BMW CIC vs NBT. HARDWARE UPGRADE (new screen, head unit, iDrive controller, trim). Though the interface will look similar, you will get much better graphics and higher image contrast. The BMW NBT retrofit has a more power-packed processor together with a 200GB hard drive (instead of 80GB available in CIC), so the response and boot times will be meghan425 Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2010. #1 · Nov 12, 2010. A few things: * My key is also not working (none of the remote buttons work) * I have been able to save a few things (lock settings) through the computer/idrive. But my "saved" radio stations disappear after the car is turned off for more than 5 mins or so. iTrader: ( 0) Idrive controller upgrade to touch version. As part of my on-going car upgrades (this part being an upgrade of nav (sa6un) to “Nav plus” (SA6UP). I started the project by switching the 6.5” touch screen to the 8.8” version and was delighted with the result. I have posted instruction for fitting and coding in a couple of Flip the iDrive controller over and remove the bottom-most black plastic cover. There are 3 clips on one side and two on the other. I used the screwdriver to unclasp the clips. Below the cover you’ll expose bottom end of the ribbon cable. The brown clip on the connector holds tension on the cable. I got the NBT controller to work without any adapters/emulators on a 2011 (08/10 build). The mod is actually rather simple to get working. All you have to do is Tap into the KCAN2 connection and the Controller will work with the CIC unit. I did this by tapping the leads at the ZGW. The leads could be all over the car but after tapping a number Description. CarPlay MMI Prime is a multimedia bridge connecting your phone to your BMW or MINI either wirelessly or via cable. It is fully integrated with the native iDrive display and controller, and feels and works like OEM BMW Apple CarPlay. With its user-friendly and instinctive interface, this CarPlay retrofit makes it easy to use many of Genuine BMW replacement for a damaged or malfunctioning iDrive control switch. Genuine BMW Controller This item fits the following BMW Chassis: E60 M5,E63 M6,E70 X5M,E82 1M Coupe,E63,E70 X5,E71 X6,E82,E90,E92,E93 Hi all, I am new to the forum, but I am a very happy owner of a BMW 3-series touring (2008). The car is equipped with the CCC-navigation system (I think I have the update-1, no split screen) and since a few months the controller knob is acting mysteriously: at random times, the controller stops responding to a push on the knob. lCDRKJp.