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    AC Schnitzer “tunes up” the BMW iDrive system

    Yup, we have yet to see a “pimped out” or “tuned up” BMW iDrive system, but the famous german tuner has definitely surprised us. They basically have put out an accessory that replaces the I-drive knob. The traditional i-Drive knob has been replaced by a more car oriented one, an aluminum wheel like knob.

    “The controller is the central control unit of the iDrive system in BMW vehicles. Ergonomically mounted on the central console, the rotary push button can easily be operated with one hand by both driver and passenger. And the intelligent operating concept is now further enhanced by the new design AC Schnitzer cover.”, says AC Schnizter’s PR machine.


    Not sure what the advantages or the reasoning behind this “upgrade”, but judging from the photos, it doesn’t look as bad as we would think. Will it be useful and worth spend the money on it? Not in our opinion, but hey…who are we to judge you?

    The new AC Schnitzer knob is available for all BMW vehicles sporting the latest generation iDrive system.




    Source: bmwblog

    #2
    They have always had an iDrive knob replacement for the older cars (E60, E65, etc)
    ...petrolhead

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      #3
      And that costs .... ?
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        #4
        I prefer OEM

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          #5
          actually, it looks nice, but i would guess hamann badge will be amazing or /// /\/\

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            #6
            I'm with Stratus... OEM looks much more sleek
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              #7
              Originally posted by SSense View Post





              Source: bmwblog
              They couldve spiced it up by making the rim design in 3D, as in just like the real rim. Because, honestly it looks straight up knockoff !
              sigpic5/94' E36 318iS 5-spd
              Bilstein PSS|SWIFT 070's|26/18mm sways|FCABS|Sphericals|Prospec/ACS bars|M plates+shims
              LTW FW+228mm SACHS|UUC EVOII|ATS Metal LSD|Solid mounts throughout
              P&P TB|3" box|COP|FDM|De'heater plated
              Recaro|OMP|Borbet/MK Motorsports|M DSII's|Custom lip

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                #8
                Originally posted by ahmad.alkhalil View Post
                OEM looks much more sleek
                ofcourse ! simply compare...




                '07 650i Stratus Grey/Cream beige

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                  #9
                  ACS = :nono:
                  OEM =
                  Drive To The Satisfaction... A Dreamer's Pursuit

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                  Mods: ZCP Kidney Grilles

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                  Mods: Full Catless AlphaMale Performance Valvetronic Exhaust | Macht Schnell Stage 2 Air Intake | H&R Lowering Springs | ECS Tuning Spacers | Carbon Fiber Front Splitters | Glossy Black Kidney Grilles | Plasti-Dipped Fender Grilles | LCI Tail Lights | Carbon Fiber H-Style Diffuser | Stage 2 Tune (Simon MotorSport) | Macht Schnell Pulleys | Carbon Fiber LowKick Trunk Spoiler

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                  Mods: Rear Smoked LEDs | Front Smoked Corner Lights | 4300K Phillips 85122+ Bulbs | BMC Drop-In Panel | Matt Black Kidney Grilles | 7500K CCFL | Matt Black Side Grilles | FOX SS Muffler | VIEZU Remap | CSL Carbon Fiber Splitters | EvoSport Under Drive Pulley Kit | K&N Cold Air Intake | K&N Scoops | Hawk Carbon-Ceramic Brake Pads | R1Concepts Zinc-Coated Cross-Drilled Rotors | Agency Power Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines | Hyper Black M3 Competition Rims | FXR Bi-Xenon Projectors w/ Clear Lenses | 70% 3M Tinting
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                  Mods: Front & Rear OEM Facelift | K&N Cold Air Intake | Straight Pipes | MAF Delete | Custom Made Air Intake Elbow | 3.15 LSD Differential | SplitFire Spark Plugs | E36-7 Z3 OEM 17" Rims | 50% 3M Tinting

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                    #10
                    IMO oem looks so neat and clean, better than the ACS rim look alike knob :thumbsdown:

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                      #11
                      WTF! IMHO OEM>ACS & ACS=POS & OEM=FTW!

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                        #12
                        I don't even like the wheels design that they chose ! lol

                        '07 650i Stratus Grey/Cream beige

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                          #13
                          OEM ! :1stcup:
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                            #14
                            hahah this is stupid...
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by Haissam View Post
                              WTF! IMHO OEM>ACS & ACS=POS & OEM=FTW!
                              OEM FTMFPOSAWSOBSMDW !!
                              Drive To The Satisfaction... A Dreamer's Pursuit

                              2013 F10 M5 - M Drivers Package
                              Alpine White / Sakhir Orange

                              Mods: ZCP Kidney Grilles

                              2009 E92 M3 - M Drivers Package
                              Melbourne Red / Imola Red [Manual] (SOLD)

                              Mods: Full Catless AlphaMale Performance Valvetronic Exhaust | Macht Schnell Stage 2 Air Intake | H&R Lowering Springs | ECS Tuning Spacers | Carbon Fiber Front Splitters | Glossy Black Kidney Grilles | Plasti-Dipped Fender Grilles | LCI Tail Lights | Carbon Fiber H-Style Diffuser | Stage 2 Tune (Simon MotorSport) | Macht Schnell Pulleys | Carbon Fiber LowKick Trunk Spoiler

                              2003 E46 M3 - Carbon Black / Imola Red (BLOWN)
                              Mods: Rear Smoked LEDs | Front Smoked Corner Lights | 4300K Phillips 85122+ Bulbs | BMC Drop-In Panel | Matt Black Kidney Grilles | 7500K CCFL | Matt Black Side Grilles | FOX SS Muffler | VIEZU Remap | CSL Carbon Fiber Splitters | EvoSport Under Drive Pulley Kit | K&N Cold Air Intake | K&N Scoops | Hawk Carbon-Ceramic Brake Pads | R1Concepts Zinc-Coated Cross-Drilled Rotors | Agency Power Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines | Hyper Black M3 Competition Rims | FXR Bi-Xenon Projectors w/ Clear Lenses | 70% 3M Tinting
                              1997 E39 528i - Champagne Beige / Sand Beige (SOLD)
                              Mods: Front & Rear OEM Facelift | K&N Cold Air Intake | Straight Pipes | MAF Delete | Custom Made Air Intake Elbow | 3.15 LSD Differential | SplitFire Spark Plugs | E36-7 Z3 OEM 17" Rims | 50% 3M Tinting

                              Need Assistance?
                              eMail:
                              Rafik@bmwclubuae.com


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