Pre-Lci to LCI

LsuGeaux · 01-20-2016, 11:13 PM

What's all that's needed to do the conversion? thanks

Taruno · 01-21-2016, 05:48 AM

I already did it, if you want a COMPLETE retrofit you need:
New headlights, bumper grills and hood
New sideskirts (not necessary but will finish the look)
New side mirrors (not necessary and ugly as sin)
New trunk + inner and outer brake lights

To get the lights and brake lights working you need a minimum of FRM2, but to get them working like OEM with bulb checks you need either FRM2 c.09 (was installed in the very very first LCI cars) or FRM3 module

Jaronbwall · 01-21-2016, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taruno

I already did it, if you want a COMPLETE retrofit you need:
New headlights, bumper grills and hood
New sideskirts (not necessary but will finish the look)
New side mirrors (not necessary and ugly as sin)
New trunk + inner and outer brake lights

To get the lights and brake lights working you need a minimum of FRM2, but to get them working like OEM with bulb checks you need either FRM2 c.09 (was installed in the very very first LCI cars) or FRM3 module

#dedication

igzekyativ · 01-21-2016, 08:34 AM

can you upgrade from FRM1 to FRM2 or FRM3? my 07 e91, 11/06 build date, has FRM1

LsuGeaux · 01-21-2016, 10:07 AM

Wish I knew what FRM1/2/3 was. Haha.

Taruno · 01-21-2016, 11:15 AM

Ok first FRM is the footwell module that is responsible for all the lights in your car, second you cannot really UPDATE it you need to replace it with the newer one and yes even FRM3 works on the earlier models, just takes coding.

I gotta say in Bulgaria the whole conversion was quite cheap - my car had the newer climate controls and the last CCC module with the shortcut buttons (not upgrading to CIC yet), so I just took my time and did the conversion in steps.

First I replaces the whole back-end cause the LCI looks soo badass, then the headlights, and finally hood bumper and the skirts (took me almost 6 months to find a LCI hood in good condition in black). Total cost is around 1200 euro which includes the front PDC (my car came originally only with back PDC)

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Taruno Private 4 Rep 69 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320d 2007 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bulgaria iTrader: (0)	I already did it, if you want a COMPLETE retrofit you need: New headlights, bumper grills and hood New sideskirts (not necessary but will finish the look) New side mirrors (not necessary and ugly as sin) New trunk + inner and outer brake lights To get the lights and brake lights working you need a minimum of FRM2, but to get them working like OEM with bulb checks you need either FRM2 c.09 (was installed in the very very first LCI cars) or FRM3 module
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igzekyativ Captain 145 Rep 758 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Wagon Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Asheville, NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 328xi [0.00]	can you upgrade from FRM1 to FRM2 or FRM3? my 07 e91, 11/06 build date, has FRM1 __________________ 2007 328xi Wagon, Black Sapphire Metallic, Sports Package, Cold Weather Package, Rear PDC, Airlift kit with 3P mgmt, CF Akrym rep lip, LCI M-Tech front bumper, LUX Angel Eyes, Black Kidneys, LED Interior Lights, M3 Steering Wheel with Extended Billet DCT Paddles, 19" Staggered VMR 710's
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Taruno Private 4 Rep 69 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320d 2007 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Bulgaria iTrader: (0)	Ok first FRM is the footwell module that is responsible for all the lights in your car, second you cannot really UPDATE it you need to replace it with the newer one and yes even FRM3 works on the earlier models, just takes coding. I gotta say in Bulgaria the whole conversion was quite cheap - my car had the newer climate controls and the last CCC module with the shortcut buttons (not upgrading to CIC yet), so I just took my time and did the conversion in steps. First I replaces the whole back-end cause the LCI looks soo badass, then the headlights, and finally hood bumper and the skirts (took me almost 6 months to find a LCI hood in good condition in black). Total cost is around 1200 euro which includes the front PDC (my car came originally only with back PDC)
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