Would a new trunk-lid provide an LCI appearance?

SmoothStyle1 · 01-07-2011, 01:53 PM

The pre and post-LCI 335i's have similar rear lights outside of the trunk-lid. If I were to replace the trunk-lid with an LCI version, would this essentially give the rear of my car an LCI "look?"

Would a '09/'10 trunk-lid even fit on a '07, or are the dimensions different?

MCMLXXXIX · 01-07-2011, 01:54 PM

hmm. although the shape outside the lid is the same, the lighting isnt, it would look weird. just swap them out, itll fit. or get blacklines

SmoothStyle1 · 01-07-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MCMLXXXIX

hmm. although the shape outside the lid is the same, the lighting isnt, it would look weird. just swap them out, itll fit. or get blacklines

"Swap" what out?

GreenThree · 01-07-2011, 02:07 PM

Not sure about the fitment issue. Maybe blacklines would be a better option? That comparison picture reminds me how happy I am to be getting into an LCI

MCMLXXXIX · 01-07-2011, 02:09 PM

pretty sure dimensions are the same. its been done. youd need to change the trunk lid and get the taillights, both inner and outer

arctic330i · 01-07-2011, 02:09 PM

I believe to do a LCI tail light swap you need the new trunk, as the outer LCI lights will fit on a pre lci, but the inners require the new trunk.

WWONG · 01-07-2011, 02:20 PM

You should be able to fit the new trunk lid. Not sure about the E90s, but if it's like my E92 tail retrofit, you'll need coding for the LEDs to work correctly and not have an error in the dash

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MCMLXXXIX wat 240 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	hmm. although the shape outside the lid is the same, the lighting isnt, it would look weird. just swap them out, itll fit. or get blacklines __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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GreenThree Colonel 215 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Not sure about the fitment issue. Maybe blacklines would be a better option? That comparison picture reminds me how happy I am to be getting into an LCI __________________ 2015 335xi \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| NAV \| SportLine \| ZPP \| ZDA \| ZCW \| Munich Build Retired: 2008, 2011, 2013 328xi
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MCMLXXXIX wat 240 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	pretty sure dimensions are the same. its been done. youd need to change the trunk lid and get the taillights, both inner and outer __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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WWONG Banned 110 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	You should be able to fit the new trunk lid. Not sure about the E90s, but if it's like my E92 tail retrofit, you'll need coding for the LEDs to work correctly and not have an error in the dash
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