MMI buttons ridiculously expensive???

[aoleks]

I am looking to replace my radio unit buttons with the chrome version found on the facelift model. I already upgraded the AC unit ones by swaping them with the buttons from a new unit (unit was £20 on ebay, I just recycled the buttons). It looks gorgeous! I can not buy another radio unit, as they're terribly expensive, so I though of buying buttons only.

I don't know what's going on, but £40 for the main button (centre)??? £25 for the volume knob???

Those pieces cost 10p to make, at most... What's going on? Anyone who upgraded theirs and has a good source where I can buy them for a normal price? And please, don't even get started on how they're actual worth the money, cause it's ridiculous.

I can pay up to £50 for both, not more. Any tips?

Thanks

 

[vaf888]

Any pics of the buttons you are looking for. My buttons are black in my b8.5

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[aoleks]

Look at radio and AC units. Buttons are black in the middle, but the part that you grip is chromed. In the initial B8, they're all black.

 

[vaf888]

Oh I see, mine have nav, so knob is by gear stick

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[Warren.bt]

Were the climate control knob easy to switch over? I'm in the process of updating my b8 interior. Changing them knobs was on my list.

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[aoleks]

Takes about half an hour, but it's relatively easy. Make sure you have patience and small screw drivers/pliers. Tricky to do, but definitely not difficult!

 

[GaryDe]

Is it possible to swap the complete AC controls from the b8.5 into the b8?


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[aoleks]

as far as I know yes, but don't take my word for it. as long as you get one that has the same controls (seated heats for example), you should be fine.

 

[briceportier]

What if there was a way to completely bypass symphonys, concerts, MMI2/3G Highs & Lows, etc and (almost) instantly upgrade your B8 to a B9:

http://cloud.tapatal...ist(public).pdf

I've been following Daniel's progress for some time and what he has achieved almost single handedly is nothing short of exceptional... Have a look..

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[aoleks]

link's not working, can you try again please?

 

[briceportier]

Website's already up... That guy's moving fast... https://rsnav.com

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[briceportier]

And loads of info/Q&As here: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12635775

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