04-25-2018, 07:04 AM | #1 |
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Older M6s with knob envy
I have a 2013 with the old, small iDrive knob. A cheap fix I just discovered is a larger knob that slides on top. Easy to install and works well so far.
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04-25-2018, 07:06 AM | #2 |
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04-25-2018, 09:24 AM | #3 |
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Looks nice! I purchased a cheap overlay knob a few weeks back, too, but haven't installed it yet.
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04-25-2018, 04:42 PM | #5 |
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Did you remove the original black cap, and if so, how? Yes with very thing blade, just pops up
Do you have a large gap between the bottom of the wheel and the base? no Can you take a side picture? will do tomorrow https://avinusa.com/bmw-idrive-contr...ade-cover.html
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04-26-2018, 08:27 AM | #6 |
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Yeah, that's the same one I picked up.
When I was test-fitting the wheel over the existing piece, I would always end up with a large gap at the base, though... Maybe I just need to play with it some more. Wasn't able to easily pop-up the original cap, either. Will try again (gently) this weekend. Thanks for the answers. Looks really nice. Leo. |
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04-26-2018, 05:28 PM | #7 |
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04-26-2018, 10:11 PM | #9 |
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Always curious about this. You imagine it'd fit on an e60 528i right? Same type of small knob.
How close is it, in terms of feel & quality & lighting, to the original knob? |
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04-27-2018, 07:04 AM | #12 |
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"How close is it, in terms of feel & quality & lighting, to the original knob?"
Seems mostly the same except when navigating a long list (like a long playlist), then if you rush it feels weird (though no actual effect). I turn slower now. Press and slide feel the same. have not seen what it looks like at night yet.
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04-29-2018, 06:02 AM | #13 |
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Also in the top picks it looks scratched, its not, just hadn't peeled off the plastic protective cover.
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04-30-2018, 01:55 PM | #14 |
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Installed mine this weekend.
Looks and feels like the OEM piece, but it acts a bit smoother than before. I used to feel a solid "click" whenever turning the knob, and that's somewhat gone now. Still works 100%, and looks much better, in my opinion, so I guess it's just a matter of getting used to it. Thanks again for the pics and help. Leo. |
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Also, at night the knob is backlit and looks cool.
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05-08-2018, 04:21 PM | #20 |
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I've seen night pics. I seriously can't decide which one I want
The standard, iconic arrows, the arrows + cool M (even though I don't drive one), or the unique crosshairs... |
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05-10-2018, 03:01 PM | #22 |
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Looks fantastic mate! I just ordered mine, the crosshairs, yesterday and should get it soon. Reason I did was because my original small knob has a tiny peel on it. Such a small, virtually unnoticeable thing infuriated me to spend $20 in fixing it haha
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