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      09-17-2013, 05:43 PM   #1
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Pre-LCI guys wish me luck!

Going to start a very expensive experiment when the iND Beast comes back from AMS



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      09-17-2013, 05:47 PM   #2
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Good Luck.. Look forward to the results...
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      09-17-2013, 05:52 PM   #3
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      09-17-2013, 06:03 PM   #5
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Subscribed as well. Looking forward to seeing what's involved in the retrofit.
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      09-17-2013, 06:12 PM   #6
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Yesss, do it. If it doesn't work, just drive the car in the daytime
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      09-17-2013, 06:25 PM   #7
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No reason it should not work . But the cost!
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      09-17-2013, 06:54 PM   #8
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Looking forward to an IND Retro-Fit kit for those who want to make the swap
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      09-17-2013, 07:01 PM   #9
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Im guessing total cost is north of $5k.... am I right?
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      09-17-2013, 07:23 PM   #10
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u dont need luck my friend done it and looks amazing

it works same way as for x5/6m
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      09-17-2013, 07:48 PM   #11
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Am I completely uneducated here. Somebody plaese explain to me the actual difference (other than the fact that the "eyes" are no longer perfect circles but have flat top and bottom).
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      09-17-2013, 08:07 PM   #12
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its FULL LED Adaptive lights
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      09-18-2013, 08:34 AM   #13
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u dont need luck my friend done it and looks amazing

it works same way as for x5/6m
I hope its just like the X5M/X6M LCI. We will know soon.
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      09-18-2013, 08:51 AM   #14
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What is AMS doing to your monster?
Turbo upgrade and the ECU's are out for some work

Almost time for you to come out and go on a joy ride
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      09-18-2013, 09:18 AM   #15
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Never mind luck. crack on and do it so we can all copy you
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      09-18-2013, 11:25 AM   #16
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Subbed , good luck.
What about taillights ??
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      09-18-2013, 12:01 PM   #17
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Subbed , good luck.
What about taillights ??
Tail lights just came in also Just need the car back now.....
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      09-18-2013, 03:40 PM   #18
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No reason it should not work . But the cost!
+1 way too expensive for lets face it not much.
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      09-18-2013, 04:02 PM   #19
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+1 way too expensive for lets face it not much.
exactly
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      09-19-2013, 12:06 AM   #20
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Nate - I already did a retrofit. Completely doable. PM me if you want details.
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      09-19-2013, 08:20 AM   #21
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Nate - I already did a retrofit. Completely doable. PM me if you want details.
Nice! PM coming over. This is perfect timing since we are getting ready for the Beast to come back from AMS.
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      09-19-2013, 01:54 PM   #22
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cool project.. what's the potential problem with this headlight?
for the pre-lci?
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