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it is just me or is the volume knob on the car just to thin and long .. and it seems pretty tacky too made out of some of rubber .. i often feel like just cuttin it in half .. is there any cover or anythin to change the feel and look of it ?
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Originally Posted by P.S.B' post='222362' date='Jan 10 2006, 06:05 PM
it is just me or is the volume knob on the car just to thin and long .. and it seems pretty tacky too made out of some of rubber .. i often feel like just cuttin it in half .. is there any cover or anythin to change the feel and look of it ?
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i would acctually prefer a bigger bulkier plastic knob
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I never use the knob--I use the steering wheel buttonsl.
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Originally Posted by P.S.B' post='222362' date='Jan 10 2006, 06:05 PM
it is just me or is the volume knob on the car just to thin and long .. and it seems pretty tacky too made out of some of rubber .. i often feel like just cuttin it in half .. is there any cover or anythin to change the feel and look of it ?
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So would my Wife!
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Originally Posted by Bimmer32' post='222365' date='Jan 11 2006, 04:11 AM
[quote name='P.S.B' post='222362' date='Jan 10 2006, 06:05 PM']
it is just me or is the volume knob on the car just to thin and long .. and it seems pretty tacky too made out of some of rubber .. i often feel like just cuttin it in half .. is there any cover or anythin to change the feel and look of it ?
it is just me or is the volume knob on the car just to thin and long .. and it seems pretty tacky too made out of some of rubber .. i often feel like just cuttin it in half .. is there any cover or anythin to change the feel and look of it ?
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So would my Wife!
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My Ride: 09 - 520d M Sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Black Dakota Leather Sports Seats electric- Auto Climate - Piano Black Bamboo - Antracite Headlining - Business Media Kit - Sat Nav - Bluetooth - CD Changer - Auxillary Port and USB - M Sport Multifunction Steering - Lowered M Suspension - 18" Alloys with RFT - M Badged - M Bumpers and Bodykit - Park Distance Control - Advanced Voice Rec - Auto Dim Mirror - Privacy Glass - 5 Year Service Inclusive
Previous -06 - 525 M Sport - Steptronic - Sapphire Black - Black Nappa Leather Sports Seats - Auto Climate - Alluminium Cubed Interior - Anthracite Headliner - Business CD with Auxillary Port - M Sport Multifunction Steering - Bluetooth - Lowered M Suspension - 18" Alloys with RFT - M Badged - M Bumpers and Bodykit - Park Distance Control - Spare Wheel kit - Advanced Voice Rec
Being serious I think the Stereo controls in the E60 let the car down. I think it looks a little cheap which is a shame as the inside of the E60 is genrally very stylish
