have any of you installed this iDrive video interface?

tom @ eas · 10-31-2009, 10:25 AM

These have been on the market for some time - the kits don't really "integrate", whatever device you are using will have to be controlled manually (ie: iPod, DVD, etc).

The device simply cuts the video feed to the iDrive screen and allows an a/v input, you will need to use your AUX source for audio.

BDMBimmer · 10-31-2009, 12:03 PM

Is there "integrated" one? I sort of remember a company that was to come out with one and they were testing it, but I never followed it.

wilbur_the_goose · 12-10-2015, 05:59 PM

Has anybody installed this http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.ph...&cat=16&page=1

for the CIC?

tom @ eas · 12-10-2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wilbur_the_goose

Has anybody installed this http://www.xcarlink.co.uk/product.ph...&cat=16&page=1

for the CIC?

Might as well get it from the source: http://www.qdis.co.kr/

These devices are riddled with problems.

wilbur_the_goose · 12-13-2015, 08:24 AM

Tom - Thanks - do you know of other products that offer the functionality without the problems?

tom @ eas · 12-13-2015, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wilbur_the_goose

Tom - Thanks - do you know of other products that offer the functionality without the problems?

None that I would call quality, sorry.

Nitrousbird · 12-14-2015, 05:06 AM

I have it; here is my thread I've posted a few months ago:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1143997

I've been running it a while and it works fine. I had a bit of a problem with my AirPlay device at first but it resolved itself.

About once every 3 weeks or so, when using my AirPlay device, the video gets either garbled or the color is off. Simply disconnecting and reconnecting AirPlay fixes it. Again, none of this has anything to do with the XCarLink. Even then, it's not that big of a deal.

As for integration - what needs integrated? The BMW nav is total garbage, so no need for that. I don't need to utilize the settings menu and all my audio is through sources on my phone, so Aux is just fine. IMO, this is a great alternative to a CIC/NBT swap at a fraction of the price. Remember, ever with CIC/NBT you don't get Navigation even nearly as good as what is available on your phone (Google Maps, Waze, etc).

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Nitrousbird Banned 432 Rep 1,602 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Powell, OH iTrader: (2)	I have it; here is my thread I've posted a few months ago: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1143997 I've been running it a while and it works fine. I had a bit of a problem with my AirPlay device at first but it resolved itself. About once every 3 weeks or so, when using my AirPlay device, the video gets either garbled or the color is off. Simply disconnecting and reconnecting AirPlay fixes it. Again, none of this has anything to do with the XCarLink. Even then, it's not that big of a deal. As for integration - what needs integrated? The BMW nav is total garbage, so no need for that. I don't need to utilize the settings menu and all my audio is through sources on my phone, so Aux is just fine. IMO, this is a great alternative to a CIC/NBT swap at a fraction of the price. Remember, ever with CIC/NBT you don't get Navigation even nearly as good as what is available on your phone (Google Maps, Waze, etc).
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