[Brian88]

Sorry guys extremely new to this bmw chat what's the difference is it like LCI is a facelift model? Sorry this is my first bmw the chat is totally different lol!

[e92_enthusiast_1]

Yes it is, it stands for Life Cycle Impulse.

[Brian88]

Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

Yes it is, it stands for Life Cycle Impulse.

And this means... Jack shit? Is it just a fancy name for a facelift?

[e92_enthusiast_1]

I dont have all the info but just google it if you're curious:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_3_S...2.80.942011.29

[Brian88]

Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

I dont have all the info but just google it if you're curious:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_3_S...2.80.942011.29

Just have lol thanks though was just looking at getting a gloss black kidney grill but where's the best place to buy these sort of parts front lips etc I'm from uk

[e92_enthusiast_1]

I honestly couldnt find OEM black grilles. Maybe there are some but I just ordered mine on ebay. Tons of grilles there. Just make sure theyre the right ones. I bought some at first and they totally didnt fit. LCI vs non LCI same deal.

Originally Posted by Brian88

Just have lol thanks though was just looking at getting a gloss black kidney grill but where's the best place to buy these sort of parts front lips etc I'm from uk

[Brian88]

So I would be looking for e92 LCI coupe front grille? Sorry man just don't wanna fuck up lol!

[insane79]

the e90 lci models have leds more then standard bulbs e.g- tail lights & indicators. The lci models are more like the rectified models of the previous version with lesser problems, i could be wrong..

[e92_enthusiast_1]

Brian,
Go to http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do and put in the last 7 of your VIN for the serial # and hit search.

It will either say:
1) 3' E92
2) 3' E92 LCI

1 is non-lci of course.

[Brian88]

Originally Posted by insane79

the e90 lci models have leds more then standard bulbs e.g- tail lights & indicators. The lci models are more like the rectified models of the previous version with lesser problems, i could be wrong..

My car has led angel eyes, licence plate lights, door handle lights etc but interior lights are standard coloured bulbs it's a 2011 if that's anymore help.

[Brian88]

Is an LCI thanks now it's just finding somewhere decent in the uk to supply these parts or atleast a reliable retailer. Can't believe how expensive these lower lips are! Lol

[Bluesnake01]

Originally Posted by Brian88

Just have lol thanks though was just looking at getting a gloss black kidney grill but where's the best place to buy these sort of parts front lips etc I'm from uk

Just paint the grill with plasti dip. It looks black and you wont be able to see any rubber crap. Takes no more than 10 min. No reason to buy and look for grill, just takes masking tape, a $5 PD can, and 10 or so minutes.

[e92_enthusiast_1]

Well shit, maybe i shoulda just done that .... fuck me lol

Originally Posted by Bluesnake01

Just paint the grill with plasti dip. It looks black and you wont be able to see any rubber crap. Takes no more than 10 min. No reason to buy and look for grill, just takes masking tape, a $5 PD can, and 10 or so minutes.

[Brian88]

Do you even get plastidip in the uk? Lol

[e92_enthusiast_1]

I did a quick google and it looks like you should be able to find some. If not just order it online or something.

Originally Posted by Brian88

Do you even get plastidip in the uk? Lol

[Mardio]

Plastidip could save the world...

[Bluesnake01]

Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

Well shit, maybe i shoulda just done that .... fuck me lol

ahaha Well now you know for next time

We did it on my friends and it came out great, this is pretty much how it looks.

[e92_enthusiast_1]

Yup looks legit. Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by Bluesnake01

ahaha Well now you know for next time

We did it on my friends and it came out great, this is pretty much how it looks.

[Brian88]

Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

Yup looks legit. Thanks for the info.

Looks amazing! Did you take them off to do it?

[e92_enthusiast_1]

It sounds like he said they just masked around it. I wouldn't risk that myself. It's up to you though. Super easy to take them off. 4 x 30 torx screws holding that bumper to the top then just pull and reach behind it and unclip them.

Originally Posted by Brian88

Looks amazing! Did you take them off to do it?

[Brian88]

Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

It sounds like he said they just masked around it. I wouldn't risk that myself. It's up to you though. Super easy to take them off. 4 x 30 torx screws holding that bumper to the top then just pull and reach behind it and unclip them.

Yeh I like to avoid spraying oem parts incase I trade in that way if I buy aftermarket I can sell on and put oem bits back on I'll see tho thanks for your help mate, and everyone else

[Bluesnake01]

Originally Posted by e92_enthusiast_1

It sounds like he said they just masked around it. I wouldn't risk that myself. It's up to you though. Super easy to take them off. 4 x 30 torx screws holding that bumper to the top then just pull and reach behind it and unclip them.

Yup, he didnt have the torx screws and I didnt wanna go to my house get some just for it so I told him we can mask it if he wants, the Mickey Mouse way. It is better if you pop them out. About hitting other parts, the most it got was on the hood which you can peel off VERY EASILY.