[theeclectic]

I have a 2018 540xi with Park Assist Plus. Is it possible to have the dealership add Driver Assist Plus? I figure with the Park Assist Plus already installed the censors are already in place, but didn't know if it was feasible. Thanks!

[saporitj]

If I'm not mistaken Driving Assistances includes ACC which requires the large raider sensor in the front bottom which isn't part of Parking Assist. I have Driving Assist and not Parking Assist so different sensors otherwise I would add Parking Assist (sensors only).

[theeclectic]

Originally Posted by saporitj

If I'm not mistaken Driving Assistances includes ACC which requires the large raider sensor in the front bottom which isn't art of Parking Assist. I have Driving Assist and not Parking Assist so different sensors otherwise I would add Parking Assist (sensors only).

Ah, okay. Assuming having that larger sensor installed would be ridiculously pricey?

[theeclectic]

I should note that I also have the Driver Assistance package, just not the plus.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by theeclectic

I have a 2018 540xi with Park Assist Plus. Is it possible to have the dealership add Driver Assist Plus? I figure with the Park Assist Plus already installed the censors are already in place, but didn't know if it was feasible. Thanks!

I do not believe there is a way to retrofit this. I would call BimmerTech and see what they offer. I know they sell the remote control parking retrofit, so they might have a solution for you.

[saporitj]

Originally Posted by theeclectic

I should note that I also have the Driver Assistance package, just not the plus.

The Driver Assist was included as standard equip for MY 19 so I was referring to the Plus only. Sorry

[nlaak]

Originally Posted by theeclectic

Ah, okay. Assuming having that larger sensor installed would be ridiculously pricey?

I would assume so. People are talking about sensors replacements on the front fascia being crazy expensive (after accidents, etc).

[saporitj]

Originally Posted by nlaak

I would assume so. People are talking about sensors replacements on the front fascia being crazy expensive (after accidents, etc).

I read a post about someone who went over a curb and ripped away his bumper. Said it cost insurance $10k to fix because of all the sensors and cameras that had to be readjusted besides the repair of the bumper.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by saporitj

I read a post about someone who went over a curb and ripped away his bumper. Said it cost insurance $10k to fix because of all the sensors and cameras that had to be readjusted besides the repair of the bumper.

Those sensors and bumpers are no joke. When a police officer took out my 2017 X6 in pursuit of someone else, the repair estimate came in at over $30,000. Luckily my insurance company decided to total it even though it only had 17,000 miles on it. At least I upgraded to a 2019 M550i!

And just the record, I did have the driver assistance plus package.

[bastula]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Those sensors and bumpers are no joke. When a police officer took out my 2017 X6 in pursuit of someone else, the repair estimate came in at over $30,000. Luckily my insurance company decided to total it even though it only had 17,000 miles on it. At least I upgraded to a 2019 M550i!

And just the record, I did have the driver assistance plus package.

Yikes. Glad you are ok.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by bastula

Yikes. Glad you are ok.

Thanks man. It's been nothing but a complete hassle. Don't ever get in a wreck with a police officer. It seems as if they have a get out of jail free card anytime their lights or sirens are on.

I was turning left onto a two lane road and he was going against traffic in the center turn and t-boned me. Because he was in pursuit, they're trying to pin it on me for a failure to yield right of way to an emergency vehicle. Oh, and he was traveling over 2 1/2 times the speed limit.

We'll find out next Friday.

[clee1982]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Thanks man. It's been nothing but a complete hassle. Don't ever get in a wreck with a police officer. It seems as if they have a get out of jail free card anytime their lights or sirens are on.

I was turning left onto a two lane road and he was going against traffic in the center turn and t-boned me. Because he was in pursuit, they're trying to pin it on me for a failure to yield right of way to an emergency vehicle. Oh, and he was traveling over 2 1/2 times the speed limit.

We'll find out next Friday.

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Thanks man. It's been nothing but a complete hassle. Don't ever get in a wreck with a police officer. It seems as if they have a get out of jail free card anytime their lights or sirens are on.

I was turning left onto a two lane road and he was going against traffic in the center turn and t-boned me. Because he was in pursuit, they're trying to pin it on me for a failure to yield right of way to an emergency vehicle. Oh, and he was traveling over 2 1/2 times the speed limit.

We'll find out next Friday.

Good luck, by the way did any of the electronics do "something", I remember one time someone slam break in front of me, the HUD go all red and warn me to break I think

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by clee1982

Good luck, by the way did any of the electronics do "something", I remember one time someone slam break in front of me, the HUD go all red and warn me to break I think

There must've been 9 or more alarms that went off. I would share a photo, but I only have a video of it.

[theeclectic]

I have the park assist plus which I assumed has most of the sensors needed for driver assist plus, but I'm gathering it does not. I have regular driver assist so the sensors that are there can definitely tell where the lines are on the road.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by theeclectic

I have the park assist plus which I assumed has most of the sensors needed for driver assist plus, but I'm gathering it does not. I have regular driver assist so the sensors that are there can definitely tell where the lines are on the road.

Driver assist plus contains the active drive assistant which prevents your car from changing lanes without a turn signal among other things. It's more than just sensors.

[SteveinArizona]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Thanks man. It's been nothing but a complete hassle. Don't ever get in a wreck with a police officer. It seems as if they have a get out of jail free card anytime their lights or sirens are on.

I was turning left onto a two lane road and he was going against traffic in the center turn and t-boned me. Because he was in pursuit, they're trying to pin it on me for a failure to yield right of way to an emergency vehicle. Oh, and he was traveling over 2 1/2 times the speed limit.

We'll find out next Friday.

Good luck but I don't hold out much hope. As you noted, there is a requirement to give way to an emergency vehicle with its light and siren going. At least you are okay. That is the most important thing.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

Good luck but I don't hold out much hope. As you noted, there is a requirement to give way to an emergency vehicle with its light and siren going. At least you are okay. That is the most important thing.

The case was dismissed last Friday. Progressive Insurance also reversed their decision about me being at fault!

[theeclectic]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Driver assist plus contains the active drive assistant which prevents your car from changing lanes without a turn signal among other things. It's more than just sensors.

Ah, gotcha.

[ADS-UK]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

The case was dismissed last Friday. Progressive Insurance also reversed their decision about me being at fault!

Congrats man. That must be a relief.

[SteveinArizona]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

The case was dismissed last Friday. Progressive Insurance also reversed their decision about me being at fault!

Wow. Cool. Did they conclude that the police vehicle was not properly using its lights and siren?

Congratulations.

[VirtualGuitars]

Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

Wow. Cool. Did they conclude that the police vehicle was not properly using its lights and siren?

Congratulations.

Thank you! Now that the court dismissed my ticket due to a lack of evidence, Progressive insurance is going after the City of Houston to reclaim the total loss in my X6. The police report was completely wrong and two witnesses showed up to court. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

[RLSinCO]

Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

Thank you! Now that the court dismissed my ticket due to a lack of evidence, Progressive insurance is going after the City of Houston to reclaim the total loss in my X6. The police report was completely wrong and two witnesses showed up to court. The prosecutor dismissed the case.

I am really glad this worked out in your favor...it's rare that it does when it involves Police possibly being at fault. This is why I am installing front AND rear 1080P cameras.

You got good karma!