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      01-28-2022, 07:18 PM   #1
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M2C taillights on OG M2 (Pre-LCI)?

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So I know we can retrofit the LCI OG M2 lights onto the pre-LCI models but I was wondering if the M2C taillights are the same?

I'm chatting with a local member about buying his to retrofit onto my pre-LCI OG M2 but wasn't sure if they're the same as the OG LCI taillights.

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I think they are the same. Note that it is not a plug and play upgrade. Here is a thread on the retro fit: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...LCI+Taillights
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I think they are the same. Note that it is not a plug and play upgrade. Here is a thread on the retro fit: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...LCI+Taillights
Yep thank you, I'm aware of the need to change the connector and code. Just want to make sure the M2C taillights are the same as the OG LCI in terms of physical fitment.
Thanks!
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Yep thank you, I'm aware of the need to change the connector and code. Just want to make sure the M2C taillights are the same as the OG LCI in terms of physical fitment.
Thanks!
Also note that a lot of LCI M2s and M2Cs have had problems with right turn signal malfunction. Here is just one of the several threads on this subject: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1702389
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Yep thank you, I'm aware of the need to change the connector and code. Just want to make sure the M2C taillights are the same as the OG LCI in terms of physical fitment.
Thanks!
Also note that a lot of LCI M2s and M2Cs have had problems with right turn signal malfunction. Here is just one of the several threads on this subject: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1702389
Oh i haven't heard of that, thanks for sharing I'll check it out!
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Oh i haven't heard of that, thanks for sharing I'll check it out!
I have personally had this problem two times. First time they played with the wiring. Two years later the problem reoccurred. This time I had 106 malfunctions and they replaced the taillight assembly under warranty.
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Oh i haven't heard of that, thanks for sharing I'll check it out!
I have personally had this problem two times. First time they played with the wiring. Two years later the problem reoccurred. This time I had 106 malfunctions and they replaced the taillight assembly under warranty.
Good to know… thanks man!
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I think they are the same. Note that it is not a plug and play upgrade. Here is a thread on the retro fit: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...LCI+Taillights
Yep thank you, I'm aware of the need to change the connector and code. Just want to make sure the M2C taillights are the same as the OG LCI in terms of physical fitment.
Thanks!
Yup, PRE LCI AND LCI is the same light size.
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I think they are the same. Note that it is not a plug and play upgrade. Here is a thread on the retro fit: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...LCI+Taillights
Yep thank you, I'm aware of the need to change the connector and code. Just want to make sure the M2C taillights are the same as the OG LCI in terms of physical fitment.
Thanks!
Yup, PRE LCI AND LCI is the same light size.
What about OG LCI and M2 Comp? Are they the same?

That's what I'm trying to confirm since I know OG LCI can be retrofitted to pre-LCI. Thanks!
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I think they are the same. Note that it is not a plug and play upgrade. Here is a thread on the retro fit: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...LCI+Taillights
Yep thank you, I'm aware of the need to change the connector and code. Just want to make sure the M2C taillights are the same as the OG LCI in terms of physical fitment.
Thanks!
Yup, PRE LCI AND LCI is the same light size.
What about OG LCI and M2 Comp? Are they the same?

That's what I'm trying to confirm since I know OG LCI can be retrofitted to pre-LCI. Thanks!
Just checked same part number. You going with the black lines?
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I think they are the same. Note that it is not a plug and play upgrade. Here is a thread on the retro fit: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...LCI+Taillights
Yep thank you, I'm aware of the need to change the connector and code. Just want to make sure the M2C taillights are the same as the OG LCI in terms of physical fitment.
Thanks!
Yup, PRE LCI AND LCI is the same light size.
What about OG LCI and M2 Comp? Are they the same?

That's what I'm trying to confirm since I know OG LCI can be retrofitted to pre-LCI. Thanks!
Just checked same part number. You going with the black lines?
Awesome thank you! Yeah the newer 2020 darker tint ones that a member here posted and he's local to me
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