DIY: Illuminated LCI AC/radio trim retrofit

juniortabak · 11-24-2015, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Dante

As the F20 AC trim is recessed in the dashboard and not on top as on F3x models, this is very hard to realize.
Also, there is no LED anywhere near the trim where my adapter cable mod would work.

But you can always exchange your flat black trim piece with the gloss-black trim piece from the LCI 1-and 2 series. Makes a big difference, too.

Hi thanks,

I have the LCI the gloss black is nice!!!

juniortabak · 11-24-2015, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by juniortabak

Hi thanks,

I have the LCI the gloss black is nice!!!

that's my F20 LCI

tboooe · 11-24-2015, 08:16 AM

Man I love the white display of the AC unit!!!!!

ahero4eternity · 11-24-2015, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by juniortabak

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Originally Posted by juniortabak

Hi thanks,

I have the LCI the gloss black is nice!!!

that's my F20 LCI

How do you like the steering wheel?

marcin23654 · 11-24-2015, 09:48 AM

The trim pieces are available in EU. If you need help with ordering please let me know

Harlequin · 11-24-2015, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

Man I love the white display of the AC unit!!!!!

The AC Control Piece (non-LCI) is $700 USD. Can't find a price/PN for the LCI version yet but I don't imagine it will be much cheaper...

tboooe · 11-24-2015, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlequin

The AC Control Piece (non-LCI) is $700 USD. Can't find a price/PN for the LCI version yet but I don't imagine it will be much cheaper...

WOW. Seems awfully expensive for that it is. Oh well, I can scratch that off my list of potential mods! On to the next one then.

marcin23654 · 11-24-2015, 10:47 AM

Guys I tried fitting the white control panel from my friend's lci to see if it works. Apparently it doesn't work plug and play and will probably need something more.

Dante · 11-24-2015, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by marcin23654

Guys I tried fitting the white control panel from my friend's lci to see if it works. Apparently it doesn't work plug and play and will probably need something more.

It sure does, as the LCI controls change colour depending on light conditions.
Thus it needs a signal, which pre LCI cars don't have at the control panel.

mbfanos · 11-24-2015, 01:58 PM

Guys, could you share with me how to code the NBT to have the option to change ambient light color like the OP? I know how to code and I can't find this one in any of the cheat sheet

Thanks

juniortabak · 11-24-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ahero4eternity

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Originally Posted by juniortabak

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Originally Posted by juniortabak

Hi thanks,

I have the LCI the gloss black is nice!!!

that's my F20 LCI

How do you like the steering wheel?

Love it!!!
But it's not for a daily driving, it's to gentle.

Steve_M_Sport · 11-24-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mbfanos

Guys, could you share with me how to code the NBT to have the option to change ambient light color like the OP? I know how to code and I can't find this one in any of the cheat sheet

Thanks

This should come as standard and is selected via idrive between classic & sport

tboooe · 11-24-2015, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by juniortabak

Love it!!!
But it's not for a daily driving, it's to gentle.

What do you mean its too gentle? You mean the alcantara is not robust enough to stand up to daily use?

mbfanos · 11-24-2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

This should come as standard and is selected via idrive between classic & sport

Mine doesn't have it

juniortabak · 11-24-2015, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tboooe

What do you mean its too gentle? You mean the alcantara is not robust enough to stand up to daily use?

Yes.

Dante · 11-25-2015, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

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Originally Posted by mbfanos

Guys, could you share with me how to code the NBT to have the option to change ambient light color like the OP? I know how to code and I can't find this one in any of the cheat sheet

Thanks

This should come as standard and is selected via idrive between classic & sport

No, it is not Standard.
To my knowledge only Sportline, M-Sport and Luxury Line feature the white.
I don't know if this can be coded on other cars or if it involves Hardware changes.

Tim@codemybimmer · 11-27-2015, 01:08 AM

Got mine installed, up and running now. Really gives a nice touch to the cabin heh

MSportTune2 · 11-27-2015, 03:10 AM

Pardon my bad phone quality. Great mod and thanks to Dante and BMW who made it possible as a direct replacement so we can refresh our interior.

ahero4eternity · 11-27-2015, 10:19 AM

Parts ordered.

Paperchamp · 11-27-2015, 07:07 PM

Hi Dante,

I'm looking to purchase the LCI AC Trim, and saw this post from you.
Some good tips I must say.

Not sure if you have these parts still available.

I am in AU.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Dante

Ok guys,
I have 3 sets of trim piece with adapter left.
Please PM if interested.

QUiKSR20 · 11-28-2015, 12:30 AM

Anyone know if you can swap the LED ring into the original non LCI part? I want to do this mod but my F30 has aluminum w/red stripe sport trim.. Nothing in my car is piano black so Id love to keep the matte piece i have now but add the subtle glow.

Dante · 11-28-2015, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by QUiKSR20

Anyone know if you can swap the LED ring into the original non LCI part? I want to do this mod but my F30 has aluminum w/red stripe sport trim.. Nothing in my car is piano black so Id love to keep the matte piece i have now but add the subtle glow.

No, not unless your ready to hack up your old trim part and dremel the hell out of it. That also was my first idea, but as soon as I saw the differences I went for the easy route!

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mbfanos Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 330i G20 Join Date: May 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Guys, could you share with me how to code the NBT to have the option to change ambient light color like the OP? I know how to code and I can't find this one in any of the cheat sheet Thanks Attached Images
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