2022 G12 LCI - bigger screen retrofit from the G30 LCI

[florinant93]

I own a beautiful 2022 LCI G12 and recently I've upgraded my partner's car to a 2023 LCI G30. The first thing I noticed was the massive screen she has in her car over mine and it got me thinking if it would be possible to retrofit one of those screens on my 7 series, considering both cars are running iDrive 7. I would also be interested if someone managed to retrofit the "dynamic ambient lighting" feature (ambient lighting flashing red on whichever door is open), as I can't find any info about this either.

[JellyStyle]

Originally Posted by florinant93

I own a beautiful 2022 LCI G12 and recently I've upgraded my partner's car to a 2023 LCI G30. The first thing I noticed was the massive screen she has in her car over mine and it got me thinking if it would be possible to retrofit one of those screens on my 7 series, considering both cars are running iDrive 7. I would also be interested if someone managed to retrofit the "dynamic ambient lighting" feature (ambient lighting flashing red on whichever door is open), as I can't find any info about this either.

check the part numbers? or the trims that it mounts to the same? post pics of the rears of them.

[florinant93]

Originally Posted by JellyStyle

check the part numbers? or the trims that it mounts to the same? post pics of the rears of them.

I did eventually managed to find a post in regards to the bigger screen upgrade. It's doable and works plug&play, however there will be a small gap at the back where the screen meets the dashboard.

I am still looking for info on whether dynamic ambient lighting is codable.

[TheNine90]

[M_Bimmer]

Originally Posted by florinant93

I did eventually managed to find a post in regards to the bigger screen upgrade. It's doable and works plug&play, however there will be a small gap at the back where the screen meets the dashboard.

I am still looking for info on whether dynamic ambient lighting is codable.

Is the correct 12.3" P/N 65505A07E68? ($3,215.29)

[florinant93]

Originally Posted by M_Bimmer

Is the correct 12.3" P/N 65505A07E68? ($3,215.29)

Yep, that's the one. I'm based in the UK, it's much cheaper here if I buy it from ebay (around £250).

Originally Posted by TheNine90

This is it! Seems like this is an aftermarket solution though?

[TheNine90]

Yes its aftermarket but i think its still in development.

[florinant93]

Originally Posted by TheNine90

Yes its aftermarket but i think its still in development.

Indeed, it does look like it. I would've much preferred the OEM version if it would've worked through coding. I'll connect my bimmercode to my partner's car and see if I can find anything related to dynamic ambient lighting and if there are such configurations on my 7 series.

[Raimo5]

Originally Posted by florinant93

Indeed, it does look like it. I would've much preferred the OEM version if it would've worked through coding. I'll connect my bimmercode to my partner's car and see if I can find anything related to dynamic ambient lighting and if there are such configurations on my 7 series.

With custom BDC software .... maybe, if hardware layer supports it. There definitely isn't any factory subroutines in S15 or S18 platforms to do it.

[florinant93]

Originally Posted by Raimo5

With custom BDC software .... maybe, if hardware layer supports it. There definitely isn't any factory subroutines in S15 or S18 platforms to do it.

Interesting, I would've imagined it's virtually the same as the G30 LCI considering they're both running iDrive 7.

[Raimo5]

Originally Posted by florinant93

Interesting, I would've imagined it's virtually the same as the G30 LCI considering they're both running iDrive 7.

G30 lci has this kind of feature? I wasn't aware of it. If so, then I stand corrected.

[florinant93]

Originally Posted by Raimo5

G30 lci has this kind of feature? I wasn't aware of it. If so, then I stand corrected.

yes it does. under "ambient lighting" settings there's an extra checkbox that says "dynamic light". will post a pic when I get in her car next time.


Edit: see attached photo

[jessnotjess]

Hi, new member here but I have a 2020 LCI M760 also - would be interested to know how you get in with the bigger screen and the dynamic light.

I’m also in the UK so let me know how you get on with parts.

[BMW5and7]

Interested…
I was very surprised when the LCI was revealed with the same older screen size… Until today, am hopping someone can share more info about retrofitting a larger screen..

[Raimo5]

I can see why they decided to keep the 10" display. It's size is completely adequate and it looks a lot sleeker in that vehicle. I have seen few photos of 12" displays in G11/12 and it looks rather hideous and glaringly unintegrated with its higher and boxy proportions.

We really need to ask ourselves what are we trying the achieve with this modification.

[florinant93]

Originally Posted by jessnotjess

Hi, new member here but I have a 2020 LCI M760 also - would be interested to know how you get in with the bigger screen and the dynamic light.

I’m also in the UK so let me know how you get on with parts.

managed to buy a 12 inch screen for £230. didn't install it yet but will do in the next week or two.
in regards to the dynamic light, no luck yet. I have found a setting in the BDC 3 module which I've activated, but I still can't see the checkbox under the ambient light settings. need to dive in deeper.

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

Interested…
I was very surprised when the LCI was revealed with the same older screen size… Until today, am hopping someone can share more info about retrofitting a larger screen..

even though the process is pretty straightforward (plug and play-ish), there is an insightful tutorial, albeit in korean. google translate should suffice
https://www.cocoa.ne.jp/archives/12882

Originally Posted by Raimo5

I can see why they decided to keep the 10" display. It's size is completely adequate and it looks a lot sleeker in that vehicle. I have seen few photos of 12" displays in G11/12 and it looks rather hideous and glaringly unintegrated with its higher and boxy proportions.

We really need to ask ourselves what are we trying the achieve with this modification.

for me it's more of a challenge, I like tinkering stuff. I would've preffered the 12inch screen as standard, the satnav looks much better on it and the colours are brighter. I will keep the 10inch screen as a spare for when I will sell the car or get bored of the 12 inch one.

[M_Bimmer]

Originally Posted by florinant93

...albeit in korean....

Attached is the English translation.

[BMW5and7]

Originally Posted by florinant93

managed to buy a 12 inch screen for £230. didn't install it yet but will do in the next week or two.
in regards to the dynamic light, no luck yet. I have found a setting in the BDC 3 module which I've activated, but I still can't see the checkbox under the ambient light settings. need to dive in deeper.

even though the process is pretty straightforward (plug and play-ish), there is an insightful tutorial, albeit in korean. google translate should suffice
https://www.cocoa.ne.jp/archives/12882

Which monitor should anyone buy for the 7-series? Just same exact as the 5-series LCI, or a different aftermarket brand? Can you also share a link?

[JellyStyle]

Originally Posted by M_Bimmer

Attached is the English translation.

If you want to do it better, take the 3D printed adapter, get it primed and then painted satin textured black to match the BMW, the cloth he used is ugly, and for all the work he did, maybe he didn't have access to paint options, or his 3D modeling is not snug, so he needed the cloth to fill more gaps..

Pretty cool retro although I don't use my screen for a lot, so not sure bigger is better for me.

[JellyStyle]

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

Which monitor should anyone buy for the 7-series? Just same exact as the 5-series LCI, or a different aftermarket brand? Can you also share a link?

BMW 65505A07E68

RealOEM wont show it, no G30 LCI in their database, no idea why, but ETK does

about 900 bucks from what I can see, plus 3D printing, paint, so figure 1k total..

[BMW5and7]

I just realized this needs 3D printing so I don't see I'll ever do that in the future... I thought it was truly plug and play....

[florinant93]

Originally Posted by BMW5and7

I just realized this needs 3D printing so I don't see I'll ever do that in the future... I thought it was truly plug and play....

The 3d printed part is just to mask the small gap between the screen and the dashboard. If you use your imagination there's lots of ways to cover that gap. Personally, I will order some leatherette material and stick it to the new screen, making the gap virtually unnoticeable.