My F10 iDrive Screen Modification (Pre LCI to LCI)

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Ok so I have a pre LCI f10, but I really liked the drive screen border in the LCI F10..I asked one of the site sponsors if they could fix the new version for me but he declined saying its not compatible with the pre facelift cars. I wanted it really bad so I ordered it anyways from PML…it costed me $60 to buy it from them. They didn't have it in stock so they ordered the part from Germany. Anyways so I got it yesterday and when i removed the old screen out I realized that the screw locations on the new part were different from the old part because of which I wasn't able to screw the part to the screen and also the shape at the back was different when compared to the pre-lci part because of which it wasn't fitting to the screen. After about an hr of cutting through the plastic bits at the back I was able to make it fit the screen and make sure it was a tight fit. I wasn't able to screw the plastic to the screen but that doesn't matter as the border is quite tightly fixed to the screen anyways. Here are some pics after the installation and I think it was definitely worth the effort! What do you guys think??View attachment 60456View attachment 60457View attachment 60458
 
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Re: My F10 iDrive Screen Modification (Pre LCI to LCI)

Well done.....
 
Re: My F10 iDrive Screen Modification (Pre LCI to LCI)

Very good DIY.

We also tried, but need to cut, and remove original screws, so we stopped opening this mod, now we have 20 pcs this frame in our shop.

Hope no strange sound rattling.
 
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Re: My F10 iDrive Screen Modification (Pre LCI to LCI)

Nicely done.... :D thanks for sharing the cost and details
Cheerssss and happy motoring.....
 
Re: My F10 iDrive Screen Modification (Pre LCI to LCI)

Wow... that much effort for a bezel. I hope you kept your original bezels... I'm curious to know if creeks surface after a year or two since you hacked this into place.
 
Re: My F10 iDrive Screen Modification (Pre LCI to LCI)

actually can just stick chrome stickers
 
Re: My F10 iDrive Screen Modification (Pre LCI to LCI)

haha yes i have kept the original bezel with me..and after I installed it I took it for a drive to see if its makes any sound...and sure enough, there was a rattle whenever the car went over bumps..I solved this issue by placing a bit of cotton between the trim and the dashboard wood. Now its sturdy like a rock, even pressing the border with my hand doesnt make it move...and yes no more rattles can be heard.
 
Re: My F10 iDrive Screen Modification (Pre LCI to LCI)

You did a fabulous job! It looks great! How I wish they sell two chrome stickers for us stick it using some strong adhesive!
 

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