7 buttons iDrive controller retrofit (Pictures)
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Old iDrive single button controller to the latest controller with 7 buttons retrofit.
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/1.JPG)
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/2.JPG)
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/3.JPG)
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/4.JPG)
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/5.JPG)
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/6.JPG)
Rough cut getting there.
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/7.JPG)
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/8.JPG)
Messy job
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/9.JPG)
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/10.JPG)
Turned out very nice.
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/11.JPG)
![](http://www.ouibi.com/pics/idrive_controler/12.JPG)
Rough cut getting there.
Messy job
Turned out very nice.
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excellent !!1
i need to cut my trim to.but i am so afraid i will crack it
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so u dont have to move the center console ( the hole part down to the floor)..
nice job
i need to cut my trim to.but i am so afraid i will crack it
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so u dont have to move the center console ( the hole part down to the floor)..
nice job
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I installed mine the other year, and I have to say it's been one of my favorite mods! Coding is required though. I assume you had to as well using winkfp or did you use something else?
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Great job.
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The plugs have changed but you can reuse the plug from the old menu button. I wouldn't advice cutting in-situ too many things can do wrong.