Pre-LCI guys wish me luck!

MCM5 · 12-05-2013, 05:25 AM

Nate, please do the same comparison shot for the headlights when ready.

Charlie Brown · 12-05-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MCM5

Nate, please do the same comparison shot for the headlights when ready.

+1

shahano · 12-05-2013, 07:10 AM

Great post.

Nate@IND · 12-05-2013, 08:35 AM

Still waiting for 2x key parts that power the headlights

BMW back orders have been insane!

absix · 12-06-2013, 12:38 AM

Igor_M5 · 12-19-2013, 11:23 PM

Any update on this?

shahano · 12-20-2013, 01:28 AM

Does anyone know if the LCI grill looks good painted in gloss black on a singapore grey car?

gezi999 · 01-03-2014, 12:02 PM

Headlight retrofitting works...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1iwqt5l8s5bczmv/M5_2.JPG
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j72ikzxa253k8yb/M5_1.JPG
https://www.dropbox.com/s/xxpya7tjgo...216-WA0012.jpg

patb23 · 01-03-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by shahano

Does anyone know if the LCI grill looks good painted in gloss black on a singapore grey car?

I'll post up pics when I get my car back this afternoon.

absix · 01-07-2014, 03:09 AM

So there's no full successful retrofit yet?

shahano · 01-07-2014, 04:42 AM

Awaiting the pics..

absix · 01-20-2014, 12:34 AM

No news?

ufgtrs2007 · 02-10-2014, 05:36 PM

Hi Nate,

Any updates on the retrofit? Looking forward to seeing it come together!

Nate@IND · 02-10-2014, 05:45 PM

Sorry for the lack of updates guys. Just like with the ECU tuning on this car we ran into problems on the headlight retrofit. We found a contact overseas that will be flying in to complete the wiring and programming. BMW did not make it easy for us on this one.

Nate@IND · 04-10-2014, 12:15 PM

Now that was a pain! The retrofit is now complete on the iND M5. The LED headlights are fully functioning and error free. Here is a teaser shot.

Full details coming soon.

(H) · 04-10-2014, 12:18 PM

ECU Tuning? Nate, I am still looking for the least invasive engine tune to my 13/F10. Anything that would work with just chip/programming?

Thanks for your always speedy replies!

mpower3330 · 04-10-2014, 12:19 PM

Nate, would the LCI Xenon headlights be plug and play for the pre-LCI cars? Or is it still a different harness?

Nate@IND · 04-10-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by (H)

ECU Tuning? Nate, I am still looking for the least invasive engine tune to my 13/F10. Anything that would work with just chip/programming?

Thanks for your always speedy replies!

The new LED headlights require the following-

2x LED headlights (L&R)
All required module for the back of the headlights (LED modules)
FRM3
Gateway module
re-wiring
Custom programming
Total cost around 7k

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpower3330

Nate, would the LCI Xenon headlights be plug and play for the pre-LCI cars? Or is it still a different harness?

Sorry I never checked since we wanted the LED's only.

RPiM5 · 04-10-2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Total cost around 7k

Well that answers that. There's no way I'm doing this. Lol!

mpower3330 · 04-10-2014, 01:05 PM

I would do the LCI xenons if they were plug and play

Nate@IND · 04-10-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

Well that answers that. There's no way I'm doing this. Lol!

That was on the high side since the IND M5 was the first US spec M to take on the retrofit. We had to air in some of the parts direct from Germany since US dealers had zero in stock for months. Also we had to fly in the retrofit master from Europe and pay hotel, install etc.... not fun

We will be listing a group buy price soon that includes the parts and labor.

reneliaw · 05-27-2014, 10:13 AM

Just wanted to check if there were any updates?

I saw on their website http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...dlight-upgrade

it's now $5929 and curious what that includes etc? And programming required etc?

Thanks

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01-03-2014, 12:02 PM	#52
gezi999 New Member 4 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Berlin iTrader: (0)	Headlight retrofitting works... https://www.dropbox.com/s/1iwqt5l8s5bczmv/M5_2.JPG https://www.dropbox.com/s/j72ikzxa253k8yb/M5_1.JPG https://www.dropbox.com/s/xxpya7tjgo...216-WA0012.jpg
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absix Mu mu muh muli, maikouuu! 86 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: F10 M5; F25 2.0d; Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (10)	So there's no full successful retrofit yet? __________________ My 335i Convertible - GONE
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Nate@IND 2868 Rep 11,374 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	Sorry for the lack of updates guys. Just like with the ECU tuning on this car we ran into problems on the headlight retrofit. We found a contact overseas that will be flying in to complete the wiring and programming. BMW did not make it easy for us on this one. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOK • INSTAGRAM • FLICKR
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Nate@IND 2868 Rep 11,374 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (19)	Now that was a pain! The retrofit is now complete on the iND M5. The LED headlights are fully functioning and error free. Here is a teaser shot. Full details coming soon. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOK • INSTAGRAM • FLICKR
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