Who has Picked up their LCI M5

[wdimagineer]

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

mind surprised you didn't go for the LED's its the main thing that makes the new LCI stand out from the standard motor. My dealer is getting a couple to see if I can retro fit them.

Just finished the retrofit on a 2012 F10 550 M Sport. We'll be posting details shortly and hope to offer a kit. Total cost (today - should go down as parts availability improves) was around $6K. Very special thanks to some friends at BMW for making the impossible happen.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by wdimagineer

Just finished the retrofit on a 2012 F10 550 M Sport. We'll be posting details shortly and hope to offer a kit. Total cost (today - should go down as parts availability improves) was around $6K. Very special thanks to some friends at BMW for making the impossible happen.

$6K for a set of head lights

Must be mad.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

mind surprised you didn't go for the LED's its the main thing that makes the new LCI stand out from the standard motor. My dealer is getting a couple to see if I can retro fit them.

$6K in the USA to to fit them, are you really going to waste that much on lights!!.

[forest172]

I`ve got a monte carlo blue LCi coming and being picked up september 1st. Can`t wait!!!

Does it have DRL`s on the LCI if you don`t have the LED option then?

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by forest172

I`ve got a monte carlo blue LCi coming and being picked up september 1st. Can`t wait!!!

Does it have DRL`s on the LCI if you don`t have the LED option then?

YES it does mine has them.

[forest172]

Originally Posted by johnbmw6

YES it does mine has them.

cheers.

[M5nut]

Originally Posted by forest172

I`ve got a monte carlo blue LCi coming and being picked up september 1st. Can`t wait!!!

Does it have DRL`s on the LCI if you don`t have the LED option then?

Did you opt for the competition pack?

I am seriously considering trading my dec 2012 to a LCI version with comp package but still in 2 minds.

Not sure if there a huge difference apart from cosmetic differences on standard and comp package

[bm323]

Originally Posted by M5nut

Did you opt for the competition pack?

I am seriously considering trading my dec 2012 to a LCI version with comp package but still in 2 minds.

Not sure if there a huge difference apart from cosmetic differences on standard and comp package

This is gonna be a prob ... those that got the 2014 LCI will likely over emphasize the changes, and those that didn't will likely under...

wait for mag reviews? nah, they're often crap ... best option is to test drive

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by bm323

This is gonna be a prob ... those that got the 2014 LCI will likely over emphasize the changes, and those that didn't will likely under...

wait for mag reviews? nah, they're often crap ... best option is to test drive

Picking mine up 1st September, I do not have the comp pack (WASTE OF MONEY HERE IN THE UK IF YOU ASK ME) but will give any additional useful info not BS.

[bimmer-boy]

Originally Posted by wdimagineer

Just finished the retrofit on a 2012 F10 550 M Sport. We'll be posting details shortly and hope to offer a kit. Total cost (today - should go down as parts availability improves) was around $6K. Very special thanks to some friends at BMW for making the impossible happen.

6k, jeez that's alot for a retrofit

Agreed the led headlights do definitely make the Lci stand out from the crowd

Maybe 1500 pounds from bmw for led headlights on a Lci isn't a bad deal then lol

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by bimmer-boy

6k, jeez that's alot for a retrofit

Agreed the led headlights do definitely make the Lci stand out from the crowd

Maybe 1500 pounds from bmw for led headlights on a Lci isn't a bad deal then lol

My mate has them on his M6 and said they are not much of an improvement!!!, so whats the point, ok if you do a lot of night driving maybe , but I don't.

[Neil McRae]

I'm an Internet millionaire so 6K on lights is peanuts LOL. although my dealer is quoting £3600 just for the units, maybe more needed for any wiring etc.

I found the lights on the LCI I drove today very cool. and it's really the only way to spot an LCI other than the grill, which I have now on order

just on the LCi the new satnav is another good step forward from BMW functionally identical but the UI is another step forward, it also looks like the controller is retrofitable if you want to do it although the touch part won't do anything, rumour has it the Russian guys have figured out how to retro the new nav but not sure I'll bother with that. Only thing I am considering is the ceramic brakes and hope to have a story on that soon.

Neil.

[Neil McRae]

Originally Posted by M5nut

Did you opt for the competition pack?

I am seriously considering trading my dec 2012 to a LCI version with comp package but still in 2 minds.

Not sure if there a huge difference apart from cosmetic differences on standard and comp package

I drove one today, exhaust noise is bit more noticeable, ceramic brakes are wonderful when warmed up, other than that no real difference, you certainly can't feel the steering or suspension changes and certainly nothing on the extra power. although this was 60 minutes round the centre of London...

[Neil McRae]

Originally Posted by johnbmw6

My mate has them on his M6 and said they are not much of an improvement!!!, so whats the point, ok if you do a lot of night driving maybe , but I don't.

so high beam assist is useless then

[stealth.pilot]

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

I'm an Internet millionaire so 6K on lights is peanuts LOL. although my dealer is quoting £3600 just for the units, maybe more needed for any wiring etc.

I found the lights on the LCI I drove today very cool. and it's really the only way to spot an LCI other than the grill, which I have now on order

just on the LCi the new satnav is another good step forward from BMW functionally identical but the UI is another step forward, it also looks like the controller is retrofitable if you want to do it although the touch part won't do anything, rumour has it the Russian guys have figured out how to retro the new nav but not sure I'll bother with that. Only thing I am considering is the ceramic brakes and hope to have a story on that soon.

Neil.

I find its cheaper to buy a new car than to try to update the old one.

[ColdList]

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

I find its cheaper to buy a new car than to try to update the old one.

+1

And to say the steering was not noticeable makes me sort of say "hhhhmmmmmmm". Very strange. I am of zero boas whatsoever and when driving a 2104 M6 for a night the steering stuck out so much that I spent the night not liking my 2103 as much. Drove me crazy and still kinda does. It is much lighter and more connected feeling.

[bimmer-boy]

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

so high beam assist is useless then

Busted!

[wdimagineer]

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

I find its cheaper to buy a new car than to try to update the old one.

Agreed. Not my car though. Just offering my technical expertise

Neil - is the price you were quoted GBP or USD? If it's GBP, it's almost 5600 USD.

EDIT: He said GBP.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

I'm an Internet millionaire so 6K on lights is peanuts LOL. although my dealer is quoting £3600 just for the units, maybe more needed for any wiring etc.

I found the lights on the LCI I drove today very cool. and it's really the only way to spot an LCI other than the grill, which I have now on order

just on the LCi the new satnav is another good step forward from BMW functionally identical but the UI is another step forward, it also looks like the controller is retrofitable if you want to do it although the touch part won't do anything, rumour has it the Russian guys have figured out how to retro the new nav but not sure I'll bother with that. Only thing I am considering is the ceramic brakes and hope to have a story on that soon.

Neil.

How did the LCI drive Neil?.
With the improvements to this and that could you notice anything?.

EDIT: Been answered earlier!! forget it.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by Neil McRae

so high beam assist is useless then

No the new one is but I will not use it every day.

[forest172]

Originally Posted by M5nut

Did you opt for the competition pack?

I am seriously considering trading my dec 2012 to a LCI version with comp package but still in 2 minds.

Not sure if there a huge difference apart from cosmetic differences on standard and comp package

no standard car bar 20" wheels. MCB with orange interior. Dealer just confirmed at docks in boat waiting to be shipped

[Neil McRae]

actually the one thing that is ALOT better in the LCI is DSC. I found it interfered much less than in my car. although I was not allowed to hoon it too much as it was not run in - I did manage a couple of hard corners where often DSC kicks in.

and yes new car probably is a better bet. dealer is trying to entice me, and I am not so impressed with MCB and the stone chips! I feel a alpine white might be on the cards.