Retrofit tail lights

X3m40i tech · 06-10-2022, 06:49 PM

If anyone interested in retrofitting tail lights I have a video how to retrofit using exiting wires and install 2022 x3 g01 tail lights works on 2018 thru 2020 x3 tail lights for g01

Isawelvis · 06-12-2022, 01:33 PM

thnks, looks nice

bpang1 · 06-12-2022, 11:57 PM

Good...appreciated.

eatsleepblink281 · 06-13-2022, 10:19 PM

Thanks, been looking to do this, where did you buy it from and did u get any good deals on the lights?

X3m40i tech · 06-14-2022, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by eatsleepblink281

Thanks, been looking to do this, where did you buy it from and did u get any good deals on the lights?

I got it directly from dealership. If you have friends working at BMW sure you can get better deal

mlitebimmers · Yesterday, 11:03 AM

Hello! I know this is an old thread.. I just purchased the LCI lights and im hoping to install them using your guide! Would you happen to remember which specific bolt/nut sizes you had to remove to do the install? In your video you mention size 10 but I think there is a few others that may be different sizes. thanks! X3m40i tech

camaromustang · Yesterday, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by X3m40i tech

If anyone interested in retrofitting tail lights I have a video how to retrofit using exiting wires and install 2022 x3 g01 tail lights works on 2018 thru 2020 x3 tail lights for g01

hi there so your bmw is not the new 2022 model and it is the 2018 model so you bought 2022 LCI headlights and put it on ur 2018 version and u bought off a bmw dealership. Thas possible?

do you think its a good idea because i just searched it up and they are like 500 to 1000 pounds? thanks!

Dinan_Rated · Yesterday, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by camaromustang

hi there so your bmw is not the new 2022 model and it is the 2018 model so you bought 2022 LCI headlights and put it on ur 2018 version and u bought off a bmw dealership. Thas possible?

do you think its a good idea because i just searched it up and they are like 500 to 1000 pounds? thanks!

allows some to feel as if they have the LCI version. Lights do look better in my opinion and i would only buy OEM and not the China reps like alot do.

Dinan_Rated · Yesterday, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mlitebimmers

Hello! I know this is an old thread.. I just purchased the LCI lights and im hoping to install them using your guide! Would you happen to remember which specific bolt/nut sizes you had to remove to do the install? In your video you mention size 10 but I think there is a few others that may be different sizes. thanks! X3m40i tech

plenty of great YouTube videos already posted with a simple search you can find a lot of DIY videos. install with US version lights on US spec car should take you about 30-60 mins to swap. Super easy and i have done this on over 8 cars so far.

Dinan_Rated · Yesterday, 01:43 PM

only way to go!

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Originally Posted by X3m40i tech

I got it directly from dealership. If you have friends working at BMW sure you can get better deal

Dinan_Rated · Yesterday, 01:46 PM

I think 2018 is the only year to have the badge in that placement. MY X3MC has it located there as well and my wife's x3m40i has it on the bottom, which I refer on non-M models. Enjoy Lights look good

mcdanielvzw · Yesterday, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by camaromustang

hi there so your bmw is not the new 2022 model and it is the 2018 model so you bought 2022 LCI headlights and put it on ur 2018 version and u bought off a bmw dealership. Thas possible?

do you think its a good idea because i just searched it up and they are like 500 to 1000 pounds? thanks!

Good idea is a relative term here. It's a simple swap, and some of us like the LCI halo sword style lights better. I've done it to both our 2021 M40i's. Used off Ebay was cheaper than new from a dealer by hundreds for each set, even if they didn't come as a set and had minor/unnoticeable imperfections. The harness repin was the hardest part, and easy enough to put back stock if you want the pre lci lights again.

If you found a new set of 4 for 500 pounds, sounds like a steal. A new set of 4 here is about $1100 USD.

Dinan_Rated · Yesterday, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdanielvzw

Good idea is a relative term here. It's a simple swap, and some of us like the LCI halo sword style lights better. I've done it to both our 2021 M40i's. Used off Ebay was cheaper than new from a dealer by hundreds for each set, even if they didn't come as a set and had minor/unnoticeable imperfections. The harness repin was the hardest part, and easy enough to put back stock if you want the pre lci lights again.

If you found a new set of 4 for 500 pounds, sounds like a steal. A new set of 4 here is about $1100 USD.

I have access to OEM lights set for $800 US lmk

mcdanielvzw · Yesterday, 05:09 PM

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I have access to OEM lights set for $800 US lmk

God help me if I need another set, that means we have a 3rd (unnecessary) X3 M40i lol.

Dinan_Rated · Yesterday, 05:21 PM

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God help me if I need another set, that means we have a 3rd (unnecessary) X3 M40i lol.

I currently have 3 X3's, 2x G01/ 1x F97, Myself, my wife and daughter, anything can happen

Jrock645 · Yesterday, 06:27 PM

Im more interested in retrofitting the headlights on my 2020. Theyre not very good.

mcdanielvzw · Today, 07:56 AM

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I currently have 3 X3's, 2x G01/ 1x F97, Myself, my wife and daughter, anything can happen

I considered an X3M, but the drop in fuel economy (on top of being more expensive in general for a DD) pushed me to tune an M40 instead.

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