CIC Retrofit Installation LOG
#91
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Toronto, Canada
My Ride: 2007 Black Sapphire 535i
Btw I ordered the bracket and trim for the controller, should be here in 2 weeks.
Does this mean you're going to go ahead with the retrofit for the new iDrive control and cut the surrounding plastic where the old control is? Damnit, now you've got me thinking again. I'll let you pave the way again and tell us how it turns out before I commit. BDW, Where did you end up getting the controller bracket and trim? Would you mind posting part numbers for these also in case I go with it.
Otherwise are you now done with coding and clearing your error codes etc, also did you get the new NAV software installed? How has everything been working since?
#92
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Orlando, FL
My Ride: 2005 530i Silver Gray/ Gray Leather. SP,PP
Nelson,
Does this mean you're going to go ahead with the retrofit for the new iDrive control and cut the surrounding plastic where the old control is? Damnit, now you've got me thinking again. I'll let you pave the way again and tell us how it turns out before I commit. BDW, Where did you end up getting the controller bracket and trim? Would you mind posting part numbers for these also in case I go with it.
Otherwise are you now done with coding and clearing your error codes etc, also did you get the new NAV software installed? How has everything been working since?
Does this mean you're going to go ahead with the retrofit for the new iDrive control and cut the surrounding plastic where the old control is? Damnit, now you've got me thinking again. I'll let you pave the way again and tell us how it turns out before I commit. BDW, Where did you end up getting the controller bracket and trim? Would you mind posting part numbers for these also in case I go with it.
Otherwise are you now done with coding and clearing your error codes etc, also did you get the new NAV software installed? How has everything been working since?
#94
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 919
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From: San Francisco, CA
My Ride: 2005 545i Black Sapphire - Fully Loaded
Model Year: 545i 2005
#95
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From: Toronto, Canada
My Ride: 2007 Black Sapphire 535i
Nelson, those maps are sure taking a long time to download. Hopefully you get the files soon. I agree that the new controller has a more "modern" look and the enhancement of the addional buttons surounding the toggle switch are nice. Personally I just want to ensure that if I install it, the result is a complete factory finish. How much time it takes and how much modification we have to do to get it to fit is really irrelevant as long as we achieve this. I'm sure you will agree.
#97
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Orlando, FL
My Ride: 2005 530i Silver Gray/ Gray Leather. SP,PP
Nelson, those maps are sure taking a long time to download. Hopefully you get the files soon. I agree that the new controller has a more "modern" look and the enhancement of the addional buttons surounding the toggle switch are nice. Personally I just want to ensure that if I install it, the result is a complete factory finish. How much time it takes and how much modification we have to do to get it to fit is really irrelevant as long as we achieve this. I'm sure you will agree.
#98
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#99
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: San Francisco, CA
My Ride: 2005 545i Black Sapphire - Fully Loaded
Model Year: 545i 2005
BMW CIC Emulator $475 - enables navigation & voice control, no need to have the unit programmed
http://www.codecard.lt/dash/bmw-cic-.../prod_432.html
Was tested by e90 member.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=881
Time to look for a CIC navi
http://www.codecard.lt/dash/bmw-cic-.../prod_432.html
Was tested by e90 member.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=881
Time to look for a CIC navi
#100
BMW CIC Emulator $475 - enables navigation & voice control, no need to have the unit programmed
http://www.codecard.lt/dash/bmw-cic-.../prod_432.html
Was tested by e90 member.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=881
Time to look for a CIC navi
http://www.codecard.lt/dash/bmw-cic-.../prod_432.html
Was tested by e90 member.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=881
Time to look for a CIC navi
There are a few downsides of this solution, e.g. your CIC will "think" you are driving 3mph when in fact you might be doing 70mph.
But it's an option for those who do not like the OEM approach