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| MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 01:04 AM
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Offline | PDC on cooper How much does it cost to put on? does it inolvde a whole new back bumper? |
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Offline | haha Well, well when parking in close spaces i mean very close... you need to know exactly how much space there is.. also u can't always judge is that clost.. the front is fine as you can see the end... |
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| MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wakefield, UK Local Time: 02:04 AM
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Offline | PDC? In the words of Marc & Lard NO NEEEEEEEEEEEEEED! You can touch the back window, only someone like my grandma would 'need' them, they make a pigs ear of your rear bumper too. Andy ![]() DS Cooper S w/white bits, DSC, 1/2 Leather all black trim, CHILI Pack, TLC - ARRIVED 01/07/02 Sold 29th May 2004 to make way for house |
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| MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 05:04 PM
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Offline | Well I don't know if I'm like your Grandma (hope not for her sake), but I have been known to have a "senior moment" or two while backing up. What exactly do they do to the back bumper? |
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| MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wakefield, UK Local Time: 02:04 AM
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Offline | Sejanus, I am sure you don't drive like my grandma pretty good job too, she cant see past the steering wheel.With the PDC you need 4 sensors embedded into the rear bumper, this picture is not the best to illustrate this, but you get the idea. I think they look a mess. Andy DS Cooper S w/white bits, DSC, 1/2 Leather all black trim, CHILI Pack, TLC - ARRIVED 01/07/02 Sold 29th May 2004 to make way for house |
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| MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 05:04 PM
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Offline | Thanks for the visual. I assume the little grey circles are the sensors? Hmmm, I see what you mean, of course, backing into something too hard would probably make my bumper look even worse. ![]() |
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| MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:04 AM
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Offline | PDC - Pretty Darn Crap I read somewhere that it beeps until the distance gets to 20cms! then it's a constant pitch. I think that's a bit useless as if you're going for a tight spot you'll need that extra 20cm's. Stick to using your eyes, all you need to do is lean back and you can literally see out the back window ![]() |
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| MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Local Time: 09:04 PM
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Offline | Leaning and looking right out the back window would depend on your height. I'm short, however I still do not see the need for the parking control. The car really isn't that big and if you are parking in a space that tight - maybe you should park elsewhere! Wouldn't want the other bloke to dent your bumper when he pulls out now would you? MINIMINIMINIMINIMINIMINIMINI |
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| Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 07:04 PM
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Offline | Especially not with those expensive PDC sensors in the bumper! + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed |
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| MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2001 Local Time: 01:04 AM
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Offline | Having driven lots of MINIs and BMWs, PDC is not essential for an able bodied person (i.e. if you can turn your head). It is so easy to park a MINI, IMHO, the money could be spent better on some other option. However, driving cars such as a BMW 3 series coupe, 5 or 7 series, PDC is a useful aid since the car is relatively long (with a boot/trunk overhang) and it is harder to judge where the rear of the car is. Martin L is correct in saying that the last few CMs/inches, the beeps change to a continuous tone so that you have to guess this last part if trying to slot in the tightest of spaces. However after a few times, you soon understand how much further you can reverse the car after the continuous tone commences. |
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| MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Local Time: 05:04 PM
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Offline | The PDC is a must on bigger cars like the 5 series and such but I don't see a need on such a small car, even in a urban area... Guillaume 2002 Mini Cooper Launch edition #250/500 - Red/white roof - SOLD 2003 Mini Cooper S red/white - Mine 2004 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG -black/black - father's |
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Offline | Ignore those who Jibe at you! I laughed at the dealer when my Mum's car arrived with PDC (BMW 318Ci) as standard. Saying thats for old people and people who can't drive! I have to say, I've changed my arrogant and short sided opinion since using the car! It helps people whoaren't good at parking, and makes those who are good at parking even better! Plus the other advantages of it, (nothing to do with Mini's) is it allows a much larger scope for designers of cars. no longer do they have to design cars that you can see the boot and bonnet of, making cars more Aerodynamic and Better looking! ![]() I have to say tho, PDC on a mini tho does seem a bit much. I can almost touch the boot from the drivers position! But each to there own! If I could of afforded it, I would of probably put it on! BTW is it delaer fit or Facotry fit for £200 ![]() |
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