Pre-LCI Mtech on LCI car?

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Nov 17, 2011 | 10:19 AM

mo858

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The guys at Tischer said they no longer have the LCI Mtech Kit w/o PDC. How hard would it be to install the Pre-LCI kit on an LCI? I don't think there are any differences with the sides and the rear. The part numbers are all the same except for the front bumper covers. How much different can they be? Any help or insight would be appreciated. Thanks!

Nov 17, 2011 | 11:34 AM

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My Ride: 2008 535i: (8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans Current mods: M-Aero Kit, JB4, Motorcepts 6000k HID Foglamps Umnitza ICE-Lite 10w LED 6000k AE's 1992 Camaro RS: Fully Restored w/Custom Interior, 5.0L V8, T-tops, OEM Z28 Foglamps, Inst Cluster, & Spoiler, Custom Sound, Too many engine mods to list

The OEM Mtech kit front bumper is essentially a pre-LCI retrofit when installed on an LCI car. I found this out the hard way when it turned out the LCI PDC sensors didn't fit - i had to order the pre-LCI ones.

I orded my kit through BMW of Morristown awhile back when it was announced on this forum that they were having a sale. You might have luck contacting them. Otherwise you may be able to get the kit at www.parts.com. GL

Nov 22, 2011 | 07:46 AM

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I am doing the same on mine and so far the fender lining, fogs, front lower grille and air ducts are all different. Oh, and the washer covers and tow hook covers are different.

Nov 22, 2011 | 12:46 PM

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I am doing the same on mine and so far the fender lining, fogs, front lower grille and air ducts are all different. Oh, and the washer covers and tow hook covers are different.

Really?? I never took a serious look but I thought at least the front pieces were the same.

Nov 22, 2011 | 08:01 PM

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Would an Mtec front kit fit if I have adaptive Cruise Control?

Nov 22, 2011 | 08:45 PM

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^ yes and no. You will need a relocator for the adaptive cruise control and NV (if applicable) according to someone else that has already done this mod.