DIY-change your 325,330 rotary radio knobs for the 335i

shragon · 10-20-2006, 06:15 PM

hahaha, i had to do a double take on the pics.

nice touch on the radio knobs.

i too want to know about the climate control ones though.

ZuerstBMW · 10-20-2006, 07:10 PM

If you have Navi, then you would just need one of these, right? Or will it not work?

This is what I did to my AC control buttons.

calvino · 10-20-2006, 07:29 PM

yea it will probably work, I think they are like standard I can take a picture of the back of the knob and you can compare it to yours

but is really nice touch it does not looks like much in the picture but is a big difference went you see it in person, if any of you get it you would not dissaponted and people that have ride with you before WILL notice because they look really good. and hey for a under $15 dolars mod you can't go wrong

is like the happy robot face you can't go wrong with it !

KL2DC · 10-20-2006, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

If you have Navi, then you would just need one of these, right? Or will it not work?

This is what I did to my AC control buttons.

How and where did you get those chrome trim rings for the HVAC knobs?

ZuerstBMW · 10-20-2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

How and where did you get those chrome trim rings for the HVAC knobs?

I got them off German Ebay. They are very good quality. He ships to US.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BMW-3er-E90-E91-...QQcmdZViewItem

KL2DC · 10-20-2006, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

I got them off German Ebay. They are very good quality. He ships to US.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BMW-3er-E90-E91-...QQcmdZViewItem

Nice...and thanks for the tip. So its just snap on/snap off?

ZuerstBMW · 10-20-2006, 08:57 PM

They actually just go on. You can glue them on if you want. Mine have stayed on so far though.

DILLIGAF · 10-20-2006, 09:36 PM

For us Canadians the mod will cost $40...$20/each knob. I called the dealer closest to me today and apparently their cost is $13/each but I was like WTF....$6 across the border.

andrew 330i · 10-21-2006, 08:36 AM

i ordered the radio knobs... but they are on national back order.

Chesmu · 10-23-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

^ have you try yanking on the AC knobs to see if they come off easily?

all this talk about yanking knobs is making me feel funny.....

and how easily I come off is none of your business.....

calvino · 10-23-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chesmu

all this talk about yanking knobs is making me feel funny.....

and how easily I come off is none of your business.....

oneshare325 · 10-24-2006, 10:35 PM

Anyone get a set besides calvino? They are not on crown?

nimamilani · 10-24-2006, 11:08 PM

where is the best place to order these knobs???

bmw · 11-09-2006, 08:56 PM

Yeah, um the Knob change doesnt work with the NAV cars, diferent shape on the back.

ZuerstBMW · 11-09-2006, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw

Yeah, um the Knob change doesnt work with the NAV cars, diferent shape on the back.

You tried it already?

tiga901 · 11-09-2006, 10:37 PM

calvino....you are really da man!!!!

Chesmu · 11-09-2006, 11:23 PM

i just did calvino's rear outlet mod... a little differently. I won't do this cause I don't care enuff, but I must say...

Calvino, you are alright! These are original, not thought of before mods. And very do-able on a father of two budget.

KL2DC · 11-10-2006, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by oneshare325

Anyone get a set besides calvino? They are not on crown?

I had enquired with JD @ Crown. He will let us know as soon as he gets a supply secured.

I had also enquired about the 335i E90's bright silver finishing rods...

txusa03 · 11-10-2006, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by andrew 330i

i ordered the radio knobs... but they are on national back order.

you can blame calvino for the national back order

bmw · 11-11-2006, 09:26 AM

I have 2 knobs, PM me if interested.

magamaga · 04-16-2007, 02:10 AM

Did those knobs fit the 325's with Nav? I read somewhere on this thread they didn't. Can anyone confirm or deny that?

Johnny Lin · 04-16-2007, 02:13 AM

It look almost the same to me. HA~

10-20-2006, 06:15 PM	#23
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calvino Lieutenant Colonel 304 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Weston,Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 e90 330i [0.00]	yea it will probably work, I think they are like standard I can take a picture of the back of the knob and you can compare it to yours but is really nice touch it does not looks like much in the picture but is a big difference went you see it in person, if any of you get it you would not dissaponted and people that have ride with you before WILL notice because they look really good. and hey for a under $15 dolars mod you can't go wrong is like the happy robot face you can't go wrong with it ! __________________ E90 Mytic Blue 330i 07-20-2006. 05-17-2011 Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural? Support NORML
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	They actually just go on. You can glue them on if you want. Mine have stayed on so far though. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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10-20-2006, 09:36 PM	#30
DILLIGAF Lieutenant 7 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2006 SG 330i ZSP MT CA Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Whitby, Ontario iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	For us Canadians the mod will cost $40...$20/each knob. I called the dealer closest to me today and apparently their cost is $13/each but I was like WTF....$6 across the border. __________________ 2006 330i Sparkling Graphite/Sport pkg/Comfort Access/Aluminum Pedals/35% LLumar tint/Blacklines/OEM Shortshift knob
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10-21-2006, 08:36 AM	#31
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10-24-2006, 10:35 PM	#34
oneshare325 Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,178 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Anyone get a set besides calvino? They are not on crown?
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10-24-2006, 11:08 PM	#35
nimamilani ni2009 23 Rep 288 Posts Drives: BMW 325I Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: California iTrader: (0)	where is the best place to order these knobs???
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11-09-2006, 08:56 PM	#36
bmw Enlisted Member 14 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sport (Alpine White) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mass iTrader: (0)	Yeah, um the Knob change doesnt work with the NAV cars, diferent shape on the back. __________________ Current:04 CLK55AMG\|1997 Saab 900SE Turbo\|Yamaha R6 Previous:2002 Saab 9-5 Aero\|2006 E90 330i\|2001 Stage 2 Audi S4\|2002 Nogaro Stage 3 S4\|S50 E30 325es
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	i just did calvino's rear outlet mod... a little differently. I won't do this cause I don't care enuff, but I must say... Calvino, you are alright! These are original, not thought of before mods. And very do-able on a father of two budget. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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11-11-2006, 09:26 AM	#42
bmw Enlisted Member 14 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sport (Alpine White) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mass iTrader: (0)	I have 2 knobs, PM me if interested. __________________ Current:04 CLK55AMG\|1997 Saab 900SE Turbo\|Yamaha R6 Previous:2002 Saab 9-5 Aero\|2006 E90 330i\|2001 Stage 2 Audi S4\|2002 Nogaro Stage 3 S4\|S50 E30 325es
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04-16-2007, 02:10 AM	#43
magamaga - 25 Rep 526 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Did those knobs fit the 325's with Nav? I read somewhere on this thread they didn't. Can anyone confirm or deny that? __________________ 325i Sparkling Graphite/Navigation/Steptronic/HeatedSeats/ DRL Angel Eyes/Metal Pedals/Tail Pipe Tips/Rear BMW Spoiler/BMWAlarm/LoJack/BlackLineTailLights/Hardwired BeltronicsProfessionalRX65RadarDetector/Rear FogLights/Debadged/LUX 5.0/ACS Roof Spoiler
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04-16-2007, 02:13 AM	#44
Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 832 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	It look almost the same to me. HA~
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