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10-01-2014, 09:23 AM | #68 |
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Nice instalation but quality of this display not deserve to be in BMW. I would stay with my regular cluster in x5 if there will be cluster with quality of idrive LCD ok then i will install it but so far It Looks like KIA QUALITY
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However, we're all entitled to our own opinion . You are probably used to seeing the new S-Class or Audi displays:
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I do agree with xeo2002 to a certain extent. 6WB is great - and I love having it. It's sort of rekindled my love affair with this car around the time that I'm usually looking to flip, especially since this cluster isn't available in M cars and I do plan on stepping up to the X5 or X6 M come early next year.
It's definitely not Kia quality. The display is high resolution and looks great in daytime and nighttime. At night, you do see the outline of the screen (common with LCD panels) but it's not a turnoff. Despite all this, it's actually pretty boring though. What BMW could do is leverage the display more than they do now. I have HUD, so my navigation information is displayed there. I can turn it off and put it in the cluster, but I don't want to - defeats the purpose of the HUD. So what about a small map? Or some other suggestions: - album art or Sirius channel art for current media playback - cover flow type view - EfficientDynamics charts/consumption history - actually putting the LDW display up top instead of the static icon - night vision display - enhanced on-board computer information/graphics I just picked up a new 2015 GTI Autobahn for my partner. The screen in the instrument cluster is now color. It can show lots of data on different pages. Something like that would be a great added benefit to 6WB. Plus, VW just announced the new European Passat, with an available full digital cluster like the new TT (shown above). Crazy that VW can do this but BMW can't. I'm taking delivery of an i8 very soon and the cluster is practically the same, though smaller. The graphics are i8 branded, but it's also still limited in what it can do. Maybe in the next generation of cars (the GXX ones) they'll improve it a bit. If you've been in a new S-Class, you'll know what I'm talking about.
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The Cayenne has a small navi displayed in the bottom right side of the instrument cluster. It was not always well positioned for me. I prefer the BMW HUD.
I would love to have digital cluster for its color schemed and brightness, as well as the flexibility in display items it offers. However, HUD, to me, is far more practical for displaying critical information and more of a must have. The simplified navi in HUD is fabulous. It would be great if HUD had a toggle switch to allow: - 5-10 second display of time, date, outside temp - viewing HP and torque meters ala iDrive display - viewing parking proximity sensor graphics The 6WB is well suited to show the iDrive main screen while its controller is in use. I am sure many of us will upgrade cars to better pair them with our phones. It is a shame there is little backward integration and dealer retrofit for older cars. The one-size fits most of aftermarket solutions are not enticing. ..and back to @Opasha's achievement, I would only do it if I were half as handy and coding-proficient as he is. |
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Question: I read that every time I take my car to service, there will not be a problem with my dealer at all, right? any kind of service that require re-coding or appears failure alerts? |
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considering this
Although I agree with wdimagineer that BMW hasn't come anywhere close to realizing the full potential of this, I'm really tempted to do this. Doesn't look too hard after watching the videos and reading opasha's outstanding instructions.
When I follow the link, it gives me a price of about $1500 for the part. Is that correct? So it would cost me $1500 for the part and that's it if I install it myself? Didn't think I would, but I am leaning closer to doing this. |
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You brave soul....for taking on such a complicating task. I'm glad it worked out cuz it look gorgeous! Now I might have to do that. Z.
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Yea, you should do it. Hahaha.
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As far as taking it, this is only needed if your car is going in for major service where they have to reset your vehicle or perform any diagnostic coding, etc. Any ISTA/P related service as Shawn explained already and answered your question in his post #56 (post #75 to you above). Quote:
Z, good to see you back!! Thanks, man. It really is gorgeous in person. Let me know if you need any help with the coding process. I'm sure Ben can help as well.
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Awesome write up!
The new dash cluster looks awesome - is this now standard on the 2015 editions? We got a 2014 X5 50 for the Wife last year (one of the first ones ) - so far no real issues except for the drivetrain malfunction coming up lately - service is scheduled. Would be looking to do this next spring - thanks for posting this - will save and ping you if I run into any trouble. I'm local to DC area in N.VA. Great work - can't wait to do the same!
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Jesus Christ it looks amazing..... How much did this cost after everything?
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That's awesome I am jealous I want that in my car....
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Stupid question, can it be done for the F30 ?! I know it's a different instrument cluster but maybe it's same dimension so it would work ?!
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Wow that is awesome! Thanks for sharing
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