Swap 09 tail lights onto 08 Sedan M3?

luis · 11-08-2011, 04:21 PM

I have been researching this and it looks like the outside lights are a direct swap just the inner trunk lights are not. Looks like I would need new 09 sedan trunk and inner lights. Anybody chime in, would be great! I love the 09 look rear lights so much better.

THE TECH · 11-08-2011, 04:22 PM

Prob check with EAS as they seem to be the authority on this.

tom @ eas · 11-08-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by luis

I have been researching this and it looks like the outside lights are a direct swap just the inner trunk lights are not. Looks like I would need new 09 sedan trunk and inner lights. Anybody chime in, would be great! I love the 09 look rear lights so much better.

Taillights are PnP (no retrofit harnesses required), but the Sedan models will require the LCI trunk is installed beforehand.

Coding is required for proper operation after installation.

THE TECH · 11-08-2011, 04:31 PM

^^^Ask and you shall receive.

Z K · 11-08-2011, 04:31 PM

With all these fugly aftermarket black/smoked LED taillights for the E90, you'd figure someone would make a LCI-looking aftermarket taillight. Is it really that hard?

luis · 11-08-2011, 04:41 PM

Thanks for the quick responses! So the Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) trunk is needed and a simple coding change? Coding changed could be done at a dealer or shop that has programing capabilities?

tom @ eas · 11-08-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by luis

Thanks for the quick responses! So the Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) trunk is needed and a simple coding change? Coding changed could be done at a dealer or shop that has programing capabilities?

Dealer will not be able to do it, but there are a few autologic facilities in your area that will.

Email me if you should need additional help.

luis · 11-08-2011, 06:51 PM

Will do Tom, thanks

HighRevM · 11-08-2011, 08:14 PM

Cost for this is mod is about 1k if you go with OEM trunk, not including paint. Getting this done as we speak. Coding from what I've been quoted around town is 50-70 bucks.

luis · 11-08-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by E90 ZCP

Cost for this is mod is about 1k if you go with OEM trunk, not including paint. Getting this done as we speak. Coding from what I've been quoted around town is 50-70 bucks.

So trunk is about $300-$400 + paint? I wonder if regular 3 series trunk fits, if so might found one used cheaper?

HighRevM · 11-08-2011, 11:59 PM

Trunk cost 500-600 It is the same trunk for all 3 series sedan. Just the additional spoiler is added on. You can go with a used one will save you cash. I decided to go with everything brand new just to be safe.

NYBulldog · 11-10-2011, 08:36 PM

Glad to see sedan guys trying to swap to LCI, a little trickier than coupe but I think WELL worth it. While you are it upgrade to a CSL style trunk for LCI tails. Huge upgrade in the rear compared to stock pre-LCI. The blacklines just don't get the job done.

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luis Enlisted Member 4 Rep 31 Posts Drives: BMW M5 F90 and JEEP TRACKHAWK Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ - New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the quick responses! So the Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) trunk is needed and a simple coding change? Coding changed could be done at a dealer or shop that has programing capabilities?
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HighRevM First Lieutenant 15 Rep 371 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Trunk cost 500-600 It is the same trunk for all 3 series sedan. Just the additional spoiler is added on. You can go with a used one will save you cash. I decided to go with everything brand new just to be safe. __________________ E90 6mt Jerez
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