2009 vs. 2010 iDrive Differences?
08-11-2012, 04:26 AM
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There's a nice video on YouTube on the 2010 hard drive-based iDrive interface, and it shows a completely different menu and screen structure than that on my 2009 DVD-based system, even though the controller buttons are the same. So, the question is can the 2009 iDrive system be updated to the 2010 screens and menus?
08-11-2012, 12:39 PM
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Yes. This forum has quite a few people now who have done exactly that. Just open any thread that has a title CIC (that's what the HDD system is called) retrofit. Most people update to it from older 2004-2007 CCCs (DVD based) but certainly, you can do it.
There is a thread in the DIY section, and an old Group Buy for the parts ($2000-$3000).
Hope that'll get your started on the reading. Feel free to ask more questions.
PS: It will just be $200 cheaper for you vs. others since you already have the new idrive controller. Other than that, you will have to switch everything out.
There is a thread in the DIY section, and an old Group Buy for the parts ($2000-$3000).
Hope that'll get your started on the reading. Feel free to ask more questions.
PS: It will just be $200 cheaper for you vs. others since you already have the new idrive controller. Other than that, you will have to switch everything out.
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