iDrive skin?
10-05-2005, 10:31 AM
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My Ride: E61 525d ´06, still to be delivered...
I am counting days, waiting for my new 525d Touring to be delivered.
In the meantime, I?d like to ask you oldtimers and BMW experts if there is any way to modify the graphical interface of the iDrive? In my humble opinion, it has the looks of a mediocre website from, lets say, 1998.
Grateful for any clues...
In the meantime, I?d like to ask you oldtimers and BMW experts if there is any way to modify the graphical interface of the iDrive? In my humble opinion, it has the looks of a mediocre website from, lets say, 1998.
Grateful for any clues...
10-05-2005, 10:40 AM
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I don't think so.
10-05-2005, 04:34 PM
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Without immense programming mastery (mull over those words for a bit to really sink in their true meaning), I would highly doubt it. I've dreamed of a day when the screen could play visualizations similar to Windows Media Player when you're playing a song, but I don't dare try it. I think BMW would prefer keep the scalability of their systems uniquely theirs for a gamut of reasons, and they are paying a great deal of people very well to do that. Sorry.
10-06-2005, 07:19 AM
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I was thinking that if they have some sort of a screen saver then it would be nice. 
10-06-2005, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by AC_S5' date='Oct 6 2005, 11:19 PM
I was thinking that if they have some sort of a screen saver then it would be nice.?
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10-06-2005, 09:36 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Originally Posted by pbarch1' date='Oct 7 2005, 07:32 AM
how about a fish tank screen saver???? [snapback]180585[/snapback]
10-06-2005, 11:19 PM
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Maybe the other Skins from let's say.... Ummm... Well??? Hmmm... Well maybe the????
C'mon... What other cars have a screen like this and we have complaints about the skins???? C'mon people
"Ummm... I don't like the iDrive Controller. Anyone have a graphite one from... the um... no-car?"
C'mon... What other cars have a screen like this and we have complaints about the skins???? C'mon people
"Ummm... I don't like the iDrive Controller. Anyone have a graphite one from... the um... no-car?"
Originally Posted by larsa' date='Oct 5 2005, 12:31 PM
I am counting days, waiting for my new 525d Touring to be delivered.
In the meantime, I?d like to ask you oldtimers and BMW experts if there is any way to modify the graphical interface of the iDrive? In my humble opinion, it has the looks of a mediocre website from, lets say, 1998.
Grateful for any clues...
In the meantime, I?d like to ask you oldtimers and BMW experts if there is any way to modify the graphical interface of the iDrive? In my humble opinion, it has the looks of a mediocre website from, lets say, 1998.
Grateful for any clues...
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10-07-2005, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 555' date='Oct 7 2005, 03:19 PM
Maybe the other Skins from let's say.... Ummm... Well???? Hmmm... Well maybe the????
C'mon...? What other cars have a screen like this and we have complaints about the skins????? C'mon people
"Ummm... I don't like the iDrive Controller.? Anyone have a graphite one from... the um...? no-car?"
[quote name='larsa' date='Oct 5 2005, 12:31 PM']I am counting days, waiting for my new 525d Touring to be delivered.
In the meantime, I?d like to ask you oldtimers and BMW experts if there is any way to modify the graphical interface of the iDrive? In my humble opinion, it has the looks of a mediocre website from, lets say, 1998.
Grateful for any clues...
C'mon...? What other cars have a screen like this and we have complaints about the skins????? C'mon people
"Ummm... I don't like the iDrive Controller.? Anyone have a graphite one from... the um...? no-car?"
[quote name='larsa' date='Oct 5 2005, 12:31 PM']I am counting days, waiting for my new 525d Touring to be delivered.
In the meantime, I?d like to ask you oldtimers and BMW experts if there is any way to modify the graphical interface of the iDrive? In my humble opinion, it has the looks of a mediocre website from, lets say, 1998.
Grateful for any clues...
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[/quote]hmm...let's see whether i can come out with some new screen in a few days time......