[kaputme]

Hello Everyone,

I've searched a lot may be not enough, but i find only post about retrofitting CIC, and upgrading to NBT.
But Is there a way to completely remove the CIC (Idrive system) ?

What will I loose? Will i still be able to play CD? Radio? Connect my phone?

Has anyone done this? If yes, could you point me to the right direction or post.

I know I'll loose the Parking sensor display for one thing, i can live without that, but what else?

Thanks in advance
Kaputme

[PichaDis11]

Originally Posted by kaputme

Hello Everyone,

I've searched a lot may be not enough, but i find only post about retrofitting CIC, and upgrading to NBT.
But Is there a way to completely remove the CIC (Idrive system) ?

What will I loose? Will i still be able to play CD? Radio? Connect my phone?

Has anyone done this? If yes, could you point me to the right direction or post.

I know I'll loose the Parking sensor display for one thing, i can live without that, but what else?

Thanks in advance
Kaputme

Basically just do the reverse of the retrofit. Obviously, you'll lose all the visual functionality of the iDrive System. The Professional Radio and iDrive System uses the same connector. AUdio system is the tricky part. if you have Hifi audio and replace idrive with a hIfi professional radio; easy plug and play. Hifi -> Top-Hifi radio would have to be coded to hifi or vice-versa.

Key thing is to code the car to let the modules know the idrive system is not present so you get the option of services (CBS) to the cluster.

[kaputme]

Originally Posted by PichaDis11

Basically just do the reverse of the retrofit. Obviously, you'll lose all the visual functionality of the iDrive System. The Professional Radio and iDrive System uses the same connector. AUdio system is the tricky part. if you have Hifi audio and replace idrive with a hIfi professional radio; easy plug and play. Hifi -> Top-Hifi radio would have to be coded to hifi or vice-versa.

Key thing is to code the car to let the modules know the idrive system is not present so you get the option of services (CBS) to the cluster.

Thanks,

Is it not possible to just remove the Idrive (screen), Controller (replace with no controller center console) and leave the Radio as it is?

I use my Phone for navigation and USB for music. I rarely use the Idrive.

[PichaDis11]

Originally Posted by kaputme

Thanks,

Is it not possible to just remove the Idrive (screen), Controller (replace with no controller center console) and leave the Radio as it is?

I use my Phone for navigation and USB for music. I rarely use the Idrive.

Certainly can. But how do you plan operate the unit without seeing the menu's etc?

[AK.]

Why would you want to do something like that? lol.

[kaputme]

Originally Posted by PichaDis11

Certainly can. But how do you plan operate the unit without seeing the menu's etc?

What Menu's ? Am I missing something?

the vehicle service info is on the BC, Connected drive i don't have, BMW online, i Don't have... What else-.. come on help me guys

[vespa]

Another great upgrade to consider is removing one of the rear wheels. It turns out that you don't actually need both of them most of the time, so removing one will save a lot of weight.

[kaputme]

Originally Posted by vespa

Another great upgrade to consider is removing one of the rear wheels. It turns out that you don't actually need both of them most of the time, so removing one will save a lot of weight.

So I am guessing you are being sarcastic or you have no idea how to make full use of your car. If i wanted to drive a 3 wheeled automobile i would have driven a rickshaw and not bothered spending money on a BMW.

There are BMW's without Idrive running just as good as yours and mine. So why the one poke in the eye kinda reply..

If you can't answer it. and you don't know.. Just let it be...

[BeastMode335i]

I'll trade you my non idrive setup for your idrive

[kaputme]

Originally Posted by BeastMode335i

I'll trade you my non idrive setup for your idrive

Sure!! :-)

You just have to ship it all the way to Germany..

You can do a European Delivery (+ Pick Up )

[BeastMode335i]

Originally Posted by kaputme

Sure!! :-)

You just have to ship it all the way to Germany..

You can do a European Delivery (+ Pick Up )

Damn just noticed that lol.. Well it's the thought that counts I suppose

[PichaDis11]

Originally Posted by kaputme

What Menu's ? Am I missing something?

the vehicle service info is on the BC, Connected drive i don't have, BMW online, i Don't have... What else-.. come on help me guys

When I did retrofit for iDrive all Service functions from BC menu went to the iDrive system.

Like I said its def possible to do what you are asking. No questions asked.

[JustinGTP]

Why do you want to remove such an expensive feature? Even if you don't use it, it's pretty desirable. If you want to remove it, you will need to fit a new dash to take out the second hump. You would have to source another head unit so that you could play your music/etc. You would also need a new trim piece in the centre console to remove the iDrive controller. So much work to remove something of value. What an interesting post. What is the reason to remove this? Weight gain? Or simply because you don't use it?

[VTECaddict]

You can't just remove the screen. Well you can, but you will have a gaping hole where the screen was, and there will be no visual to see what radio station you're on or anything.

If you want to replace the dashboard with one without the second hump, you will have to replace the head unit with the regular radio head unit because the iDrive unit won't fit in the regular dash.

But why remove it unless you're planning to gut the car and make it a track car? Even if you don't use any of the ConnectedDrive features or sat nav, it doesn't cost you anything to just leave it there and use regular radio. I would cost you way more to retrofit non-iDrive hardware and you would be paying to lose functionality.

[kaputme]

After extensive research from past week and from all your suggestions i have come to realize I'll spend more on removing it than the money i get from selling the unit, not to mention the amount of time and effort.

I wanted to do this mod because i wanted a better screen, Touchscreen maybe. Have some WiFi facility when parked in the garage (Don't want to pay 180€ Every year for Connected services, the previous owner used it up so its dead not.) and some more music space. (don't have USB in center console so i am limited to the HDD)

If there is a way to get WIFI it'll be awesome.

[kaputme]

Originally Posted by kaputme

After extensive research from past week and from all your suggestions i have come to realize I'll spend more on removing it than the money i get from selling the unit, not to mention the amount of time and effort.

I wanted to do this mod because i wanted a better screen, Touchscreen maybe. Have some WiFi facility when parked in the garage (Don't want to pay 180€ Every year for Connected services, the previous owner used it up so its dead not.) and some more music space. (don't have USB in center console so i am limited to the HDD)

If there is a way to get WIFI it'll be awesome.

Any One? Any Suggestions on WIFI in CAR?

[PichaDis11]

Originally Posted by kaputme

Any One? Any Suggestions on WIFI in CAR?

I'm sure you can grab a mobile hotspot from your cell carrier. Hard wire and store in your glove box and call it a day.

Vendor Bimmertech also offers a unit that will mirror an iOS/ android device to your iDrive screen.

[vespa]

What is "WIFI in CAR"? Do you want to use your phone as a Wifi router and supply the car with internet service? What would the car do with the service? Web browsing with the CIC is pretty bad, and even worse if you remove the CIC. Would you modify the speedometer so that you could send/receive email thru it?

[kaputme]

Originally Posted by vespa

What is "WIFI in CAR"? Do you want to use your phone as a Wifi router and supply the car with internet service? What would the car do with the service? Web browsing with the CIC is pretty bad, and even worse if you remove the CIC. Would you modify the speedometer so that you could send/receive email thru it?

That would be awesome.. But thats dangerous. I take my Driving very responsibly.

I want a way to check mails and connect to Wifi when i am parked in the garage or in the drive way. But i have realized its not that easy without the AV or Combobox.

[VTECaddict]

TBH just take out your phone. The iDrive is a terrible interface for the office functions or web browsing, especially if you're already parked.

[kaputme]

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

TBH just take out your phone. The iDrive is a terrible interface for the office functions or web browsing, especially if you're already parked.

Good Idea, And i'll use the cash and time on New wheels and taking nice long rides on winding country roads.

thanks guys