Lci to pre-lci rear?

bomorgan123 · 06-22-2014, 02:05 PM

Call me crazy, but I actually prefer the look of the pre lci e90 rear end over the lci rear end, but only with Blacklines. So, I know lots of you have done the pre lci to lci retrofit, but has anyone gone backwards?

Taskmaster · 06-22-2014, 02:24 PM

You can, and if you want to trade....

bomorgan123 · 06-22-2014, 02:48 PM

I actually don't own an lci. I was just curious as I may be moving up to one in the near future. But I do like how you think

SMadd · 06-22-2014, 02:49 PM

Someone that has gone from an LCI to PreLCI tail are indeed REAR birds (no pun intended).
But you ARE looking on the right site. Good luck.

DOMs335D · 06-23-2014, 07:27 AM

If anybody's done it you'll find them here haha

Blindside_137 · 06-23-2014, 10:08 AM

if you have pre-lci now, why on earth upgrade to an lci car and then spend 2-3 grand more modifying it to look older?

The sedan would require a pre-lci trunk + paint + lights

A coupe or convertible would just be a light swap but still, yes you are crazy

bomorgan123 · 06-23-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

if you have pre-lci now, why on earth upgrade to an lci car and then spend 2-3 grand more modifying it to look older?

The sedan would require a pre-lci trunk + paint + lights

A coupe or convertible would just be a light swap but still, yes you are crazy

Haha, I just figured that I could keep my Blacklines when I sell, and snag a sweet deal on a trunk when it comes along. I just prefer the pre lci rear look for some reason.

CW · 06-24-2014, 06:42 AM

Wouldn't it be easier to get an lci front for your current car? Probably easier then the wiring you would need to do in the rear.

bomorgan123 · 06-24-2014, 08:43 AM

From a purely cosmetic standpoint you are probably right, but I was already planning on an lci, and just wanted to see if this has been done

mt145 · 06-24-2014, 11:14 AM

You would definitely have one of the more unique BMWs around. I bet you'd have tons of people offer trades for the rear, maybe to the point of not having to fool with paint.

bomorgan123 · 06-24-2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mt145

You would definitely have one of the more unique BMWs around. I bet you'd have tons of people offer trades for the rear, maybe to the point of not having to fool with paint.

Yea that's true. The lci rears are pretty desirable so I could probably do the whole swap for next to nothing

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bomorgan123 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	I actually don't own an lci. I was just curious as I may be moving up to one in the near future. But I do like how you think
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SMadd Private 3 Rep 96 Posts Drives: '08 335i;'07 X5 3.0si;06MRdstr Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Alpharetta, Ga. iTrader: (0)	Someone that has gone from an LCI to PreLCI tail are indeed REAR birds (no pun intended). But you ARE looking on the right site. Good luck.
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	if you have pre-lci now, why on earth upgrade to an lci car and then spend 2-3 grand more modifying it to look older? The sedan would require a pre-lci trunk + paint + lights A coupe or convertible would just be a light swap but still, yes you are crazy
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CW Enlisted Member 14 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [0.00] 1985 BMW 325E [0.00]	Wouldn't it be easier to get an lci front for your current car? Probably easier then the wiring you would need to do in the rear.
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bomorgan123 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	From a purely cosmetic standpoint you are probably right, but I was already planning on an lci, and just wanted to see if this has been done
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mt145 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 328xi Join Date: May 2013 Location: Indiana iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [0.00]	You would definitely have one of the more unique BMWs around. I bet you'd have tons of people offer trades for the rear, maybe to the point of not having to fool with paint.
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