LCI AC/radio trim retrofit

vadimo · 06-22-2018, 05:32 PM

I done the mod today and happy with the way it looks in day lights and nicely blends with glossy strip across the dashboard BUT in dark conditions when the illumination comes ups i just it out of place with the rest of the cabin:

1. The way the top corners (left and right) the LED do not finish all the way to top of the trim, they almost narrow down and it looks incomplete
2. the light itself is stronger and large than the rest of the buttons on the front of the dashboard so it looks inconsistent and too strong
3. There should be really illumination on the strip across the dashboard to complement this mod (appreciate this is outside of this mod scope) and then this led strip can join with the erst of the door cards light strips
4. it highlights the two small gaps of the trim cover below the AC trim, left a and right

anyone else think the same? maybe i am too fussy

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ukbeemerboy · 06-22-2018, 05:37 PM

If you look at the reflection on the red shining from the interior light on your pearl trim, it’s exactly the same shade as the red around your trim.

I run mine on the white colour setting but I have oyster trim so,it stands out more.

pdk42 · 06-22-2018, 05:44 PM

Does it not dim with the other interior lights when you adjust with the little wheel on the right of the dash?

speedski · 06-23-2018, 06:55 AM

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Does it not dim with the other interior lights when you adjust with the little wheel on the right of the dash?

Does on the LCI yes - the dial adjusts the digital cockpit and ambient lighting in one

vadimo · 06-23-2018, 12:13 PM

i coded so that the door card LED strips are on its own brightness settings this was because i was not happy with the maximum brightness level as these door lights were very faint.

Now i installed the trim, i guess its LED is on the same circuit because it wired to the cigarette lighter LED

So i now have dilemma, i could turn down the brightness so suit better the AC trim but then i will not be happy with the door card lights been faint again

Jimmy-F46 M-sport · 06-23-2018, 02:35 PM

I think that looks great mate

how much was the trim? Do you have a part number? Did you just do the trim or the full unit?

vadimo · 06-23-2018, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmy-320msport

I think that looks great mate

how much was the trim? Do you have a part number? Did you just do the trim or the full unit?

thanks, its the easiest mod by far, i just purchased parts from one guy on Facebook without any research and fitted it

but here is the dedicated thread should answer all your questions: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1165755

WhiteCollarMetalHead · 01-28-2020, 06:09 AM

Bringing this info from the grave. I recently got a cheap knock off trim from China and the LED is SUPER bright. I have coded the ambient to be independent of the cluster /dash but this radio trim is like 4x brighter that the doors / footwell.

I see one person on all the threads I looked through mention this and to try an online resistor. Is that the only option without the OEM parts?

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vadimo Major 310 Rep 1,338 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 320D X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Surrey UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M340i [0.00]	LCI AC/radio trim retrofit I done the mod today and happy with the way it looks in day lights and nicely blends with glossy strip across the dashboard BUT in dark conditions when the illumination comes ups i just it out of place with the rest of the cabin: 1. The way the top corners (left and right) the LED do not finish all the way to top of the trim, they almost narrow down and it looks incomplete 2. the light itself is stronger and large than the rest of the buttons on the front of the dashboard so it looks inconsistent and too strong 3. There should be really illumination on the strip across the dashboard to complement this mod (appreciate this is outside of this mod scope) and then this led strip can join with the erst of the door cards light strips 4. it highlights the two small gaps of the trim cover below the AC trim, left a and right anyone else think the same? maybe i am too fussy Image Courtesy of Dante __________________ Current Ride: 2020 G20 M340i in Metallic Black Sapphire with Individual Full Merino Ivory White and Piano Black Trim Previous Ride1: 2014 F30 M Sport 320D X-Drive Auto, Dakota Beige Leather, M Sport Brakes, Adaptive M Suspension, Paddle Shifters, 19" 403 Alloys, Folding Mirrors, Pro Sat Nav & Harman Kardon Surround Sound. Previous Ride2: 2004 E46 M Sport 320CI Auto, Montana Beige Leather & 18" 135M Alloys.
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vadimo Major 310 Rep 1,338 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 320D X-Drive Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Surrey UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M340i [0.00]	i coded so that the door card LED strips are on its own brightness settings this was because i was not happy with the maximum brightness level as these door lights were very faint. Now i installed the trim, i guess its LED is on the same circuit because it wired to the cigarette lighter LED So i now have dilemma, i could turn down the brightness so suit better the AC trim but then i will not be happy with the door card lights been faint again __________________ Current Ride: 2020 G20 M340i in Metallic Black Sapphire with Individual Full Merino Ivory White and Piano Black Trim Previous Ride1: 2014 F30 M Sport 320D X-Drive Auto, Dakota Beige Leather, M Sport Brakes, Adaptive M Suspension, Paddle Shifters, 19" 403 Alloys, Folding Mirrors, Pro Sat Nav & Harman Kardon Surround Sound. Previous Ride2: 2004 E46 M Sport 320CI Auto, Montana Beige Leather & 18" 135M Alloys.
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Jimmy-F46 M-sport First Lieutenant 64 Rep 397 Posts Drives: f46 220d msport, R56 Cooper s Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ayrshire iTrader: (0)	I think that looks great mate how much was the trim? Do you have a part number? Did you just do the trim or the full unit?
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WhiteCollarMetalHead Private 33 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2015 335i GT xDrive Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Bringing this info from the grave. I recently got a cheap knock off trim from China and the LED is SUPER bright. I have coded the ambient to be independent of the cluster /dash but this radio trim is like 4x brighter that the doors / footwell. I see one person on all the threads I looked through mention this and to try an online resistor. Is that the only option without the OEM parts?
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