Ceramic Controls on i8?

BrandonMc · 07-11-2019, 09:22 AM

Does anyone have ceramic controls on their i8? I just bought a 2016 and I don't see any posts about it or anyone retrofitting it.

TIA

F5506m · 07-11-2019, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonMc

Does anyone have ceramic controls on their i8? I just bought a 2016 and I don't see any posts about it or anyone retrofitting it.

TIA

It was an option with the upgraded packages.

LukasPukas · 07-11-2019, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BrandonMc

Does anyone have ceramic controls on their i8? I just bought a 2016 and I don't see any posts about it or anyone retrofitting it.

TIA

I swapped over my idrive dial for a ceramic one. Very easy to do, remove 3 screws to pop off the center console and then unplug and unscrew the old dial and swap for the new one. Only took about 10 minutes.

Mr. Body Massage · 07-11-2019, 11:50 PM

I've actually been looking to do this myself. Where are the 3 screws to remove the console?

LukasPukas · 07-13-2019, 10:37 AM

This guide for installing a carplay adapter starts with a great explanation on how to remove this.

https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s....php?t=1622804

The screws are one underneath the rubber recess in front of the gear selector and 2 on the edge of the tray beside the cup holder.

Mr. Body Massage · 07-13-2019, 06:56 PM

Awesome! Thanks.

OrmondBMW · 07-15-2019, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LukasPukas

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Originally Posted by BrandonMc

Does anyone have ceramic controls on their i8? I just bought a 2016 and I don't see any posts about it or anyone retrofitting it.

TIA

I swapped over my idrive dial for a ceramic one. Very easy to do, remove 3 screws to pop off the center console and then unplug and unscrew the old dial and swap for the new one. Only took about 10 minutes.

Where did you get the dial from?

LukasPukas · 07-16-2019, 03:28 AM

It was on ebay. It isn't a coded item, do as long as you get correct version (3 pin from memory), it is just plug and play.

BanjoPaterson · 07-17-2019, 05:04 PM

Does anyone have the part number? Thank you.

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LukasPukas New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW i8 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	This guide for installing a carplay adapter starts with a great explanation on how to remove this. https://bmwi.bimmerpost.com/forums/s....php?t=1622804 The screws are one underneath the rubber recess in front of the gear selector and 2 on the edge of the tray beside the cup holder.
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Mr. Body Massage New Member 8 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Porsche Boxster, Lotus Elise Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Tennessee, USA iTrader: (0)	Awesome! Thanks.
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LukasPukas New Member 1 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW i8 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	It was on ebay. It isn't a coded item, do as long as you get correct version (3 pin from memory), it is just plug and play.
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BanjoPaterson First Lieutenant 161 Rep 311 Posts Drives: 2015 i8 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have the part number? Thank you.
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