Retro-fit of PDC

[eddiemunster]

Hi

Is this an easy enough job to do, if I manage to source a bumper with the PDC holes/sensors on them?

Regards

 

[MACK]

Hi

Is this an easy enough job to do, if I manage to source a bumper with the PDC holes/sensors on them?

Regards

It's a bit involved as you also have to fit the wiring loom to the sensors, the control module and do some wiring in the car I believe. On top of all that I think the module then needs coding.
All in all if it was me unless I could source everything as a job lot from a breakers etc (and then of course you still need to code it). I would be thinking of the aftermarket route for both cost and ease. At the end of the day the oem system is a basic audio only system so there's no real advantage to it over the aftermarket as long as you use one of the better more discreet kits.

 

[eddiemunster]

Hi

I did think that might be the better option, the aftermarket units only need pairing to the reverse lights so that'd be a far easier job to do.

I asked as I was going to modify my bumper, for a quad exit, so I was going to get a bumper with PDC's on them, but then fit an aftermarket system having utilised the pre-drilled holes/sensors.

Regards

 

[MACK]

Hi

I did think that might be the better option, the aftermarket units only need pairing to the reverse lights so that'd be a far easier job to do.

I asked as I was going to modify my bumper, for a quad exit, so I was going to get a bumper with PDC's on them, but then fit an aftermarket system having utilised the pre-drilled holes/sensors.

Regards

You could do. The only issue would be making sure the aftermarket sensors are the right size for the OEM holes. If your looking to mod a bumper anyway then it might be worth just having a go at drilling the holes for the sensors in your existing bumper. Would save you a bit of cash.

 

[chrisgreen]

or learn to park - it's only a small car

 

[MACK]

I do often think that they're needed more on the front than the back. The long nose and low slung seating position do you no favours when it comes to parking

 

[Coffee331]

or learn to park - it's only a small car

:rofl: :rofl: oke:

 

[eddiemunster]

or learn to park - it's only a small car

That's all well and good, unless, like me, every parking manoeuvre is performed in the style of Bodie and/or Doyle.......

 

[ZedM]

I used a company called avrmobiles. They supplied and fitted front and rear sensors, including interior switch for the fronts and some colour coding of the sensors for about £250. Done on my drive, nice guy and good job. Worth giving them a call I think.

 

[Hagasan]

OP what year is your car? My 53 plate had the main loom installed from the factory. If yours is a similar age then have a look behind the boot carpet on the right side for a spare connector.

If there then you'll need the control module that goes there, the bumper/sensor loom, the four sensors, the speaker/gong under the dash and the bumper. An OEM retrofit is always nicer than aftermarket if not to troublesome. So check if your car has the main wiring installed first...

 

[Davz]

If you go aftermarket the cobra/vodafone(phone company) are recongised as the best, they are flush fit, can be colour coded and excellent quality. You can buy for about £100, colour coded and fit yourself or have them pro fitted for approx £140. Vodafone also do a front system as well.

https://automotive.vodafone.co.uk/vodafone-automotive-products/parking-aids/park-master-fr0394a0359-17mm-flush-mount-sensors.aspx

 

[Sidewaze Samm]

I used a company called avrmobiles. They supplied and fitted front and rear sensors, including interior switch for the fronts and some colour coding of the sensors for about £250. Done on my drive, nice guy and good job. Worth giving them a call I think.

For the front of your Z4? Interesting!
How many sensors do you have on the front? Where did they mount them, and any chance of a piccy or two?
And finally, was it worth it?

cheers