How's Elebest?

[Seoulman]

Hi Guys

I'm thinking of upgrading the iDrive screen in my 4 series GC to the bigger 8 inches one.

Heard that Elebest does this. Are they reliable? Do they use BMW original parts?

I'm also concerned that doing this might screw up the electronics. Should I just live with the standard 6.5 inch screen I have now?

 

[flagship1974]

Go ahead they are one of the top notch. I installed my nbt from them.

 

[The Guardian]

They are good. Some say they are expensive but I say 一分钱一分货.

1 point to note, you will need to put back your original item when you update your software. This is my experience. So better not to trade in or sell off your original electronics.

 

[flagship1974]

Yes nvr sell your stock. U may need it when updating software

 

[Jervois]

I texted Elebest for a quote few days ago for F30 changing to NBT full set with Navi is $2500.

Just for the screen alone is $1500.

More expensive than our regular LCD tv haha.

Anyone know of other alternative place to do this upgrade ?

 

[Jervois]

I texted Elebest for a quote few days ago for F30 changing to NBT full set with Navi is $2500.

Just for the screen alone is $1500.

More expensive than our regular LCD tv haha.

Anyone know of other alternative place to do this upgrade ?

 

[Seoulman]

How would I know whether a place like Elebest sells genuine BMW original parts?

 

[flagship1974]

Once the parts failed at early hour. Lol

 

[Seoulman]

Once the parts failed at early hour. Lol

Oh what do you mean? You had a bad experience?

 

[flagship1974]

No lah. So far so good. Already 1.5 years

 

[Seoulman]

Thanks for all your responses. I got Elebest to install the bigger iDrive screen and touchpad controller and I think they did a decent job.

However, I noticed that after installing the bigger screen and touchpad controller my aircon in the car is now not as cold or effective as before. Not as cold as before the retrofitting.

I don't know whether the retrofitting has affected the air con in any way. Any thoughts? I wouldn't think there is a connection but I'm not sure.

 

[Seoulman]

Nevermind I think I resolved the air con issue already. Nothing to do with the retrofitting.

 

[Sen Min]

Dear friends,

I am thinking of getting a PI car which does not have SG map. Is Ele the only place we can do to have the same as PML maps?

 

[The Guardian]

Don't have SG map? Does it come with sat nav?

 

[Sen Min]

Oh dear, this i have to check...Do explain the options if u know. Tks