[Alex@Alpine]

Give me those taillights!!!

[hankolerd]

Looks great. I am a fan of Black Sapphire and Diamonschwartz, but this Jet Black looks flat-out sinister. I liked the old lights, but the droop in the new rear taillights gives the car a more aggressive and hunkered down look from behind I think. Not sure I like the the departing of the full halos on the front running lights, but I am sure these LED lights are stinking awesome.

[CalCarNut]

Jet Black looks good...(coming from a Jet Black GC owner) ..I'm a little biased I suppose. I don't like the trumpet style tailpipes..but that's easily changed if anyone wants to. The cupholder cover is cool. I don't think the power port is there..mine is under the ribbed cover right above it..I'm guessing they didn't change that. It would be lame if they moved it to where liquids could spill into it if you are charging something. Besides that, I use the USB port in the center console to charge my phone and link it to i-Drive..so it's probably all a moot point anyway.


*EDIT-Might just be the lighting/angle that gives it the trumpet look. Very well could be the normal design..

[swagon]

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

The wheel gaps are annoying to look at... this car should be lowered at least by an inch, and the wheels spaced out, make it look tight...

This. Even with the M Sport suspension it is way too high. Previous generation 3 Series with the M Sport suspension was much lower, and that was a good thing. Not sure why manufacturers don't push the wheels a bit more out of the fenders...

I like the new taillights. And finally, LED turn signals! What a progress!

[CalCarNut]

They kept their word by adding the Sport Line equipment to the car. If this is an M-Sport (per the plate), it looks like the Sport Line now more than 2015 and prior M-Sport's more aggressive front fascia. Betting there will be quite a bit of disagreements on this change. Is there an option to do the foglight delete or is it mandatory? Curious........

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by SoCalDave

They kept their word by adding the Sport Line equipment to the car. If this is an M-Sport (per the plate), it looks like the Sport Line now more than 2015 and prior M-Sport's more aggressive front fascia. Betting there will be quite a bit of disagreements on this change. Is there an option to do the foglight delete or is it mandatory? Curious........

I'm just curious, what are you referring to by " it looks like the Sport Line now more than 2015 and prior M-Sport's more aggressive front fascia"? I don't see anything specific on this car which originally comes from the Sport Line. If you're referring to the fog lights, even pre-LCI non-US models have them. I think LCI US models will not have fog lights again.

[CalCarNut]

Originally Posted by cntzl

I'm just curious, what are you referring to by " it looks like the Sport Line now more than 2015 and prior M-Sport's more aggressive front fascia"? I don't see anything specific on this car which originally comes from the Sport Line. If you're referring to the fog lights, even pre-LCI non-US models have them. I think LCI US models will not have fog lights again.

Ah...maybe its Euro specific (fog Lights) then......possibly.......

Those wheels look like Sport Line wheels (397) but then again, my sight sucks..so they could be another wheel.....

[kevinlevrone]

You know that there is something wrong with this forum when everyone talks about cup holders when the car has a brand new engine...

[CalCarNut]

We can only comment on what we have been shown from pictures provided, yes?

Maybe this will make you happy:

"This new 3.0-liter engine powering the 340i replaces the N55 powered 335i and tops the 3 Series gasoline line-up. It produces 320 hp, a 20 horsepower improvement over the previous model. Peak torque is an impressive 330 lb-ft,
The new inline 6-cylinder engine is equipped with BMW’s latest generation TwinPower Turbo technology that features twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing. It also incorporates Valvetronic fully variable valve lift."

Discuss.

[vladberca]

There is a little improvement for the engine, but what really shines in this LCI is the new design of the cup holders with their magic sliding cover!

[E90joee]

Need this in my life!

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by SoCalDave

Ah...maybe its Euro specific (fog Lights) then......possibly.......

Those wheels look like Sport Line wheels (397) but then again, my sight sucks..so they could be another wheel.....

I think these are 19" Orbit Gray 442M wheels. Again, these wheels are available with 335i M Sport

[dubdemand]

Looks like my original post got edited by the mods and a couple of pictures were lost;

[bizzyqu]

Originally Posted by ji99lypuff

Look at the cup holders, they have a little sliding door to cover it up. So much better than the removable tray they have now.

its amazing how far technology has come

[raysspl]

Not bad. How about the 4 cylinder models?

[hankolerd]

Originally Posted by swagon

Not sure why manufacturers don't push the wheels a bit more out of the fenders...

Not everyone wants mud and rocks thrown up onto the side of their car. By keeping the tire edge within the fender it helps protect the tires from throwing objects onto the side of the car and up into the air and into other cars on the road, would be my guess.

[Apl440i or 335d?]

Looks good. Subtle but nice.

[DeeKay]

Originally Posted by Fluffy bastard

Short video of LCI LED headlights installed on pre-LCI F30

Impressive! What will an operation like that cost?

[CalCarNut]

A lot lol.^. A couple of forum member cars already were involved with accidents with the 2015 xenon lights..and those are about $1400 PER light/module to replace. Darn things cost more than my first 2 cars ...combined. lol

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by WHL102

I'd like to see the brake lights illuminated. They are LED's now I assume?

[007_e350]

Originally Posted by SoCalDave

A lot lol.^. A couple of forum member cars already were involved with accidents with the 2015 xenon lights..and those are about $1400 PER light/module to replace. Darn things cost more than my first 2 cars ...combined. lol

what are the gains

[tonymac1]

normally when does the LCI retrofit parts come out after the LCI?? anyone ?