Leather iDrive controller!
11-04-2005, 01:11 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi -- silver grey
Love the leather-top iDrive knob!! Thought it didn't look nice at first on the brochures, but on my 2006 e60, it looks fantastic in the car. It matches very well with the black leather of the shift boot, and the black anthracite maple wood (I have auburn leather).
Would it look good in cars without black leather or black wood??
Would it look good in cars without black leather or black wood??
11-04-2005, 01:18 PM
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My Ride: 535D Sport Auto
I don't like it - I prefer the original :thumbsdown: Only because its the latest type and I want one 
Anyone with a new type prefer the old? - I'll swop you. Come on
Anyone with a new type prefer the old? - I'll swop you. Come on
11-04-2005, 02:21 PM
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My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
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Anyone up for a Carbon Fiber one? 
11-04-2005, 02:32 PM
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My Ride: 2008 M5 -- Exterior: Silverstone, Interior: Black. Fully Loaded. That just about sums it up! :-)
Hi Folks
Never having to use the "original" iDrive knob, but now having the iDrive knob with *black* leather top I actually like how it feels. Force Feedback? Yes. It certainly has this. I like the feedback I get from it. The nice thing about the leather top is that it *appears* to have a layer of foam underneath. When you depress the iDrive knob it's a bit "cushy".
It won't satisfy everyone (Does anything on the car satisfy everyone???? ), but I'm certainly OK with it.
Never having to use the "original" iDrive knob, but now having the iDrive knob with *black* leather top I actually like how it feels. Force Feedback? Yes. It certainly has this. I like the feedback I get from it. The nice thing about the leather top is that it *appears* to have a layer of foam underneath. When you depress the iDrive knob it's a bit "cushy".
It won't satisfy everyone (Does anything on the car satisfy everyone????
), but I'm certainly OK with it.
11-05-2005, 05:26 AM
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My Ride: Current: 2006 550 - Sport & Cold Weather Packages, Premium Audio and Navigation, Monaco Blue and Biege
Previous: 2001 330Ci - Sport & Premium Packages, Orient Blue and Biege
Originally Posted by Don Juan' post='193575' date='Nov 4 2005, 04:05 PM
Yes, that is the new standard and has feedback control too (not sure if this is only for NAV cars)
11-05-2005, 05:36 AM
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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"
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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
I like the old iDrive knob better. More sporty feel.
11-05-2005, 06:43 AM
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My Ride: 530 2006
msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets
Originally Posted by AC_S5' post='193858' date='Nov 5 2005, 03:36 PM
I like the old iDrive knob better. More sporty feel.
I totaly agree!!!
