Is this a new style trunk finsher for the Special Edition models?
03-09-2008, 06:34 AM
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Is this a new style trunk finsher for the Special Edition models? It looks different to the LCI trunk finisher and the pre-LCI trunk finisher.
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/02/genev...es-special.html
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/02/genev...es-special.html
03-09-2008, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='541839' date='Mar 9 2008, 03:02 PM
If you see a key hole, there is no trunk finisher.
The lower panel looks different to the LCI and the pre-LCI boot panel.
The Special Edition seems to have a smooth contour?
03-09-2008, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by anit999' post='541926' date='Mar 9 2008, 07:26 PM
Ok, is this a different style boot panel all together?
The lower panel looks different to the LCI and the pre-LCI boot panel.
The Special Edition seems to have a smooth contour?
The lower panel looks different to the LCI and the pre-LCI boot panel.
The Special Edition seems to have a smooth contour?
03-09-2008, 11:31 AM
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The area around the plate is slightly different on the LCI. It has a few different curves. As a result, I believe the pre-LCI trunk finishers will not fit the LCI. It's been discussed here. If you a search, pics have been posted by Rudy re: the difference.
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Also, a bit off-topic, but on the non-sport models, the bottom section of the rear bumper is slightly different on the LCI as well. It's more vertical (less lippy/curvy) and protrudes outwards a bit more. It also has about a 1 inch thick lip around the bottom, horizontally, whereas the pre-LCI curves underneath with virtually no lip. I noticed this when I was getting my car serviced the other day, and an LCI was next to mine. My rear reflectors are much more flush, whereas the LCI ones are recessed about 1/4" due to that thicker, lower bumper section. The curves are also a bit different towards the side portions of the rear bumper. Personally, the LCI one looks meaner.
See the difference?
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Also, a bit off-topic, but on the non-sport models, the bottom section of the rear bumper is slightly different on the LCI as well. It's more vertical (less lippy/curvy) and protrudes outwards a bit more. It also has about a 1 inch thick lip around the bottom, horizontally, whereas the pre-LCI curves underneath with virtually no lip. I noticed this when I was getting my car serviced the other day, and an LCI was next to mine. My rear reflectors are much more flush, whereas the LCI ones are recessed about 1/4" due to that thicker, lower bumper section. The curves are also a bit different towards the side portions of the rear bumper. Personally, the LCI one looks meaner.
See the difference?
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