CCC iDrive knob styling?

[StevenX94]

Hi!
I can't seem to find any styling options at all for the CCC idrive knob on the 2008 M3 (pre-lci). (photo attached)
Has anyone found a knob that fits or done any successful styling? I really like the new large crystal knobs that could be ordered from many pages, but could I make it fit?

Appreciate any ideas!

[kerrit]

yep - thinking about something like this. various knob styles if you google, just requires a little modification

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1568527

[StevenX94]

Originally Posted by kerrit

yep - thinking about something like this. various knob styles if you google, just requires a little modification

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1568527

Oh, that looks great what he has done. Ok so if I understand this right, any wheel should fit with modifications. The question is if it still will spin and move properly and not act broken/wrong fitted....

[kerrit]

Originally Posted by StevenX94

Oh, that looks great what he has done. Ok so if I understand this right, any wheel should fit with modifications. The question is if it still will spin and move properly and not act broken/wrong fitted....

the knob is actually just glued on, mine came off so it just needs a flat surface on the new knob to adhere to

I think I'm gonna try this one. Worst case if it doesn't work I'll just glue the original knob back on. (i think its cheaper on aliexpress)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/30405279553...3Avlp_homepage

[StevenX94]

Originally Posted by kerrit

the knob is actually just glued on, mine came off so it just needs a flat surface on the new knob to adhere to

I think I'm gonna try this one. Worst case if it doesn't work I'll just glue the original knob back on. (i think its cheaper on aliexpress)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/30405279553...3Avlp_homepage

Would've been perfect if Bmw used the same size attachment under. That means all wheels could have the same fit just by glueing on.

[andrewmega]

I painted mine black and I'm quite satisfied with it. The shape/style of the knob wasn't a problem to me, just didn't like the color contrast with the interior so much.

[Z K]

i don't really see anything wrong with the knob as it is. You can always replace it with a CIC controller - it's direct plug in. But you will need a different center console piece.

[StevenX94]

The black paint there looks really good too!
If the crystal one didnt fit then I might paint it like you did.

Z K, the problem with it is that the color is off compared to the black/carbon fiber interior. And that it is dull, they could've at least striped it with M colors or something in my opinion.

[Z K]

Originally Posted by StevenX94

The black paint there looks really good too!
If the crystal one didnt fit then I might paint it like you did.

Z K, the problem with it is that the color is off compared to the black/carbon fiber interior. And that it is dull, they could've at least striped it with M colors or something in my opinion.

I think the brushed stainless steel knob looks quite classy and upscale. It fits well in a luxury car and feels high end.

Remember this is the same knob that is used in other BMWs and so it isn't the "sports" style that is the M3 look.