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mikeyb74
03-02-2011, 01:19 PM
Currently my e46 Touring does not have either the headlamp washer option or rear PDC. Would it be worth it for me to retrofit either? I think they are pretty cool but I know both have their issues. Thoughts.
Marcus-SanDiego
03-02-2011, 01:27 PM
Mikey, I am going to move your thread over to a technical forum unless you tell me that you're planning to use this thread as your project thread.

Let me know.
danewilson77
03-02-2011, 01:28 PM
No....not worth it.
mimalmo
03-02-2011, 01:31 PM
I'd rather not have the headlight washers and the PDC bumpers have those little divots that annoy me.
Crickett
03-02-2011, 01:38 PM
I've never thought the headlamp washers are a particularly beneficial option. I'm sure there are plenty of folks who would have use for them (living on a dirt road, dirt rally enthusiast, etc.), but I don't see myself as one of them. Add to that that retractable washers add more failure points & I just don't find myself needing them.
kayger12
03-02-2011, 01:43 PM
All they seem to be good for is getting fluid all over my hood...
mikeyb74
03-02-2011, 01:49 PM
No....not worth it.


I'd rather not have the headlight washers and the PDC bumpers have those little divots that annoy me.

I think the PDC might be worth it more than the H/L washers.
az3579
03-02-2011, 06:05 PM
PDC, yes.
Headlight washers, no.

I don't see the point of the headlight washers without wiper blades. Okay, my headlights are dusty and dirty. Let's wash them... oh wait, all that did was soak the dirt and make it worse. :shifty
MasterC17
03-02-2011, 07:07 PM
All they seem to be good for is getting fluid all over my hood...

+1 I hate my headlight washers; so I capped them off.
gr330zhp
03-02-2011, 07:26 PM
Yeah Mikey, I wouldnt do it either...to me PDC has always looked odd on the rear bumper of the E46
ryankokesh
03-02-2011, 09:03 PM
headlight washers - no
pdc - maybe, if you live somewhere where you frequently have to parallel park in tight spots. little divots on the black bar are better than scratches on your bumper, imho. there's a diy in my sig if you do it. not oem though.
mikeyb74
03-03-2011, 09:14 AM
The wagon without Mt-2 have this type of set up for PDC. But I am planning on going with the Mt-2 kit so the PDC sensors would need the cutouts.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/BMW_E46_Touring_rear_20080103.jpg

Mt-2 w/ PDC

http://www.bildermonster24.de/images/657_Hinteransicht.jpg
gr330zhp
03-03-2011, 11:48 AM
See I like the non-Mtech look on the PDC sensors...like on the E53 X5
mikeyb74
03-03-2011, 01:42 PM
See I like the non-Mtech look on the PDC sensors...like on the E53 X5

Looks alot like the e53.
Mtnman
03-03-2011, 08:25 PM
Headlight washers are very prone to leaking, if you read a lot of forums about washer fluid. I would skip that "upgrade"
mikeyb74
03-04-2011, 05:58 AM
Headlight washers are very prone to leaking, if you read a lot of forums about washer fluid. I would skip that "upgrade"

I know they are prone to leaking. I had to look at a friend's 05 330xi that has h/l washers last night which were having issues. Leaking from the pump/grommet and the nozzles were get stuck when the system shuts off.