G11 LCI Conversion

mrgicm · 06-09-2019, 06:26 PM

Hello,

I would maybe be interested in doing a LCI for my 16 G11, since bmw is switching over to a 48V system does anyone know if the new LCI is on 12V system or 48V or just sone of the parts are 48Volts?

Main obsticale would be the front/rear lights wireing and coding, so does anyone have more info on is it possible and can it be done?

Wills2 · 06-12-2019, 08:36 AM

I don't think the LCI has a 48V system, however I think you'll find the changes to the bodywork on the LCI will be cost prohibitive regardless.

tastes jigga · 06-12-2019, 10:45 AM

I imagine all the parts would cost at least $10k (headlights, taillights, a few body panels including the hood, iD7 conversion, live cockpit instrument cluster; you could skip the extra insulation added in B-pillar and near rear wheels). Then add all the labor, perhaps $3-$5k? Not an expert here... full disclosure.

You may recover little, if anything, of this investment when you go to sell the vehicle. It may make more sense to upgrade to a 2020 model if you feel the need.

I just leased a '19 750i (big upgrade for me) because my dealership randomly offered me an insane deal. The G11/12 non-LCI is still a very nice vehicle, and a lot of forum members (myself included) prefer the old dash and iD6. Plus you don't get peasants bugging you about the bigger grills (which I actually like).

jettie1767 · 06-12-2019, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tastes jigga

I imagine all the parts would cost at least $10k (headlights, taillights, a few body panels including the hood, iD7 conversion, live cockpit instrument cluster; you could skip the extra insulation added in B-pillar and near rear wheels). Then add all the labor, perhaps $3-$5k? Not an expert here... full disclosure.

You may recover little, if anything, of this investment when you go to sell the vehicle. It may make more sense to upgrade to a 2020 model if you feel the need.

I just leased a '19 750i (big upgrade for me) because my dealership randomly offered me an insane deal. The G11/12 non-LCI is still a very nice vehicle, and a lot of forum members (myself included) prefer the old dash and iD6. Plus you don't get peasants bugging you about the bigger grills (which I actually like).

I had a 330 loaner with the new idrive system and it was not most intuitive. Just find ID6 to be much easier to use and a cleaner interface.

cracker123 · 06-13-2019, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tastes jigga

I imagine all the parts would cost at least $10k (headlights, taillights, a few body panels including the hood, iD7 conversion, live cockpit instrument cluster; you could skip the extra insulation added in B-pillar and near rear wheels). Then add all the labor, perhaps $3-$5k? Not an expert here... full disclosure.

You may recover little, if anything, of this investment when you go to sell the vehicle. It may make more sense to upgrade to a 2020 model if you feel the need.

I just leased a '19 750i (big upgrade for me) because my dealership randomly offered me an insane deal. The G11/12 non-LCI is still a very nice vehicle, and a lot of forum members (myself included) prefer the old dash and iD6. Plus you don't get peasants bugging you about the bigger grills (which I actually like).

The things I would add to my G12 would be the B pillar insulation, patterned center arm rest and may be the rear tail lights.

mrgicm · 06-13-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by tastes jigga

I imagine all the parts would cost at least $10k (headlights, taillights, a few body panels including the hood, iD7 conversion, live cockpit instrument cluster; you could skip the extra insulation added in B-pillar and near rear wheels). Then add all the labor, perhaps $3-$5k? Not an expert here... full disclosure.

You may recover little, if anything, of this investment when you go to sell the vehicle. It may make more sense to upgrade to a 2020 model if you feel the need.

I just leased a '19 750i (big upgrade for me) because my dealership randomly offered me an insane deal. The G11/12 non-LCI is still a very nice vehicle, and a lot of forum members (myself included) prefer the old dash and iD6. Plus you don't get peasants bugging you about the bigger grills (which I actually like).

I would be mainly interested in outside conversion, not so much the cost but the technical issues of the retrofit.

530iDriver · 06-21-2019, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mrgicm

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Originally Posted by tastes jigga

I imagine all the parts would cost at least $10k (headlights, taillights, a few body panels including the hood, iD7 conversion, live cockpit instrument cluster; you could skip the extra insulation added in B-pillar and near rear wheels). Then add all the labor, perhaps $3-$5k? Not an expert here... full disclosure.

You may recover little, if anything, of this investment when you go to sell the vehicle. It may make more sense to upgrade to a 2020 model if you feel the need.

I just leased a '19 750i (big upgrade for me) because my dealership randomly offered me an insane deal. The G11/12 non-LCI is still a very nice vehicle, and a lot of forum members (myself included) prefer the old dash and iD6. Plus you don't get peasants bugging you about the bigger grills (which I actually like).

I would be mainly interested in outside conversion, not so much the cost but the technical issues of the retrofit.

Just sell the car and get a new one LCI.

Bagum4uK · 04-13-2022, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by mrgicm

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Originally Posted by tastes jigga

I imagine all the parts would cost at least $10k (headlights, taillights, a few body panels including the hood, iD7 conversion, live cockpit instrument cluster; you could skip the extra insulation added in B-pillar and near rear wheels). Then add all the labor, perhaps $3-$5k? Not an expert here... full disclosure.

You may recover little, if anything, of this investment when you go to sell the vehicle. It may make more sense to upgrade to a 2020 model if you feel the need.

I just leased a '19 750i (big upgrade for me) because my dealership randomly offered me an insane deal. The G11/12 non-LCI is still a very nice vehicle, and a lot of forum members (myself included) prefer the old dash and iD6. Plus you don't get peasants bugging you about the bigger grills (which I actually like).

I would be mainly interested in outside conversion, not so much the cost but the technical issues of the retrofit.

Just sell the car and get a new one LCI.

I did it for my wife's car! No problem, all works fine

LuvMyE92 · 04-13-2022, 02:28 PM

All that 48V stuff is light-hybrid drivetrain stuff, and wouldn't affect any of the LCI cosmetic or lighting stuff.

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tastes jigga First Lieutenant 316 Rep 343 Posts Drives: '19 750i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00]	I imagine all the parts would cost at least $10k (headlights, taillights, a few body panels including the hood, iD7 conversion, live cockpit instrument cluster; you could skip the extra insulation added in B-pillar and near rear wheels). Then add all the labor, perhaps $3-$5k? Not an expert here... full disclosure. You may recover little, if anything, of this investment when you go to sell the vehicle. It may make more sense to upgrade to a 2020 model if you feel the need. I just leased a '19 750i (big upgrade for me) because my dealership randomly offered me an insane deal. The G11/12 non-LCI is still a very nice vehicle, and a lot of forum members (myself included) prefer the old dash and iD6. Plus you don't get peasants bugging you about the bigger grills (which I actually like). Last edited by tastes jigga; 06-12-2019 at 11:31 AM..
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LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3000 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	All that 48V stuff is light-hybrid drivetrain stuff, and wouldn't affect any of the LCI cosmetic or lighting stuff. __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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