What are these on my LCI? And how do I get rid of?

SchwarzOpsAZ · 06-26-2009, 11:28 AM

What do you call these things on the front of my e90 LCI? I want to get rid of them or at least get black ones.
Anyone know what my options are? I emailed Tischer but didn't hear back.

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200Duece · 06-26-2009, 11:53 AM

finishing rods. the 328 has black ones that you can swap in. they're like 10 bucks a piece. there are DIY's out there too

Synikal · 06-26-2009, 12:10 PM

I went to North Scottsdale and picked up a pair of finishing rods from the 328i. As stated above, just snap in. I used a small jewel flat head for some leverage to pull the old ones out.

sn0wwhite335 · 06-26-2009, 12:12 PM

i had mine covered with matte black vinyl, took 2 seconds. looks like 328 ones

darkphantom · 06-26-2009, 12:43 PM

cover them with electrical tape, no one will notice!

SchwarzOpsAZ · 06-26-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

cover them with electrical tape, no one will notice!

Funny I think I'll do that just for fun since I'm bored.
Then I'll order the finishing rods from the 328 (thanks everyone else

)

roadkillrob · 06-26-2009, 04:55 PM

Funny how BMW considers the silver ones the upgrade!

Marcumac · 06-26-2009, 04:55 PM

If I were to remove mine, what's the mesh look like behind it? I was considering just taking the center piece out and leaving the right/left pieces in place.

1clean335i · 06-26-2009, 04:56 PM

strange... my lci didnt have those......

Bavaria330 · 06-26-2009, 09:45 PM

Are those M-Force Design Air Scoops on your bumper? I did not know they fit the LCI, they look great! where you got them?

BK · 06-26-2009, 10:23 PM

Damn, that LCI front end looks so much better than pre-LCI. Still hate the LCI side view mirrors, though.

ZuerstBMW · 06-26-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1clean335i

strange... my lci didnt have those......

Isnt that because you have the M-tech?

carrabassett786 · 06-27-2009, 09:53 AM

samchoi604 · 06-27-2009, 03:19 PM

yea, just spray paint it yourself and save $10.

FYI - the LCI E90 looks so much better. Can't wait to see the LCI E92.

nyc3r · 06-27-2009, 03:27 PM

i removed the finishing rod as well as the plastic mesh behind.. they look like air intake holes now..

iheartsole · 06-27-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gofast!

Tischer actually sells these black rods for the new LCI E90. I bought a set for my car back in March. Only $10 or so for both.

OEM BMW E90/91 Black Finisher Rod Set

Kind of a pain to remove the old ones, but just use a little bit of muscle and they'll come out.

+1 just buy those. should be east to replace

200Duece · 06-27-2009, 05:23 PM

yeah just buy the parts from the 328.

Zirenz2006 · 06-27-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1clean335i

strange... my lci didnt have those......

strangely enough, mine either

SchwarzOpsAZ · 06-29-2009, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gofast!

Tischer actually sells these black rods for the new LCI E90. I bought a set for my car back in March. Only $10 or so for both.

OEM BMW E90/91 Black Finisher Rod Set

Kind of a pain to remove the old ones, but just use a little bit of muscle and they'll come out.

Whoops I already ordered the black ones off the 328, I hope they fit the LCI, if not I guess I'll try to return them and get this set, thanks for the link!

Dumb Bass · 06-30-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by SchwarzOpsAZ

Funny I think I'll do that just for fun since I'm bored.
Then I'll order the finishing rods from the 328 (thanks everyone else

)

Dude, I don't even think you need to buy the rods at all! I'm almost certain no one would bother checking if your finishing rods are wrapped in electric tape!

BLACK335iCOUPE · 06-30-2009, 02:19 AM

the ones you have on look so much better dude.. why you gotta declass a good thing?

blue2fire · 06-30-2009, 05:10 AM

Use Black Duct tape, you should be able to find one for a few quid at Target.

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SchwarzOpsAZ Private First Class 19 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 09 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 335i [0.00]	What are these on my LCI? And how do I get rid of? What do you call these things on the front of my e90 LCI? I want to get rid of them or at least get black ones. Anyone know what my options are? I emailed Tischer but didn't hear back. __________________
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	finishing rods. the 328 has black ones that you can swap in. they're like 10 bucks a piece. there are DIY's out there too __________________ 1988 E28 535is Euro Conversion --- sold 2009 E90 335 6MT --- sold 2003 E39 540iT Msport --- sold
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Synikal Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 209 Posts Drives: F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0)	I went to North Scottsdale and picked up a pair of finishing rods from the 328i. As stated above, just snap in. I used a small jewel flat head for some leverage to pull the old ones out. __________________ /Chris
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sn0wwhite335 First Lieutenant 117 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2010 335i MSPORT. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Central Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 335i [0.00]	i had mine covered with matte black vinyl, took 2 seconds. looks like 328 ones __________________ '10 e92 335i m-sport; AW/Blk \| ZPP \| ZCW \| NAV \| Alarm \| Logic7 19' 225s \| JB+ \| BMS DCI \| CF TRiM \| OEM PERF SHIFT/EBRAKE KIT sold: 07 e92 328xi & 07 e90 335i
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darkphantom Banned 597 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	cover them with electrical tape, no one will notice!
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roadkillrob Major General 875 Rep 5,457 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	Funny how BMW considers the silver ones the upgrade! __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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Marcumac Lieutenant Colonel 67 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	If I were to remove mine, what's the mesh look like behind it? I was considering just taking the center piece out and leaving the right/left pieces in place.
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Bavaria330 First Lieutenant 52 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 335i LCI AW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LB Cali. iTrader: (2)	Are those M-Force Design Air Scoops on your bumper? I did not know they fit the LCI, they look great! where you got them?
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Damn, that LCI front end looks so much better than pre-LCI. Still hate the LCI side view mirrors, though. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	yea, just spray paint it yourself and save $10. FYI - the LCI E90 looks so much better. Can't wait to see the LCI E92.
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nyc3r Colonel 112 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	i removed the finishing rod as well as the plastic mesh behind.. they look like air intake holes now.. __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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200Duece Colonel 45 Rep 2,575 Posts Drives: '73 2002,'18 X5 35d,'17 328d T Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: A Whale's Vagina, Ca iTrader: (5)	yeah just buy the parts from the 328. __________________ 1988 E28 535is Euro Conversion --- sold 2009 E90 335 6MT --- sold 2003 E39 540iT Msport --- sold
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BLACK335iCOUPE Private First Class 13 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Full Load Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	the ones you have on look so much better dude.. why you gotta declass a good thing?
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