all

i would like to present to You front pdc retrofit installed into front us bumber - i believe that's first ever made front pdc retrofit without euro bumper.

roller · 07-13-2010, 02:27 AM

Looks very clean, did the dealer do this?

mariusz_ka · 07-13-2010, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by roller

Looks very clean, did the dealer do this?

No, local body shop did it for me ...

apw2607 · 07-14-2010, 11:56 PM

Very nice. Do you have part numbers to share with folks. I assume coding was necessary.

mariusz_ka · 07-15-2010, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by apw2607

Very nice. Do you have part numbers to share with folks. I assume coding was necessary.

Sure I have it :
module pdc - control unit (front and rear pdc) - 66206982403
pdc sensors 66206934308 (black)
pdc sensors rubber rings 66206923000
sensors holders - one for each sensor,
center console switch,

and you need to have also wire harness (communication - signal from front sensors to pdc module- control unit).

This list is valid for my car - 2008 with navi professional.

After installation the car has to be coded - by BMW SA or somebody with knowledge, software and hardware :-)

mariusz_ka · 07-15-2010, 06:27 AM

I find this pdf very informative ...

leeor · 07-17-2010, 11:31 AM

how much we talkin $$$$

mariusz_ka · 07-17-2010, 01:25 PM

It depends - if buy parts via ebay - is quite cheap:
sensors - 15 usd each
pdc module - 125 usd
centre console switch - 75 usd

Parts that you probably will not buy on ebay and you have to buy from BMW SA:
wire harness - 100 usd
sensor holders - 3 usd each

Installation cost me ca 200 usd - but it could be much more expensive in usa.

blueman2 · 07-18-2010, 11:25 AM

Damn!! Nice looking and much cheaper than I would have thought for the parts!!!!

Did you have rear PDC already? I already have rear PDC. Will I need the control unit or will my current control unit already has the plugs for the front sensors (where the V socket goes to).

Also, what is the center console switch for? I am guessing to put the system into PDC mode? For rear, it does it auto while in revere gear, but I guess for forward, it needs to know you want PDC. Is that right?

Thanks for including the PDF!!!! Fantastic!!!!!

mariusz_ka · 07-18-2010, 11:50 AM

No - I installed front and rear.

Centre console switch is to turn pdc on and off.

Yes you have to drill the bumber - but the holes are not cover - You have to be skilful to do it properly - then you needn't cover anything - my bumper wasn't even painted after this operation.

blueman2 · 07-18-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mariusz_ka

No - I installed front and rear.

Centre console switch is to turn pdc on and off.

Yes you have to drill the bumber - but the holes are not cover - You have to be skilful to do it properly - then you needn't cover anything - my bumper wasn't even painted after this operation.

Cool. Reading the PDF, I see that you use a smaller 3mm drill bit at first, then bore it out with a graduated bit. That would indeed provide a nice clean hole.

Seems like a DIY project for those with moderate skills. Only difficult part IMHO would be doing the bumper drilling to get a clean edge.

After scouting out parts, and assuming I can use my existing control module, this appears doable for about $250 USD, excluding the coding. Very cheap if so!!!

mariusz_ka · 07-18-2010, 12:35 PM

I'm afraid that You will need to buy new module - for front and rear pdc system.

elp_jc · 07-18-2010, 12:48 PM

Wonder how the front sensors were attached without the bumper having the tabs that locks them in place

. Should have told bodyshop to delete those ugly reflectors

.

mariusz_ka · 07-18-2010, 01:13 PM

pdc holders has tape with glue - so it is easy to stick them in the place

to delete bumper reflectors - you need to have the hole bumper painted ... so I decide not to do it.

nologic98 · 08-03-2010, 06:05 PM

Anyone else done this for a 2011 M3 Convertible (or know if the thread applies?) I have rear PDC and would love to add front PDC.

Will the front PDC display on the screen just as the rear does?

mariusz_ka · 08-04-2010, 02:10 AM

As far as I know - it will work also for convertible. I attached pdf file - and there's also info about e93 front pdc retrofit.

mariusz_ka · 08-04-2010, 02:12 AM

... and Yes - you will have front pdc displaying on screen ...

buddster · 08-13-2010, 11:21 PM

Did mine with the Euro front bumper. Got the bumper from ebay.co.uk for $175 bucks and 4 sensors from Spain for $75. Shipping sucked, but it's cleaner than ripping into the US bumper and it already has the clips you need for the sensors - pre-installed. Once properly coded the Front PDC will definitely show up on the screen.

Patrys@BimmerTech · 08-14-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mariusz_ka

... and Yes - you will have front pdc displaying on screen ...

Looks very good...

I am wondering who did the coding part for you

mariusz_ka · 08-14-2010, 04:26 PM

you're the man :-)

rwchrist · 08-14-2010, 06:33 PM

I need to do this...thanks for sharing!

buddster · 08-15-2010, 11:53 PM

Thanks guys. EAS did the coding. Check with Tom. He has the autologic equipment to do it.

07-12-2010, 04:13 PM	#1
mariusz_ka New Member Drives: BMW M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warsaw Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Front PDC e92 hi all i would like to present to You front pdc retrofit installed into front us bumber - i believe that's first ever made front pdc retrofit without euro bumper. Attached Images
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07-17-2010, 01:25 PM	#8
mariusz_ka New Member Drives: BMW M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warsaw Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	It depends - if buy parts via ebay - is quite cheap: sensors - 15 usd each pdc module - 125 usd centre console switch - 75 usd Parts that you probably will not buy on ebay and you have to buy from BMW SA: wire harness - 100 usd sensor holders - 3 usd each Installation cost me ca 200 usd - but it could be much more expensive in usa. Last edited by mariusz_ka; 07-17-2010 at 04:30 PM.

07-18-2010, 11:25 AM	#9
blueman2 Private First Class Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	Damn!! Nice looking and much cheaper than I would have thought for the parts!!!! Did you have rear PDC already? I already have rear PDC. Will I need the control unit or will my current control unit already has the plugs for the front sensors (where the V socket goes to). Also, what is the center console switch for? I am guessing to put the system into PDC mode? For rear, it does it auto while in revere gear, but I guess for forward, it needs to know you want PDC. Is that right? Thanks for including the PDF!!!! Fantastic!!!!! __________________ 2010 M3 E92 Space Gray, Black Novillo 2MK,2MT,ZCW,ZPP,ZTP,302,5AC,4MZ,507,6FL,655,752,41 5,A52 Last edited by blueman2; 07-18-2010 at 11:59 AM.

08-13-2010, 11:21 PM	#18
buddster Private First Class Drives: BMW E46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 174 iTrader: (0)	Did mine with the Euro front bumper. Got the bumper from ebay.co.uk for $175 bucks and 4 sensors from Spain for $75. Shipping sucked, but it's cleaner than ripping into the US bumper and it already has the clips you need for the sensors - pre-installed. Once properly coded the Front PDC will definitely show up on the screen. Attached Images

08-14-2010, 06:33 PM	#21
rwchrist CMPULSV Drives: 09 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 361 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 M3 [0.00]	I need to do this...thanks for sharing! __________________ 2009 Alpine White DCT E92 M3 - Tint, Hood M Stripes, Eibach Springs, Gloss Black Rims, Vorsteiner Lip, BMW Performance Trunk Spoiler Fabspeed x-pipe & Megan Race Exhaust 2006 Imola Red 6-speed E46 M3 - Retired

07-13-2010, 02:27 AM	#2
roller Private First Class Drives: E92 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: OC, CA Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	Looks very clean, did the dealer do this?

07-14-2010, 11:56 PM	#4
apw2607 Major Drives: 2009 X5 35d Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 1,297 iTrader: (0)	Very nice. Do you have part numbers to share with folks. I assume coding was necessary.

07-17-2010, 11:31 AM	#7
leeor Banned Drives: 2010 Blue Prius III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,397 iTrader: (4)	how much we talkin $$$$

07-18-2010, 11:50 AM	#10
mariusz_ka New Member Drives: BMW M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warsaw Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	No - I installed front and rear. Centre console switch is to turn pdc on and off. Yes you have to drill the bumber - but the holes are not cover - You have to be skilful to do it properly - then you needn't cover anything - my bumper wasn't even painted after this operation.

07-18-2010, 12:35 PM	#12
mariusz_ka New Member Drives: BMW M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warsaw Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	I'm afraid that You will need to buy new module - for front and rear pdc system.

07-18-2010, 12:48 PM	#13
elp_jc Brigadier General Drives: . Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 4,912 iTrader: (0)	Wonder how the front sensors were attached without the bumper having the tabs that locks them in place . Should have told bodyshop to delete those ugly reflectors .

07-18-2010, 01:13 PM	#14
mariusz_ka New Member Drives: BMW M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warsaw Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	pdc holders has tape with glue - so it is easy to stick them in the place to delete bumper reflectors - you need to have the hole bumper painted ... so I decide not to do it.

08-03-2010, 06:05 PM	#15
nologic98 New Member Drives: wants new m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF, CA Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Anyone else done this for a 2011 M3 Convertible (or know if the thread applies?) I have rear PDC and would love to add front PDC. Will the front PDC display on the screen just as the rear does?

08-04-2010, 02:10 AM	#16
mariusz_ka New Member Drives: BMW M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warsaw Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	As far as I know - it will work also for convertible. I attached pdf file - and there's also info about e93 front pdc retrofit.

08-04-2010, 02:12 AM	#17
mariusz_ka New Member Drives: BMW M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warsaw Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	... and Yes - you will have front pdc displaying on screen ...

08-14-2010, 04:26 PM	#20
mariusz_ka New Member Drives: BMW M3 E92 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Warsaw Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	you're the man :-)

08-15-2010, 11:53 PM	#22
buddster Private First Class Drives: BMW E46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 174 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. EAS did the coding. Check with Tom. He has the autologic equipment to do it.

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