06-16-2020, 08:25 AM | #1 |
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Will the 2021 taillights attach to the 2018-2020?
The new tailights look the same shape wondering if they'll fit when they are released.
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06-16-2020, 09:21 AM | #2 |
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If the surrounding body parts/panels are the same...then probably yes. If there's an electronic difference...that should be easier to overcome than body part differences.
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06-19-2020, 05:05 AM | #3 |
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I like the G30 a lot except for the rear taillights. I think they look Ok to me. The 2021 taillights are not the best looking taillights but I kinda like them better over what I currently have.
I was thinking to retrofit them to my car. They the size/shape seems to be identical. However, I'm not sure about the electrical function. It seems they replaced the backup lights with LED's as well. This could cause some electrical warning in your dash... |
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07-05-2020, 02:23 AM | #6 |
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I don't see the point why they would have changed the shape of the body for the LCI lights, that would only cause more changes into the manufacturing process. Though i guess nowadays anything is possible to stop retrofitting stuff. New pinout is easily changed which was the retrofit case in the older models. Might even try this myself included, when the first lci's get blasted to pieces and are sold for parts.
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07-05-2020, 09:01 AM | #7 |
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I read they slightly revised the rear quarter panel and bumper around the tail lights so I don't think it will be as simple as plug and play.
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07-08-2020, 07:51 PM | #9 |
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There's no way the sheet metal stamping and retooling needed to change the rear panel design would be cost effective. As is frequently commented, the LCI usually involves a deletion of options that make production cheaper and more efficient not the opposite. The lights will fit, just like the F30 LCI. Honestly, it's unfortunate that the distinctive look of the BMW taillight graphic has been updated to blend in with the rest of cars out there. Nothing special about the new graphic.
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07-25-2020, 11:37 AM | #11 |
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My contact in the U.K. just fitted LCI rear lights to a F90 looks amazing no need to change truck lid or bumper.
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09-15-2020, 09:51 PM | #12 |
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Zimmer, just wondering if there was any more detail that you can provide on this? I saw a ‘21 model today at my local BMW and man, those lights were sharp! And they looked virtually identical next to a ‘20 model. I’m just hoping that installing these lights on the 2018-2020 models will be somewhat painless...
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Please look at Bavarian coding on Facebook, Simon is phenomenal at what he does. https://m.facebook.com/Bavarian-Coding-1404502282915941 He has fitted them and said it was straight forward Thanks Paul |
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