LCI grille retrofit

r_3 · 03-18-2016, 11:16 PM

Are the pre-lci and lci grilles essentially the same shape? If I was to trim the mounting bracket section from my pre-lci hood will the lci grille fit under the cowls properly? I know that the tabs are different, I am just concerned about fitment and if anyone else has tried this yet.

VTECaddict · 03-19-2016, 02:21 AM

No they are not the same shape.

r_3 · 03-19-2016, 07:36 AM

not overall factoring in the top part? The photo is photoshopped and it looks pretty darn close..

Ali-E90 · 03-19-2016, 08:32 AM

I think the bottom shape is different also.... If it wasn't, you'd be able to do an lci type conversion without changing your bumper, or use an lci bumper on a pre-lci.

xyaaeg234g234 · 03-19-2016, 11:13 AM

Yeah every thread I've found regarding non-lci -> lci included the bumper, hood, lights for updated look and grilles.

I don't think you can get away with just doing the grilles.

r_3 · 03-23-2016, 04:14 PM

Hmm bummer. I was hoping that I could trim the top grill area from the hood and retrofit. Oh well.

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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	No they are not the same shape. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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r_3 Private First Class 12 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Northborough MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335XI [0.00]	not overall factoring in the top part? The photo is photoshopped and it looks pretty darn close..
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Ali-E90 Colonel 379 Rep 2,365 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 323i (Cdn) Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [8.00] 2007 BMW 323i [8.50]	I think the bottom shape is different also.... If it wasn't, you'd be able to do an lci type conversion without changing your bumper, or use an lci bumper on a pre-lci. __________________ Check out my Mod Thread Here
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r_3 Private First Class 12 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Northborough MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335XI [0.00]	Hmm bummer. I was hoping that I could trim the top grill area from the hood and retrofit. Oh well.
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