facelifting possibilities....

EA51 LAY · 08-23-2010, 09:06 AM

I have a 2008 M3 sedan and would really like to update to 2009> I-drive and LED rear lights. I appreciate that the lights are upgradable as a kit for the E92/93 but alas the tech's at work claim the wiring harness wont allow it on mine!!

Has anyone done these upgrade or know of anyone who has??

Oh, idea of costs too if its been done

Thanks gang

bobbyz · 08-23-2010, 09:18 AM

The 2009 idrive control knob can directly replace the '08 version (just need the '09 knob and the '09 center console). The '09 knob will be completely functional. I do not think you can swap out the whole "i-drive system, software" though. As for the rear lights, you would need the '09 lights as well as the '09 trunk lid. I remember reading what your tech says about the wiring though, it will work, but you will have errors lighting up your dash.
Maybe others who have looked into this more deeply can correct me or confirm.

Gearhead999s · 08-23-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by EA51 LAY

I have a 2008 M3 sedan and would really like to update to 2009> I-drive and LED rear lights. I appreciate that the lights are upgradable as a kit for the E92/93 but alas the tech's at work claim the wiring harness wont allow it on mine!!

Has anyone done these upgrade or know of anyone who has??

Oh, idea of costs too if its been done

Thanks gang

Why not just get an 09 or newer M3?Is that not what you tell your clients

bobbyz · 08-23-2010, 09:31 AM

Haha. David is a pro at exchanging cars every few months...I'm sure he can give you some tips

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Why not just get an 09 or newer M3?Is that not what you tell your clients

EA51 LAY · 08-23-2010, 01:59 PM

Sadly an equivelant specced 2011 car is not far off 'double' per month on the lease than mine!!

With nowt down obviously

I was only thinking of these upgrades if I buy it out - not right now!!

Gearhead999s · 08-23-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by EA51 LAY

Sadly an equivelant specced 2011 car is not far off 'double' per month on the lease than mine!!

With nowt down obviously

I was only thinking of these upgrades if I buy it out - not right now!!

Can you say that in English Matt?

EA51 LAY · 08-23-2010, 02:01 PM

I hear you Duncan, but remember im just a poor salesman, by rights I shouldn't even be in this car - its well above my financial station........

If I could grab a 2010/11 coupe I would

Hows yours now its back??

EA51 LAY · 08-23-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

Can you say that in English Matt?

Hang on - i'll just grab my Canadish translator for you.......! LMFAO

Nowt is (Yorkshire - Nth England) dialect for 'nothing'

Gearhead999s · 08-23-2010, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by EA51 LAY

I hear you Duncan, but remember im just a poor salesman, by rights I shouldn't even be in this car - its well above my financial station........

If I could grab a 2010/11 coupe I would

Hows yours now its back??

Great.The service that I got from Endras was excellent!

EA51 LAY · 08-23-2010, 02:04 PM

dkdurham · 10-19-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by EA51 LAY

Matt,
just suck it up and get one of the 2011 E92 M3 Auction coupes!
=D
-DK

Gearhead999s · 10-19-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dkdurham

Matt,
just suck it up and get one of the 2011 E92 M3 Auction coupes!
=D
-DK

Driver Training cars?

EA51 LAY · 10-21-2010, 07:30 PM

Yeah - but I dont want DCT.........

Still way more than mine! Especially in light of the new Pre owned programme

Chako · 10-21-2010, 11:51 PM

Hey,

The silver ghost I believe is an 08 M3 w/ LCI tail lights + idrive knob

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409084

Hope that helps

bobbyz · 10-22-2010, 09:54 AM

Whats the new "pre-owned programme?"

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Originally Posted by EA51 LAY

Yeah - but I dont want DCT.........

Still way more than mine! Especially in light of the new Pre owned programme

EA51 LAY · 10-23-2010, 10:34 AM

Any '08 M product car just 1.9% financing upto 60 months and just 2.9% on Owners choice balloon financing at 48 months

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EA51 LAY Ex-Blighty 16 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2010 MINI JCW, AW 1M Enroute Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	facelifting possibilities.... I have a 2008 M3 sedan and would really like to update to 2009> I-drive and LED rear lights. I appreciate that the lights are upgradable as a kit for the E92/93 but alas the tech's at work claim the wiring harness wont allow it on mine!! Has anyone done these upgrade or know of anyone who has?? Oh, idea of costs too if its been done Thanks gang Last edited by EA51 LAY; 08-23-2010 at 09:15 AM..
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bobbyz First Lieutenant 13 Rep 311 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	The 2009 idrive control knob can directly replace the '08 version (just need the '09 knob and the '09 center console). The '09 knob will be completely functional. I do not think you can swap out the whole "i-drive system, software" though. As for the rear lights, you would need the '09 lights as well as the '09 trunk lid. I remember reading what your tech says about the wiring though, it will work, but you will have errors lighting up your dash. Maybe others who have looked into this more deeply can correct me or confirm. Last edited by bobbyz; 08-23-2010 at 09:32 AM..
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EA51 LAY Ex-Blighty 16 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2010 MINI JCW, AW 1M Enroute Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Sadly an equivelant specced 2011 car is not far off 'double' per month on the lease than mine!! With nowt down obviously I was only thinking of these upgrades if I buy it out - not right now!!
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EA51 LAY Ex-Blighty 16 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2010 MINI JCW, AW 1M Enroute Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I hear you Duncan, but remember im just a poor salesman, by rights I shouldn't even be in this car - its well above my financial station........ If I could grab a 2010/11 coupe I would Hows yours now its back??
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EA51 LAY Ex-Blighty 16 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2010 MINI JCW, AW 1M Enroute Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Yeah - but I dont want DCT......... Still way more than mine! Especially in light of the new Pre owned programme
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Chako Banned 105 Rep 280 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Hey, The silver ghost I believe is an 08 M3 w/ LCI tail lights + idrive knob http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=409084 Hope that helps
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EA51 LAY Ex-Blighty 16 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2010 MINI JCW, AW 1M Enroute Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Any '08 M product car just 1.9% financing upto 60 months and just 2.9% on Owners choice balloon financing at 48 months
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