License Plate Mounted Park Distance Control?

weinerj100 · 05-10-2010, 08:52 AM

I'm considering a 2010 leftover E90 M3. It has everything I want except for Park Distance Control. I have PDC on my current 335 and have really gotten used to it.

On the BMWUSA webiste I see a License Plate Mounted Park Distance Control Kit accessory for the 335, but I don't see it for the M3. Does anyone know why this would be? I'm trying to work the license plate PDC in as part of my deal...

Thanks!

Moxie · 05-10-2010, 11:03 AM

I wouldn't do the license plate mounted PDC. I considered it when I had a 335 & was told by the dealer it was junk. Without a doubt, go for the rear camera.

moog55 · 05-10-2010, 11:44 AM

i hate the little PDC "warts" on the bumper so i intentionally skipped that option. my solution now was to have ModMyNav.com's (MentholGuy) front and rear cam. the backup cam is awesome and has guides. the front cam allows me to see the curbs in front of me, i don't have to worry about curbing my car.

WCH · 05-10-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Moxie

I wouldn't do the license plate mounted PDC. I considered it when I had a 335 & was told by the dealer it was junk. Without a doubt, go for the rear camera.

+2 - Although I don't mind the PDC warts, in your situation, I would go with the rear/front cameras - much more information.

Tio///M · 05-10-2010, 04:39 PM

Seriously Alexshop for the front and rear cameras

Benjjman007 · 05-10-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Tio///M

Seriously Alexshop for the front and rear cameras

+1. Great guy to work with!

Krozi · 05-10-2010, 06:04 PM

lol

isugoo · 05-10-2010, 06:29 PM

I have license plate mounted PDC kit on my M3. It's the same thing in the 3er catalog and works pretty decent (for the price).
Basically, it has 2 sensors to help you park and makes beeping noise (slow to faster depends on the distance) when reverse. It has nothing to do with iDrive screen.

Kit is 100 bucks and installation isn't that hard so it's bang for the bucks but can't beat the camera kits. I'm actually thinking about getting Camera kit along with my plate PDC sensor.

But I understand your point to get that thing as a part of the deal. It's good enough kit. It helps me park on the street for sure. So if you don't have to pay for it, go get it. But if you have to pay for it, then save more money and get the camera kit.

weinerj100 · 05-10-2010, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by isugoo

But I understand your point to get that thing as a part of the deal. It's good enough kit. It helps me park on the street for sure. So if you don't have to pay for it, go get it. But if you have to pay for it, then save more money and get the camera kit.

Thanks for the input - I closed the deal on the M3 tonight and am picking it up on Wednesday. I ended up with the license plate PDC as part of the deal...I figure I can always add cameras if needed.

Thanks again...

isugoo · 05-10-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by weinerj100

Thanks for the input - I closed the deal on the M3 tonight and am picking it up on Wednesday. I ended up with the license plate PDC as part of the deal...I figure I can always add cameras if needed.

Thanks again...

Good job. If it's free, it's def worth it.
It's not going to save you from small sharp objects but it makes your life so much easier when you parallel park with the beeps. But beeps are not that loud so you'll need to turn down your music volume if you're blasting music.

M3Fool · 05-11-2010, 01:39 AM

PDC issue, a little off topic though, In 2004 when I bought my E60 530i, it had the PDC. Not sure if there was a glitch in the system but, I had some idiot tailing me so close at 125mph on the autobahn that the PDC warning screen popped up!!!! Dealer said that wasn't supposed to happen........ doesn't change the fact that it did. Hope I dont have that same issue with the M3. Then again, I think I can just about outrun anyone that could get that close.

dylandias · 09-11-2011, 11:55 PM

Does anyone have the installation instructions for the rear License Plate Mounted Park Distance Control?

Thanks!

05-10-2010, 08:52 AM	#1
weinerj100 New Member Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	License Plate Mounted Park Distance Control? I'm considering a 2010 leftover E90 M3. It has everything I want except for Park Distance Control. I have PDC on my current 335 and have really gotten used to it. On the BMWUSA webiste I see a License Plate Mounted Park Distance Control Kit accessory for the 335, but I don't see it for the M3. Does anyone know why this would be? I'm trying to work the license plate PDC in as part of my deal... Thanks!
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05-10-2010, 11:03 AM	#2
Moxie Lieutenant Colonel Drives: AW E90 M3/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 1,776 iTrader: (10)	Go for the rear camera. I wouldn't do the license plate mounted PDC. I considered it when I had a 335 & was told by the dealer it was junk. Without a doubt, go for the rear camera.

05-10-2010, 11:44 AM	#3
moog55 Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,108 iTrader: (1)	i hate the little PDC "warts" on the bumper so i intentionally skipped that option. my solution now was to have ModMyNav.com's (MentholGuy) front and rear cam. the backup cam is awesome and has guides. the front cam allows me to see the curbs in front of me, i don't have to worry about curbing my car. __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray \| Black Novillo \|M-DCT \| Mods: 20" BBS LM Champion Edition \|H&R springs \| BMW glossy black grilles \| matte black side vents \| hardwire V1 \| CF roundels \| smoked reflectors \| BMW aluminum pedals \| OSS led angel eyes \| 6000k lows \| Eisenmann Race exhaust + connecting pipes\| Eclipse Diffuser \| BMW ZCP CF Splitters & CF Rear Spoiler \| IND Custom CF & Space Grey mirrors \| ModMyNav front cam, rear cam, iPod video player \| Powerchip Stage 2 tune \| BMW v2 electronic steering wheel \|

05-10-2010, 04:39 PM	#5
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05-10-2010, 06:04 PM	#7
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05-10-2010, 06:29 PM	#8
isugoo Brigadier General Drives: 08 E90 Dinan M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 4,967 iTrader: (51)	I have license plate mounted PDC kit on my M3. It's the same thing in the 3er catalog and works pretty decent (for the price). Basically, it has 2 sensors to help you park and makes beeping noise (slow to faster depends on the distance) when reverse. It has nothing to do with iDrive screen. Kit is 100 bucks and installation isn't that hard so it's bang for the bucks but can't beat the camera kits. I'm actually thinking about getting Camera kit along with my plate PDC sensor. But I understand your point to get that thing as a part of the deal. It's good enough kit. It helps me park on the street for sure. So if you don't have to pay for it, go get it. But if you have to pay for it, then save more money and get the camera kit. __________________ Dinan: Suspension, Software, Intake, Pulley, Struts \| BMW PF: C/F Trims, Splitters, Mirror Caps, Spoiler \| F+R Cameras \| Akrapovic Evo \| RE SSK \| TE37SL PAST: 03.5 Dinan Stage III E46 M3 \| 08 E92 335i \| 99 E36 M3 \| 03 Nismo R-Tune Z33 Fairlady Z

05-11-2010, 01:39 AM	#11
M3Fool Loves FFDP Drives: 11 E90 M3 SOLD 11 5.0 'Stang Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 783 iTrader: (0)	PDC issue, a little off topic though, In 2004 when I bought my E60 530i, it had the PDC. Not sure if there was a glitch in the system but, I had some idiot tailing me so close at 125mph on the autobahn that the PDC warning screen popped up!!!! Dealer said that wasn't supposed to happen........ doesn't change the fact that it did. Hope I dont have that same issue with the M3. Then again, I think I can just about outrun anyone that could get that close.

09-11-2011, 11:55 PM	#12
dylandias Registered Drives: Black Saphhire Metallic 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Install Instructions for License Plate Mounted Park Distance Control? Does anyone have the installation instructions for the rear License Plate Mounted Park Distance Control? Thanks!

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