[Jeff.W]

Two weeks ago a dump truck on the freeway blew a tire in front of me, gracefully lobbing 60+ pounds of tread directly at the front end of my car damaging the hood and front bumper. Unfortunately both pieces needed to be replaced, fortunately however LCI parts are priced nearly identically and since it was claimed under the truck drivers insurance - it made no difference price wise in the estimate from my bodyshop. The bodyshop and I had originally started out in search of an OEM LCI msport bumper but due to time constraints and availability it would have been a 4-6 week turnaround. So we ordered an OEM SE bumper instead, which now after having it fitted and painted I'm actually preferring over the msport oddly enough. Pre-LCI xenons were retained in the conversion but may be replaced for LCI in the future depending on which way I decide to go with the car. I'm still on the fence about converting the rear to LCI so we have been calling this project "Franken-rot".

As of now I'm still planning on adding a pre-lci msport rear and maybe (thats a big maybe at this point) blacklines. I've never been into mixing facelift pieces with pre-facelift parts as I'm usually of the opinion that it takes a lot away from the car (hence Frankenstein). But I'm hoping if I play my cards right by the time I'm done with it won't look too confused. Anyway, I'll throw in a before and after shot and can include a parts list for anyone also interested in using the SE bumper. Car is on factory ZSP suspension running V701's, 8.5" +35F , 9.5" +33R. Waiting on Konis to come in for the H&R sports.

[SGe92is]

That looks fantastic!

[335m]

The new kidney grill area looks 100x better IMHO.

[Jeff.W]

Thanks. A much deserved update I think. After 138k miles the pre-LCI bumper was looking pretty tired and in need of new paint as it was.

[wdeerfield]

looks great! should have gotten the splitters and molded them while you were at it. would have looked great! color is awesome

[BM91]

Congrats! I was looking for a LCI conversion with the stock bumper. Looks good!!

[Jeff.W]

Thanks. Never really been a fan of splitters on anything after the e36 honestly. Even on my e36 they didn't look all that great without the complete ltw undertray.

[Jeff.W]

Originally Posted by YBMB

Congrats! I was looking for a LCI conversion with the stock bumper. Looks good!!

Yeah, most go with msport for obvious reasons. No regrets here though.

[BM91]

Originally Posted by Jeff.W

Yeah, most go with msport for obvious reasons. No regrets here though.

I got the LCI m3 rep bumper. Kinda leaning towards getting a m sport as well lol

[jeff@autocouture]

im planning on doing this little project also I think, I have most of the parts lined up
looking great

[GoRomeo]

Nice upgrade for free!! Looking good. Thanks for sharing...

[Tallest]

always said it, and will say again - LCI front + pre-LCI xenons = best front!

[wdeerfield]

Originally Posted by YBMB

I got the LCI m3 rep bumper. Kinda leaning towards getting a m sport as well lol

if you ever want to sell that montego blue m3 rep.. pm me

[BM91]

Originally Posted by wdeerfield

if you ever want to sell that montego blue m3 rep.. pm me

haha I was thinking about ur e90 a few days ago wondering if you'd be interested. Im considering changing bumpers soon so ill let you know.

[J-Spec Dan]

don't see the LCI conversion to a non-m-sport/mtech often. certainly looks different enough with the pre-LCI headlights

[ihc95]

LCI headlights next and you're golden

[Duck360198]

Well it looks like you confirmed what I hear contradictions on all the time: Can Pre-LCI headlights work with LCI bumper/hood combo. Looks like it certainly can. Were there any major adjustments needed or did it all just fit together nicely?

Really tempted to do this conversion myself! Looks great. Can't wait to see it with the Koni's and H&R setup.

[Jeff.W]

Originally Posted by Duck360198

Well it looks like you confirmed what I hear contradictions on all the time: Can Pre-LCI headlights work with LCI bumper/hood combo. Looks like it certainly can. Were there any major adjustments needed or did it all just fit together nicely?

Really tempted to do this conversion myself! Looks great. Can't wait to see it with the Koni's and H&R setup.

Thanks. I'm not exactly sure where all that misinformation was coming from either. Fitment is spot on and needed no additional tweaking or adjustment. Maybe it just seems to good to be true to some, I don't know lol. Also, as an FYI to anyone also looking to use the SE bumper, the fog light connectors are identical despite the h8/h11 bulbs. Lci fogs plug right up and work beautifully

[Motorsport.Nick]

Looks very clean! I like it.

[Alen E90]

Originally Posted by Malbolge

always said it, and will say again - LCI front + pre-LCI xenons = best front!

+1

OP, the conversion came out great and i love the silver V701's!

[Eat.Sleep.Race]

Looks nice!!

[JET335]

now throw some painted front splitters on that bish!