Idrive Retrofit is available PIC Included!

CJW2OO4 · 09-03-2016, 09:30 AM

Not sure how close you guys follow other forums but it looks like an idrive retrofit is a possibility in our cars. Check out this thread.
http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...in-E39-E38-E53

I pmed the guy to see if he has any interest in offering such a kit or had any plans to do so. This would be a great way to update the car especially for those with broken nav screens.

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It would be great to list some of our interest here to see if he can piece a kit together for us

CJW2OO4 · 09-03-2016, 10:41 AM

I think with the combination of the leather z armrest (with the cut out futher towards the front of the car) we could have a close to stock appearance if the screen could fit in in the oem housing.

This also has a lot of pics with install examples.

http://www.bmw-planet.net/nbt/BMW_NBT_iBUS.pdf

Finnegan · 09-03-2016, 06:07 PM

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CJW2OO4 · 09-04-2016, 10:57 AM

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I have some donor materials if the guy chooses to try make a kit for us. Keeping my fingers crossed he's interested. In my mind it seems like it would be easier because we have the center console where the mkiv is. I think the hardest part would be the screen but what the hell do I know lol

tecnicaeleven · 09-04-2016, 07:46 PM

This would be awesome

deemo319 · 09-05-2016, 01:18 PM

I couldn't put it together so I would have it installed by electronics person. However, I find this is very cool.

tominizer · 09-06-2016, 07:48 AM

Interested.

I have the NAV in my roadster and I'm currently in the process of gutting it out of the car. I want to replace the audio system in the car completely. That includes the NAV but I was thinking of fabricating a stand alone screen that has much better resolution (as per current standards). With that being said, if someone is already on this, saves me a boat load of time.

CJW2OO4 · 09-06-2016, 08:05 AM

I think it would be great to have some nice gauges installed in the oem radio location to fill the void of the oem radio. I am not sure if the oem radio could still be incorporated.

tominizer · 09-09-2016, 08:09 AM

The more I think about this, the more interested I am......... even if it's just to find out parts. If I read right, this guy is located on the other side of the pond. Would be interesting if we could fabricate a more local solution from a cost perspective (?!).

CJW2OO4 · 09-09-2016, 11:27 AM

Yes this guy is located across the pond. I think it would be best to set up a group order. I will let you know what I hear.

tominizer · 09-12-2016, 07:53 AM

Someone else just posted up something in the General threads about an X3 setup (?!?!)

Vanne · 09-15-2016, 09:16 AM

have you seen this thread over across the pond?

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewto...p?f=29&t=56746

Android tablet intergration, and it look pretty darn good..

koruptor · 09-26-2016, 08:45 PM

I find that my MKIV unit stops working when it's really hot outside (e.g. won't read disc). In addition to an iDrive retrofit, has anyone heard anything about the possibility of emulating the bulky DVD computer with SSD?

StickMon · 09-27-2016, 12:38 PM

Mine won't stay on Aux if it's over 100°F in the cockpit.

09-03-2016, 09:30 AM	#1
CJW2OO4 Major 148 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: E86M,M2,F13 E86&E85M,E86,2E46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (4)	Idrive Retrofit is available PIC Included! Not sure how close you guys follow other forums but it looks like an idrive retrofit is a possibility in our cars. Check out this thread. http://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/sh...in-E39-E38-E53 I pmed the guy to see if he has any interest in offering such a kit or had any plans to do so. This would be a great way to update the car especially for those with broken nav screens. [/IMG] It would be great to list some of our interest here to see if he can piece a kit together for us Last edited by CJW2OO4; 09-06-2016 at 08:42 AM..
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CJW2OO4 Major 148 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: E86M,M2,F13 E86&E85M,E86,2E46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (4)	I think with the combination of the leather z armrest (with the cut out futher towards the front of the car) we could have a close to stock appearance if the screen could fit in in the oem housing. This also has a lot of pics with install examples. http://www.bmw-planet.net/nbt/BMW_NBT_iBUS.pdf Last edited by CJW2OO4; 09-03-2016 at 10:49 AM..
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tominizer Lieutenant 98 Rep 500 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Interested. I have the NAV in my roadster and I'm currently in the process of gutting it out of the car. I want to replace the audio system in the car completely. That includes the NAV but I was thinking of fabricating a stand alone screen that has much better resolution (as per current standards). With that being said, if someone is already on this, saves me a boat load of time.
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CJW2OO4 Major 148 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: E86M,M2,F13 E86&E85M,E86,2E46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (4)	I think it would be great to have some nice gauges installed in the oem radio location to fill the void of the oem radio. I am not sure if the oem radio could still be incorporated. Last edited by CJW2OO4; 09-06-2016 at 08:43 AM..
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tominizer Lieutenant 98 Rep 500 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	The more I think about this, the more interested I am......... even if it's just to find out parts. If I read right, this guy is located on the other side of the pond. Would be interesting if we could fabricate a more local solution from a cost perspective (?!).
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CJW2OO4 Major 148 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: E86M,M2,F13 E86&E85M,E86,2E46 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boston iTrader: (4)	Yes this guy is located across the pond. I think it would be best to set up a group order. I will let you know what I hear.
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	Mine won't stay on Aux if it's over 100°F in the cockpit. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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