M5POST
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   M5POST - BMW M5 Forum > F10 M5 Forum > BMW M5 (F10) General Forum

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      02-21-2014, 12:55 PM   #1
DrKevM5
Colonel
DrKevM5's Avatar
United_States
2262
Rep
2,514
Posts

Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Western NY

iTrader: (7)

'13 NV Grille upgrade to LCI

Maybe I'm late on this one, but i just found out that the NV housing and module are different on the '14s so I couldn't swap out for the new grille. Spoke to IND this morning and they stated that they may be able to make a custom modification on their grill to fit the '13s. Love that company...hope they follow through. BTW, I also found out that the RPI scoops will not fit behind the NV module so I'll be posting mine up for sale. I was one of the first to get them and they neglected to note that it wouldn't fit.
__________________
?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT
'22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo
?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White

Last edited by DrKevM5; 02-21-2014 at 01:05 PM..
Appreciate 0
      02-21-2014, 01:46 PM   #2
avlnch
Lieutenant Colonel
125
Rep
1,622
Posts

Drives: 2013 Individual M5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South FL

iTrader: (0)

Are the BMW LCI N/V Performance front grilles out yet?

I am hoping to retrofit one onto my car as well.
__________________
2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
Appreciate 0
      02-21-2014, 02:27 PM   #3
DrKevM5
Colonel
DrKevM5's Avatar
United_States
2262
Rep
2,514
Posts

Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Western NY

iTrader: (7)

I don't think so. But don't you have a '13?
__________________
?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT
'22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo
?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
Appreciate 0
      02-21-2014, 03:05 PM   #4
boots
Curve Thrasher
boots's Avatar
620
Rep
3,773
Posts

Drives: 2013 Bmw m5..White/Blk.
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Cypress Tx

iTrader: (0)

ah maaan
__________________
2013 Bmw M5-Alpine White/Black-Oem gloss blk powder coated wheels-Expel clear bra-35% tint-Rpi Gtm Exhaust-Rpi Downpipes-Rpi Scoops-Halim Cazimi Performance Tune-KwV3 coilovers

Country run
Appreciate 0
      02-21-2014, 03:11 PM   #5
avlnch
Lieutenant Colonel
125
Rep
1,622
Posts

Drives: 2013 Individual M5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DrKevM5
I don't think so. But don't you have a '13?
Yeah I want to replace my 2013 M5's pre-LCI performance n/v front grilles with LCI performance n/v front grilles (black chrome).

Even considering removing the NV (if it's simple to do which I assume it is) to use the grilles. Until a permanent N/V solution comes along.
__________________
2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
Appreciate 0
      02-21-2014, 03:34 PM   #6
DrKevM5
Colonel
DrKevM5's Avatar
United_States
2262
Rep
2,514
Posts

Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Western NY

iTrader: (7)

Actually, that's not a crazy idea. I never use my night vision. I wonder if that would throw off other systems. I blew a fuse trying to replace my interior bulbs with LED and 3 systems went to hell.
__________________
?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT
'22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo
?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
Appreciate 0
      02-21-2014, 04:20 PM   #7
avlnch
Lieutenant Colonel
125
Rep
1,622
Posts

Drives: 2013 Individual M5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DrKevM5
Actually, that's not a crazy idea. I never use my night vision. I wonder if that would throw off other systems. I blew a fuse trying to replace my interior bulbs with LED and 3 systems went to hell.
Not sure if unplugging the NV would throw an error code on the iDrive.

If it does, then I would need to change a code or code out NV by changing the VO - that way the car would think it doesn't have the NV option.
__________________
2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
Appreciate 0
      02-21-2014, 04:47 PM   #8
DrKevM5
Colonel
DrKevM5's Avatar
United_States
2262
Rep
2,514
Posts

Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Western NY

iTrader: (7)

Spoke to my tech, he said that would throw a bunch of codes. Have faith that IND can take care of us. We're counting on you Nate!!!
__________________
?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT
'22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo
?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
Appreciate 0
      02-21-2014, 05:01 PM   #9
avlnch
Lieutenant Colonel
125
Rep
1,622
Posts

Drives: 2013 Individual M5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DrKevM5
Spoke to my tech, he said that would throw a bunch of codes. Have faith that IND can take care of us. We're counting on you Nate!!!
I have the LCI MP grilles coming in the mail. Should have them on Monday or Tuesday.

I am going to remove night vision from my vehicle order (VO) by coding it out. Then install the front grilles and it shouldn't throw any codes.

Leaving it unplugged I would think would throw a code. But if the car believes it doesn't have N/V option, then it shouldn't throw any codes as a result of the unplugged cable.
__________________
2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
Appreciate 0
      02-21-2014, 07:01 PM   #10
DrKevM5
Colonel
DrKevM5's Avatar
United_States
2262
Rep
2,514
Posts

Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Western NY

iTrader: (7)

You're a brave man. Keep me posted.
__________________
?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT
'22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo
?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
Appreciate 0
      03-05-2014, 06:58 PM   #11
avlnch
Lieutenant Colonel
125
Rep
1,622
Posts

Drives: 2013 Individual M5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South FL

iTrader: (0)

@DrKevM5
Just got around to doing my install.

It was not easy, and did not go as planned. You can see I didn't install my left grille laser jammer. The stuff behind the grille is my jammer and NV cables I zip tied off until I find part number for a part I am missing.

I have a lot of info on this.. will post more info soon.
Attached Images
  
__________________
2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
Appreciate 0
      03-05-2014, 06:59 PM   #12
znammzM6
Second Lieutenant
26
Rep
220
Posts

Drives: 2014 SG M6
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Garden Grove, CA

iTrader: (0)

I'm in the same boat....=/ want the new LCI grill but cant get it due to NV, hope IND will come through with it just like u.
Appreciate 0
      03-05-2014, 07:10 PM   #13
avlnch
Lieutenant Colonel
125
Rep
1,622
Posts

Drives: 2013 Individual M5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by znammzM5
I'm in the same boat....=/ want the new LCI grill but cant get it due to NV, hope IND will come through with it just like u.
You can have IND order the LCI NV front grille in chrome and when it's arrives they can paint it for you.

That is what I did, however I ran into an issue and temporarily installed the non nv until I find the parts I need to secure my N/V camera into the LCI grille.
__________________
2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
Appreciate 0
      03-05-2014, 07:19 PM   #14
avlnch
Lieutenant Colonel
125
Rep
1,622
Posts

Drives: 2013 Individual M5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South FL

iTrader: (0)

Notes on install:

1. BMW changed suppliers for black chrome parts. It does not match the old supplier black chrome. Most interesting, the black chrome looks identical to 668 black paint.

In the photo I posted earlier: the right front grille is black paint, the left front grille (NV side) is black chrome. You cannot tell a difference between the two.

2. After I transferred my NV camera into the new LCI housing, the back plate that secures the camera did not fit. I need a new "LCI part" (that being the back plate). Working on finding the part #.

Temporarily, I installed the non-nv left front grille. I zip tied my LI jammer and the NV plug together and to the radiator bracket. I taped over the plug with electrical tape to prevent water from getting into the connector. I tucked the NV lens washer fluid tube away.

3. I started the car up with the NV unplugged and no error appeared. I turned the lights on and off, and I press the NV button to enable it, however pressing the button did nothing. So currently I can say that the car is error free with NV unplugged. I haven't driven the car yet after I unplugged it. I don't think that would matter though.
Attached Images
 
__________________
2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
Appreciate 0
      03-05-2014, 08:36 PM   #15
leatonniu
New Member
0
Rep
5
Posts

Drives: bmw
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: dc

iTrader: (0)

I wonder if that would throw off other systems.
__________________
Appreciate 0
      03-05-2014, 08:48 PM   #16
avlnch
Lieutenant Colonel
125
Rep
1,622
Posts

Drives: 2013 Individual M5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by leatonniu
I wonder if that would throw off other systems.
Unplugging NV? Nope, don't think it would affect anything.

I was planning on coding NV out by removing it from the VO. But then after seeing that unplugging it causes no error, there was no need to code it out.

But again this is temporary until I get the part I need (cover to secure NV camera). Then I am going to install the NV grille.
__________________
2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2014, 11:48 AM   #17
DrKevM5
Colonel
DrKevM5's Avatar
United_States
2262
Rep
2,514
Posts

Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Western NY

iTrader: (7)

Ok, so it's just the camera housing that's changed, not the camera unit itself. Wow, if you can source the housing back, we're golden. You, Sir, are the MAN!!!
__________________
?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT
'22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo
?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2014, 12:00 PM   #18
mwlmd
Lieutenant Colonel
mwlmd's Avatar
United_States
187
Rep
1,548
Posts

Drives: Porsche 991 TTS
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Portland, OR

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by DrKevM5 View Post
Maybe I'm late on this one, but i just found out that the NV housing and module are different on the '14s so I couldn't swap out for the new grille. Spoke to IND this morning and they stated that they may be able to make a custom modification on their grill to fit the '13s. Love that company...hope they follow through. BTW, I also found out that the RPI scoops will not fit behind the NV module so I'll be posting mine up for sale. I was one of the first to get them and they neglected to note that it wouldn't fit.
Are the non-NV LCI M performance kidney grills available to order? If so where is the best place to order them (for USA customers)?

Thanks,


matt
__________________
CURRENT:
His: Porsche 991 Turbo S
Carrera white/Black
Hers: BMW X3MC
BSM/Black
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2014, 12:07 PM   #19
patb23
Captain
patb23's Avatar
United_States
92
Rep
745
Posts

Drives: '14 M5 CP & '62 corvette
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Columbia, SC

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2014 BMW M5  [10.00]
1962 Corvette  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by mwlmd View Post
Are the non-NV LCI M performance kidney grills available to order? If so where is the best place to order them (for USA customers)?

Thanks,


matt
IND Sells them

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...ront-grill-set
__________________
2014 ///M5 Singapore Grey Metallic, Black Extended Merino, Anthracite Wood Trim, Comp Pkg, Driver Assistance Plus, Exec Pkg, Lighting Pkg, B&O, 343M Wheels (11.597 @ 122.44MPH)
Mods: Gloss Black Wheels, 35% 3M Tint, IND Gloss Black (LCI Grilles, Side Markers, Rear Emblem) IND M5 Floor Mats, RKP (McRae Splitters & Rear Diffuser), Passport 9500ci, Suntek PPF-C, M Door Projectors
1962 Corvette Convertible Red/Black (Gone:'11 750Li, '09 Z06, '08 550i)
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2014, 01:52 PM   #20
mwlmd
Lieutenant Colonel
mwlmd's Avatar
United_States
187
Rep
1,548
Posts

Drives: Porsche 991 TTS
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Portland, OR

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by patb23 View Post
I believe the IND ones are painted chrome. I was wondering if BMW has released their OEM gloss black M perf LCI kidneys.
__________________
CURRENT:
His: Porsche 991 Turbo S
Carrera white/Black
Hers: BMW X3MC
BSM/Black
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2014, 02:59 PM   #21
avlnch
Lieutenant Colonel
125
Rep
1,622
Posts

Drives: 2013 Individual M5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: South FL

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mwlmd
Quote:
Originally Posted by patb23 View Post
IND Sells them

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...ront-grill-set" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://<a href="http://ind-distribut...-grill-set</a>
I believe the IND ones are painted chrome. I was wondering if BMW has released their OEM gloss black M perf LCI kidneys.
No, but there is the Night Hawk front grille which is black chrome.. In reality it matches black paint 668. See my post above and photo of the two front grilles.

Do you need NV or non-NV?
__________________
2013 BMW INDIVIDUAL ///M5 {Frozen Black/Amaro Brown/Amaro Brown Alcantara/White Contrast Stitching/Piano Black Trim}
Appreciate 0
      03-06-2014, 04:23 PM   #22
mwlmd
Lieutenant Colonel
mwlmd's Avatar
United_States
187
Rep
1,548
Posts

Drives: Porsche 991 TTS
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Portland, OR

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by avlnch View Post
No, but there is the Night Hawk front grille which is black chrome.. In reality it matches black paint 668. See my post above and photo of the two front grilles.

Do you need NV or non-NV?
I need non-NV version. The black chrome looks nice but the rest of my trim is gloss black so I would like gloss black (same as my current non-LCI M perf kidneys).

I also have Laser Interceptors that I would have to re-mount.... PITA.
__________________
CURRENT:
His: Porsche 991 Turbo S
Carrera white/Black
Hers: BMW X3MC
BSM/Black
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:04 AM.




m5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST