LCI - side by side pics
01-16-2009, 09:30 AM
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My Ride: 2006 Titanium Silver 550i, with all the bells and whistles!!
I used to pride myself on the fact that I could tell the difference between a 'pre-face lift' and 'face lift' E46. I didn't even know about this when I bought my 325.
I am looking for a side by side comparison between the original E60 and the LCI E60. Anyone? What about a list of the improvements? I have been able to figure out that my car has not gone through a life cycle improvement (or impulse???) because that happened in 2008.
What are the visual indicators for this?
TIA
I am looking for a side by side comparison between the original E60 and the LCI E60. Anyone? What about a list of the improvements? I have been able to figure out that my car has not gone through a life cycle improvement (or impulse???) because that happened in 2008.
What are the visual indicators for this?
TIA
01-16-2009, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by sleeper50' post='769540' date='Jan 16 2009, 01:30 PM
I used to pride myself on the fact that I could tell the difference between a 'pre-face lift' and 'face lift' E46. I didn't even know about this when I bought my 325.
I am looking for a side by side comparison between the original E60 and the LCI E60. Anyone? What about a list of the improvements? I have been able to figure out that my car has not gone through a life cycle improvement (or impulse???) because that happened in 2008.
What are the visual indicators for this?
TIA
I am looking for a side by side comparison between the original E60 and the LCI E60. Anyone? What about a list of the improvements? I have been able to figure out that my car has not gone through a life cycle improvement (or impulse???) because that happened in 2008.
What are the visual indicators for this?
TIA
Different Shifter.
Front reflectors on the bumper on the LCI compared to non-LCI.
The Headlights for the LCI has clear corners. Compared to the old headlights, which were either silver or amber.
The taillights have light rods on the LCI and LED turn signals. The 04-07 has bulbs and no LED's.
I think that's most of it. Visually.
01-16-2009, 10:32 AM
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There's another difference, although so small that it's difficult to see, even when pointed out. In the LCI model, there's a sheetmetal indentation in the area where the rear license plate is attached. The pre-LCI has the indentationa also, but it's much less noticeable.
01-16-2009, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by HWF' post='769597' date='Jan 16 2009, 02:32 PM
There's another difference, although so small that it's difficult to see, even when pointed out. In the LCI model, there's a sheetmetal indentation in the area where the rear license plate is attached. The pre-LCI has the indentationa also, but it's much less noticeable.
Oh yea, forgot about that.
01-16-2009, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by sleeper50' post='769540' date='Jan 16 2009, 10:30 AM
I used to pride myself on the fact that I could tell the difference between a 'pre-face lift' and 'face lift' E46. I didn't even know about this when I bought my 325.
I am looking for a side by side comparison between the original E60 and the LCI E60. Anyone? What about a list of the improvements? I have been able to figure out that my car has not gone through a life cycle improvement (or impulse???) because that happened in 2008.
What are the visual indicators for this?
TIA
I am looking for a side by side comparison between the original E60 and the LCI E60. Anyone? What about a list of the improvements? I have been able to figure out that my car has not gone through a life cycle improvement (or impulse???) because that happened in 2008.
What are the visual indicators for this?
TIA
01-16-2009, 11:59 AM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
Also in the 08 LCI's the angel eyes are much brighter then the pre LCI's.
01-16-2009, 02:22 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by 968turboS' post='769637' date='Jan 16 2009, 03:11 PM
How about the fact that one has the mean, upset/frawn look grill (older cars) and the new ones have a smily face grill 
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