e92 LCI Tail Light Retrofit Is It Worth It?

Anderw · 11-20-2012, 02:17 PM

Anyone who went through with an LCI retrofit , I just want to hear from someone who has done it weather they are happy they did if or would have just skipped it.

I have an 07 does that mean I have FRM2 or FRM1 I know the bulb check can be coded out just wondering

Hope to get some feedback Thanks

Anderw · 11-21-2012, 12:58 AM

Cmon Someone has to have ann opinion!

1QuikWS6 · 11-21-2012, 03:09 AM

Well, it's $500+ for basically a cosmetic mod - guess it depends on you & how much more you like the LED style over bulbs...

Can't honestly say that I haven't spent that much, & more on simple cosmetic mods

DR-JEKL · 11-21-2012, 04:57 AM

From most researching i have done it seems you dont have to buy the module, just buy the harness from ecs and lenses and it can be coded.

Its expensive, but depends on where you're up to in terms of mods. I would rate rims/coilovers etc as a more aesthetically pleasing mod

Rmk392 · 11-21-2012, 07:02 AM

I don't think its worth the price

Yvette · 11-21-2012, 05:02 PM

worth it
change the whole look

07e92 · 11-21-2012, 06:36 PM

^^ +1 what he said

Did mine too, and you only need to code it out if the lights come with the harness. I love the fact that all lights are LEDs (except reverse light) comparing to pre-LCI that only the stop light is LED.

cn555ic · 11-21-2012, 07:05 PM

I did it and it looks okay for sure. Makes it look refreshed like the more updated Model years. For the 500 is it worth it, that's for u to decide. You don't need a new module as 2007 has a FRM2 module but if your build date is 2/07 then you would have the old frm module. Either module you can make work with coding of the module which can be done by a local coder shop or Indy coder.

Game · 11-21-2012, 08:23 PM

Depends on if you believe it's worth $500. It obviously looks better.

Anderw · 11-22-2012, 01:11 AM

Thanks for everyone chiming it , basically the only downside is the $500 but I I'm gonna pull the trigger anyway the look is worth it to me. Anyone know a good place or someone who does Coding In SoFla / Swfl I live in Fort Myers but am Willing to take a ride

_shim · 11-22-2012, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by e90sexion

worth it
change the whole look

This.

Take a look in the coding section or post in your regional forum if you're looking for a coder.

cn555ic · 11-22-2012, 08:17 AM

JaZa does coding in Florida or E90Pat.

Vesar · 11-22-2012, 08:55 AM

If i had the money, i would do it

Makes the car whole lot cleaner

awei130 · 11-22-2012, 04:53 PM

Definitely worth it!

morales_king · 11-22-2012, 10:11 PM

I did it a few months back and I have a 07 E92 as well but I had to upgrade to the FRM 3 since the 1 was giving the coding portions trouble with the LEDs and my windows not closing properly.... I gotta say I love the retrofitting...

Anderw · 11-23-2012, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by morales_king

I did it a few months back and I have a 07 E92 as well but I had to upgrade to the FRM 3 since the 1 was giving the coding portions trouble with the LEDs and my windows not closing properly.... I gotta say I love the retrofitting...

do you know if that is something that happens to all 07s? or is it possible to code it successfully

black1 · 11-24-2012, 06:01 AM

500 bucks is totally worth it thats cheap for such a huge improvment to the rear

#Tee · 11-24-2012, 07:19 AM

I waited and waited til these were avail, having old shit sucks. Enjoy watching them light up when i press the button walking towards my car in the parking lot at night.

acerboo · 11-24-2012, 04:27 PM

once you have bought and fitted these you will forget all about the cost they are superb!

cn555ic · 11-24-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kwsw

do you know if that is something that happens to all 07s? or is it possible to code it successfully

There is no need to upgrade to frm3. It will work fine on FRM or frm2. All that needs to be done is some coding. I have no idea why The guy needed to change to FRM3. Either he had a bad module or the coder had no idea what he was doing.

07e92 · 11-25-2012, 06:44 PM

+1 very true!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by acerboo

once you have bought and fitted these you will forget all about the cost they are superb!

amuzement · 11-25-2012, 07:10 PM

Do it. It makes the entire rear look much fresher.

11-20-2012, 02:17 PM	#1
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11-21-2012, 06:36 PM	#7
07e92 First Lieutenant 121 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N CAL iTrader: (3)	^^ +1 what he said Did mine too, and you only need to code it out if the lights come with the harness. I love the fact that all lights are LEDs (except reverse light) comparing to pre-LCI that only the stop light is LED.
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11-21-2012, 07:05 PM	#8
cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	I did it and it looks okay for sure. Makes it look refreshed like the more updated Model years. For the 500 is it worth it, that's for u to decide. You don't need a new module as 2007 has a FRM2 module but if your build date is 2/07 then you would have the old frm module. Either module you can make work with coding of the module which can be done by a local coder shop or Indy coder.
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11-22-2012, 01:11 AM	#10
Anderw Brigadier General 659 Rep 3,320 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	Thanks for everyone chiming it , basically the only downside is the $500 but I I'm gonna pull the trigger anyway the look is worth it to me. Anyone know a good place or someone who does Coding In SoFla / Swfl I live in Fort Myers but am Willing to take a ride
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11-22-2012, 08:17 AM	#12
cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	JaZa does coding in Florida or E90Pat.
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11-22-2012, 04:53 PM	#14
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11-22-2012, 10:11 PM	#15
morales_king New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	I did it a few months back and I have a 07 E92 as well but I had to upgrade to the FRM 3 since the 1 was giving the coding portions trouble with the LEDs and my windows not closing properly.... I gotta say I love the retrofitting...
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11-24-2012, 06:01 AM	#17
black1 Private First Class 59 Rep 198 Posts Drives: Pure Metal M6GC Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	500 bucks is totally worth it thats cheap for such a huge improvment to the rear
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11-24-2012, 07:19 AM	#18
#Tee Major General 557 Rep 5,367 Posts Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	I waited and waited til these were avail, having old shit sucks. Enjoy watching them light up when i press the button walking towards my car in the parking lot at night. __________________ You can follow my builds on IG: Tee212
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acerboo Brigadier General 179 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	once you have bought and fitted these you will forget all about the cost they are superb!
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11-25-2012, 07:10 PM	#22
amuzement First Lieutenant 10 Rep 312 Posts Drives: F22 228i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Do it. It makes the entire rear look much fresher.
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