Idrive Response

Username18 · 07-31-2005, 08:58 PM

I tested out the idrive in an e90 about a month ago and was kinda dissapointed with the response time of the system when selecting with the knob. I later read that there was some software update that eliminated this delay, is this true? if not, is this slow response normal? will there be any other new changes to the nav/idrive in the next software update in sept(besides mp3, which im very excited about!)?

David328M-Sport · 07-31-2005, 09:14 PM

no response time issues with my iD. Virtually instant changes.

Wildcat Jon · 07-31-2005, 09:21 PM

Same with me - picked mine up 2 days ago. No delay.

e90fanatic · 07-31-2005, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Username18

I tested out the idrive in an e90 about a month ago and was kinda dissapointed with the response time of the system when selecting with the knob. I later read that there was some software update that eliminated this delay, is this true? if not, is this slow response normal? will there be any other new changes to the nav/idrive in the next software update in sept(besides mp3, which im very excited about!)?

there was an update for idrive that fixed the lag.

Username18 · 07-31-2005, 09:55 PM

thanks for all the help. cant wait till my car is here....

bostoniant · 07-18-2006, 09:19 PM

Is anybody else experiencing a lag? I got mine three days ago but my idrive is fairly laggy.

07-18-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bostoniant

Is anybody else experiencing a lag? I got mine three days ago but my idrive is fairly laggy.

Yes.

Mine's an August '05 build and it has pretty serious lag.

I was unaware there was a software update that fixes this.

I must have missed the post on that.

But I'm sure happy to hear about it now.

MoreCowbell · 07-18-2006, 09:33 PM

The software helps but doesn't totally eliminate the issue

Oz · 07-18-2006, 10:08 PM

The software update didn't eliminate the issue for me but it isn't that much of a lag and it could be because I have gotten used to it.

The best way is to unlock your doors 5-10 seconds you start the car because I think it helps with loading up the program.

KevinC · 07-18-2006, 11:45 PM

bostoniant · 07-19-2006, 06:55 AM

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ahaha thanks again bill.

cdheaven · 07-19-2006, 10:29 AM

i have bad lag. and i also believe i have the newest software. what is the newest software update now a days the lag sucks. like MAYBE i could understand if our navi had a harddrive that played mp3s off it. played dvd's. had a better navi. then i would deal with it. i want os x in my e90 please.

bemison · 07-19-2006, 11:12 AM

I've had some minor lag. I was just in the shop last week for something else and got a new software update. Will occasionally have 5-10 sec lag when starting car where i-drive screen is blank. Will also have intermittent lag (2-3 seconds) when using the nav features and (rarely) tuning the radio.

It's kinda something I've gotten used to and isn't a terrible headache, but not something I would expect from a second hand computer, much less a high priced option. That said, I wouldn't trade my I-drive. A slow I-drive is still better than no I-drive.

richlux · 07-19-2006, 04:50 PM

Mine's slow too. It's the main thing I hate about it :-(

Rich

07-31-2005, 08:58 PM	#1
Username18 Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Idrive Response I tested out the idrive in an e90 about a month ago and was kinda dissapointed with the response time of the system when selecting with the knob. I later read that there was some software update that eliminated this delay, is this true? if not, is this slow response normal? will there be any other new changes to the nav/idrive in the next software update in sept(besides mp3, which im very excited about!)?
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	no response time issues with my iD. Virtually instant changes. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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Wildcat Jon Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	Same with me - picked mine up 2 days ago. No delay. __________________ 330i/TiSilver/Black Leather/Step/Poplar/Prem/Sport/Cold Weather/Navi-Idrive/Sirius
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Username18 Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	thanks for all the help. cant wait till my car is here....
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bostoniant Private First Class 16 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wash, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00]	Is anybody else experiencing a lag? I got mine three days ago but my idrive is fairly laggy.
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MoreCowbell Lieutenant Colonel 490 Rep 1,700 Posts Drives: 24 i5M60 23 X740 23 Vette Z06 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Westchester, NY iTrader: (0)	The software helps but doesn't totally eliminate the issue
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	The software update didn't eliminate the issue for me but it isn't that much of a lag and it could be because I have gotten used to it. The best way is to unlock your doors 5-10 seconds you start the car because I think it helps with loading up the program. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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07-19-2006, 10:29 AM	#12
cdheaven I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat 229 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	i have bad lag. and i also believe i have the newest software. what is the newest software update now a days the lag sucks. like MAYBE i could understand if our navi had a harddrive that played mp3s off it. played dvd's. had a better navi. then i would deal with it. i want os x in my e90 please. __________________ 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down
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07-19-2006, 11:12 AM	#13
bemison New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KC, MO iTrader: (0)	I've had some minor lag. I was just in the shop last week for something else and got a new software update. Will occasionally have 5-10 sec lag when starting car where i-drive screen is blank. Will also have intermittent lag (2-3 seconds) when using the nav features and (rarely) tuning the radio. It's kinda something I've gotten used to and isn't a terrible headache, but not something I would expect from a second hand computer, much less a high priced option. That said, I wouldn't trade my I-drive. A slow I-drive is still better than no I-drive. __________________ 2006 330i, Black Sapphire, 6-Speed Manual, Premium, Nav, Heated Seats, Sirius
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07-19-2006, 04:50 PM	#14
richlux Private 10 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 330i Blk/Blk Prem/Sport/Nav Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (1)	Mine's slow too. It's the main thing I hate about it :-( Rich
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