Is there a way to make my iDrive faster than windows 98?
07-21-2008, 05:20 PM
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My idrive hesitates some times, is ther a way to make it quick. Also, where can I get a 2008 DVD for a decent price?
07-21-2008, 06:38 PM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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Originally Posted by smoak' post='629502' date='Jul 21 2008, 09:20 PM
My idrive hesitates some times, is ther a way to make it quick. Also, where can I get a 2008 DVD for a decent price?
Updated map DVDs can be ordered from Navteq
You might also try Gary from Newport BMW.
07-21-2008, 06:46 PM
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The funny thing is that the original iDrive (on the 7) was based on the Windows CE "platform" (if you can call it that).... I believe at that time Windows CE was actually based on Windows 98 
07-21-2008, 07:08 PM
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Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Originally Posted by AMP' post='629543' date='Jul 21 2008, 10:46 PM
The funny thing is that the original iDrive (on the 7) was based on the Windows CE "platform" (if you can call it that).... I believe at that time Windows CE was actually based on Windows 98
07-22-2008, 02:20 AM
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This is an interesting document, that implies the latest update based on 3rd gen should be faster.
I am having this done as part of ipod fit next week so will see if it makes any difference on my 2005.
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Alan
I am having this done as part of ipod fit next week so will see if it makes any difference on my 2005.
Cheers
Alan
07-22-2008, 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by saintalan' post='629722' date='Jul 22 2008, 11:20 AM
This is an interesting document, that implies the latest update based on 3rd gen should be faster.
I am having this done as part of ipod fit next week so will see if it makes any difference on my 2005.
Cheers
Alan
I am having this done as part of ipod fit next week so will see if it makes any difference on my 2005.
Cheers
Alan
07-22-2008, 04:56 AM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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Carbon filter removed.
M5 iDrive knob.
Umnitza license plate LEDs.
MP3
40% 3M tint
ACS Anti-Roll(sway) bars
RPI Scoop
G-tech Pro RR
CF Roundels
CF Wheel caps
Originally Posted by Dandle' post='629758' date='Jul 22 2008, 08:50 AM
Your car wont be third generation iDrive with just an update. It has different hardware too I believe(as fitted to LCI cars).
07-22-2008, 05:28 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, platinum gray with cream beige dakota leather, premium, sport, comfort access, navigation, heated seats, sport auto with paddles, premium sound, sat radio, ipod
I picked up a new 2008 535 just two weeks ago and it came with a 2007 produced DVD for Nav. Should my dealer have given me a 2008 DVD? He said he gave me "what BMW gave us".
Thanks.
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