LCI front end conversion

Shearer · 06-13-2012, 07:11 PM

Hey guys,

Just a quick question for you all. I have a pre-LCI 335i and I was wondering if I could change to LCI hood, LCI bumper, and LCI grille without changing the headlights.

Please let me know. Thanks!

atown88 · 06-13-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Shearer

Hey guys,

Just a quick question for you all. I have a pre-LCI 335i and I was wondering if I could change to LCI hood, LCI bumper, and LCI grille without changing the headlights.

Please let me know. Thanks!

Yes you can!

E90Company · 06-13-2012, 07:14 PM

Yes

335 oClock · 06-13-2012, 07:24 PM

I know that for a e92, you cannot. you are an e90; so I dont know if same rules apply.

Shearer · 06-13-2012, 07:56 PM

Thanks guys! I thought I could, but the body shop didn't think so, so just wanted to confirm.

Calveezzzy · 06-13-2012, 10:07 PM

Well of course you can. Think about it, if you can put an e46 front end on a Civic, you sure as hell can convert your pre-LCI to LCI.

sathoro · 06-13-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Calveezzzy

Well of course you can. Think about it, if you can put an e46 front end on a Civic, you sure as hell can convert your pre-LCI to LCI.

That was not his question. He asked specifically about the headlights.

mapleridge · 06-14-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Calveezzzy

Well of course you can. Think about it, if you can put an e46 front end on a Civic, you sure as hell can convert your pre-LCI to LCI.

pics or it didn't happen.

Shearer · 06-14-2012, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sathoro

That was not his question. He asked specifically about the headlights.

Thanks!

Calveezzzy · 06-14-2012, 10:25 AM

Yes, he asked if he could do the conversion without switching out the headlights, and I'm basically saying "why not?" if body shops can do almost anything.

rollinstone157 · 06-14-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Shearer

Thanks guys! I thought I could, but the body shop didn't think so, so just wanted to confirm.

You can certainly do it! If you have pre-LCI halogens, LCI halogens are a direct PnP (xenons are a little more complicated, but that's another story), something to keep in mind!

But good luck with your LCI upgrade, take the time (and slight bump in money) to do the LCI M-sport bumper, it looks

Shearer · 06-14-2012, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Calveezzzy

Yes, he asked if he could do the conversion without switching out the headlights, and I'm basically saying "why not?" if body shops can do almost anything.

sorry I guess I should have been more specific. I was wondering if the LCI hood, bumper, and grilles are direct fits, without changing the pre-LCI xenon headlights.

Calveezzzy · 06-14-2012, 11:45 AM

Aren't the headlights shaped the same? If they are, I would assume it'd be a direct fit. Don't quote me though. Hope you find your answers here.

JDMKS · 06-14-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Calveezzzy

Aren't the headlights shaped the same? If they are, I would assume it'd be a direct fit. Don't quote me though. Hope you find your answers here.

The shape is the same

._. · 06-14-2012, 12:15 PM

they will fit, proof:

Wayne8861 · 11-03-2012, 04:37 PM

Just plug and play for conversion LCI hood and Mtech bumper?
Bumper mounting direct fit to pre LCI?
Need change air duct as well?

Need some advise. Thanks.

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Calveezzzy Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: E90 335i Space Gray LCI Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (1)	Well of course you can. Think about it, if you can put an e46 front end on a Civic, you sure as hell can convert your pre-LCI to LCI.
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Calveezzzy Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: E90 335i Space Gray LCI Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (1)	Yes, he asked if he could do the conversion without switching out the headlights, and I'm basically saying "why not?" if body shops can do almost anything.
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Calveezzzy Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: E90 335i Space Gray LCI Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (1)	Aren't the headlights shaped the same? If they are, I would assume it'd be a direct fit. Don't quote me though. Hope you find your answers here.
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Wayne8861 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: E90 320i Black Sapphire Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Just plug and play for conversion LCI hood and Mtech bumper? Bumper mounting direct fit to pre LCI? Need change air duct as well? Need some advise. Thanks.
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