Swapped pre-LCI door mirrors to LCI mirrors - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Timmins10 · 09-07-2010, 07:42 PM

This is kind of a re-post however I wanted to let whoever is interested that I was able to swap from pre-LCI door mirrors to LCI door mirrors on my '06 with premium package and everything works fine. I don't have auto-dim mirrors, so I can't comment on that, however mirror adjust, reverse function and fold-in features work. Haven't tested the heated function. I like the larger mirror area for driving.

jopa489 · 09-07-2010, 07:49 PM

Agreed the larger mirrors make a big difference for driving, but they are disproportionately large compared to the pre-LCI ones. Doesn't bother me much on the sedan looks-wise though. Nice switch, glad it worked well for you.

CT310 · 09-07-2010, 08:07 PM

Pics?

Timmins10 · 09-07-2010, 08:51 PM

Thanks, I've put the pics in an album under my user name.

frankt2k · 02-27-2013, 11:12 AM

Hi, I just install LCI mirrors in my pre-LCI car, when I connect the mirrors it move all the way down and inside, also block the windows (can't up or down). I need to recode or something else? Regards

N8N · 02-27-2013, 11:15 AM

I can see why you'd do it for functionality... but i'm too vain, orig mirrors look so nice and lci are like dumbo's ears...

Quasimodem · 02-27-2013, 11:26 AM

Good job. Dont let the elephant ears people bother you, your driving a sport sedan not a Ferrari. They look fine. I have never used pre-LCI mirrors, but the vision is so bad in the e90 (couldnt speak to teh e92 since the B-pillar is different) any improvement with bigger mirrors or cameras or whatever is great!

Did pre-LCI mirrors have reverse function (very important to those of us who park parallel and dont have side sensors)?

frankt2k · 02-27-2013, 11:47 AM

the pre-LCI had the reverse function. The issue that I have is that I can't control the mirrors, both move all the way down without control. I read a lot of post that this swap is plug and play, but mine don't work. Unfortunately I don't have the old mirror, I need to unplugged to use the car.

Any though will be appreciate. Thanks

e92ben · 02-27-2013, 12:36 PM

Lol. Congrats on making your car less cool

fravel · 02-27-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by N8N

I can see why you'd do it for functionality... but i'm too vain, orig mirrors look so nice and lci are like dumbo's ears...

I concur. The pre-lci mirrors just look so much better.

edirtaynine · 02-27-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by N8N

I can see why you'd do it for functionality... but i'm too vain, orig mirrors look so nice and lci are like dumbo's ears...

this.

Meeni · 02-27-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by N8N

I can see why you'd do it for functionality... but i'm too vain, orig mirrors look so nice and lci are like dumbo's ears...

I'd rather do the opposite swap

techwhiz · 02-27-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by edirtaynine

this.

+1 for me.
I come from an e30 then e36 M3.

The pre-LCI mirror small? Use the mirrors in an e36 M3 for a while.

edirtaynine · 02-27-2013, 03:02 PM

e36m mirrors are more for decoration than use. hahahaha

BenTrovato · 02-27-2013, 04:20 PM

Well done, I'm glad it worked well for you. I too wouldn't do it for aesthetic purposes but the LCI mirrors are much better for visibility.

ndukyh · 02-27-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by fravel

I concur. The pre-lci mirrors just look so much better.

Yeah I think the mirrors are the only thing I like better on my pre-LCI vs LCI cars I see.

Cuba · 02-27-2013, 10:39 PM

Oh man. Those dumbo mirrors kill me. My sister has an LCI. She makes fun of my hood with barely any lines, I make fun of her mirrors.

w2830 · 02-27-2013, 10:54 PM

Same for the mirrors on the e92.lci ones always look weird to me. I'd even go as far as to say it somehow takes away the sporty feels of the whole car.but it's something thats to one their own.good it works for you.

Hybrid For Life · 02-28-2013, 03:27 AM

pre-lci > lci mirrors IMO

frankt2k · 03-01-2013, 08:48 PM

Hi, here is an update of my issue. After a hard research, testing ,etc. I found that the mirrors I bought are for a car without seat/mirror memory, that means that the mirror motor is different, mine need the motor number 67137191398 that has LIN bus. So I need to buy the motor or another mirrors =(. BTW the connector and everything is the same. Nice weekend

Yerushalayim · 03-02-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hybrid For Life

pre-lci > lci mirrors IMO

+1 especially with carbon fiber caps

09-07-2010, 07:42 PM	#1
Timmins10 New Member Drives: 325i 2006 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	Swapped pre-LCI door mirrors to LCI mirrors This is kind of a re-post however I wanted to let whoever is interested that I was able to swap from pre-LCI door mirrors to LCI door mirrors on my '06 with premium package and everything works fine. I don't have auto-dim mirrors, so I can't comment on that, however mirror adjust, reverse function and fold-in features work. Haven't tested the heated function. I like the larger mirror area for driving. Last edited by Timmins10; 09-07-2010 at 07:44 PM. Reason: Spelling mistake
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09-07-2010, 07:49 PM	#2
jopa489 BMW/Detailing Addict Drives: Estoril F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 6,554 iTrader: (8)	Agreed the larger mirrors make a big difference for driving, but they are disproportionately large compared to the pre-LCI ones. Doesn't bother me much on the sedan looks-wise though. Nice switch, glad it worked well for you. __________________

09-07-2010, 08:51 PM	#4
Timmins10 New Member Drives: 325i 2006 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: California Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Thanks, I've put the pics in an album under my user name. Last edited by Timmins10; 09-07-2010 at 10:06 PM. Reason: Grammar correction

02-27-2013, 11:26 AM	#7
Quasimodem Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,708 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	Good job. Dont let the elephant ears people bother you, your driving a sport sedan not a Ferrari. They look fine. I have never used pre-LCI mirrors, but the vision is so bad in the e90 (couldnt speak to teh e92 since the B-pillar is different) any improvement with bigger mirrors or cameras or whatever is great! Did pre-LCI mirrors have reverse function (very important to those of us who park parallel and dont have side sensors)? __________________ The BMW Diesel, it's not your grandfather's Dieselmobile.

02-27-2013, 12:36 PM	#9
e92ben Major Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kenosha Wi Posts: 1,303 iTrader: (3)	Lol. Congrats on making your car less cool __________________ e92 335i.... Jb4 G5 iso, Helix FMIC, RissRacing catless Dp's, Dinan exhaust, BMS dci, BMW performance electronic V2-ebrake-shift boot, full M3 interior swap novillo & speed cloth, H&R coilovers, OZ ultras, M3 front bumper, CF hood & trunk, LCI tails, much more...

09-07-2010, 08:07 PM	#3
CT310 Private Drives: 2002 Porsche 996 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 74 iTrader: (1)	Pics?

02-27-2013, 11:12 AM	#5
frankt2k Registered Drives: 325iA 2009 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mexico City Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Hi, I just install LCI mirrors in my pre-LCI car, when I connect the mirrors it move all the way down and inside, also block the windows (can't up or down). I need to recode or something else? Regards

02-27-2013, 11:15 AM	#6
N8N Captain Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 845 iTrader: (1)	I can see why you'd do it for functionality... but i'm too vain, orig mirrors look so nice and lci are like dumbo's ears...

02-27-2013, 11:47 AM	#8
frankt2k Registered Drives: 325iA 2009 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mexico City Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	the pre-LCI had the reverse function. The issue that I have is that I can't control the mirrors, both move all the way down without control. I read a lot of post that this swap is plug and play, but mine don't work. Unfortunately I don't have the old mirror, I need to unplugged to use the car. Any though will be appreciate. Thanks

02-27-2013, 03:02 PM	#14
edirtaynine Major General Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 5,109 iTrader: (0)	e36m mirrors are more for decoration than use. hahahaha __________________ e90post killed plastidip Just say no to painted stock wheels

02-27-2013, 04:20 PM	#15
BenTrovato Driver Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,444 iTrader: (4)	Well done, I'm glad it worked well for you. I too wouldn't do it for aesthetic purposes but the LCI mirrors are much better for visibility. __________________ My Pics: Summer City Shoot \| 1st updates \| Fall Photo Shoot

02-27-2013, 10:39 PM	#17
Cuba Cuba Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PA Posts: 1,501 iTrader: (9)	Oh man. Those dumbo mirrors kill me. My sister has an LCI. She makes fun of my hood with barely any lines, I make fun of her mirrors. __________________ 07 328xi Monaco Blue\|Premium\|Cold\|Navi\|CA\|LLumar\|Mtec\|DDM\|aFe\|Ambe r-Gone\|Rear Fogs\|Bimmian\|PY-Speed\|OEM\|e92-lighting\|V1\|BavAuto\|Weisslicht\|Cyba\|Beyern\|Falken\| Sonic Tuning\|ECS Tuning\|JL Audio\|Rockford Fosgate

02-27-2013, 10:54 PM	#18
w2830 New Member Drives: 2008 E92 335I Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 27 iTrader: (0)	Same for the mirrors on the e92.lci ones always look weird to me. I'd even go as far as to say it somehow takes away the sporty feels of the whole car.but it's something thats to one their own.good it works for you.

02-28-2013, 03:27 AM	#19
Hybrid For Life Low Ballin and Street Crawlin Drives: Slow & Low Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,675 iTrader: (2)	pre-lci > lci mirrors IMO __________________ 2006 325i 6MT\|KW V2\|BBS Style 5's\|Black Kidneys\|Alpine Type R\|Alcantara Wrapped Sport Wheel\|Mtec V3 AE

03-01-2013, 08:48 PM	#20
frankt2k Registered Drives: 325iA 2009 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Mexico City Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Hi, here is an update of my issue. After a hard research, testing ,etc. I found that the mirrors I bought are for a car without seat/mirror memory, that means that the mirror motor is different, mine need the motor number 67137191398 that has LIN bus. So I need to buy the motor or another mirrors =(. BTW the connector and everything is the same. Nice weekend

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