i drive controller

instalher · 08-20-2013, 09:13 PM

hey guys I have a 08 128i conv. 6speed. it does not have nav. I would like to put in the factory I drive controller in its original spot. right behind the shifter. this will replace one of my cup holders. can anyone help me with getting one and the bezel.

SAM135iAM · 08-21-2013, 08:23 AM

Why would you want to put the iDrive controller in? Are you going to put the nav unit in the top of your dash too?

instalher · 08-22-2013, 09:57 PM

nope going to modify the knob and put my bit one knob inside it and put the bit one display in the rear view mirror.. keeping it factory looking

nacaruh · 08-23-2013, 01:28 AM

You got me interested..Please more details!

instalher · 08-25-2013, 09:24 PM

the 1 series has zero space as we know so if I remove the knob from the drc, its only 4 solder points, and hollow out the bmw knob, then place the bit one knob in the bmw I drive and put it in the factory location. voila.. that takes care of that, then the display is very easy to detach from the housing, just extend the cable around 6 ft. bring the display up to the rear view mirror, now open the mirror,, this is tricky, I heated it up slightly in the oven to loosen the plastic,, cold plastic BREAKS, it seperates with a little patience,, now my mirror is non-dimming so lots of room in the housing, I masked off a square area where the display is to be and scratched off the nickel plating with a razor blade... once done I put a piece of mirror tint over where I scratched.. and placed the display in its new home.. a little c/a glue holds it in place.. a little more to reseal the mirror and a perfect home for the new display...

08-20-2013, 09:13 PM	#1
instalher 25cent millionaire 252 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2020 m4 comp vert Join Date: May 2011 Location: saskatoon iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 bmw [0.00] [9.00] [0.00] [9.50] 2018 bmw 230i xdrive [8.50]	i drive controller hey guys I have a 08 128i conv. 6speed. it does not have nav. I would like to put in the factory I drive controller in its original spot. right behind the shifter. this will replace one of my cup holders. can anyone help me with getting one and the bezel.
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08-21-2013, 08:23 AM	#2
SAM135iAM Lieutenant 51 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 11' 135i DCT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas Texas iTrader: (0)	Why would you want to put the iDrive controller in? Are you going to put the nav unit in the top of your dash too?
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08-22-2013, 09:57 PM	#3
instalher 25cent millionaire 252 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2020 m4 comp vert Join Date: May 2011 Location: saskatoon iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 bmw [0.00] [9.00] [0.00] [9.50] 2018 bmw 230i xdrive [8.50]	nope going to modify the knob and put my bit one knob inside it and put the bit one display in the rear view mirror.. keeping it factory looking
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08-23-2013, 01:28 AM	#4
nacaruh FOUO 415 Rep 873 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: LA iTrader: (5)	You got me interested..Please more details!
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08-25-2013, 09:24 PM	#5
instalher 25cent millionaire 252 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: 2020 m4 comp vert Join Date: May 2011 Location: saskatoon iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 bmw [0.00] [9.00] [0.00] [9.50] 2018 bmw 230i xdrive [8.50]	the 1 series has zero space as we know so if I remove the knob from the drc, its only 4 solder points, and hollow out the bmw knob, then place the bit one knob in the bmw I drive and put it in the factory location. voila.. that takes care of that, then the display is very easy to detach from the housing, just extend the cable around 6 ft. bring the display up to the rear view mirror, now open the mirror,, this is tricky, I heated it up slightly in the oven to loosen the plastic,, cold plastic BREAKS, it seperates with a little patience,, now my mirror is non-dimming so lots of room in the housing, I masked off a square area where the display is to be and scratched off the nickel plating with a razor blade... once done I put a piece of mirror tint over where I scratched.. and placed the display in its new home.. a little c/a glue holds it in place.. a little more to reseal the mirror and a perfect home for the new display...
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