How to retrofit FL indicator on pre FL

jparnes1 · 05-25-2013, 09:19 PM

Good DYI, but I decided to leave my in stock chrome since Titan Tim's looked so good, IMO. Just ordered the parts today.

Mayhem · 05-26-2013, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazykoh

Tommy like. Nicely done. I have deep sea blue. I wonder whether that titanium or a lighter silver would look better.

Mine is a deep sea blue also. I just ordered the parts tonight. I'm wondering what would look best, and also what painting the parts would cost.

redhot · 06-03-2013, 01:06 PM

Update - Received my parts today from Husker via Overnight shipping - Thanks Mitchell! The quickest part / Accessory swap ever!

Followed the direction on this thread and took in all 5 mins to complete both sides! Thanks to all the trailblazers here

. I could not have been happier with this change as the chrome now blends with the other BMW and model logos. Thanks BMW for noticing the flaw in flow and correcting it.

Moo · 06-03-2013, 01:16 PM

Got mine!

jparnes1 · 06-03-2013, 05:12 PM

Ugh, I can't wait! Ordered and waiting for delivery.

BMWZ4RIDER · 06-07-2013, 04:11 PM

All these LCI side marker upgrades look great. This is in my future plans.

Mayhem · 06-07-2013, 05:14 PM

I just received mine. My biggest dilemma now is whether to put them on stock chrome or have them painted some custom color first.

Crazykoh · 06-07-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

I just received mine. My biggest dilemma now is whether to put them on stock chrome or have them painted some custom color first.

I propose hot pink.

Mayhem · 06-07-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazykoh

I propose hot pink.

What color is your z? If it works for you, go for it!

stickshifter69 · 06-07-2013, 08:22 PM

I haven't seen any alpine whites with this mode. White would look best pre-lci since the white blob blends in.

CedarZ4 · 06-07-2013, 09:13 PM

I don't know... I still like the "blob"

Funny how when photos were first revealed, people called it "too rice" and now everyone is retrofitting it.

redhot · 06-08-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CedarZ4

I don't know... I still like the "blob"

Funny how when photos were first revealed, people called it "too rice" and now everyone is retrofitting it.

I had thought so too..., however the chrome blends with other emblems better than white marker did.

On my red, it looks like it belongs but to each his own...

bigendbob · 06-08-2013, 12:07 PM

Lets face it, this should have been fitted from the start. Even the few pre release motoring magazine artists guess, had some chrome here.

Mayhem · 06-08-2013, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bigendbob

Lets face it, this should have been fitted from the start. Even the few pre release motoring magazine artists guess, had some chrome here.

I'll go one step further say that this part should be actual metal instead of cheap ass chromed plastic. It's no wonder that classic cars hold such a premium.

ManiacGT · 06-08-2013, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayhem

I'll go one step further say that this part should be actual metal instead of cheap ass chromed plastic. It's no wonder that classic cars hold such a premium.

All BMW will say is 'Weight'

CedarZ4 · 06-08-2013, 04:56 PM

What is all this non-sense talk about chrome? That is sooo circa 2000. That's why we debadge the side emblems

In all seriousness though, this is the best part about car ownership. We can do whatever we want to our own car, because as said before, to each his own.

I will most likely stick with the pre-LCI, as I do think the LCI one looks a bit too "ricey", especially since it doesn't even serve a real purpose aside from aesthetics (unlike the M3 that has vents).

jparnes1 · 06-08-2013, 10:25 PM

I like the way the lights are displayed thru the side marker now rather than just illuminating the marker. And the chrome goes better with the surrounding metal.

BMWZ4 · 06-09-2013, 07:53 AM

I placed my order a little over 2 weeks ago. Ended up having to order from my dealer because I couldn't get any U.S. distributors to ship to Toronto. I even set-up that special mail box in Buffalo and then placed an order only to find out that the shipment address must match my credit card address....PITA.....in any case, I digress....

Indicators should be here shortly. I plan on leaving them chrome as well.

Dave

BMS · 06-09-2013, 10:10 AM

I got it , thanx

D.I.Y. http://www.bmwsociety.com/board/showboard.asp?id=160321

Alpha_Zulu · 06-09-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CedarZ4

Parts are already available for the 2014s? Where did you purchase them from? Might take the leap into trying to retrofit the LED AEs....

Edit: Ah, MPBruin beat me to the question.

You'd have to buy the entire headlight assembly, it's not as simple as two LEDs. Well technically three, because of the new "brow" they have on top of the headlight that also lights up.

BMS · 06-09-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpha_Zulu

You'd have to buy the entire headlight assembly, it's not as simple as two LEDs. Well technically three, because of the new "brow" they have on top of the headlight that also lights up.

" Head Light Z4 LCI Can't Install on Z4 from 2009-2012 "

a Mechanic at BMW Dealer said.

Alpha_Zulu · 06-09-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BMS

" Head Light Z4 LCI Can't Install on Z4 from 2009-2012 "

a Mechanic at BMW Dealer said.

Touche.

Either way, it's not as simple as the person I was quoting making it out to be.

05-25-2013, 09:19 PM	#67
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06-07-2013, 08:22 PM	#76
stickshifter69 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 220 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I haven't seen any alpine whites with this mode. White would look best pre-lci since the white blob blends in.
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06-07-2013, 09:13 PM	#77
CedarZ4 Captain 63 Rep 715 Posts Drives: G05 M50i, Tesla M3P Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoFL iTrader: (2)	I don't know... I still like the "blob" Funny how when photos were first revealed, people called it "too rice" and now everyone is retrofitting it.
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06-08-2013, 12:07 PM	#79
bigendbob Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 297 Posts Drives: z4 23i Orion Silver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: west midlands iTrader: (0)	Lets face it, this should have been fitted from the start. Even the few pre release motoring magazine artists guess, had some chrome here.
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CedarZ4 Captain 63 Rep 715 Posts Drives: G05 M50i, Tesla M3P Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoFL iTrader: (2)	What is all this non-sense talk about chrome? That is sooo circa 2000. That's why we debadge the side emblems In all seriousness though, this is the best part about car ownership. We can do whatever we want to our own car, because as said before, to each his own. I will most likely stick with the pre-LCI, as I do think the LCI one looks a bit too "ricey", especially since it doesn't even serve a real purpose aside from aesthetics (unlike the M3 that has vents).
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06-09-2013, 07:53 AM	#84
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