LCI

BMW 330i · 01-05-2010, 09:37 PM

I drives an E90 330i, and just wondering if the LCI bonnet and headllights will fit a 2007 model like mine. Thinking of changing but unsure if it will fit.

Any advise most welcome.

Cheers

N52B30 · 01-05-2010, 11:55 PM

If you have a look at the kidney grilles - the LCI grille doesnt extend onto the actual bonnet whereas on the pre-LCI, the top of the kidney grille is part of the bonnet. Therefore I think it would be difficult or may require a few other bits and pieces to fit everything in place!

Good luck!

mat320i · 01-06-2010, 12:17 AM

As stated above you would need to replace bumper and bonnet as well as the grills. i dont know the clearance differences of the 1/4 panels either. might be an expensive waste of time for such a little cosmetic difference.

BMW //MPOWER · 01-06-2010, 03:41 AM

Don't foget the new boot & tail lights whilst your at it...
IMO it'd be a waste of time (& money) to try and update a pre-LCI to look like an LCI.

Dec540 · 01-06-2010, 05:06 AM

Way too much money. I'd estimate around $1500 just for the headlights, $1000 for the bonnet and another 700ish for the bumper and then paint etc. etc. Not worth it in the end.

It would be very similar with the facelifted e46's and i think there has been 1 conversion in the world and that was to the m3 owned by one of the fifth gear presenters.

KingClifton · 01-06-2010, 05:40 PM

At the risk of telling you what to do, I'd say 'don't do it' - you'll start looking like those VT Commodore owners who fitted Monaro tail lights and bonnet scoops...

BMW 330i · 01-06-2010, 07:50 PM

Thanks for all your valuable feedback and opinions. It's a just a thought that crosses my mind, but I guess I should appreciate the way the car looks as it is. Thanks all.

BMW //MPOWER · 01-07-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW 330i

Thanks for all your valuable feedback and opinions. It's a just a thought that crosses my mind, but I guess I should appreciate the way the car looks as it is. Thanks all.

If you want to update the look of your car, i'd throw on some blackline tail lights & maybe look at putting a Hartge lip on it. Otherwise you could always retro fit an MSport kit if you don't already have one.

BMW 330i · 01-07-2010, 09:52 PM

Thanks BMW //MPOWER, mine comes with blacklines LED and original AC Schnitzer bodykits all round.

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N52B30 Private 3 Rep 60 Posts Drives: E92, E70, W204 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	If you have a look at the kidney grilles - the LCI grille doesnt extend onto the actual bonnet whereas on the pre-LCI, the top of the kidney grille is part of the bonnet. Therefore I think it would be difficult or may require a few other bits and pieces to fit everything in place! Good luck! Attached Images __________________ BMW E92 323i, MY2009, Space Grey, 18"s; BMW E70 X5 xDrive30i, MY2009, Space Grey, 18"s; MB W204 C230 Touring, MY2009, Calcite White, 17"s
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mat320i New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 320i M-Sport with Innovations Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	As stated above you would need to replace bumper and bonnet as well as the grills. i dont know the clearance differences of the 1/4 panels either. might be an expensive waste of time for such a little cosmetic difference.
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Dec540 Captain 136 Rep 677 Posts Drives: M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	Way too much money. I'd estimate around $1500 just for the headlights, $1000 for the bonnet and another 700ish for the bumper and then paint etc. etc. Not worth it in the end. It would be very similar with the facelifted e46's and i think there has been 1 conversion in the world and that was to the m3 owned by one of the fifth gear presenters.
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KingClifton Private 4 Rep 97 Posts Drives: 2009 320d & 2011.5 X5 30d Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	At the risk of telling you what to do, I'd say 'don't do it' - you'll start looking like those VT Commodore owners who fitted Monaro tail lights and bonnet scoops...
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