M2 LCI Gauges Retrofit

McPurrs · 08-15-2017, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 430409M2

I had an interesting thought, I wonder if the majority of people with visibility problems also have the km/h version of the gauges. I could see that because a factor.

Nope. MPH gauges here. Can't see shit

ZPrime · 08-16-2017, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by heart_doctor

No, I'm with you. Prefer an analogue gauge cluster versus digital.

the new LCI cluster isn't digital

The gauges themselves are still 100% analog(ue) "clocks"

The only digital part is the center and lower sections - the same part that is digital on the original cluster.

tomwac · 08-21-2017, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by McPurrs

The only thing I really wish mine did today that this one seems to do is always show the speed limit. Dumbest thing ever on my MY17 is that the speed limit info is not displayed when the digital speed is on.

This exactly... The only feature worth upgrading for...

dtmurf · 08-21-2017, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by McPurrs

Nope. MPH gauges here. Can't see shit

Agreed

dtmurf · 08-21-2017, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tomwac

This exactly... The only feature worth upgrading for...

Agreed #2

gsrbri · 08-21-2017, 03:36 PM

I've had my M2 for a month (pre-LCI 2017) and I'll say this about the gauges, coming over from a 2015 M4: I really like the orange lighting at night...the M4 uses the bright white lighting day/night. It's very cool how the white lighting turns amber at night. The M4 didn't have this feature.

However, visibility w/the gray dials in the M2 is a problem, especially in bright sunlight w/sunglasses (polarized or not) on. Yesterday morning, I was accelerating full throttle onto the highway, into the sun, and I couldn't see the tach at all, so tricky to gauge (no pun intended) redline for my 2-3 shift. It will also be annoying not to be able to read the tach, on-track, for the few times I glance at it.

I'd love to keep the current gauges and maybe just get a white or better background dial for daytime use. Maybe the aftermarket will help us out vs. having to buy a $1,500 gauge cluster from BMW (assuming the LCI set-up fits)? I'd had to lose the cool analog look that the current gauges have.

My $.02

SeanWRT · 08-21-2017, 08:09 PM

The visibility issue also goes to the M logo on the pre LCI dial. Most of time I have to look to find out it's right there.

It's no big deal but it'd be a lot cooler to have this little shiny M detail on dial where you have to check all the time.

That's for me the second biggest reason wanting a LCI retrofit.

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gsrbri Lieutenant 560 Rep 570 Posts Drives: F87 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I've had my M2 for a month (pre-LCI 2017) and I'll say this about the gauges, coming over from a 2015 M4: I really like the orange lighting at night...the M4 uses the bright white lighting day/night. It's very cool how the white lighting turns amber at night. The M4 didn't have this feature. However, visibility w/the gray dials in the M2 is a problem, especially in bright sunlight w/sunglasses (polarized or not) on. Yesterday morning, I was accelerating full throttle onto the highway, into the sun, and I couldn't see the tach at all, so tricky to gauge (no pun intended) redline for my 2-3 shift. It will also be annoying not to be able to read the tach, on-track, for the few times I glance at it. I'd love to keep the current gauges and maybe just get a white or better background dial for daytime use. Maybe the aftermarket will help us out vs. having to buy a $1,500 gauge cluster from BMW (assuming the LCI set-up fits)? I'd had to lose the cool analog look that the current gauges have. My $.02
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SeanWRT Colonel 3179 Rep 2,577 Posts Drives: E90 M3 & F87 M2 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Shanghai iTrader: (1)	The visibility issue also goes to the M logo on the pre LCI dial. Most of time I have to look to find out it's right there. It's no big deal but it'd be a lot cooler to have this little shiny M detail on dial where you have to check all the time. That's for me the second biggest reason wanting a LCI retrofit. __________________ Lemania 2320
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