M2C Gauge Cluster Retrofit

shaneguags · 07-08-2022, 10:49 PM

just picked up my car from the shop and loving the new gauge cluster in my OG M2. the cluster is so much easier to see now and looks a lot more modern. I'm super happy with the new look !

tharaka · 07-10-2022, 10:19 PM

Is it actually an M2C cluster, or just an M2 LCI cluster?

chris719 · 07-11-2022, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tharaka

Is it actually an M2C cluster, or just an M2 LCI cluster?

Hardware is probably the same as LCI M2, just coding.

shaneguags · 07-11-2022, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chris719

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Originally Posted by tharaka

Is it actually an M2C cluster, or just an M2 LCI cluster?

Hardware is probably the same as LCI M2, just coding.

correct

shaneguags · 07-11-2022, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tharaka

Is it actually an M2C cluster, or just an M2 LCI cluster?

M2C, requires coding

shaneguags · 07-11-2022, 10:34 AM

FYI, anyone looking to do this, make sure you have a shop that knows how to code the modules and updates the car to the newest software. if not done, your car will throw codes / malfunctions. my electronic power steering went out, time and date couldn't be set, and the TPMS couldn't be reset. all this was due to the coding, but I'm glad we fixed it

gphung · 07-11-2022, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chris719

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Originally Posted by tharaka

Is it actually an M2C cluster, or just an M2 LCI cluster?

Hardware is probably the same as LCI M2, just coding.

OG LCI cluster doesn't show "M2" near the top of the tach (my OG LCI has an M logo), has a different redline, and different font for the numbers. There's a hardware difference between the Comp cluster and the OG LCI cluster.

chris719 · 07-11-2022, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gphung

OG LCI cluster doesn't show "M2" near the top of the tach (my OG LCI has an M logo), has a different redline, and different font for the numbers. There's a hardware difference between the Comp cluster and the OG LCI cluster.

Ah, yep, you're right. Should have been obvious given that's the analog section.

tharaka · 07-13-2022, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gphung

OG LCI cluster doesn't show "M2" near the top of the tach (my OG LCI has an M logo), has a different redline, and different font for the numbers. There's a hardware difference between the Comp cluster and the OG LCI cluster.

Yeah that’s why I was asking
I assume the OP is okay with having a different redline on the cluster

shaneguags · 07-13-2022, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tharaka

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Originally Posted by gphung

OG LCI cluster doesn't show "M2" near the top of the tach (my OG LCI has an M logo), has a different redline, and different font for the numbers. There's a hardware difference between the Comp cluster and the OG LCI cluster.

Yeah that's why I was asking
I assume the OP is okay with having a different redline on the cluster

yea I haven't forgot to shift at 7k RPMs, it definitely is a annoying but I got used to it really fast

I mainly got the M2C one because it was cheaper for me to get and I like how it says "M2"

Track/S · 07-15-2022, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tharaka

Is it actually an M2C cluster, or just an M2 LCI cluster?

M2 LCI 7k rpm
M2C 8k rpm

3duard · 10-20-2022, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shaneguags

just picked up my car from the shop and loving the new gauge cluster in my OG M2. the cluster is so much easier to see now and looks a lot more modern. I'm super happy with the new look !

I just purchased an m2c cluster, everything works as it should? just wanted to know before I install it.

shaneguags · 10-20-2022, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 3duard

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Originally Posted by shaneguags

just picked up my car from the shop and loving the new gauge cluster in my OG M2. the cluster is so much easier to see now and looks a lot more modern. I'm super happy with the new look !

I just purchased an m2c cluster, everything works as it should? just wanted to know before I install it.

yes ! it'll just need some coding done. I had my power steering go out, make sure it's coded correctly so that doesn't happen lol

3duard · 10-20-2022, 05:11 PM

I have a remote coding session with bimmer remote tomorrow, hopefully they get it to work.

shaneguags · 10-20-2022, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 3duard

I have a remote coding session with bimmer remote tomorrow, hopefully they get it to work.

cool, hope all goes well

3duard · 10-20-2022, 09:51 PM

I just installed the cluster, still waiting on coding tomorrow morning, but so far everything lights up as it should. I purchased it brand new for 300 bucks shipped from an eBay store in Germany, I was skeptical that it might be fake or maybe heavily used. but it came in absolutely mint condition. in case anyone wanted to do the retrofit on a budget.

shaneguags · 10-20-2022, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 3duard

I just installed the cluster, still waiting on coding tomorrow morning, but so far everything lights up as it should. I purchased it brand new for 300 bucks shipped from an eBay store in Germany, I was skeptical that it might be fake or maybe heavily used. but it came in absolutely mint condition. in case anyone wanted to do the retrofit on a budget.

I bought mine from the same guy

3t3p · 11-11-2022, 10:18 PM

If you want OEM software updates do it all before cluster retrofit. It prevented my shop from applying updates as car was not happy that it had all original parts. Even though the cluster was coded in and working correctly.
Modern care! Tssk

F87source · 11-12-2022, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 3duard

I just installed the cluster, still waiting on coding tomorrow morning, but so far everything lights up as it should. I purchased it brand new for 300 bucks shipped from an eBay store in Germany, I was skeptical that it might be fake or maybe heavily used. but it came in absolutely mint condition. in case anyone wanted to do the retrofit on a budget.

Could you post a link?

shaneguags · 11-13-2022, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by F87source

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Originally Posted by 3duard

I just installed the cluster, still waiting on coding tomorrow morning, but so far everything lights up as it should. I purchased it brand new for 300 bucks shipped from an eBay store in Germany, I was skeptical that it might be fake or maybe heavily used. but it came in absolutely mint condition. in case anyone wanted to do the retrofit on a budget.

Could you post a link?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16513874447...#38;media=COPY

F87source · 11-13-2022, 12:23 AM

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/16513874447...mis&media=COPY

Thanks, I saw this one awhile back too, but unfortunately it's in mph.

Track/S · 11-13-2022, 03:07 AM

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Thanks, I saw this one awhile back too, but unfortunately it's in mph.

Where are you from? if you need euro here you have:

http://allegro.pl/oferta/bmw-f87-m2-...ik-11782768510

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