Retrofit OEM PDC - Possible? - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

CedarZ4 · 01-12-2013, 06:06 PM

Hey,

I'm looking to get into a BMW Z4 and I was wondering if it was possible to retrofit the PDC (Parking Distance) system? Most of the cars I've seen either have the M-Suspension and no PDC, or have PDC and no M-Suspension... I want them both

Since my budget would only allow an 09-10 MY, I'm going to be putting on the M-Sport bumpers myself, so I'll be getting new bumpers regardless. Would adding PDC just be a matter of getting the module, the sensors, and getting it programmed (with Navi)? Also, does anyone know if the car is pre-wired for PDC, or would I need to do a lot of re-wiring. I know PDC is an official BMW retrofit for other cars, but haven't seen it for the e89 yet.

, Thanks!

Constant.S · 01-12-2013, 09:56 PM

It's an official retrofit option for the E89 too so there should be wiring.

CedarZ4 · 01-13-2013, 05:26 AM

Oh really? Do you have a link or the work-order form for the retrofit?

I tried looking up online but couldn't find it. Would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Edit: I've found solutions like this http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...ntrol-retrofit that uses OEM BMW parts, but I'm looking for something like this http://www.kneb.net/bmw/E46/Park%20d...20retrofit.pdf

CedarZ4 · 01-16-2013, 03:19 AM

Bump... Anyone know? Any help would be much appreciated.

ManiacGT · 01-16-2013, 04:00 AM

Best to ask your dealer as its likely them that will have to do it...

R1robot · 01-16-2013, 07:21 AM

I asked this of my local downtown dealer and i would prefer to get a cheaper 35i (best deal i found so far is $37K for a MY2009 35i) if i can have all premium options installed with the total cost of the car, they said no. From what i hear, they have to first install iDrive, program it for PDC, install PDC. I can imagine what the total cost would amount to. I'd rather take it to my trusted bmw indy shop if it means i would save a significant amount on labour cost.

01-12-2013, 06:06 PM	#1
CedarZ4 Private First Class Drives: Z4 35i, Cayenne S, MB E550 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jersey Posts: 130 iTrader: (0)	Retrofit OEM PDC - Possible? Hey, I'm looking to get into a BMW Z4 and I was wondering if it was possible to retrofit the PDC (Parking Distance) system? Most of the cars I've seen either have the M-Suspension and no PDC, or have PDC and no M-Suspension... I want them both Since my budget would only allow an 09-10 MY, I'm going to be putting on the M-Sport bumpers myself, so I'll be getting new bumpers regardless. Would adding PDC just be a matter of getting the module, the sensors, and getting it programmed (with Navi)? Also, does anyone know if the car is pre-wired for PDC, or would I need to do a lot of re-wiring. I know PDC is an official BMW retrofit for other cars, but haven't seen it for the e89 yet. , Thanks!
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01-12-2013, 09:56 PM	#2
Constant.S Resistance is futile... Drives: BMW Z4 E89(N54) Porsche 997 4S Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greece/Canada Posts: 503 iTrader: (0)	It's an official retrofit option for the E89 too so there should be wiring. __________________ An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.

01-13-2013, 05:26 AM	#3
CedarZ4 Private First Class Drives: Z4 35i, Cayenne S, MB E550 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jersey Posts: 130 iTrader: (0)	Oh really? Do you have a link or the work-order form for the retrofit? I tried looking up online but couldn't find it. Would be much appreciated. Thanks! Edit: I've found solutions like this http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...ntrol-retrofit that uses OEM BMW parts, but I'm looking for something like this http://www.kneb.net/bmw/E46/Park%20d...20retrofit.pdf Last edited by CedarZ4; 01-13-2013 at 05:33 AM.

01-16-2013, 04:00 AM	#5
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01-16-2013, 03:19 AM	#4
CedarZ4 Private First Class Drives: Z4 35i, Cayenne S, MB E550 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Jersey Posts: 130 iTrader: (0)	Bump... Anyone know? Any help would be much appreciated.

01-16-2013, 07:21 AM	#6
R1robot Private Drives: 2003 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	I asked this of my local downtown dealer and i would prefer to get a cheaper 35i (best deal i found so far is $37K for a MY2009 35i) if i can have all premium options installed with the total cost of the car, they said no. From what i hear, they have to first install iDrive, program it for PDC, install PDC. I can imagine what the total cost would amount to. I'd rather take it to my trusted bmw indy shop if it means i would save a significant amount on labour cost.