E92 i-Drive knob on E90?

E92 i-Drive knob on E90?
tman
02-16-2007

Has anyone replaced the i-Drive knob on their E90 with the newer and nicer one from the E92? Curious to see if its a direct replacement/drop in so to...

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#22

By rsjames on 05-10-2007, 12:24 PM

Anybody know which one better matches the aluminum trim? Mine doesn't match all that well (too glossy compared to the brushed look of the aluminum trim). It's a little thing, but it's annoying me...

Richard

#23

By BzsBimmer on 05-11-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rsjames

I don't have the Al trim but I would imagine the lighter one would match better

#24

By FrankoQ on 05-11-2007, 08:58 PM

Hold on boys... looks like there will be a delay on getting these knobs.
about 10 days according to JD.

#25

By uhaulball on 05-12-2007, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rsjames

i have 364 (the matte, bright finished knob) , you wanna trade?

#26

By BzsBimmer on 05-14-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

Hold on boys... looks like there will be a delay on getting these knobs.
about 10 days according to JD.

Yeah.... I wanna know who stole mine

I SWORE that mine was shipping first but no... SOMEONE had to order theirs after me and got mine. Now I have to wait for them to come in like everyone else
NOT COOL
See if I help any of you guys again

Whoever gets theirs first has to do the DIY

#27

By FrankoQ on 05-14-2007, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Whoever gets theirs first has to do the DIY

deal.

#28

By alpine330 on 05-18-2007, 04:18 AM

i got my 365 shipped yesterday! installed. love it!

#29

By FrankoQ on 05-18-2007, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by alpine330

i got my 365 shipped yesterday! installed. love it!

Congrats!
No you do the DIY with detailed instructions and pics for each step.

#30

By bmw0perat0r on 05-18-2007, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lkevinl

Yo... I have a 2007 335i E90 and it DOES have the rubber around it. Is that new for '07?

Ditto, i also have the rubber surround from factory. 07' march build.

#31

By Greeney on 05-18-2007, 06:38 AM

Just sent an email to JD. Thanks.

#32

By FrankoQ on 05-18-2007, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

Just sent an email to JD. Thanks.

I got an email from JD today. Looks like we should get them next week.

#33

By Greeney on 05-18-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

I got an email from JD today. Looks like we should get them next week.

I already have a tracking number, which one did you end up ordering?

#34

By FrankoQ on 05-18-2007, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

I already have a tracking number, which one did you end up ordering?

I got a tracking number too.
I got the 364 (Brighter Matte finish)

#35

By anthony_h on 05-18-2007, 02:48 PM

yeah I got my tracking number too...

I got the 364 as well.

I also ordered the chrome grill from the 330i... I can't wait... should be here monday/tuesday.

#36

By Greeney on 05-18-2007, 03:52 PM

I got the darker one, I figured it would be closer to my e60 knob... god I hope so

#37

By FrankoQ on 05-18-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

I got the darker one, I figured it would be closer to my e60 knob... god I hope so

post pics when you install it.

#38

By Greeney on 05-18-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

post pics when you install it.

Of course

#39

By alpine330 on 05-18-2007, 05:10 PM

grab the bottom of the idrive knob with your finger tips . and just pull up with even force. replace the new idrive knob and just push it down with your thumb.

#40

By FrankoQ on 05-18-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by alpine330

grab the bottom of the idrive knob with your finger tips . and just pull up with even force. replace the new idrive knob and just push it down with your thumb.

What? no pictures?

And you forgot to tell us the level of difficulty.

#41

By Greeney on 05-18-2007, 05:42 PM

Its a level 10, harder than retrofiting a set of xenons on a non xenon car!

#42

By alpine330 on 05-19-2007, 12:46 AM

not hard at all...1min is all u need

#43

By anthony_h on 05-22-2007, 12:34 PM

the UPS website said my knob has been delivered... I'm going to install it when I get home.
Do you guys still want pics of the install?

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