LCI front conversion with Pre-LCI lights?

robc1976 · 03-24-2014, 06:51 PM

Stupid question here...I keep getting conflicting info on. I have a Pre-LCI 2007 and want to do the front LCI conversion but want to keep the Pre-LCI lights. So basically I want LCI M3 hood and LCI front clip and want to take orange reflector out of my Pre-LCI lights and use them in conjunction with LCI hood and bumper. I saw a few post where Somone did this...saw a few posts where people say you have to replace the lights. Wich is true guys?

sd_luis · 03-24-2014, 07:52 PM

No you can keep your headlights. No worries

robc1976 · 03-24-2014, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sd_luis

No you can keep your headlights. No worries

sweet!

tambat · 03-24-2014, 08:12 PM

yeah what he said, they are the same size. i'm curious about removing the orange part in the headlights though. are you going to do that yourself or do you know someone locally who does that kind of work? i'm interested in doing that myself!

robc1976 · 03-24-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tambat

yeah what he said, they are the same size. i'm curious about removing the orange part in the headlights though. are you going to do that yourself or do you know someone locally who does that kind of work? i'm interested in doing that myself!

Going to do it myself it attempt to lol!

smithf80 · 03-24-2014, 08:31 PM

I did an LCI Conversion and you don't need to change the lights but honestly if you can afford to, you should, it really makes the look.

robc1976 · 03-24-2014, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by smithe90

I did an LCI Conversion and you don't need to change the lights but honestly if you can afford to, you should, it really makes the look.

I will do it then, going to do rear conversion at same time.

HTran · 03-24-2014, 11:36 PM

I did the conversion just a few weeks ago. You dont have to change the lights. You can even piece it together and itll fit without the full LCI Hood+LCI bumper at once. Everything lines up perfectly.

I'd definitely get the lights though, it looks so much cooler with the honeycombs turn signals and the eye lids.

sd_luis · 03-24-2014, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

I will do it then, going to do rear conversion at same time.

You are trying to do a rear lci conversion also? iMO it doesn't look as good when you do a full conversion. It will just look if you do either side so it stands out.

robc1976 · 03-25-2014, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HTran

I did the conversion just a few weeks ago. You dont have to change the lights. You can even piece it together and itll fit without the full LCI Hood+LCI bumper at once. Everything lines up perfectly.

I'd definitely get the lights though, it looks so much cooler with the honeycombs turn signals and the eye lids.

that looks sharp! I am debating on M3 or m sport bumper.

Game · 03-25-2014, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

that looks sharp! I am debating on M3 or m sport bumper.

MSport would get my vote.

robc1976 · 03-25-2014, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Game

MSport would get my vote.

it is sweet looking!

va335i · 03-25-2014, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by HTran

I did the conversion just a few weeks ago. You dont have to change the lights. You can even piece it together and itll fit without the full LCI Hood+LCI bumper at once. Everything lines up perfectly.

I'd definitely get the lights though, it looks so much cooler with the honeycombs turn signals and the eye lids.

Where did you get the lights? I would love to get rid of the orange. Your car looks great. I have been searching for a set but have been confused with so many post on the subject. My lights follow the path of my steering wheel so it seems to be difficult to find a set.

bmw325i · 03-25-2014, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

I will do it then, going to do rear conversion at same time.

The lci headlights definetly make a huge difference I did it on my prelci.

HTran · 03-25-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

that looks sharp! I am debating on M3 or m sport bumper.

Thanks. I would stay with the m sport, can't go wrong with oem designs meant for the non m 3 series.

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Originally Posted by va335i

Where did you get the lights? I would love to get rid of the orange. Your car looks great. I have been searching for a set but have been confused with so many post on the subject. My lights follow the path of my steering wheel so it seems to be difficult to find a set.

I got it done at a shop with LS3 angel eyes. Try calling OSS or Bavarian exclusive for the headlights customization and led angel eyes install.

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tambat Do it for a living. 60 Rep 144 Posts Drives: F80 MG M3 m/t Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Glenview IL iTrader: (4)	yeah what he said, they are the same size. i'm curious about removing the orange part in the headlights though. are you going to do that yourself or do you know someone locally who does that kind of work? i'm interested in doing that myself!
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HTran Pi Epsilon Pi 36 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas/Orange County iTrader: (1)	I did the conversion just a few weeks ago. You dont have to change the lights. You can even piece it together and itll fit without the full LCI Hood+LCI bumper at once. Everything lines up perfectly. I'd definitely get the lights though, it looks so much cooler with the honeycombs turn signals and the eye lids. Attached Images
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