LCI tail lights- can you retrofit them to an 08/08 E82

UdubBadger · 05-12-2011, 11:46 PM

BASTARD!

Satalite · 05-12-2011, 11:52 PM

Looks good. Is his car a post 9/09?

UdubBadger · 05-12-2011, 11:54 PM

i don't think so

1013mm · 05-13-2011, 12:05 AM

mine was a 10/09 i believe.

Satalite · 05-13-2011, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jzhang

mine was a 10/09 i believe.

So anything after 09/09 would not need coding and before 09/09 would need it?

Dackelone · 05-13-2011, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satalite

So anything after 09/09 would not need coding and before 09/09 would need it?

Yes, that is my understanding when talking to my BMW Zentrum.

BUT.... we will not really know until someone tries this in an early build car.

So... who is brave enough to try AND report back to us!

Dackel

aacabriolet · 05-14-2011, 09:57 AM

Since we all like pics, i'm sure you will appreciate these as much as i enjoyed taking them. Feast your eyes: (this is a proper facelift btw)

Dackelone · 05-14-2011, 04:19 PM

WoW cool! You did the front headlights too? Wanna share the costs and any wisdom in doing this upgrade? Are the headlights also plug 'n play? Any issues with the rear LED tails?

Danke
Dackel

aacabriolet · 05-14-2011, 04:29 PM

Sorry to disappoint Dackelone, I just thought I would post some pics of the new LCI/Facelift in flesh (as I haven't seen one posted on this site myself yet, even though there might be somewhere)

Otherwise I would have definitely posted details!!

So that is a March '11 production vehicle

UdubBadger · 05-14-2011, 04:31 PM

nice thanks. I'm

to get mine next week.

aacabriolet · 05-14-2011, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UdubBadger

nice thanks. I'm

to get mine next week.

Awesome congrats! I think the new lights really look great against the Space Gray

1speedbike · 05-14-2011, 04:55 PM

Said it before and I'll say it again. Ew.

saab

+

lexus

=

actually, the lexus ones up there are newer versions of the old (same style though) and they look better than the new 1er lights.

and why couldn't they just make the angel eyes white like in the new 3, 5, x3 etc instead of adding that stupid brow? now the white brow just contrasts the yellow angels even more and makes them look out of place. at least it fixes the "bug eye" a little. both the new headlights and tails look like they're a woman's eyes with mascara on. eh.

the old 1er tail lights were very clean. three horizontal tubes, no weird awkward curves. oh well, maybe they'll fix it with the F20

aacabriolet · 05-14-2011, 04:57 PM

Look at one in person you might change your mind.

If not, each to their own

I think they look great. Gives the car much more presence.

wbg tom · 05-16-2011, 10:34 PM

alright. so my local dealer here in Plano, TX checked with their parts logistics dept and just informed me my vehicle would require a kit that bmw doesn't provide nor authorize so I'm out of luck. hopefully there's a solution out there for the 08s. mines 07/08

UdubBadger · 05-16-2011, 11:32 PM

ouch

toto4dwin · 05-17-2011, 09:01 PM

vehicle production : Oct 2008
retrofit wiring harness : no need
footwell module : no need
coding/program : no need
left tailight with rear fog : 63217273427
right tailight with rear fog : 63217273428
Price : Euro 156 each at BMW dealer
installation : DIY, 30 mins

UdubBadger · 05-17-2011, 10:13 PM

you got it to work on pre 09/09?

Satalite · 05-17-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toto4dwin

vehicle production : Oct 2008
retrofit wiring harness : no need
footwell module : no need
coding/program : no need
left tailight with rear fog : 63217273427
right tailight with rear fog : 63217273428
Price : Euro 156 each at BMW dealer
installation : DIY, 30 mins

Quote:

Originally Posted by UdubBadger

you got it to work on pre 09/09?

I believe he did. Is his car EU though... or NA.... and would that matter?

toto4dwin · 05-18-2011, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Satalite

I believe he did. Is his car EU though... or NA.... and would that matter?

The bulb sockets 6 & 7 (as well as the bulbs 2, 3, 4 & 5) are identical for all production schedule. It will fit the existing wiring set. No need to change module or additional harness.
I guess the difference in NA are the fogs option.

aacabriolet · 05-18-2011, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toto4dwin

vehicle production : Oct 2008
retrofit wiring harness : no need
footwell module : no need
coding/program : no need
left tailight with rear fog : 63217273427
right tailight with rear fog : 63217273428
Price : Euro 156 each at BMW dealer
installation : DIY, 30 mins

Awesome !! Thanks for this

Dackelone · 05-18-2011, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toto4dwin

The bulb sockets 6 & 7 (as well as the bulbs 2, 3, 4 & 5) are identical for all production schedule. It will fit the existing wiring set. No need to change module or additional harness.
I guess the difference in NA are the fogs option.

FYI... the brake fogs are only used in EU/RoW specs. But all markets also use these very same bulbs for the two stage braking lights. When you brake very hard the inner lights also come on. This is regarless IF the car is EU/RoW specs or NA.

1-2MANY · 05-18-2011, 12:38 PM

wow so my 08/08 production date would not need any additional modules/coding?

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wbg tom Private 0 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2008 White 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Garland, TX iTrader: (0)	alright. so my local dealer here in Plano, TX checked with their parts logistics dept and just informed me my vehicle would require a kit that bmw doesn't provide nor authorize so I'm out of luck. hopefully there's a solution out there for the 08s. mines 07/08
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