LCI Grill Upgrade

Daily_Dravit · 09-30-2022, 10:28 AM

Does anyone know if the LCI grill is a direct swap for non LCI cars? Specifically the M340 LCI grill to a 2020 M340. The shape looks the same. Still dont know if I would even prefer the horizontal tetragonal look more, but just curious if its even possible.

Daily_Dravit · 09-30-2022, 10:29 AM

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bimmerstar · 09-30-2022, 11:08 AM

hard to say but i think shape is different near headlights.

l33v0nix · 09-30-2022, 09:13 PM

defo not the mid and lower side curves are different angles

NLJ · 09-30-2022, 11:25 PM

Camera hole is also higher on the LCI.

k4sh_90 · 10-03-2022, 01:19 PM

The OEM part doesn't look to be, but I'm sure eBay will have LCI-style grilles for the pre-LCI G20s before the year ends.

skroonigan · 10-03-2022, 05:12 PM

I saw a M5 "inspired" grill that has piqued my interest.

Willch1970 · 10-05-2022, 11:11 AM

HI Everyone

Please can someone let me know if they know the below information?

i have a New Facelift 330E MSport coming in October, Will the new M340 Lower mesh bottom grille fit onto the 330e?

i am doing the same for the rear pipes also ordering the quad pipes and backing support as have this on my current 330e model

Many thanks

Wet Fish · 10-07-2022, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by skroonigan

I saw a M5 "inspired" grill that has piqued my interest.

Share?

skroonigan · 10-08-2022, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wet Fish

Share?

I ended up getting it, I attached a picture of installed.

Quality is good, seems about on par with the OEM grill. I def. dig the look. Looks more modern and aggressive, seems to fit the car better than the OEM style slat grill (dunno what it's called). My only real complaint is that badge part of the grill is not removable and it comes with an M3 badge. Maybe I'll try to find a M340 badge that fits, but I'll likely just leave it blank.

ebay listing for reference/better pics: https://www.ebay.com/itm/403725204651

Wet Fish · 10-09-2022, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Wet Fish

Share?

I ended up getting it, I attached a picture of installed.

Quality is good, seems about on par with the OEM grill. I def. dig the look. Looks more modern and aggressive, seems to fit the car better than the OEM style slat grill (dunno what it's called). My only real complaint is that badge part of the grill is not removable and it comes with an M3 badge. Maybe I'll try to find a M340 badge that fits, but I'll likely just leave it blank.

ebay listing for reference/better pics: https://www.ebay.com/itm/403725204651

Ah, I see. I'd seen those with the M badges. I too want one without that but on there really. Let me know if you find an M340 badge or some innovative way to remove it.

bimmerstar · 10-13-2022, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by skroonigan

I ended up getting it, I attached a picture of installed.

Quality is good, seems about on par with the OEM grill. I def. dig the look. Looks more modern and aggressive, seems to fit the car better than the OEM style slat grill (dunno what it's called). My only real complaint is that badge part of the grill is not removable and it comes with an M3 badge. Maybe I'll try to find a M340 badge that fits, but I'll likely just leave it blank.

ebay listing for reference/better pics: https://www.ebay.com/itm/403725204651

can you post a few more pics at different angles? looks good.

Daily_Dravit · 10-18-2022, 10:11 AM

Looks great but that M3 badge would be a non-starter for me.

skroonigan · 10-19-2022, 08:37 AM

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can you post a few more pics at different angles? looks good.

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Originally Posted by Daily_Dravit

Looks great but that M3 badge would be a non-starter for me.

It's purely optional, not required to put the badge on. I'll get some more pictures today. Admittingly I haven't made much of an effort to find a M340i badge that would fit (I wonder if there's a way to have it 3d printed?).

MichaelNRW · 10-29-2022, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by skroonigan

ebay listing for reference/better pics: https://www.ebay.com/itm/403725204651

Really nice, but i need a version with front camera…

rico25 · 10-29-2022, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by skroonigan

ebay listing for reference/better pics: https://www.ebay.com/itm/403725204651

Really nice, but i need a version with front camera…

Hey I have a OEM black grill with camera hole, only use for 3 weeks

k4sh_90 · 11-01-2022, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by skroonigan

I ended up getting it, I attached a picture of installed.

Quality is good, seems about on par with the OEM grill. I def. dig the look. Looks more modern and aggressive, seems to fit the car better than the OEM style slat grill (dunno what it's called). My only real complaint is that badge part of the grill is not removable and it comes with an M3 badge. Maybe I'll try to find a M340 badge that fits, but I'll likely just leave it blank.

ebay listing for reference/better pics: https://www.ebay.com/itm/403725204651

I had this exact grille on my car for a bit. Had my brother-in-law 3D print a M340i logo to slot in the badge section.

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1636657258

B58-M340iX · 11-04-2022, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by k4sh_90

I had this exact grille on my car for a bit. Had my brother-in-law 3D print a M340i logo to slot in the badge section.

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1636657258

I like that! Now I want one

Daily_Dravit · 11-04-2022, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rico25

Hey I have a OEM black grill with camera hole, only use for 3 weeks

Sent you a DM on this.

skroonigan · 11-07-2022, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by k4sh_90

I had this exact grille on my car for a bit. Had my brother-in-law 3D print a M340i logo to slot in the badge section.

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1636657258

Sick! I'll shoot you a DM, would love to have one like that also.

Kohan · 01-23-2024, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Daily_Dravit

Does anyone know if the LCI grill is a direct swap for non LCI cars? Specifically the M340 LCI grill to a 2020 M340. The shape looks the same. Still dont know if I would even prefer the horizontal tetragonal look more, but just curious if its even possible.

Hi all. Is it confirmed incompatible or it is speculation?
Would like to use a '23 Grill on my '21

As far as the camera hole, I'm not concerned it will be covered- my car doesn't have the front camera.

Thank you.

MichaelNRW · 01-30-2024, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by k4sh_90

I had this exact grille on my car for a bit. Had my brother-in-law 3D print a M340i logo to slot in the badge section.

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1636657258

Could you please share more pictures?
Was it easy to swap the inside of the grill to the cerium frame?

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Willch1970 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Bmw 330E M Sport Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Derby iTrader: (0)	Facelifr 330e -M340 Lower mesh grille HI Everyone Please can someone let me know if they know the below information? i have a New Facelift 330E MSport coming in October, Will the new M340 Lower mesh bottom grille fit onto the 330e? i am doing the same for the rear pipes also ordering the quad pipes and backing support as have this on my current 330e model Many thanks
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