IDrive, GPS Install

marshyrob · 05-05-2011, 05:05 AM

Hi All

If i bought this kit:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-e90-e91-e9...ht_2938wt_1139

What else would i need to get this installed in my SE Coupe with non Idrive?

Am i looking at a whole heap more cost to get this in and running. I wouldnt be able to install myself as im rubbish at anything like this!

Any advice is appreciated

Thanks

Rob

rjs · 05-05-2011, 05:35 AM

Link seems to be duff??

marshyrob · 05-05-2011, 05:50 AM

sorry fixed now

xenon · 05-05-2011, 05:53 AM

You would need to do shedloads, coding, new loom and last (but by no means least) an entire new dashboard with the hump.

Forget it - selling your current car and buying one with i-Drive would be an easier and cheaper option.

I half suspect that these from Latvia and Lithuania are from stolen vehicles.

sheps · 05-05-2011, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by xenon

You would need to do shedloads, coding, new loom and last (but by no means least) an entire new dashboard with the hump.

Forget it - selling your current car and buying one with i-Drive would be an easier and cheaper option.

I half suspect that these from Latvia and Lithuania are from stolen vehicles.

I know that sounds like a mass of work, but I remember (I think) Creepy saying how quickly the dash could be removed and replaced - it was circa 1 hour I believe.

I don't think the dash is too expensive either.

I'd definitely investigate further before binning the idea; creepy coupe is definitely the man to speak to.

marshyrob · 05-05-2011, 06:01 AM

thanks guys appreciate the responses ill see what Creepy has to say about it. Not wanting to spend a shed load to be honest i can live without it!

Boyd1963 · 05-05-2011, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marshyrob

thanks guys appreciate the responses ill see what Creepy has to say about it. Not wanting to spend a shed load to be honest i can live without it!

If you change your mind and do decide to spend a shedload then call these guys.

http://www.navtvman.co.uk/index.html

I still think that this (£2k) is cheaper than trading your car in and buying one with iDrive.

rjs · 05-05-2011, 07:08 AM

Oddly enough there is another thread started today looking at this eBay item

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=526398

2k is a lot but the idrive is good

I know you can get a sat nav for less but it's much nicer to have it integrated, and the screen is great for radio, pdc etc...

You'll get some back at resale time as well, although nowhere near what you paid to get it installed prob.

The other chap wanted to upgrade from the old idrive to the new!

mowflow · 05-05-2011, 07:24 AM

There is a thread of epic proportions on this in the American section
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...idrive+install

I read through the whole thing. I only understood about half of it but realised that it wasn't something that should be tackled by anyone who isn't some kind of techy or electrical engineer.

I think the guy created a PDF how to that you can download. That will let you see just how big a job this is.

marshyrob · 05-05-2011, 10:21 AM

Yeah not interested in doing it myself, was wondering if buying the parts required then paying someone to fit it was better but to be honest i think its just too much for me to stump up right now.

I have the AUX connection for the IPOD (not the best way but ive got used to it) and if needs must good ol Tom Tom comes to the rescue. I know its no IDrive but for 2k i think i will have to say a no no to it...........shame like the look of it.

Thanks to all your replies and advice, great place this!

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rjs Major 35 Rep 1,281 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UK (West Mids) iTrader: (0) Garage List '09 M3 (e93) [10.00]	Oddly enough there is another thread started today looking at this eBay item http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=526398 2k is a lot but the idrive is good I know you can get a sat nav for less but it's much nicer to have it integrated, and the screen is great for radio, pdc etc... You'll get some back at resale time as well, although nowhere near what you paid to get it installed prob. The other chap wanted to upgrade from the old idrive to the new! __________________ E93 M3 \| Azurite Black \| Extended Bamboo Leather \| Piano Black Trim \| 19" 220M Wheels \| Shadowline Trim \| Edition Grills M DCT \| HDD iDrive \| EDC \| Bluetooth \| Front & Rear PDC \| Heated Seats \| DAB Radio \| Hi-Fi Speakers \| USB Audio \| SmartTOP
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mowflow Colonel 62 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: Golf 7R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (2)	There is a thread of epic proportions on this in the American section http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...idrive+install I read through the whole thing. I only understood about half of it but realised that it wasn't something that should be tackled by anyone who isn't some kind of techy or electrical engineer. I think the guy created a PDF how to that you can download. That will let you see just how big a job this is.
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marshyrob Private First Class 15 Rep 135 Posts Drives: BMW 330d 2017 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SE England iTrader: (1)	Yeah not interested in doing it myself, was wondering if buying the parts required then paying someone to fit it was better but to be honest i think its just too much for me to stump up right now. I have the AUX connection for the IPOD (not the best way but ive got used to it) and if needs must good ol Tom Tom comes to the rescue. I know its no IDrive but for 2k i think i will have to say a no no to it...........shame like the look of it. Thanks to all your replies and advice, great place this!
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