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R50/53 Parking Distance Control & Aerokit

Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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Parking Distance Control & Aerokit

Has anyone here gotten the Parking Distance Control and the aerokit?
I'm just wondering if they relocate the sensors into the aerokit rear bumper.

Pictures too if someone has them...
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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There is a rear bumper with the PDC holes - you have to be sure to order the correct one. I've been considering it - the only thing is I cannot find any instructions for the removal and install but I have a feeling its not too tough since BMWs & MINIs seem to just snap together
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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why does one need a proximity sensor for a tiny car like ours?

are you in Japan where parking spots can be down to cm's from the wall
or something?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
why does one need a proximity sensor for a tiny car like ours?

are you in Japan where parking spots can be down to cm's from the wall
or something?
Well first, all of the 'verts come with it because they have terrible rearward visibility. Second the PDC has been fantastic for backing into spaces where things are left or built in that you cannot always readily see (esp at night). Just because the cars are small doesn't mean you can magically see below the window line to the rear/side outside of the reach of the mirrors. We back into the garage and it's been irreplaceable to have since there have been instances things are left on the floor - also a big help so that we could back in close to the motorcycle (whose wheel/fender is not visible through the window).

The PDC even helped save a neighbor's dog once - a few locals let their dogs wonder off the leash and this spaniel was not very smart and stayed behind the car while it was backing up. We had no idea it was there but the PDC did Great safety to have with regards to little kids too, based on stats many many kids are injured by being behind cars where the drivers can't see them.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 10:48 AM
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very interesting!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
why does one need a proximity sensor for a tiny car like ours?

are you in Japan where parking spots can be down to cm's from the wall
or something?
I have a convertible S with an aerokit on the way, just wanted to know what to expect.
 
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