Rear PDC?

dunkyduncs · 11-15-2011, 02:54 PM

Hi

can anyone comment on what the rear visibility is when reversing with the top up of the convertible? Here in SA, PDC is an option and i am trying to decide if its a must?

any comments?

singular · 11-15-2011, 03:00 PM

I consider it a must-have for a convertible. Top-up blind-spots totally suck. Top-down view is 360!

dunkyduncs · 11-15-2011, 03:12 PM

Hmm I better see if I'm not too late to add it onto my order then! It's the one thing I never thought of trying when I test drove lol

Mind you the 1 series hatch also has a tiny rear window and I've managed ok hmmm

fancyfl1ght · 11-15-2011, 03:18 PM

integrate with Nav screen, save $$$$$$s

coda72 · 11-15-2011, 03:43 PM

I'm not a fan of the PDC, and I have a convertible. I don't think it's a must, it was just included in the package I got. If you're already used to seeing out of a tiny back window, you should be fine.

Tom K. · 11-15-2011, 06:27 PM

After resisting it for years ("just keep backing 'til you hear glass"), I find the PDC to be very helpful and easily worth the money - especially on my 'vert.

Tom

dunkyduncs · 11-17-2011, 10:49 AM

well just managed to get it added.. i think i was almost too late.. the order is closed off here in SA but the sales lady managed to get it updated in Germany.. so now i just have to last till end of feb when the car arrives!

Pangloss · 11-17-2011, 12:27 PM

I do not have PDC. The view to the rear is just fine, IMO, but I came from a Pontiac Solstice which had really awful blind spots with the top up. Also I don't often park in tight, inner-city parking decks, which I assume some of our members have to frequently do. If you were to compare convertibles for their top-up views I suspect the 1er would be better than most.

The right outside mirror automatically angles down on my car to give a nice view of the curb (think that's a premium package option). This is helpful for me because I back out of my driveway angling to the right and there's a police officer who lives across the street who parks his squad car on the curb there. I sure wouldn't want to bump into that!

Funny thing about 1er converts is that the view over the left shoulder with the top up is actually better than with coupes because there's no B pillar. When you glance over there it is just wiiiiide open.

11-15-2011, 02:54 PM	#1
dunkyduncs New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2012 125i Convertible MSport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Rear PDC? Hi can anyone comment on what the rear visibility is when reversing with the top up of the convertible? Here in SA, PDC is an option and i am trying to decide if its a must? any comments?
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singular Captain 21 Rep 935 Posts Drives: BSM 135i ppk cab Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I consider it a must-have for a convertible. Top-up blind-spots totally suck. Top-down view is 360!
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dunkyduncs New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2012 125i Convertible MSport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (0)	Hmm I better see if I'm not too late to add it onto my order then! It's the one thing I never thought of trying when I test drove lol Mind you the 1 series hatch also has a tiny rear window and I've managed ok hmmm __________________ 2012 125i A/T Space Grey Convertible, M Sport, HK Sound System, Cruise Control, Xenons
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fancyfl1ght Lieutenant 64 Rep 478 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pasadena CA iTrader: (1)	Retrofit a rearview camera and call it day integrate with Nav screen, save $$$$$$s __________________ Alpine White BMW 228i (Stripper Special with Lighting Package as the ONLY option), HD-LINK IW06B-N23 Backup Camera & HDMI Input, Technic ASD Removal Harness (Wire Nut Mod), Technic Hifi Harness, Focal FDP 6.900, Hertz Energy ECX 100.5. Last edited by fancyfl1ght; 11-15-2011 at 03:18 PM.. Reason: update
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coda72 Private First Class 5 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2012 128i convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Glenside, PA iTrader: (0)	I'm not a fan of the PDC, and I have a convertible. I don't think it's a must, it was just included in the package I got. If you're already used to seeing out of a tiny back window, you should be fine.
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	After resisting it for years ("just keep backing 'til you hear glass"), I find the PDC to be very helpful and easily worth the money - especially on my 'vert. Tom
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dunkyduncs New Member 3 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2012 125i Convertible MSport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa iTrader: (0)	well just managed to get it added.. i think i was almost too late.. the order is closed off here in SA but the sales lady managed to get it updated in Germany.. so now i just have to last till end of feb when the car arrives!
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11-17-2011, 12:27 PM	#8
Pangloss Lieutenant 28 Rep 563 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I do not have PDC. The view to the rear is just fine, IMO, but I came from a Pontiac Solstice which had really awful blind spots with the top up. Also I don't often park in tight, inner-city parking decks, which I assume some of our members have to frequently do. If you were to compare convertibles for their top-up views I suspect the 1er would be better than most. The right outside mirror automatically angles down on my car to give a nice view of the curb (think that's a premium package option). This is helpful for me because I back out of my driveway angling to the right and there's a police officer who lives across the street who parks his squad car on the curb there. I sure wouldn't want to bump into that! Funny thing about 1er converts is that the view over the left shoulder with the top up is actually better than with coupes because there's no B pillar. When you glance over there it is just wiiiiide open. __________________ 2012 135i convertible, DCT, Black/Beige, HK, Prem, M sport, no nav.
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