Using a 5 series iDrive in an E92?

Frank2808 · 07-18-2012, 06:19 PM

I took my 2011 335is in for service and they gave me a 2012 528xi as a loaner. I really liked the larger screen and the overall 'snappier' performance of the iDrive in the 5 series. Obviously, the larger screen would not fit without some sort of custom work but is it even possible that the 5 series iDrive would even work in my 335? Maybe I might be better off waiting until a new iDrive unit hits the 3 series and hope for a retro fit?

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 07-19-2012, 09:51 AM

F-series and E-series are completely different from electronics point of view so it's not possible to retrofit F10 iDrive into E92.

Frank2808 · 07-19-2012, 10:34 AM

ah thanks! Was worth an ask..

07-18-2012, 06:19 PM	#1
Frank2808 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland iTrader: (2)	Using a 5 series iDrive in an E92? I took my 2011 335is in for service and they gave me a 2012 528xi as a loaner. I really liked the larger screen and the overall 'snappier' performance of the iDrive in the 5 series. Obviously, the larger screen would not fit without some sort of custom work but is it even possible that the 5 series iDrive would even work in my 335? Maybe I might be better off waiting until a new iDrive unit hits the 3 series and hope for a retro fit?
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07-19-2012, 10:34 AM	#3
Frank2808 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2011 335is Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland iTrader: (2)	ah thanks! Was worth an ask..
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