E92 Coupe Facelift spyshots (most revealing yet) - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Antinontoxic · 08-03-2009, 01:48 PM

If you take a look at the interior picture, you see it has the new air con panel (as in X1). Heated seat buttons are now located there. This same change will be in all E90/E91 from September production.

Info I got was that E92/E93 would also get some grooves to hood, as E90/E91 got in LCI... interesting to see that they are not visible in those pictures.

Otherwise as it can clearly be seen, there is no big changes coming. Passive eyebrow as E90/E91 LCI has, some new bumpers and thats about it. Couple of new colours are coming as well + some new upholstery combinations. I also heard that the 335i will get a minor power increase.

voltron1011 · 08-03-2009, 01:48 PM

I wonder if this car will have the updated front and rear track widening? The LCI E90 got a slight track widening to give it a bolder stance.
My one major complaint of the current E92 is that the wheels looked too tucked inside the car's body.
From the pictures above, it looks like they may have actually increased the track on the LCI E92.

McLuVan · 08-03-2009, 01:55 PM

current tailights are sick
the whole led strips or w/e
those look aftermarket
mirrors are ugly
turn signals are sick though

d3l0n · 08-03-2009, 01:56 PM

i call it as.. new side skirts, new front bumper, new rear bumper, new mirrors, new lights, and new tail lights.. so far no new hood. How is this so much less drastic than the e90 facelift.. i don't understand the comments. The tails, hood and maybe front bumper were the most noticeable changes. On this car I'm sure the tails are gonna be much more different.. probably elongate the e90 tail lights just as the pre lci did. I really hope that the front bumper doesn't look like the x1 lol. it should look like an integrated mtech bumper.

Plus, i can't wait to see the aero package body kit.. I'm sure it will look more different..they should definitely include a performance package aero kit for this car as well. (as i think they will from this point on)

btw, i can't believe you guys can tell a big difference in the headlights? where is the difference?

mesropb23 · 08-03-2009, 01:56 PM

this car needs to be dropped like 5 inches lol

Kiemyster · 08-03-2009, 02:10 PM

the pref. steering wheel could just be a hoax. it could be an added padding or some shit, so dont get your hopes up. this isnt any surprise. Im assuming changes to the bumpers are going to be absolutely minimal. fog lights might have bolder outlines. Am i seeing a pop out texture on the rear lights? think thats gonna be how it is? cause im not diggin it.

IDreamofBimmers · 08-03-2009, 02:12 PM

the current one looks better

drewpsb · 08-03-2009, 02:16 PM

okay so what's this new trend to towards larger side rear view mirrors?

they've already done it on the LCI E90...

not to mention the hideous Lexus IS side mirrors as well as the larger than necessary sides mirrors on the current C klasse...

I335 · 08-03-2009, 02:21 PM

I typically like the LCI changes but not this time. The headlights and mirrors are going backwards in terms of style, but the tail lights and front bumper may be promising.

garek · 08-03-2009, 02:25 PM

Is this LCI for MY 2010?

Delta0311 · 08-03-2009, 02:26 PM

What's with the lights? They look like halogens with angle eyes. I'm guessing that the final product will have xenons.

BillLee · 08-03-2009, 02:31 PM

i bet everyone that says its ugly now will grow to like it.

Antinontoxic · 08-03-2009, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garek

Is this LCI for MY 2010?

no

m-technik · 08-03-2009, 02:38 PM

I see BMW is now offering an "off-road" suspension package for their e92s. It’s good to know I’ll be able to traverse some pretty big rocks with that kind of ride height.

mtechnik3 · 08-03-2009, 02:39 PM

Eyebrows, LED front side markers, and new LED tails that tie into the X1, Z4, E90, F01, and upcomming 5er design schemes. The side skirts look different too, although it maybe just the shot, or shadow. Same crap truckster/SUV mirrors they slapped on the LCI E90. Thanfully they aren't as big as the Benz C-Class mirrors...It was only a matter of time.

This facelift is pretty much the same as the LCI E90 minus the hood. I too wonder if they widened the track a bit. I'm sure it will look nice in person like the LCI E90 did, minus the mirrors, and 4X4 status...

rubber_ducky · 08-03-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d3l0n

btw, i can't believe you guys can tell a big difference in the headlights? where is the difference?

They're scalloped along the bottom towards the outside. There is a slight dip along the lower edge.

vikz · 08-03-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antinontoxic

no

huh??..if not for MY 2010 then when?... I'm pretty sure this is for the 2010's...which start production 09/09.

Delta0311 · 08-03-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vikz

huh??..if not for MY 2010 then when?... I'm pretty sure this is for the 2010's...which start production 09/09.

Has to be since the 3-series is getting a re-design in 2012. No point in doing a face lift on the E92 if it's only going to be for one year.

vikz · 08-03-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta0311

Has to be since the 3-series is getting a re-design in 2012. No point in doing a face lift on the E92 if it's only going to be for one year.

+1

exactly what I was thinking.

Weaselboy · 08-03-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta0311

Has to be since the 3-series is getting a re-design in 2012. No point in doing a face lift on the E92 if it's only going to be for one year.

Not really... the next version 3-series is expected in MY 2012 and, if previous coupe intros are any indication, we can expect the new coupe for MY 2013.

Mantooth · 08-03-2009, 03:08 PM

What about the engine? Are they getting the new single turbo N55 or whatever it is called?

MCMLXXXIX · 08-03-2009, 03:10 PM

hmm
mirrors - ugly
taillights - current ones are better, super sexy
headlights - not sure. i can see them looking sick with the car modded out (we'll leave that to e90post)

08-03-2009, 01:48 PM	#24
voltron1011 Colonel Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden Posts: 2,912 iTrader: (2)	I wonder if this car will have the updated front and rear track widening? The LCI E90 got a slight track widening to give it a bolder stance. My one major complaint of the current E92 is that the wheels looked too tucked inside the car's body. From the pictures above, it looks like they may have actually increased the track on the LCI E92. __________________ '06 E90 325i (Delivered May '05) 6-spd manual, Nav, Xenons, 18' 162's, sport-suspension, 15mm RE spacers, NURBURGRING: http://www.e90post.com/forums/album.php?albumid=3270

08-03-2009, 01:55 PM	#25
McLuVan Lieutenant General Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Socal~818~ Posts: 13,121 iTrader: (1)	current tailights are sick the whole led strips or w/e those look aftermarket mirrors are ugly turn signals are sick though __________________

08-03-2009, 01:56 PM	#26
d3l0n I love the ///M3, but I want 550hp ///M5 Drives: BMW330iE90 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,235 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i (E90) [4.50]	i call it as.. new side skirts, new front bumper, new rear bumper, new mirrors, new lights, and new tail lights.. so far no new hood. How is this so much less drastic than the e90 facelift.. i don't understand the comments. The tails, hood and maybe front bumper were the most noticeable changes. On this car I'm sure the tails are gonna be much more different.. probably elongate the e90 tail lights just as the pre lci did. I really hope that the front bumper doesn't look like the x1 lol. it should look like an integrated mtech bumper. Plus, i can't wait to see the aero package body kit.. I'm sure it will look more different..they should definitely include a performance package aero kit for this car as well. (as i think they will from this point on) btw, i can't believe you guys can tell a big difference in the headlights? where is the difference? __________________ .::d3l0n::. FS: OEM SG Side Skirts - Sparkling Graphite - PRE-LCI FS: OEM Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser FS: (SG) E90 OEM Rear Bumper - Sparkling Graphite - Pre-LCI 328/330 i/xi

08-03-2009, 02:10 PM	#28
Kiemyster Bimmerpost Resident Marijuana Consultant Drives: E90x4 (M3, 335xi, 325xi,320i) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queens/NYC Posts: 3,081 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 325xi [0.00] 2011 BMW E90 335xi [0.50] 2011 BMW M3 E90 [3.50] 2006 E90 320i [0.00]	the pref. steering wheel could just be a hoax. it could be an added padding or some shit, so dont get your hopes up. this isnt any surprise. Im assuming changes to the bumpers are going to be absolutely minimal. fog lights might have bolder outlines. Am i seeing a pop out texture on the rear lights? think thats gonna be how it is? cause im not diggin it. __________________ "AMG What! S-Line Who? If you ain't got that M I got no respect for you!" '06 Alpine Weiss E90 320i \| '06 The Green Machine E90 325xi \| '11 Alpine Weiss E90 M3 ZCP \| '10 Silverstone X5M \| '11 Alpine Weiss E90 335xi

08-03-2009, 02:12 PM	#29
IDreamofBimmers Captain Drives: 2008 VW GTI Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bethesda, MD Posts: 988 iTrader: (0)	the current one looks better __________________ 2008 VW GTI

08-03-2009, 01:48 PM	#23
Antinontoxic Lieutenant Drives: BMW Z4 35i DKG M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 500 iTrader: (0)	If you take a look at the interior picture, you see it has the new air con panel (as in X1). Heated seat buttons are now located there. This same change will be in all E90/E91 from September production. Info I got was that E92/E93 would also get some grooves to hood, as E90/E91 got in LCI... interesting to see that they are not visible in those pictures. Otherwise as it can clearly be seen, there is no big changes coming. Passive eyebrow as E90/E91 LCI has, some new bumpers and thats about it. Couple of new colours are coming as well + some new upholstery combinations. I also heard that the 335i will get a minor power increase.

08-03-2009, 01:56 PM	#27
mesropb23 Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 591 iTrader: (6)	this car needs to be dropped like 5 inches lol

08-03-2009, 02:16 PM	#30
drewpsb New Member Drives: black sapphire e46 x2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	okay so what's this new trend to towards larger side rear view mirrors? they've already done it on the LCI E90... not to mention the hideous Lexus IS side mirrors as well as the larger than necessary sides mirrors on the current C klasse...

08-03-2009, 02:21 PM	#31
I335 Brigadier General Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England Posts: 4,261 iTrader: (11)	I typically like the LCI changes but not this time. The headlights and mirrors are going backwards in terms of style, but the tail lights and front bumper may be promising.

08-03-2009, 02:25 PM	#32
garek Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 285 iTrader: (0)	Is this LCI for MY 2010? __________________ ///M3 E90 '09 Le Mans Blue \| DCT \| Silver Novillo \| Tech \| Prem \| 19"s \| Prem Sound \| iPod StopTech BBK \| Volk VR.G2 \| H&R Sport Springs

08-03-2009, 02:26 PM	#33
Delta0311 Colonel Drives: 07 BMW 328i E90 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 2,347 iTrader: (1)	What's with the lights? They look like halogens with angle eyes. I'm guessing that the final product will have xenons.

08-03-2009, 02:31 PM	#34
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08-03-2009, 02:38 PM	#36
m-technik Captain Drives: E92 335, E36 Ti, Porsche 986 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 782 iTrader: (0)	I see BMW is now offering an "off-road" suspension package for their e92s. It’s good to know I’ll be able to traverse some pretty big rocks with that kind of ride height. __________________ Monaco Blue E92 335 - i-Forged Senekas, KW V2 Coilovers, OEM Bmw Aero lip, AFE DCI, LUX H8 Lapis Blue Porsche 986 -Aero kit, 996 5-spoke wheels Jet Black E36 Ti - E36 M3 drivetrain, Full M-Tech, H&R Coilovers, 3.73 LSD, M-Clubsport interior and much more...

08-03-2009, 02:39 PM	#37
mtechnik3 Bayerische Motoren Werke Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 2,325 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2011 E82 BMW 135i C ... [4.00]	Eyebrows, LED front side markers, and new LED tails that tie into the X1, Z4, E90, F01, and upcomming 5er design schemes. The side skirts look different too, although it maybe just the shot, or shadow. Same crap truckster/SUV mirrors they slapped on the LCI E90. Thanfully they aren't as big as the Benz C-Class mirrors...It was only a matter of time. This facelift is pretty much the same as the LCI E90 minus the hood. I too wonder if they widened the track a bit. I'm sure it will look nice in person like the LCI E90 did, minus the mirrors, and 4X4 status... __________________ 2011 135i Coupe \| Black Sapphire Metallic over Savanna Beige \| Photos

08-03-2009, 03:08 PM	#43
Mantooth Private First Class Drives: 335i E92 montego blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 174 iTrader: (4)	What about the engine? Are they getting the new single turbo N55 or whatever it is called?

08-03-2009, 03:10 PM	#44
MCMLXXXIX wat Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 Posts: 3,410 iTrader: (0)	hmm mirrors - ugly taillights - current ones are better, super sexy headlights - not sure. i can see them looking sick with the car modded out (we'll leave that to e90post) __________________

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