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Shehadehd · 01-16-2014, 08:09 PM

Okay, this might be a long shot... But does anyone here own a BMW with an idrive navigation system? I need to know what the dimensions are for the idrive controller? The dimensions I would need are the length, width, and depth of the controllers shown below. I think there are other versions, and If anyone knows what those dimensions are I would really appreciate it.

Thank you in advance!

epapp · 01-17-2014, 01:29 AM

Don't use that control center, use the one that has the touch screen integrated into the directional knob to gesture things.

This will never work btw

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Shehadehd · 01-17-2014, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epapp

Don't use that control center, use the one that has the touch screen integrated into the directional knob to gesture things.

This will never work btw

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Which one is that? I thought the top picture was the newest iteration?

And I think I've already finished a couple things you claimed would never work. Sooo....

Chuck W. · 01-17-2014, 07:36 AM

I have a 2012 BMW 535I M-Sport with a controller like the top one. It is four inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide. Can't help you on the depth.

In 2014 they added a i-Drive touch;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKmxrvDupCI

Shehadehd · 01-17-2014, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck W.

I have a 2012 BMW 535I M-Sport with a controller like the top one. It is four inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide. Can't help you on the depth.

In 2014 they added a i-Drive touch;

BMW iDrive Touch Controller - YouTube

aw man, it's a half inch too wide on the sides.... Chuck, If you measure the width from the button edges instead of the chrome trim, is it 2 inches?

The touch idrive is pretty dam nice, I'll admit. But I definitely don't want to pay the premium retail price for it. Especially since I doubt I'll be able to find any used.