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Originally Posted by MidtownMike
I installed the BMW Security Kit (32302464228) to secure my iDrive 7 Professional Navigation System against theft. Added some additional warning stickers (ordered separately) under the trim.
Lately, many iDrive systems are getting stolen in The Netherlands. They cut a hole in the driver door, disable the alarm and then it takes them about 2 minutes to take touch display, head unit and controller. Often the M-Sport Steering Wheel and the sports transmission selector unit are also stolen. Of course the cut the wires instead of disconnecting the connectors.
The total damage can amount up to 15k euros, plus you won't be able to use your car for months.
So far I have dodged the bullet (knock on wood), and hopefully this install will help to prevent future theft by discouraging and delaying the lowlifes.
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It sucks we have to go this far to prevent these things from happening additionally to sky high insurance premiums.