09-15-2019, 07:21 AM | #1 |
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Ceramic Controls retrofit
Here in the USA, the ceramic controls are unfortunately not an option. Has anyone done this mod? I really prefer the look and feel of the ceramic controls.
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09-16-2019, 11:22 AM | #2 |
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I purchased a I-Drive controller out of the G30 Classifieds section and swapped it out in about 30 minutes. I love the look and feel.
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I'm really thinking of doing this too. I also want to add the ceramic controls for the climate controls front and back. I wish there was a DYI for this, so I can feel more comfortable buying the parts used.
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// EDIT: ordered one new since I have to replace the trim piece it sits since I scratched it (again) in this M5--WTF, how the hell do I keep scratching it--the labor to replace the trim exposes the iDrive controller so what the heck. PS: I LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUV my 2020 tech. Last edited by limeypride; 09-21-2019 at 12:20 AM.. |
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10-10-2019, 01:43 PM | #5 |
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Here's the end result:
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Now you need to do the NBT controls as well
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Looks sharp.
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I wish I hadn't seen a car with ceramic controls today, the feel really is night and day compare to the plastic silver. The controller feels heavy while you're using it too. Did a search for the controller and an OE costs about $500 when the option was $650 for the whole package
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Why this isn't standard boggles the mind on cars like these. |
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🤦*♂️, seriously? Who cares about ceramic controls? It’s so interesting how people create problems for themselves out of nothing. 😅 Enjoy your plain controllers as they don’t leave finger prints and look cleaner! How do they feel? I have both, ceramic and regular in my cars and they feel exactly the same...
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I managed to buy one for 220 on eBay a little while back. Perfect condition, likely pulled from another car, who knows. Simple replacement, looks/feels so much better than the standard one and works perfectly.
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It seems to depend on the motivation/clout/luck of your CA, and unfortunately, one apparently has to commit to buying a car before getting a commitment that the factory will install these options. Don't know why they make it so hard on their the largest and most important market for ///M cars. They seem to be perfectly happy to sell these as standard options in other countries. |
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The M8 I have now kinda renders it moot since the jog dial is so different. Certainly feels more modern but I'd say it could still benefit from the ceramic treatment. |
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I was really pushing for the ceramic controls but no luck. |
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