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      03-18-2014, 09:10 PM   #1
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LCI taillights worth it ?

Been looking into getting LCI taillights for my 10' E93. Are they really worth it? Also they require coding right?
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Yes, especially on white.
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yes , definitely not a cheap mod but worth every penny, totally transforms the rear of the car. I just sold mine because Im selling my car but I miss them everyday. besided an M3 steering wheel or coilovers it was the best thing I've done to my car
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Worth every penny. Just did my 2010 e93 and it makes the rear look so more up to date. I love the lights bars
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Worth every penny. Just did my 2010 e93 and it makes the rear look so more up to date. I love the lights bars
How much the whole thing run you? Coding?
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upgraded mine couple of months ago and i'm loving it...and yes its require some coding but lucky that now we dont need to upgrade that footwell module...
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upgraded mine couple of months ago and i'm loving it...and yes its require some coding but lucky that now we dont need to upgrade that footwell module...
How much everything cost you? I can't seem to find a full set for sale anywhere but bmw dealers.
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How much everything cost you? I can't seem to find a full set for sale anywhere but bmw dealers.
I know **********s and European Auto Source sell sets of LCI tails. EAS also carries the Euro version with yellow blinkers instead of red but they are marked up like 150.
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How much everything cost you? I can't seem to find a full set for sale anywhere but bmw dealers.
I got the entire set including retrofit cables for about 550 or so. I'm away on a biz trip but I can look it up when I get back. I ordered mine from getbmwparts.com. It had free shipping too. The kit is on the main page under one of the links. I had FRM 3 module. (9-2009 and later prod date cars) so just had to add the led retrofit code to VO and everything worked.
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I bought my euro LCI tails from ECS tuning for $669 and they are beautiful
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Probably my favorite exterior mod I've done. But it's up to you to decide if it's worth it. They're just for looks.
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LCI taillights are worth every penny, I did remote coding and they work flawless. makes the rear end look new. I feel like the E92 taillights are outdated.
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Absolutely. IMO the LCI lights look newer than what even comes on the brand new bmws.

A guy in a 535 the other day thought my '09 car was a '13.
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I have a 2008. GBMWP says I need a footwell module? Is this true? Or can I bypass that with coding? Thoughts?
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I have a 2008. GBMWP says I need a footwell module? Is this true? Or can I bypass that with coding? Thoughts?
Simple coding. You don't need the module for the tail lights.
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Back in the day when I had my 2009 coupe, I was told I needed harnesses- which I purchased. I imagine times have changed since 5 years ago though.

They worked flawlessly for 2 years, until I sold them for a decent amount- as I did with my rocker panels, intake, exhaust, roof and trunk spoiler, aluminum trim, and OSS

Always keep your OEM stuff kids- always worth the sale back into the community when the time comes
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