LCI iDrive control knob in pre LCI

longtran · 01-29-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jz

works on an 08 right?
i think i might just wanna come and take a look

yes sir.

RyanDe680 · 02-11-2009, 09:33 AM

What happened with this?

If that assembly is still available, I'll take it.

1230vani · 02-16-2009, 09:57 AM

Is the idrive controller knob lit (under)?

1230vani · 02-16-2009, 10:15 AM

What I meant is that if it is retrofit, how come that all the light works as well?

dmurray14 · 02-20-2009, 05:19 PM

Hey longtran, are you sure it isn't just a software mismatch? Maybe the newer version "understands" the commands coming over the bus from the newer controller where the old one doesn't? May just be a software issue...

AMT92 · 02-22-2009, 09:44 PM

if i have the 08 software coding will it work?

dmurray14 · 02-22-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Joker330i

if i have the 08 software coding will it work?

Who knows. It was just a thought....could still be a hardware limitation as LT originally proposed.

mJ335 · 02-23-2009, 02:11 PM

Nice!!! Nothing is impossible through Long...!

Is there any way we can have the new navigation program software from the LCI models as well??

dmurray14 · 02-24-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mJ335

Nice!!! Nothing is impossible through Long...!

Is there any way we can have the new navigation program software from the LCI models as well??

I believe that's a definite no. The new iDrive includes a new main system (the CIC) and a new high resolution display in addition to the updated controller. There are some guys on here working on trying a retrofit, though.

CTsang1234 · 02-24-2009, 05:30 PM

I like the new LCI version control knob.

I was looking on line and noticed that a Pre-LCI knob had the Menu Button and the Voice Command Button. My 2007 only has the Menu Button. Did BMW release two versions in pre-LCI vehicles? I found this two-button one on BMW's official release video.

dmurray14 · 02-24-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CTsang1234

I like the new LCI version control knob.

I was looking on line and noticed that a Pre-LCI knob had the Menu Button and the Voice Command Button. My 2007 only has the Menu Button. Did BMW release two versions in pre-LCI vehicles? I found this two-button one on BMW's official release video.

That's what mine has. I think the earlier builds had both buttons, later had only the menu button. Don't know why

i2iSTUDIOS · 02-24-2009, 09:05 PM

I have two as well. I think BMW figured out that passengers shouldn't get to muck with everything, only the driver should.

CTsang1234 · 02-24-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by i2iSTUDIOS

I have two as well. I think BMW figured out that passengers shouldn't get to muck with everything, only the driver should.

They should have left both buttons. I have an E60 with the two buttons and use the Voice Command button regularly. On the E93, BMW swapped the phone and voice commnad button placement. I keeping hitting the damn phone button when I want a voice command.

1230vani · 03-03-2009, 04:02 AM

I have one menu button, will this new controller work with my old idrive?

e92leon · 03-04-2009, 03:30 PM

nice!

ibd12nv · 03-26-2009, 07:55 AM

anybody still looking into this?

Technic · 03-26-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ibd12nv

anybody still looking into this?

The new 2009 shifter trim (the new iDrive controller mount) still is not available for ordering from BMW as of today...

Atny286 · 03-29-2009, 04:43 PM

Why is this still not available?? The knob has been available for a long time... Anyone knows where to get an aftermarket carbon fiber trim for the LCI idrive knob?

Thanks,
A.

Technic · 03-30-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Atny286

Why is this still not available?? The knob has been available for a long time... Anyone knows where to get an aftermarket carbon fiber trim for the LCI idrive knob?

Thanks,
A.

I have asked the same question to 3 different dealers and nobody know the answer... the sucker is not available to order at all, even with a P/N.

ibd12nv · 03-31-2009, 12:46 AM

I have the part number for the controller but what is the P/N for the trim? I'll see if it can be got here in Germany.

I have a 10/06 production and what I'm reading is that the buttons will not work. Has any one developed a work around for it?

roadkillrob · 03-31-2009, 06:19 AM

I talked to Evan at Tischer and they will be offering the parts and says they should be available soon!

Technic · 06-26-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkillrob

I talked to Evan at Tischer and they will be offering the parts and says they should be available soon!

Soon = almost 3 months from your post

My order finally is being shipped today, after almost two months of order.

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