"Crystal" elements

Lo2 · 01-22-2020, 11:48 AM

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VipinLJ · 01-22-2020, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lo2

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Thank you very much for the detailed instructions but it’s exactly what I was afraid of unfortunately.

RSnic · 02-06-2020, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin-T

Actually, there is now a US vendor, Car Analysis, but they only have one product so far, the crystal iDrive knob upgrade. It is available on Amazon with a 2-day delivery throughout the US. It is more expensive but they seem to have a pretty good installation instruction and it comes with a 1-year warranty, free shipping and free returns. Search for "crystal iDrive" on amazon.com.

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I searched Amazon, but can't find.

Would you be kind enough to send link?

Thanks

RedKloud · 02-10-2020, 10:28 PM

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...chweb201603_53

xlpacman805 · 04-30-2020, 10:27 PM

How do I replace the shifter with the crystal one?

RSnic · 05-03-2020, 07:57 AM

BTW, both the "crystal" starter button & iDrive controller are on eBay -- several listings for each

MichaelWave · 05-06-2020, 06:36 PM

Ladies and gents, I too have done the change for start button You are able to skip lotta steps within the instruction pm if guide needed.

neostream · 05-30-2020, 04:56 AM

Hi MichaelWave,

please send me detailed instruction how to replace the Start Button. I could not manage it with the supplied plasticine.

neostream · 06-05-2020, 08:26 AM

I finally managed to pull out the start stop button with the supplied plasticine clay. You don't have to disassemble anything nor does the button break. It is important to cover the whole button with clay and then pull it out quickly.

OM3RTA · 06-05-2020, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by neostream

I finally managed to pull out the start stop button with the supplied plasticine clay. You don't have to disassemble anything nor does the button break. It is important to cover the whole button with clay and then pull it out quickly.

Can the crystal one be pulled out the same way?

neostream · 06-05-2020, 10:04 AM

I didn't try but why not. It has the same noses and the surface is glass.

juanmad · 06-11-2020, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by luckyfrederic

Hello everyone,

Small modification that I made on my G20, adding "crystal" elements.
Unfortunately not the gear lever because it is quite expensive.
Maybe in the future

What do you think about ?

Is the crystal knob touch sensitive? Like the default knob

hamera · 06-15-2020, 10:32 AM

Changed mine Start/Stop button today. It's alright. Probably will look even better after sunset. It literally takes couple of minutes to change. Couple of things to point out. The button is flat. It doesn't appear on the pictures but it's flat.
It's also not flush with the base. Not a problem I guess. Will use for a while and can always go back to the original one if I change my mind.

Some pics:

OM3RTA · 06-15-2020, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hamera

Changed mine Start/Stop button today. It's alright. Probably will look even better after sunset. It literally takes couple of minutes to change. Couple of things to point out. The button is flat. It doesn't appear on the pictures but it's flat.
It's also not flush with the base. Not a problem I guess. Will use for a while and can always go back to the original one if I change my mind.

Some pics:

Judging by the box I'm going to assume it's OEM?

hamera · 06-15-2020, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OM3RTA

Judging by the box I'm going to assume it's OEM?

Quality packaging, isn't it?

It's from our friends from far East

Ali Express. Ordered 10 days ago, not bad at all. Time to order iDrive knob now.

OM3RTA · 06-15-2020, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by hamera

Quality packaging, isn't it?

It's from our friends from far far East

Ali Express. Ordered 10 days ago, not bad at all. Time to order iDrive knob now.

It is but it was the fact you can see the 'start, start, start' etching on the button in the background that threw me off even more.

hamera · 06-15-2020, 05:08 PM

Looks good in the dark

OM3RTA · 06-16-2020, 04:33 AM

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Looks good in the dark

Definitely it's best side

dragoon4158 · 08-10-2020, 11:35 AM

I tried using the clay provided by the seller but it does not seem to work. Does anyone have an alternative method that doesn't require pulling out the entire console? lol

skylinebmwm5 · 08-11-2020, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dragoon4158

I tried using the clay provided by the seller but it does not seem to work. Does anyone have an alternative method that doesn't require pulling out the entire console? lol

I also got same issue, I end up using some 3m vhb tape

Get a circular item that you can stick some 3m vhb tape on which is similar size to the button (I used an old touch up paint bottle), stick it to the original start button and just a quick pull and it will come out

Nimz · 08-11-2020, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by hamera

Quality packaging, isn't it?

It's from our friends from far East

Ali Express. Ordered 10 days ago, not bad at all. Time to order iDrive knob now.

Looks great.. Can you please provide a link ?

hamera · 08-11-2020, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nimz

Looks great.. Can you please provide a link ?

This is the one I bought. There are cheaper ones available but I wasn't sure about the quality. They may be exactly the same ones, I don't know

https://a.aliexpress.com/_dVrTySY

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neostream New Member 12 Rep 12 Posts Drives: bmw g20 m340i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: germany iTrader: (0)	I finally managed to pull out the start stop button with the supplied plasticine clay. You don't have to disassemble anything nor does the button break. It is important to cover the whole button with clay and then pull it out quickly.
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hamera Lieutenant 445 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 320i M Sport (G20) Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Changed mine Start/Stop button today. It's alright. Probably will look even better after sunset. It literally takes couple of minutes to change. Couple of things to point out. The button is flat. It doesn't appear on the pictures but it's flat. It's also not flush with the base. Not a problem I guess. Will use for a while and can always go back to the original one if I change my mind. Some pics: Attached Images
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