2011 M3 I-drive Retrofit Installation and Review - Page 2

mdrobc13 · 04-14-2011, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lugnut

Color me impressed. I have an 08 E92 that I swapped the controller out about a year ago, and have been waiting to see a really great write up like this before I even dreamt of doing this on my own.

Can you PM me the cost if you don't mind?

If only I had a standing slow-clap smiley face....

Did I ever send you a PM/post? Been away form the board for a while. Like I said its NOT that bad/hard to do.

richardg · 06-01-2011, 02:54 PM

I have one more year until my warranty is up (march 12) and my cpo doesn't cover idrive so this is definitely something I am going to do. I am just doing as much research as I possibly can. I want it to go well and be done right the first time.

georgebmwM3 · 11-12-2011, 06:18 PM

MDROBC13:
I picked up a 2008 M3 in Germany at BMW Welt. When I was stationed at Ramstein I did some mods, but never this extensive. Can you tell me what it would cost to do this on my 2008? I live in PA now and don't have easy access to euro parts. Thanks in advance for any help. Regards.

rdvs-can · 11-23-2011, 01:21 PM

I am very interested in this potential retrofit. I have a 2008, Dec 07 build M3. I've been in touch with Patryk about OEM parts for the work along with the proper coding for the parts to match my VIN. He also said that once the work was complete any future software updates could not be done with reversion to the older components. Has anyone had any issues with this in mind? What software type of things are we talking about? And lastly he also mentioned that BMW assist would not be available. I must admit ot likeing some of the features. Any thoughts on the good/bad side of BMW Assist.

How does this stuff mesh with say the Dinan ECU upgrade etc?

I am also considering doing this in a metered way. Install the bew idrove controller and ditch the older idrive controller for the new. I seem to re-call but can't find where that not all the functions worked properly.

Any comments or thoughts would be really appreciated.

gahbouch · 05-04-2012, 02:15 AM

can this be installed even if the car initially has no Idrive system?

Technic · 05-04-2012, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gahbouch

can this be installed even if the car initially has no Idrive system?

Search still works... http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=611032

NiVeDh · 05-18-2012, 12:11 AM

Nice write-up.

aussiem3 · 06-30-2012, 09:14 AM

I installed the CIC/Combox today using information from this thread (thanks mdrobc13) and Patryk. It took me about 3 hours for the install. Coding took another 2 hours given the abundance of options in my car.

We didn't get a chance to install the 2012 Nav. That has been set for next Saturday. The PnP was brilliant and life made easy by the details in this thread. The guy doing the coding was such a pro just watching him remotely take over my PC and doing the magic was mindboggling.

Thank you once again for a very informative thread. Patryk and the team provide an excellent service to the BMW community, and Patryk, thank you once again.

As someone pointed out, no need to trade in the car and lose a lot of money for this CIC/Combox feature. The car is like new, and I have internet through BMW Services. Can't ask for more. Cheers to all. One happy chappy

irish100p · 10-21-2012, 09:20 AM

I cannot wait to do this to my newly acquired 08 E92.

RBB · 01-20-2013, 11:39 PM

Just completed my retrofit yesterday and my guide plus this thread were a great help. I also have enhanced audio and there was no way the new video connector was going to be routed down the left side of the dash like the old one....there's just no room. Ended up having to remove the glove box and route it along the right side like OP.

BEANIE1379 · 02-10-2013, 10:17 PM

Please pm price, thanks.

metro44m3 · 04-14-2013, 10:30 AM

Can you please pm me the price and where you got everything? Wo coded everything your you? I have a 09/2008 m3

Deltaboyclydesdale · 05-01-2013, 03:37 PM

Hi all.

I have a 2007 E91 330i Professional Radio with bluetooth fitted (No usb)

I have bought a double pod dash and I am comfortable with the dash teardown, I have also bought a CIC model nav with screen and controller but I have no cables.

What cables will I need?

I have experience of installing a Dynavin in my E46, so not a total Noob, but not far off, ha...

Thanx

DB

marius76 · 05-02-2013, 07:01 AM

this should help

http://home.comcast.net/~Booster/idr...e_retrofit.pdf

rdvs-can · 05-02-2013, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marius76

this should help

http://home.comcast.net/~Booster/idr...e_retrofit.pdf

I used:

https://www.facebook.com/Tripl3OCoding

This worked really good for me. I am very pleased.

11-23-2011, 01:21 PM	#26
rdvs-can E92 and smiling all the way Drives: 2008 E92 Silverstone M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Courtenay, BC, Canada Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	I am very interested in this potential retrofit. I have a 2008, Dec 07 build M3. I've been in touch with Patryk about OEM parts for the work along with the proper coding for the parts to match my VIN. He also said that once the work was complete any future software updates could not be done with reversion to the older components. Has anyone had any issues with this in mind? What software type of things are we talking about? And lastly he also mentioned that BMW assist would not be available. I must admit ot likeing some of the features. Any thoughts on the good/bad side of BMW Assist. How does this stuff mesh with say the Dinan ECU upgrade etc? I am also considering doing this in a metered way. Install the bew idrove controller and ditch the older idrive controller for the new. I seem to re-call but can't find where that not all the functions worked properly. Any comments or thoughts would be really appreciated. __________________ Dinan Cold Air Intake & ECU ugrade, Clear front reflectors, Akrapovic Slip-on exhaust

06-30-2012, 09:14 AM	#30
aussiem3 Captain Drives: '07 E92 M3/'11 F25 X3 3.0D Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Down Under Posts: 755 iTrader: (0)	I installed the CIC/Combox today using information from this thread (thanks mdrobc13) and Patryk. It took me about 3 hours for the install. Coding took another 2 hours given the abundance of options in my car. We didn't get a chance to install the 2012 Nav. That has been set for next Saturday. The PnP was brilliant and life made easy by the details in this thread. The guy doing the coding was such a pro just watching him remotely take over my PC and doing the magic was mindboggling. Thank you once again for a very informative thread. Patryk and the team provide an excellent service to the BMW community, and Patryk, thank you once again. As someone pointed out, no need to trade in the car and lose a lot of money for this CIC/Combox feature. The car is like new, and I have internet through BMW Services. Can't ask for more. Cheers to all. One happy chappy __________________ 2007 E92 6MT - Silverstone II with Extended Black and /// Performance Exhaust and BPM Sport Tune 2011 F25 X3 3.0d

05-01-2013, 03:37 PM	#35
Deltaboyclydesdale Registered Drives: E91 Msport Touring Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: SE London Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	Professional radio with Bluetooth Hi all. I have a 2007 E91 330i Professional Radio with bluetooth fitted (No usb) I have bought a double pod dash and I am comfortable with the dash teardown, I have also bought a CIC model nav with screen and controller but I have no cables. What cables will I need? I have experience of installing a Dynavin in my E46, so not a total Noob, but not far off, ha... Thanx DB

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06-01-2011, 02:54 PM	#24
richardg Captain Drives: e36M / e92M / e36 328i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bloomfield Hills Mi. Posts: 936 iTrader: (2)	I have one more year until my warranty is up (march 12) and my cpo doesn't cover idrive so this is definitely something I am going to do. I am just doing as much research as I possibly can. I want it to go well and be done right the first time.

11-12-2011, 06:18 PM	#25
georgebmwM3 New Member Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	MDROBC13: I picked up a 2008 M3 in Germany at BMW Welt. When I was stationed at Ramstein I did some mods, but never this extensive. Can you tell me what it would cost to do this on my 2008? I live in PA now and don't have easy access to euro parts. Thanks in advance for any help. Regards.

05-04-2012, 02:15 AM	#27
gahbouch Private First Class Drives: e92 M3 AW/FR Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 106 iTrader: (0)	can this be installed even if the car initially has no Idrive system?

05-18-2012, 12:11 AM	#29
NiVeDh Major General Drives: '08 E90 335i 6MT BSM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta / Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 8,020 iTrader: (131) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [4.46]	Nice write-up.

10-21-2012, 09:20 AM	#31
irish100p New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 29 iTrader: (0)	I cannot wait to do this to my newly acquired 08 E92.

01-20-2013, 11:39 PM	#32
RBB Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NOVA Posts: 275 iTrader: (10)	Just completed my retrofit yesterday and my guide plus this thread were a great help. I also have enhanced audio and there was no way the new video connector was going to be routed down the left side of the dash like the old one....there's just no room. Ended up having to remove the glove box and route it along the right side like OP.

02-10-2013, 10:17 PM	#33
BEANIE1379 New Member Drives: 2008 BMW M3, Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 28 iTrader: (0)	Please pm price, thanks.

04-14-2013, 10:30 AM	#34
metro44m3 Private Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jericho, NY Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	Can you please pm me the price and where you got everything? Wo coded everything your you? I have a 09/2008 m3

05-02-2013, 07:01 AM	#36
marius76 Lieutenant Drives: 335d Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago&Warsaw Posts: 428 iTrader: (17)	this should help http://home.comcast.net/~Booster/idr...e_retrofit.pdf