LED kidneys

Luke G31 · 03-07-2025, 12:57 PM

Hi guys, anybody already installed the new style LED kidney grills, with the outline strip, like newer BMWs have?
I already have them at home, I'll report once I install them

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New5Series · 03-07-2025, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke G31

Hi guys, anybody already installed the new style LED kidney grills, with the outline strip, like newer BMWs have?
I already have them at home, I'll report once I install them

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I have seen quite a few reviews on Aliexpress saying the clips are delicate and break easily. I’m very interested to see how your install comes out, please do report back. Is your car LCI or pre-LCI?

While looking for more information about the installation I found this German video review that includes installation of the grill. The power supply connection for the new grill appears to piggyback off of the power connection for the headlights.

The audio is in German, however, the video does have captions that can be turned on to Auto-translate the dialogue into English.

Cheers

Luke G31 · 03-08-2025, 08:50 AM

Yup, mine is the same, only pre-LCI. It has a connector to plug it in to the cars' wiring. My kidneys have only white color, not blue like this one.
I'll report back how the installation went

Luke G31 · 03-18-2025, 02:54 AM

So, installation went really smoothly, I managed to swap the double slats inside for my previous single slats, which align perfectly with the inner active shutters. I didn't have to drill any holes, plugged in connectors, tidied up the wiring in the engine bay and that was it. Works well and imo looks very nice

Link to YT video showing how it works:
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Perplexitivity · 03-18-2025, 03:58 PM

Is the kidney grill also illuminated while driving?

Luke G31 · 03-18-2025, 11:49 PM

Yes it is, but it's possible to switch it off

ezaircon4jc · 03-19-2025, 02:12 PM

I'm a bit confused... will this fit a pre-LCI with the two, separate grille pieces?

Luke G31 · 03-20-2025, 09:13 AM

Yes, you can see I have pre-LCI. They are also making one for LCI models, a single piece, this is two piece set.
The video that "New5Series" user posted is unrelated installation video for the LCI version

ezaircon4jc · 03-20-2025, 12:13 PM

Link to your version.

klepic · Today, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Luke G31

Yes it is, but it's possible to switch it off

Hello! How led grills can be switched off?

03-07-2025, 12:57 PM	#1
Luke G31 New Member 18 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW 530xD G31 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: CZE iTrader: (0)	LED kidneys - outline Hi guys, anybody already installed the new style LED kidney grills, with the outline strip, like newer BMWs have? I already have them at home, I'll report once I install them Attachment 1 Attached Images
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Luke G31 New Member 18 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW 530xD G31 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: CZE iTrader: (0)	Yup, mine is the same, only pre-LCI. It has a connector to plug it in to the cars' wiring. My kidneys have only white color, not blue like this one. I'll report back how the installation went
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03-18-2025, 02:54 AM	#4
Luke G31 New Member 18 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW 530xD G31 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: CZE iTrader: (0)	So, installation went really smoothly, I managed to swap the double slats inside for my previous single slats, which align perfectly with the inner active shutters. I didn't have to drill any holes, plugged in connectors, tidied up the wiring in the engine bay and that was it. Works well and imo looks very nice Link to YT video showing how it works: link Attached Images
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03-18-2025, 11:49 PM	#6
Luke G31 New Member 18 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW 530xD G31 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: CZE iTrader: (0)	Yes it is, but it's possible to switch it off
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ezaircon4jc Major General 6316 Rep 6,097 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I'm a bit confused... will this fit a pre-LCI with the two, separate grille pieces?
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Luke G31 New Member 18 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW 530xD G31 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: CZE iTrader: (0)	Yes, you can see I have pre-LCI. They are also making one for LCI models, a single piece, this is two piece set. The video that "New5Series" user posted is unrelated installation video for the LCI version
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ezaircon4jc Major General 6316 Rep 6,097 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Link to your version.
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