Aftermarket PDC

kinkkujuusto · 02-14-2012, 04:45 PM

Here is a short story of my latest mod.

I bought this Cobra set from thurgo.co.uk. I painted them to match the cars paint.

I jacked up the car.

Remove rivets, 3 each side.

And then 5 nuts from the bottom.

Disconnect licence plate lights.

Bumper removed.

Dirty exhaust pipes.

Good chance to clean them.

You will find marks behind the bumper.

My little DeWALT is handy.

Drill from inside bumper with 3mm. I used a 3mm and then 17mm drills bits.

Then 17mm from outside.

Here is what it should look.

Attach wiring etc.

Put everything back in reverse order. Done! Here is link for bigger picture.

ZStig · 02-14-2012, 05:08 PM

very clean install. Good job

Finnegan · 02-14-2012, 05:11 PM

Nicely done and good DIY! Got me thinking about this one--coupe visibility out the back is, well, "poor" to say the least!

SCHMOUPE · 02-14-2012, 06:02 PM

can you elaborate a bit more on bumper removal? anything else other than removing the rivets and bolts?

kinkkujuusto · 02-14-2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shakib

can you elaborate a bit more on bumper removal? anything else other than removing the rivets and bolts?

After removing rivets/bolts just pull it gently.

Finnegan · 02-14-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kinkkujuusto

After removing rivets/bolts just pull it gently.

4 post on the board is a nice DIY.

beta · 02-14-2012, 06:39 PM

Excellent post, this is one mod I've been interested in.

How does it work? is it just that you install the box in the cabin and it beeps when it's close to things? Any pics of that part of the installation?

phoenixbmwlife · 02-14-2012, 09:04 PM

Beautiful Mod!

kinkkujuusto · 02-15-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by beta

Excellent post, this is one mod I've been interested in.

How does it work? is it just that you install the box in the cabin and it beeps when it's close to things? Any pics of that part of the installation?

It works just like any other parking aid. It beeps faster/more when you approach something. When only 30cm left it beeps continually.

No pics for the installation, its very simple. Just plug all wires to main unit and then take +12V from reversing light.

Jony722si · 02-17-2012, 11:59 AM

Would you kindly to show the specific model of PDC that you bought? I'm interested to this DIY too

kinkkujuusto · 02-17-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jony722si

Would you kindly to show the specific model of PDC that you bought? I'm interested to this DIY too

You can find it on 1st post. It is Cobra A0358.

esqu1re · 02-17-2012, 02:40 PM

Looks great, but where does the wiring connect to? Head unit?

kinkkujuusto · 02-17-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by esqu1re

Looks great, but where does the wiring connect to? Head unit?

That black box in pic 1. Very easy, just take +12V from reverse light and ground from the cars body.

davesz4mc · 03-21-2012, 01:48 PM

Can you extend the wires for two sensors and run them to the front? Then you can know your about to curb your splitter lol, and still know about things behind you.

XMetal · 03-21-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by davesz4mc

Can you extend the wires for two sensors and run them to the front? Then you can know your about to curb your splitter lol, and still know about things behind you.

Even if you can extend the wires, the sensors won't get activated unless you have it in reverse...and when do you drive your splitter into the curb when you're in reverse

Aries326 · 03-21-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by XMetal

Even if you can extend the wires, the sensors won't get activated unless you have it in reverse...and when do you drive your splitter into the curb when you're in reverse

Maybe a front mounted camera so you can see if you're gonna hit the curb would be a better solution.

Ron Stygar · 03-21-2012, 09:54 PM

In 2007, I researched the PDC ready to go using BMW set up and sensors. Part guy said sensors don't last.

I decided to do a BMW camera set up front and back with aftermarket cameras. BMW wouldn't let you purchase the cameras.

I like the cameras because I can see the curbs front and back. I have it height in the right place to show front and back from one foot from the curb.
Cameras shows what I did in Bimmerfest:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=194687

You can get thirteen sheets of PDC installation instructions from a BMW EPA disc. Last one ended 09/2003. Maybe you can get it from BMW.
If interested, I have three EPA of them new and not copied.
$25. shipped USA.
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Walkurie · 03-22-2012, 08:49 AM

Hey, that's a monster drain cover in your garage, kinkkujuusto. I'd want to make sure I never left the top of that off!

02-14-2012, 04:45 PM	#1
kinkkujuusto New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 2.5i -07 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Helsinki, Finland iTrader: (0)	Aftermarket PDC Here is a short story of my latest mod. I bought this Cobra set from thurgo.co.uk. I painted them to match the cars paint. I jacked up the car. Remove rivets, 3 each side. And then 5 nuts from the bottom. Disconnect licence plate lights. Bumper removed. Dirty exhaust pipes. Good chance to clean them. You will find marks behind the bumper. My little DeWALT is handy. Drill from inside bumper with 3mm. I used a 3mm and then 17mm drills bits. Then 17mm from outside. Here is what it should look. Attach wiring etc. Put everything back in reverse order. Done! Here is link for bigger picture. Last edited by kinkkujuusto; 04-05-2013 at 09:49 AM..
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beta Lieutenant Colonel 80 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Excellent post, this is one mod I've been interested in. How does it work? is it just that you install the box in the cabin and it beeps when it's close to things? Any pics of that part of the installation? __________________ modification journal
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davesz4mc Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2007 z4mc Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx iTrader: (0)	Can you extend the wires for two sensors and run them to the front? Then you can know your about to curb your splitter lol, and still know about things behind you.
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Ron Stygar Lieutenant 9 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	PDC In 2007, I researched the PDC ready to go using BMW set up and sensors. Part guy said sensors don't last. I decided to do a BMW camera set up front and back with aftermarket cameras. BMW wouldn't let you purchase the cameras. I like the cameras because I can see the curbs front and back. I have it height in the right place to show front and back from one foot from the curb. Cameras shows what I did in Bimmerfest: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=194687 You can get thirteen sheets of PDC installation instructions from a BMW EPA disc. Last one ended 09/2003. Maybe you can get it from BMW. If interested, I have three EPA of them new and not copied. $25. shipped USA. . . . . Last edited by Ron Stygar; 03-21-2012 at 10:56 PM..
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