I-Drive knob
05-05-2008, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by juris335' post='574662' date='May 5 2008, 01:32 PM
How does the I-Drive knob differ between the 535i and the M5? Any pics. Thanks, gents
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05-05-2008, 01:13 PM
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The M knobs are machined aluminum, everything else is painted plastic. The aluminum feels different, looks better in IMO however it does get hotter and colder than the plastic knob.
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If you are referring to how the knobs differ in looks only, here's a not-so-great photo on an e-Bay listing of an M5 i-drive controller. It's heavier (aluminum vs. plastic), larger, and has a machined finish. I'm not sure if the M5 knobs have changed as often as on the standard e60, which started as a satin finish all over for 04, 05, and early 06 MY, then had a leather top for the rest of 06 and 07. Then, as you know from having the LCI, they went to a rubbery material instead of leather.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Genuine...sspagenameZWD1V
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Genuine...sspagenameZWD1V
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i swapped out my Idrive knob for the M5 version, and let me tell you the is SO much faster now!!! 
Well maybe not, but it sure looks great!! 
Well maybe not, but it sure looks great!!
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='574696' date='May 5 2008, 05:41 PM
If you are referring to how the knobs differ in looks only, here's a not-so-great photo on an e-Bay listing of an M5 i-drive controller. It's heavier (aluminum vs. plastic), larger, and has a machined finish. I'm not sure if the M5 knobs have changed as often as on the standard e60, which started as a satin finish all over for 04, 05, and early 06 MY, then had a leather top for the rest of 06 and 07. Then, as you know from having the LCI, they went to a rubbery material instead of leather.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Genuine...sspagenameZWD1V
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Genuine...sspagenameZWD1V
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My Ride: 2004 530i with Nav, Prem, 20 inch Breyton Race GTS, H&R Sport, M-technic Kits, Valentine One with Concealed Display, Progman 27, M5 Aluminum iDrive Knob, Euro Sticker Headlights, LED license Plate.
I have a 2004 knob for sale and also a 1 day old "leather-top" iDrive bought yesterday at BMW dealer for $65..
I am upgrading to the m5 aluminum ones..
2004 idrive for $20 shipped
"leather-top" idrive for $45 shipped.
Both has no mark on it.. Especially for the leather-top one =)
I am upgrading to the m5 aluminum ones..
2004 idrive for $20 shipped
"leather-top" idrive for $45 shipped.
Both has no mark on it.. Especially for the leather-top one =)
06-17-2008, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='574696' date='May 5 2008, 03:41 PM
If you are referring to how the knobs differ in looks only, here's a not-so-great photo on an e-Bay listing of an M5 i-drive controller. It's heavier (aluminum vs. plastic), larger, and has a machined finish. I'm not sure if the M5 knobs have changed as often as on the standard e60, which started as a satin finish all over for 04, 05, and early 06 MY, then had a leather top for the rest of 06 and 07. Then, as you know from having the LCI, they went to a rubbery material instead of leather.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Genuine...sspagenameZWD1V
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Genuine...sspagenameZWD1V
Are there pics of the rubbery material instead of leather?.
Do you know if this type fits the '04 and up?
Thanks
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