Bloody idrive!

dest · 08-08-2013, 04:18 PM

Why does it have to be so damn annoying?

I wish my car didn't have it, then I could just fit an after market double din headunit and be done with it.

I'm considering a CIC conversion, but can't find any for sale in the UK, I refuse to spend big money and pray it arrives from some dodgy eastern Europe country!

Rant over

ukbeemerboy · 08-08-2013, 04:56 PM

I suspect that the irritations your finding with the early iDrive is exactly why they changed it!

CustomColours · 08-08-2013, 06:20 PM

Theres loads of used set ups around mate. Have a look about.

old grey steve · 08-08-2013, 07:01 PM

Have a look on Pistonheads classifieds parts section as there's a guy called Dal who's always got a unit for sale

DanTheManc · 08-08-2013, 07:18 PM

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifie...system/1484806

makkan00 · 08-09-2013, 12:10 AM

^^^
He had advertised few bits and bobs on this forum as well. Found him on this forum just to sell his stuff.
7/8 threads are for sale. Nothing wrong with it, but tells you a lot about somebody.

And I had a car where I had to correct / code something and that car was coded by him. I know he has friends on this forum (obvious from above threads) and they'll be telling him about my comment, however I felt I should warn others.

regy53 · 08-09-2013, 12:46 AM

how much better is the CIC version?

The only problems I have with my 2007 version is its very slow

Squintstream · 08-09-2013, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by regy53

how much better is the CIC version?

The only problems I have with my 2007 version is its very slow

A LOT quicker both in navigating around the option and the system calculating routes etc. Everything is done off HDD (with no doubt more powerfull processors) rather than relying upon navigation disks.

You could always goto a dealer and have a play with the new system.

xenon · 08-09-2013, 01:49 AM

CCC and CIC are chalk and cheese. The latest CIC is very quick and very intuitive.

Lawton438 · 08-09-2013, 01:52 AM

It's worlds apart, I've had mine retrofitted by a company in Huddersfield called petervandeer BMW specialist, think it the best mod I've done and well worth the money.

dest · 08-09-2013, 02:22 AM

I don't find the CCC too slow over all, but I only use the sat nav maybe once a month at the most.
What frustrates me the most is how many hurdles and the cost of adding things are in comparison to the double din Alpine I had in my RS4

ukbeemerboy · 08-09-2013, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dest

I don't find the CCC too slow over all, but I only use the sat nav maybe once a month at the most.
What frustrates me the most is how many hurdles and the cost of adding things are in comparison to the double din Alpine I had in my RS4

Yeah the down sides to the double din RSN-e units in the Audi's is they get nicked! At least the BMW system is part of the car....

Robin330i · 08-09-2013, 04:44 AM

I have got ccc and have been toying with the idea of going for cic set up and now I have decided to go for it so if anyone is selling a full set up then please give me a shout.

mistryn · 08-09-2013, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by makkan00

^^^
He had advertised few bits and bobs on this forum as well. Found him on this forum just to sell his stuff.
7/8 threads are for sale. Nothing wrong with it, but tells you a lot about somebody.

And I had a car where I had to correct / code something and that car was coded by him. I know he has friends on this forum (obvious from above threads) and they'll be telling him about my comment, however I felt I should warn others.

the link does not work?

hmpmarketing · 08-09-2013, 09:01 AM

Few months back I bough a complete set from user lemans 330d, even dashboard. Had another guy install + code and I think it was the most valuable mod I have done. You won't regret!

BMWChap · 08-09-2013, 09:41 AM

Had CCC in my E93 M3, total cack compared to CIC

dest · 08-09-2013, 09:45 AM

I'd love CIC, but looking into the prices I can't really afford it

Josh1a1h · 08-09-2013, 10:09 AM

I wanted to upgrade it... and at somepoint i will... but right now, my ipad does the whole job and it is connected via bluetooth so it works just fine

08-08-2013, 04:18 PM	#1
dest Major 89 Rep 1,378 Posts Drives: LCI E91 320d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (4)	Bloody idrive! Why does it have to be so damn annoying? I wish my car didn't have it, then I could just fit an after market double din headunit and be done with it. I'm considering a CIC conversion, but can't find any for sale in the UK, I refuse to spend big money and pray it arrives from some dodgy eastern Europe country! Rant over
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ukbeemerboy Beemer Heaven 462 Rep 2,941 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Competition Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Somerset UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW F82 M4 Comp [0.00] 2017 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2014 BMW F30 330d M ... [0.00] 2009 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2006 BMW E90 330d M ... [0.00] 2002 BMW E46 325i S ... [0.00]	I suspect that the irritations your finding with the early iDrive is exactly why they changed it! __________________ Scott 2018 BMW M4 Competition 2019 Mini Countryman Cooper S : 2008 Mini Cooper
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CustomColours Banned 15 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 335i SE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Hertfordshire iTrader: (0)	Theres loads of used set ups around mate. Have a look about.
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old grey steve Colonel 283 Rep 2,796 Posts Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK in Hertfordshire iTrader: (2)	Have a look on Pistonheads classifieds parts section as there's a guy called Dal who's always got a unit for sale
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makkan00 Major General 886 Rep 9,097 Posts Drives: F83 and F36 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Essex iTrader: (56)	^^^ He had advertised few bits and bobs on this forum as well. Found him on this forum just to sell his stuff. 7/8 threads are for sale. Nothing wrong with it, but tells you a lot about somebody. And I had a car where I had to correct / code something and that car was coded by him. I know he has friends on this forum (obvious from above threads) and they'll be telling him about my comment, however I felt I should warn others. __________________ F36 Xdrive for her - HUD, park assist, heated steering wheel, rear camera, Apple car play F36 RWD for him - HK, M sports pack, GTS tail light, Apple car play
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regy53 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Leighton Buzzard iTrader: (0)	how much better is the CIC version? The only problems I have with my 2007 version is its very slow
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xenon Major General 1399 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	CCC and CIC are chalk and cheese. The latest CIC is very quick and very intuitive. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Lawton438 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Stoke on trent iTrader: (2)	It's worlds apart, I've had mine retrofitted by a company in Huddersfield called petervandeer BMW specialist, think it the best mod I've done and well worth the money.
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dest Major 89 Rep 1,378 Posts Drives: LCI E91 320d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (4)	I don't find the CCC too slow over all, but I only use the sat nav maybe once a month at the most. What frustrates me the most is how many hurdles and the cost of adding things are in comparison to the double din Alpine I had in my RS4
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Robin330i Lieutenant 36 Rep 512 Posts Drives: E90 330i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (2)	I have got ccc and have been toying with the idea of going for cic set up and now I have decided to go for it so if anyone is selling a full set up then please give me a shout.
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hmpmarketing BMW Fan 17 Rep 178 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Good Old South iTrader: (0)	Few months back I bough a complete set from user lemans 330d, even dashboard. Had another guy install + code and I think it was the most valuable mod I have done. You won't regret! __________________ My E93 Project Thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=847502
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dest Major 89 Rep 1,378 Posts Drives: LCI E91 320d M Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northamptonshire iTrader: (4)	I'd love CIC, but looking into the prices I can't really afford it
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Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	I wanted to upgrade it... and at somepoint i will... but right now, my ipad does the whole job and it is connected via bluetooth so it works just fine
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