can digital instrument fit on old non digital instrument ??

[o0fawaz0o]

Hello everyone,,

i heared that i can update my non digital instrument in my car

To the new digital one that found in new model and ita just

Plug and play thing !!!

Anyone did this or heared about it ???

[Nagromalg3]

do you mean this?
http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...panel-retrofit

if you do, it apparently requires coding which can be done remotely

[BMWOO7]

As you can see, it can be done, but I had the 'analog' display on my 2014 650 and have the 'digital' display on my 2015 650 and unless you have about $4000 for the total package (parts, installation, coding, etc...) it's not worth it.

Put the extra money to something else and you'll be much, much happier.

Not to say that I don't like the digital dash, it's nice, but I don't know if it's worth the cost to update it.

Similarly how some folks have talked about updating HID's to LED's. It can be done but is expensive.

With that said, given the choice, I'd do the HID to LED conversion first. LED's are awesome!

[doug_999]

If I could switch with you I would - I love the old gauges!

[gordocam]

Here's what your missing! Sorry for pic quality.

[650i2014]

Not sure if the cost is justified but to me the digital instrument is something I can't drive without and I would be willing to trade in any other option in the car (except for the surround view) to get it.

Switching from one driving mode to another (i.e. comfort to sport) gives you a visual experience complementing the performance of the car which you can't get with the old gauges.

It's what all car gauges should be (and will be). I'm sure the car industry will not be looking back.

Here are a few shots from my car:

[doug_999]

Gimmicky and they serve no purpose except - well to make it gimmicky. I do however agree - they will be on all BMWs in the future.

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by 650i2014

Not sure if the cost is justified but to me the digital instrument is something I can't drive without and I would be willing to trade in any other option in the car (except for the surround view) to get it.

Switching from one driving mode to another (i.e. comfort to sport) gives you a visual experience complementing the performance of the car which you can't get with the old gauges.

It's what all car gauges should be (and will be). I'm sure the car industry will not be looking back.

Here are a few shots from my car:

Wow... How do you manage to get 580 miles from a tank ?
My best (with 650i) was 350

[Kjennern]

I'ts in kilometers (metric)

Aprox 360 miles.

[WWnyc]

Originally Posted by Kjennern

I'ts in kilometers (metric)

Aprox 360 miles.

Anyone can do it that way :-))

[M6-Coupe]

Originally Posted by Kjennern

I'ts in kilometers (metric)

Aprox 360 miles.

Oh..... my bad.... LOL