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Snake · Dec 15th, 2003, 12:28 AM

i was reading the forums, and stumbled apon the PDC issue, how people said it is annoying (and looks bad???)

i am planning for a cooper, and was wondering if i had pdc, could i possibly sometimes turn it off, or is it on wheni go into R???

if it really shows physically, then could anyone take a pic so that i could have an idea on how it looks??

thanks

EBMCS03 · Dec 15th, 2003, 08:25 AM

No the PDC staies on once u are in reverse... its not annoying... how long do u stay in reverse anyways? and it only beeps when u are cloes to somthing... so if for some reason u want to drive backwards on the road it shouldnt beep cuz nothings there... its noticable... theres extra dots on the bumper... but i like the looks of it... doesnt bother me one bit... when people see it they know that this car has one extra feature... heres a not so clear pic... its the only one i can find right now.

mikeythemini · Dec 15th, 2003, 12:49 PM

You could always leave it off the order and get one fitted aftermarket
We do one which is a microwave strip that is fitted inside along the length of the bumper - NO HOLES
I am sure it must be available over there.

EBMCS03 · Dec 15th, 2003, 09:25 PM

Holes look good...

M-Jay · Jan 11th, 2004, 09:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

You could always leave it off the order and get one fitted aftermarket
We do one which is a microwave strip that is fitted inside along the length of the bumper - NO HOLES
I am sure it must be available over there.

Hé Mike,

Which one do you sell? I can't find it on your site?

Greetz,
M-Jay

Electric Sheep · Jan 11th, 2004, 12:34 PM

My Cooper has PDC. I've just uploaded two photos (800x600) to my gallery. The first one is the left hand side of the bumper, showing the one of outer sensors. The second shows the two central ones.

Personally, I don't think it looks bad at all. For me it's worth the trade-off to make it less likely that I'll reverse into something! And it's another gadget - always fun. If it has snowed and there's snow on the sensors, make sure you clear the snow off, else it'll beep continuously (in my experience) and take care when you're cleaning the car - you're not supposed to spray water directly at the sensors.

PDC is always on when you're in reverse (after a momentary pause for it to become active). You cannot turn it off. You can get your dealer to turn on the optional "PDC is active" beep - the car beeps once when you stick into reverse, so you know it's active. My dealer turned it on for free, which was nice!

PDC is fairly unobtrusive and only activates when you're quite close to something in my experiences. I tried it out on my drive at home the day after I got the car and managed to get pretty close to a stationary car before it started beeping. If you have your radio on loud, you might not hear the beeps - it's not that loud at all.

PDC is only £200. Bearing in mind that I've spent around £1500 after having a number of reversing accidents, I'd say it's worth it.

MotorOn · Jan 11th, 2004, 05:44 PM

I love my PDC. Remember, your dealer can program the volume of the beep, and switch off or on the acknowledgement beep when you first shift into reverse. (at least on my 2/03 build MINI).
I think the four sensors look cool, personally.

MotorOn

CurtP · Jan 12th, 2004, 02:04 AM

I have every option on my new MCS except PDC. I didn't get PDC because of the sensors in the rear bumper. I personally don't like the way it looks and it doesn't make any sense to me why car manufacturers don't hide them.

I also wonder what the use is on a car this small. My thought is that if you need help backing up a 12' long car, then you shouldn't be driving

(don't take that comment serious, it was meant to be humerous)

M-Jay · Jan 12th, 2004, 09:25 AM

@Mikeythemini

Do you install the Taurus T123?

Greetz,
M-Jay

SoggyCornFlakes · Jan 12th, 2004, 09:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by EBMCS03

Love the green roof job, very original

cliffywong · Jan 12th, 2004, 05:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by M-Jay

Hé Mike,

Which one do you sell? I can't find it on your site?

Greetz,
M-Jay

Got the same problem,

Cliff

EBMCS03 · Jan 13th, 2004, 08:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes

Love the green roof job, very original

WHAT? You making fun of my MINIs new HAT? how DARE you! LOL

KNow i didnt even notice that till you pointed it out. haha

Dec 15th, 2003, 12:28 AM	#1
Snake MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2003 Local Time: 04:44 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Parking Distance Control i was reading the forums, and stumbled apon the PDC issue, how people said it is annoying (and looks bad???) i am planning for a cooper, and was wondering if i had pdc, could i possibly sometimes turn it off, or is it on wheni go into R??? if it really shows physically, then could anyone take a pic so that i could have an idea on how it looks?? thanks

Dec 15th, 2003, 08:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 05:44 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	No the PDC staies on once u are in reverse... its not annoying... how long do u stay in reverse anyways? and it only beeps when u are cloes to somthing... so if for some reason u want to drive backwards on the road it shouldnt beep cuz nothings there... its noticable... theres extra dots on the bumper... but i like the looks of it... doesnt bother me one bit... when people see it they know that this car has one extra feature... heres a not so clear pic... its the only one i can find right now. EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Dec 15th, 2003, 12:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 9,438 Offline	You could always leave it off the order and get one fitted aftermarket We do one which is a microwave strip that is fitted inside along the length of the bumper - NO HOLES I am sure it must be available over there. Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Dec 15th, 2003, 09:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 05:44 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Holes look good... EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Jan 12th, 2004, 09:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
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Jan 11th, 2004, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
M-Jay MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The Hague Local Time: 02:44 AM Posts: 9 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini You could always leave it off the order and get one fitted aftermarket We do one which is a microwave strip that is fitted inside along the length of the bumper - NO HOLES I am sure it must be available over there. Hé Mike, Which one do you sell? I can't find it on your site? Greetz, M-Jay

Jan 11th, 2004, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Electric Sheep Giddy with excitement Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 609 Offline	My Cooper has PDC. I've just uploaded two photos (800x600) to my gallery. The first one is the left hand side of the bumper, showing the one of outer sensors. The second shows the two central ones. Personally, I don't think it looks bad at all. For me it's worth the trade-off to make it less likely that I'll reverse into something! And it's another gadget - always fun. If it has snowed and there's snow on the sensors, make sure you clear the snow off, else it'll beep continuously (in my experience) and take care when you're cleaning the car - you're not supposed to spray water directly at the sensors. PDC is always on when you're in reverse (after a momentary pause for it to become active). You cannot turn it off. You can get your dealer to turn on the optional "PDC is active" beep - the car beeps once when you stick into reverse, so you know it's active. My dealer turned it on for free, which was nice! PDC is fairly unobtrusive and only activates when you're quite close to something in my experiences. I tried it out on my drive at home the day after I got the car and managed to get pretty close to a stationary car before it started beeping. If you have your radio on loud, you might not hear the beeps - it's not that loud at all. PDC is only £200. Bearing in mind that I've spent around £1500 after having a number of reversing accidents, I'd say it's worth it.

Jan 11th, 2004, 05:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
MotorOn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bay Area, CA Local Time: 04:44 PM Posts: 229 Offline	I love my PDC. Remember, your dealer can program the volume of the beep, and switch off or on the acknowledgement beep when you first shift into reverse. (at least on my 2/03 build MINI). I think the four sensors look cool, personally. MotorOn

Jan 12th, 2004, 02:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
CurtP MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 08:44 PM Posts: 951 Offline	I have every option on my new MCS except PDC. I didn't get PDC because of the sensors in the rear bumper. I personally don't like the way it looks and it doesn't make any sense to me why car manufacturers don't hide them. I also wonder what the use is on a car this small. My thought is that if you need help backing up a 12' long car, then you shouldn't be driving (don't take that comment serious, it was meant to be humerous)

Jan 12th, 2004, 09:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 12:44 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by EBMCS03 Love the green roof job, very original Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Jan 12th, 2004, 05:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
cliffywong MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: H.K. Local Time: 08:44 AM Posts: 514 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by M-Jay Hé Mike, Which one do you sell? I can't find it on your site? Greetz, M-Jay Got the same problem, Cliff

Jan 13th, 2004, 08:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 05:44 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes Love the green roof job, very original WHAT? You making fun of my MINIs new HAT? how DARE you! LOL KNow i didnt even notice that till you pointed it out. haha EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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