LCI

sunjas · 02-21-2019, 06:58 AM

Hello,

I often see the abbreviation LCI used everywhere on these forums.

What does it mean?

335d Rocco · 02-21-2019, 07:02 AM

Life Cycle Impulse, BMW talk for a facelift.

teaston · 02-21-2019, 11:24 AM

I think it stands for "Let's Cash In"

justanurse · 02-21-2019, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

I think it stands for "Let's Cash In"

This

Soul_Glo · 02-21-2019, 11:07 PM

Fyi if you see NBT on here it means 'next big thing.'

sunjas · 02-26-2019, 09:43 AM

Thank you all, you have saved me from scratching my head a lot!!

goodbyalfa · 02-26-2019, 09:48 AM

Little Communication or Indication (LCI)
It's a general comment about BMW drivers and their lack of ability to use of the stalk on the steering column...

TiredGeek · 02-26-2019, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by goodbyalfa

Little Communication or Indication (LCI)
It's a general comment about BMW drivers and their lack of ability to use of the stalk on the steering column...

What stalk? The one that flashes the headlights? I use that all the time.....
That and the windscreen wipers, I wasn't aware there were any other stalks on there

RobUK · 02-26-2019, 02:48 PM

LCI = Stuff that should have been on the original!

sunjas · 02-28-2019, 04:02 AM

SO what were the main differences when BMW did the LCI on the 3 series back in 2015/16?

Goneinsixtyseconds · 02-28-2019, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sunjas

SO what were the main differences when BMW did the LCI on the 3 series back in 2015/16?

Not very much compared to othe manufacturer, very difficult to tell when looking at them. Rear lights a bit different.

Biggest different I think we're handling tweaks that supposedly made it a much better drive.

Marksw76 · 02-28-2019, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Goneinsixtyseconds

Not very much compared to othe manufacturer, very difficult to tell when looking at them. Rear lights a bit different.

Biggest different I think we're handling tweaks that supposedly made it a much better drive.

And a new petrol engine

sspade · 02-28-2019, 08:03 AM

And an updated transmission...

Come to think about it, the LCI version is better. Imagine that!

Goneinsixtyseconds · 02-28-2019, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Marksw76

And a new petrol engine

Apart from the 3.0 diesel, all the engines were new, diesel or petrol.

Goneinsixtyseconds · 02-28-2019, 08:28 AM

Visually it was way less than most manufacturers do. I can't tell the difference.

sspade · 02-28-2019, 09:01 AM

I agree that visually, there were only subtle changes. But in terms of hardware and refinement - changes were more impactful.

New engines
New transmission variant
Newly redesigned suspension

There's definitely more as well.

Skyhigh · 02-28-2019, 09:31 AM

How about the new iDrive interface (tiles design) + touch screen and minor interior tweaks...

Somebloke · 02-28-2019, 10:47 AM

Previously posted.....https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1124274

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sspade Major General 2465 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Stevenson, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2016 BMW 320i [7.87] 2014 BMW 328i [6.83]	I agree that visually, there were only subtle changes. But in terms of hardware and refinement - changes were more impactful. New engines New transmission variant Newly redesigned suspension There's definitely more as well.
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