Red E90 | Rear LCI Conversion Complete!

DC_Oldboy · 10-01-2012, 12:16 AM

Hey all,

So last minute I sold my CSL trunk and blacklines to do a LCI rear conversion with Euro taillights! And I'm very happy I did it. Here's a couple shots of the rear. The M Tech rear and M3 spoiler were installed last week.

Hope you enjoy!

Oh btw what should I do with the front? It's still stock lol. I was thinking of doing a LCI conversion as well but it's pretty costly.. I learned that by doing the rear lol.. Should I get a M3 bumper instead? What do you guys think?

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kingofthedemo · 10-01-2012, 12:26 AM

Looking sharp! I have a red e90 also, I just ordered all of the components for a front M3 style lci conversion, and I orded lci rear lights also, but I haven't decided on the rear trunk yet, where did you buy yours, and how much was it, the trunk lid?

E90Mario · 10-01-2012, 12:30 AM

Very clean conversion! Maybe a really light tint on the tails to break all the red contrast?

Catalina Wine Mixer · 10-01-2012, 12:32 AM

wow man that looks awesome love the lci. Maybe you should tint the taillights just a hair to spice things up even more

kingofthedemo · 10-01-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MARIO K

Very clean conversion! Maybe a really light tint on the tails to break all the red contrast?

In person there is more of the contrast, they look much better in person.

Mahhvinn · 10-01-2012, 01:10 AM

Looks good! If you don't go with the LCI front, I say get an Mtech front or performance front.

Hooy · 10-01-2012, 01:27 AM

Looks great. The The diffusor helps break up all that red

DC_Oldboy · 10-01-2012, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kingofthedemo

Looking sharp! I have a red e90 also, I just ordered all of the components for a front M3 style lci conversion, and I orded lci rear lights also, but I haven't decided on the rear trunk yet, where did you buy yours, and how much was it, the trunk lid?

Thank you! Yeah I was going to get in that CSL GB but the wait is LONG. Instead I found a OEM trunk at a salvage yard in Cali with the help of another forum member. I paid $280 total shipped.

It was pretty beat up with a lot of dents. My body shop did a really good job though fixing 90% of it. The only flaw of not buying a new trunk is I have a small gap on the top left side of the trunk. Not noticeable unless you know what you're looking for. Plus I saved $200 overall by going this route. But you would probably pay $200 more for a perfect trunk lol.

DC_Oldboy · 10-01-2012, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MARIO K

Very clean conversion! Maybe a really light tint on the tails to break all the red contrast?

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Originally Posted by Catalina Wine Mixer

wow man that looks awesome love the lci. Maybe you should tint the taillights just a hair to spice things up even more

Lol I was thinking of that for the longest time. Maybe I should do it.

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Originally Posted by kingofthedemo

In person there is more of the contrast, they look much better in person.

You are right on that.

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Originally Posted by Hooy

Looks great. The The diffusor helps break up all that red

Thanks. My thoughts exactly.

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Originally Posted by M_Truong

Looks good! If you don't go with the LCI front, I say get an Mtech front or performance front.

Thank you! Ooooo I didn't think about the performance bumper.

mapleridge · 10-01-2012, 01:56 AM

good work. you figured out your wiring issue I see. I'm sure all the anguish was worth it now. I would definitely go LCI on the front. If your going to buy a new front bumper anyways just save a little longer and do the hood as well. Down here I can get an aftermarket LCI hood with guaranteed fitment for $340. I have seen the OEM hood for $4xx on the bmw mercedes parts site with free shipping at times too. msport, or better yet performance front.

2slow · 10-01-2012, 02:27 AM

Looks good. I think Mtech front bumper will finish your car nicely.

kingofthedemo · 10-01-2012, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy

Thank you! Yeah I was going to get in that CSL GB but the wait is LONG. Instead I found a OEM trunk at a salvage yard in Cali with the help of another forum member. I paid $280 total shipped.

It was pretty beat up with a lot of dents. My body shop did a really good job though fixing 90% of it. The only flaw of not buying a new trunk is I have a small gap on the top left side of the trunk. Not noticeable unless you know what you're looking for. Plus I saved $200 overall by going this route. But you would probably pay $200 more for a perfect trunk lol.

Thanks for the info man, I have another question, what harnesses/wires did you have to buy for the converion and how much were they, where did you get them, also how/where did you get it coded?

StyleBimma · 10-01-2012, 07:46 AM

Very nicely done!!! I am now considering doing the same conversion to mine.

I would go with the front LCI mtech

BenTrovato · 10-01-2012, 07:48 AM

Very nice, great job!

datbimmerdoe · 10-01-2012, 04:01 PM

#Tee · 10-01-2012, 04:03 PM

hot! looks like a new car again. Must turn around and check out that ass alot now after you park huh haha.

Blindside_137 · 10-01-2012, 04:10 PM

love it

bmbarclay · 10-01-2012, 04:23 PM

get an mtech front either lci or pre-lci mtech would look nice.

jm3as · 10-01-2012, 05:10 PM

shoot time!

DC_Oldboy · 10-01-2012, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mapleridge

good work. you figured out your wiring issue I see. I'm sure all the anguish was worth it now. I would definitely go LCI on the front. If your going to buy a new front bumper anyways just save a little longer and do the hood as well. Down here I can get an aftermarket LCI hood with guaranteed fitment for $340. I have seen the OEM hood for $4xx on the bmw mercedes parts site with free shipping at times too. msport, or better yet performance front.

Thanks. I will get a hold of you soon about the hood if I do go LCI.

DC_Oldboy · 10-01-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by b4ever

Looks good. I think Mtech front bumper will finish your car nicely.

Thanks. I actually sold my M Tech to do either M3, LCI or Performance. Haven't decided though.

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Originally Posted by kingofthedemo

Thanks for the info man, I have another question, what harnesses/wires did you have to buy for the converion and how much were they, where did you get them, also how/where did you get it coded?

You don't need the harness. I just rearranged the wires myself to save $100. There's a thread that shows you the correct wiring. Really easy. I'll give you the link if you can't find it. As for the coding, I had it done by a local forum member.

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Originally Posted by StyleBimma

Very nicely done!!! I am now considering doing the same conversion to mine.

I would go with the front LCI mtech

Thank you! Doeeeeet! You won't regret it! Costly but worth it.

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Originally Posted by BenTrovato

Very nice, great job!

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

love it

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Originally Posted by bbarclay410

get an mtech front either lci or pre-lci mtech would look nice.

Still deciding lol.

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Originally Posted by jm3as

shoot time!

Soon!

DC_Oldboy · 10-01-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by the infamous...

THANKS!

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Originally Posted by ~XxTeexX~

hot! looks like a new car again. Must turn around and check out that ass alot now after you park huh haha.

Yes I do! You already know!

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