upgrade iDrive?
01-09-2007, 04:01 AM
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My Ride: 2005 Black Sapphire 530i with beige dakota leather, cold and premium package and Navigation system
Is it possible for me to upgrade my 2004 530i's iDrive somehow, what would it take to get it to work with a newer version, and what would be the costs? And could a local bmw dealer do it?
01-09-2007, 05:43 AM
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I think Dave might be trying to get the menu button added???? If that's the case, I would be sceptical as to the ability of anyone to actually get that done without ripping things apart and thus creating more of a mess!!!!
01-09-2007, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Spyder44' post='375695' date='Jan 9 2007, 02:43 PM
I think Dave might be trying to get the menu button added???? If that's the case, I would be sceptical as to the ability of anyone to actually get that done without ripping things apart and thus creating more of a mess!!!!
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01-09-2007, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='375701' date='Jan 9 2007, 10:04 AM
People on here have retrofitted the large screen and Professional Nav.
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01-09-2007, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='375703' date='Jan 9 2007, 03:05 PM
Yeah, that too -- another reason why we need some clarification from the OP...
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01-09-2007, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='375707' date='Jan 9 2007, 10:12 AM
My point was intended to be that even "extreme" retrofits (like the function keys" promise to be) have been successfully achieved. Requires skill and determination before thinking of the costs.
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01-09-2007, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='375697' date='Jan 9 2007, 10:51 AM
Either that or he's talking about the routine software upgrades the we're all so familiar with...
Yea thats what I meant, Is it possible to upgrade iDrive with better sofwares and things of that nature?
01-09-2007, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by e60dave' post='375823' date='Jan 9 2007, 07:59 PM
Yea thats what I meant, Is it possible to upgrade iDrive with better sofwares and things of that nature?