I DRIVE
02-04-2006, 10:11 AM
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My Ride: 530i 6 speed
Not at all.
Just imagine the press: they get onto a car, drive it for a while, but they would never read a manual.
IDrive in some setions is not very intuitive, thats correct. But ist not bad. I like it a lot.
Just imagine the press: they get onto a car, drive it for a while, but they would never read a manual.
IDrive in some setions is not very intuitive, thats correct. But ist not bad. I like it a lot.
02-04-2006, 10:25 AM
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When I borrowed an equipment-loaded A6 for a day, I didn't need to read the manual. When I borrowed an E61, I had to do a lot of reading. But, as I said before, I still ordered an E61.
02-04-2006, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MacKay' post='234736' date='Feb 4 2006, 07:26 PM
I love the i-drive. Once you get to know where everything is in the menu, it's a breeze....and better than having 20 buttons or switches on the dash.
02-04-2006, 11:12 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
Never it is real usefull and cool.
It was discussed here, those report came from ppl who never drive/own an E60 or even Bimmer
do not forget when sit behind the steering wheel, it is a message: I drive
PS. Audi what's that even if the share Lambo bases,,,
they never thought of innovation sg, like I-drive, they waited until BMW has some new stuff... same story always :thumbsdown:
It was discussed here, those report came from ppl who never drive/own an E60 or even Bimmer
do not forget when sit behind the steering wheel, it is a message: I drive
PS. Audi what's that even if the share Lambo bases,,,
they never thought of innovation sg, like I-drive, they waited until BMW has some new stuff... same story always :thumbsdown:
02-04-2006, 11:25 AM
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I was apprehensive about I-Drive before getting my E60 but after a day or so it becomes a very easy my only criticism is the way you have to dial a number as the phone is in the glovebox. Other than that it's great
02-04-2006, 11:29 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i, silver gray, black leather with anthracite maple wood, sport package, premium sound, navigation, cold weather package, electric rear sunshade, folding rear seat, satellite radio prep, PIAA 4150K fogs, red rear reflectors, hardwired Valentine One
I like iDrive a lot. It clearly has a learning curve, and reading the owners manual is suggested. Also, if you get nav (at lease in the US) it comes with voice command, which is a great compliment to iDrive. Once you spend the time to set up the various parameters, you really don't use iDrive that much.
02-04-2006, 12:15 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by Carbon Black' post='234729' date='Feb 4 2006, 09:07 PM
Do you think it is as bad as the press reports say?
I drive my E60
