BLooD

we love pics here

Ehssan

waw ,, CIC on an M6 ,, did you really changed the whole center console , or you still using the CCC I-Drive

AI001

I have taken a plunge and ordered a CIC unit for my LCI 5 series. I am a bit worried about centre console change for new controller, I want new controller but don't want to replace the whole centre console for it. I heard some people saying you can cut the trim and fit the new controller but need to buy a bracket, guess this is the route I will take. However I am not sure what else needs cutting under the trim.

flo_sb

it`s pretty simple and straighforward if you buy from Patrik. U will get a adapter/trim for the controller. check the thread and u will see successful installs of it.

Georgieb

AI001,
Given that this is a "monster" thread its understandable if you missed the information. You can cut your center trim to fit the new controller as others including myself, have done. Here's the page I posted the information on..and a few pics.

https://5series.net/forums/topic/994.../page__st__360

AI001

Isn't adapter trim following part numbers:

51169155970 Support bracket - £5.67
51169155987 Support frame - £5.67

Price is from a London dealer with VAT, if this the part then doesn't matter where you buy it from it should fit.

AI001

Thanks for your input Georgieb, looks much better. I will do full retrofit definitely including the controller. btw did you need any bracket to mount usb port in the glovebox, wouldn't that go besides aux input (which I have on the rear side of centre console between vents). Would my car which is MY 2007 LCI E60 need any programming to get started. I know few people say its straight swap (except nav and voice will need fsc code) but others say you have to change your car build date to newer date? Leaves me a bit confused.

Georgieb

There is an insert for the USB connector which is used in the same place that your flashlight currently sits. I decided to just let my port hang in the glove box as I never did get around to purchasing the USB insert mount. I can't remember what the part number for this bracket it but I'm sure its hidden with this thread somewhere.

If you are referring to the iDrive contoller swap, then I do not believe additional coding is required although the wiring harness and conductor pinout will have to be changed. If you are refering to your CIC, then coding is definately required. It may be best that you ask Patryk's advice on this.

Cheers

AI001

This forum is very informative. I appreciate your input. My case is little bit complicated here. I want to do full CIC upgrade including the controller, I have already bought the hardware and its on the way. I can't afford costly FSC so going with chip solution which doesn't require FSC for nav and voice activation (but will require for the map upgrade, which isn't extortion). I do have standard audio setup (not HiFi or Logic7/Top HiFi) which I upgraded with separate amp (PDC-5 in the boot), I hope there is no change in standard audio setup pinout from CIC and also they are high level signals (don't mind low level too but that will require some change in my wiring, but easily doable). I understand my custom amp setup completely and can easily tweak it for any change in the CIC so all I need is to understand the change if any, otherwise it will be straight swap.

I have little bit of know-how on coding too (I am full time IT since more then a decade, doesn't help much here but gives a bit of confidence ) so it shouldn't be a massive job, if I am stuck I give you guys a shout.

Waiting for all my parts to arrive from various parts of world and perhaps I will start this project in two week's time.

wish me good luck.



EDIT: Forgot to say I have Dension GW500 too. Not sure how CIC will react to dension. What do you guys use for iPod connectivity with CIC other then dension? Perhaps CDC is like a useless brick to the new CIC atleast. I have replaced my CDC with dension.

hoverid

Doing the lot, including the new iDrive controller. As my interior is full leather anyway, its worth to mod the center console for the new iDrive controller. Also with the new a/c control panel, and combox with 6fl. Havent really got the chance to try everything yet. Patryk is again very helpfull and efficient in doing the remote coding.