Thread: Pre-LCI vs. LCI
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      07-12-2019, 12:02 PM   #68
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But you would replace them either way, so why would it really make a difference?
i already said they both do in my original quote

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What kind of argument is that? What happens if the backlight fails on the pre LCI? You wouldn't be able to read the dials at night or in a tunnel! Both would still need to be fixed urgently.
you can read the dials in the day time on the pre-lci since its just a gray gauge face. As another poster pointed out...the lci has tinted gauges which look blackouted when the backlight is off. Both would need to be replaced but at least with the pre-lci you would be able to drive around during the day.

This would be more relevant to people who drive 6spd manual. Obviously if you drove DCT it wouldnt matter since the computer shifts for you and use can use the navi as the speedo.
Yeah but if you shift yourself you know how fast you're going relative to traffic and you know engine rpm because you can hear the engine, so like if you needed to go pick up a replacement light or something for your gauges at BMW parts center, your could drive there lci or pre LCI just the same!

So it's not going to make any difference at all. Basically same part needs to be replaced, you'd replace it on both cars, and you can drive both cars if needed before you replace the part.
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