LCI TAILLIGHT Conversion issue - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

pepsih · 12-07-2012, 09:18 PM

Hi,
Im working on my lci taillights conversion i did this wiring

and this is what happen

Ignition on. Reverse ON. DRL OFF

Ignition ON. DRL ON. Reverse ON

Reverse ON. ignition OFF.

Ignition ON. DRL ON. P position

What i did wrong?

coding issue? wiring issue ?

cn555ic · 12-08-2012, 09:21 AM

Wiring I would say.

pepsih · 12-08-2012, 09:29 AM

i will work on it thsi afternoon

pepsih · 12-08-2012, 04:11 PM

OK I GOT IT !!!!! ;D I Did the wrong wiring.

here is the final result

Ellingz1 · 12-08-2012, 04:15 PM

What trunk is this?

pepsih · 12-08-2012, 04:17 PM

LCI CSL trunk
honestly i would not recommend to buy it, unless you are "handy" . the fitment was terrible.. i had to use my dremel tool to fit the handle etc...
but seriously it was worth

Ellingz1 · 12-08-2012, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pepsih

LCI CSL trunk
honestly i would not recommend to buy it, unless you are "handy" . the fitment was terrible.. i had to use my dremel tool to fit the handle etc...
but seriously it was worth

Okei, Carbonfiber?

pepsih · 12-08-2012, 04:22 PM

actually only half of it was carbonfiber the "wing" is carbonfiber and the rest not.

but i think i would spend little more to buy a full carbon fiber one... but that doesn't mean im not happy with the result, i absolutely love it

DC_Oldboy · 12-11-2012, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by pepsih

actually only half of it was carbonfiber the "wing" is carbonfiber and the rest not.

but i think i would spend little more to buy a full carbon fiber one... but that doesn't mean im not happy with the result, i absolutely love it

Did you actually buy the trunk from that eBay seller? I been watching it for a long time and their price keeps going up lol..

pepsih · 12-11-2012, 06:02 AM

yes i bought it from ebay for arount $600 (shipping included).
If you really want to buy it i would suggest to save a little and buy a full carbon fiber trunk.

pepsih · 12-11-2012, 06:02 AM

yes i bought it from ebay for arount $600 (shipping included).
If you really want to buy it i would suggest to save a little and buy a full carbon fiber trunk.

Das_Stig · 12-13-2012, 02:27 AM

was wondering what i would need for an lci conversion? about how much did it set you back?

DC_Oldboy · 12-13-2012, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Das_Stig

was wondering what i would need for an lci conversion? about how much did it set you back?

Just a LCI trunk, taillights and coding.

DC_Oldboy · 12-13-2012, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by pepsih

yes i bought it from ebay for arount $600 (shipping included).
If you really want to buy it i would suggest to save a little and buy a full carbon fiber trunk.

Thanks. Why the full CF trunk? Just curious.

Das_Stig · 12-13-2012, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy

Just a LCI trunk, taillights and coding.

hrm.. not bad, thanks

pepsih · 12-13-2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy

Thanks. Why the full CF trunk? Just curious.

i can make some pics of mine. the top of the trunk lid is "waved" because of the fiberglass and poor chinese job quality.
but with the full carbon i would never had that.

pepsih · 12-13-2012, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Das_Stig

hrm.. not bad, thanks

yep trunk cost me 600 + paint 300
taillights: ( my brother is in europe so he bought from european "ebay" the taillights from me and when i tested them one of them was broken, the leds did not turn on) so i had a set of good inner taillights and on ebay USA i found the outter for like $120
coding : free

i started the job but cn555ic finished it for me ;D

total +/- 1000

AND A LOT OF PATIENCE TO TRIM the trunk.
there were no holes for the cover inside the trunk, the hole for the handle was to small, the one for the licence plate lights was too big, holes for the bmw logo was not accurate..

BUT I MADE IT AND IM VERY HAPPY

Das_Stig · 12-13-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pepsih

yep trunk cost me 600 + paint 300
taillights: ( my brother is in europe so he bought from european "ebay" the taillights from me and when i tested them one of them was broken, the leds did not turn on) so i had a set of good inner taillights and on ebay USA i found the outter for like $120
coding : free

i started the job but cn555ic finished it for me ;D

total +/- 1000

AND A LOT OF PATIENCE TO TRIM the trunk.
there were no holes for the cover inside the trunk, the hole for the handle was to small, the one for the licence plate lights was too big, holes for the bmw logo was not accurate..

BUT I MADE IT AND IM VERY HAPPY

wow sounds awesome, and it looks like a great job, i'd be so err about thank trunk trimming worried about a false move, but i guess patience won the day for you. it really looks like a nice job though, congrats

DC_Oldboy · 12-13-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by pepsih

i can make some pics of mine. the top of the trunk lid is "waved" because of the fiberglass and poor chinese job quality.
but with the full carbon i would never had that.

Oh gotcha thanks for the info.

pepsih · 12-13-2012, 07:54 PM

another pic.
will make a photoshoot soon.

mapleridge · 12-13-2012, 11:57 PM

Another thing with these trunks is that only the outer layer is Carbon Fiber. The rest is fiberglass. Also, wayvness can happen with carbon fiber as well. When I bolted in the trunk latch it wasn't latching properly and I slammed it a few times. It fractured where it was bolted in. Can't beat OEM. My goal is to get a CSL or Amuse style metal spoiler attached with welding or adhesive and filled to look like a one piece trunk.

cn555ic · 12-14-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pepsih

another pic.
will make a photoshoot soon.

Looks good!

12-07-2012, 09:18 PM	#1
pepsih First Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Currently NY Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)	LCI TAILLIGHT Conversion issue Hi, Im working on my lci taillights conversion i did this wiring and this is what happen Ignition on. Reverse ON. DRL OFF Ignition ON. DRL ON. Reverse ON Reverse ON. ignition OFF. Ignition ON. DRL ON. P position What i did wrong? coding issue? wiring issue ? Last edited by pepsih; 12-07-2012 at 09:24 PM.
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12-08-2012, 09:29 AM	#3
pepsih First Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Currently NY Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)	i will work on it thsi afternoon

12-08-2012, 04:11 PM	#4
pepsih First Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Currently NY Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)	OK I GOT IT !!!!! ;D I Did the wrong wiring. here is the final result

12-08-2012, 04:17 PM	#6
pepsih First Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Currently NY Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)	LCI CSL trunk honestly i would not recommend to buy it, unless you are "handy" . the fitment was terrible.. i had to use my dremel tool to fit the handle etc... but seriously it was worth

12-08-2012, 04:22 PM	#8
pepsih First Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Currently NY Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)	actually only half of it was carbonfiber the "wing" is carbonfiber and the rest not. but i think i would spend little more to buy a full carbon fiber one... but that doesn't mean im not happy with the result, i absolutely love it

12-11-2012, 06:02 AM	#10
pepsih First Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Currently NY Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)	yes i bought it from ebay for arount $600 (shipping included). If you really want to buy it i would suggest to save a little and buy a full carbon fiber trunk.

12-13-2012, 02:27 AM	#12
Das_Stig I don't drink water. Fish fuck in it. Drives: e90 335xi Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Some say he naturally faces magnetic north, and that all of his legs are hydraulic... Posts: 760 iTrader: (1)	was wondering what i would need for an lci conversion? about how much did it set you back?

12-13-2012, 07:54 PM	#20
pepsih First Lieutenant Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Currently NY Posts: 383 iTrader: (0)	another pic. will make a photoshoot soon.

12-13-2012, 11:57 PM	#21
mapleridge Colonel Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,279 iTrader: (3)	Another thing with these trunks is that only the outer layer is Carbon Fiber. The rest is fiberglass. Also, wayvness can happen with carbon fiber as well. When I bolted in the trunk latch it wasn't latching properly and I slammed it a few times. It fractured where it was bolted in. Can't beat OEM. My goal is to get a CSL or Amuse style metal spoiler attached with welding or adhesive and filled to look like a one piece trunk.