To lci the arse or no

imy · 08-13-2016, 02:48 PM

In a bit of conundrum.

I've got a pre lci e90 335i. Not really fussed how it looks to be honest as I bought it for performance but I've managed to source lci boot and lights for dirt cheap.

I don't know whether I should do the conversion or sell and buy pre lci all red lights.

Lci definitely upgrades the rear end but it's pretty common so I thought the all red lights would update the pre lci whilst looking a little unique...

Any thoughts on this?

Dsport · 08-13-2016, 03:34 PM

Id definatly do it if you get the chance

Dann · 08-13-2016, 04:46 PM

Yes.
The back of pre lci is imo one of the worst BMW have ever made.

sabin · 08-13-2016, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dann

Yes.
The back of pre lci is imo one of the worst BMW have ever made.

Yup I agree.. As well as that 3 series compact.. That whole car just looked awful.

But thay being said it's completely up to you. If you're happy with the pre lci look, then sell the parts! But if you prefer the updated look then by all means upgrade! Doesn't matter how common it is!

JJ0063 · 08-13-2016, 07:03 PM

Do it! So happy with mine.

imy · 08-13-2016, 07:28 PM

I've got the parts already.

Just thought it was quite common so thinking that perhaps having all red pre lci led lights would be more unique.

I don't mind the pre lci look tbh but seeing as I've got what I need I may as well pull the trigger.

1 AKY · 08-13-2016, 09:51 PM

If you're going to do the LCI conversion, can't just do the rear (in my opinion).

Darklines?

What colour is the car?

imy · 08-14-2016, 03:33 AM

Black. I don't like darklines on black.

Not so interested in doing the front. Would get some depo angels with Led indicators to update the front.

edowen · 08-14-2016, 06:02 AM

If it means a new bootlid that has to be painted, I would not personally do this. I agree LCi looks a bit better, but dont think it is as bad as some people on here think (each to their own). I would personally avoid changing panels and painting it is more likely to raise suspicion when you sell the car.

In simple terms, if you want to do it, great, no issues; from a resale point of view it will have zero effect for 99% of your market and could put a few people off IMHO.

imy · 08-14-2016, 07:20 AM

You think an lci back end would put people off? I thought it would have made it more desirable.

Bootlid sourced is already in the same colour. Essentially parts have cost me £200 and then I would do the Labour myself.

I think i will do it and see how I like it. End of the day I guess I could always take it off and sell it on if I wanted.

edowen · 08-14-2016, 07:51 AM

If boot lid is a match and already painted then go for it.

08-13-2016, 02:48 PM	#1
imy Captain 76 Rep 961 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: London iTrader: (1)	To lci the arse or no In a bit of conundrum. I've got a pre lci e90 335i. Not really fussed how it looks to be honest as I bought it for performance but I've managed to source lci boot and lights for dirt cheap. I don't know whether I should do the conversion or sell and buy pre lci all red lights. Lci definitely upgrades the rear end but it's pretty common so I thought the all red lights would update the pre lci whilst looking a little unique... Any thoughts on this? __________________ 2016 M140i 07 E90 335i: JB4, Trebila BEF, BMS DCI, VRSF DPs, Scoops, 19" CSL Reps, 5" ETS FMIC, VTT Inlets, BMS CP, HKS BOV, BMS Meth Injection - sold
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Dsport Lieutenant 24 Rep 480 Posts Drives: E91 320d Lci Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Uk West Yorkshire iTrader: (1)	Id definatly do it if you get the chance
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Dann Major 131 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: E90 LCi 335i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Yes. The back of pre lci is imo one of the worst BMW have ever made.
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JJ0063 Captain 70 Rep 923 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2014 Location: . iTrader: (1)	Do it! So happy with mine.
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08-13-2016, 07:28 PM	#6
imy Captain 76 Rep 961 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: London iTrader: (1)	I've got the parts already. Just thought it was quite common so thinking that perhaps having all red pre lci led lights would be more unique. I don't mind the pre lci look tbh but seeing as I've got what I need I may as well pull the trigger.
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08-13-2016, 09:51 PM	#7
1 AKY Major 473 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: F11 530d Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	If you're going to do the LCI conversion, can't just do the rear (in my opinion). Darklines? What colour is the car?
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08-14-2016, 03:33 AM	#8
imy Captain 76 Rep 961 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: London iTrader: (1)	Black. I don't like darklines on black. Not so interested in doing the front. Would get some depo angels with Led indicators to update the front.
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08-14-2016, 06:02 AM	#9
edowen Major 37 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: E90 330i, 991 GTS, Cayenne S D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	If it means a new bootlid that has to be painted, I would not personally do this. I agree LCi looks a bit better, but dont think it is as bad as some people on here think (each to their own). I would personally avoid changing panels and painting it is more likely to raise suspicion when you sell the car. In simple terms, if you want to do it, great, no issues; from a resale point of view it will have zero effect for 99% of your market and could put a few people off IMHO.
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08-14-2016, 07:20 AM	#10
imy Captain 76 Rep 961 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: London iTrader: (1)	You think an lci back end would put people off? I thought it would have made it more desirable. Bootlid sourced is already in the same colour. Essentially parts have cost me £200 and then I would do the Labour myself. I think i will do it and see how I like it. End of the day I guess I could always take it off and sell it on if I wanted.
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08-14-2016, 07:51 AM	#11
edowen Major 37 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: E90 330i, 991 GTS, Cayenne S D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	If boot lid is a match and already painted then go for it.
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