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      05-29-2019, 06:30 PM   #1
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That looks very nice!
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Is the radio surround the backlit version?
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      05-31-2019, 05:08 AM   #4
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Is the radio surround the backlit version?
Yes. Bought it from Dinmann.
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Is there any special coding required for the lighting to function? Does it just plug in to an open port on a present harness?
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      06-03-2019, 08:36 AM   #7
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Is there any special coding required for the lighting to function? Does it just plug in to an open port on a present harness?
No coding involved, but for this to function you need to have the light present in the trim cover that is under this bezel directly above your center console.

Then you would need to unplug dash wire from trim light, plug in a 'Y' adapter cable that then goes to existing trim lite one end, and to new radio bezel lite other end...

There is a thread on Illuminated LCI HVAC Trim retrofit in the Cosmetic section of forum that describes this
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No coding involved, but for this to function you need to have the light present in the trim cover that is under this bezel directly above your center console.

Then you would need to unplug dash wire from trim light, plug in a 'Y' adapter cable that then goes to existing trim lite one end, and to new radio bezel lite other end...

There is a thread on LCI HVAC Trim retrofit in the Cosmetic section of forum that describes this
Awesome, thanks for the detailed explanation and quick response!

I'll likely take this same step based on your thread. Always felt as though there was something missing here and the additional little bit of lighting will certainly give a more immersive feel.
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Sorry, should have just posted link to thread:

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1165755

There was a forum member that was making the 'Y' harness & selling on eBay, didn't find it on an eBay search today...
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Link to pre made needed 'Y' Adapter Cable for the LCI Lighted Trim:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-BMW...53.m1438.l2649
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Looks good! Probably more scratch resistant than the original gloss black trim haha
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How much weight does the CS climate control save by switching to a single zone system?
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Did the alcantara surround for the i drive come with your M4 or dod you order it to replace the carbon? Thanks!
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Did the alcantara surround for the i drive come with your M4 or dod you order it to replace the carbon? Thanks!
That is standard on the CS models
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Standard on CS
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M performance carbon mirrors - made in China !

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Is the Alcantara just a little bit off? Just ordered a CS and I am already looking at mods. Really like this piece just dont want something with a different shade Alcantara...
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Is the Alcantara just a little bit off? Just ordered a CS and I am already looking at mods. Really like this piece just dont want something with a different shade Alcantara...
It's a slightly darker shade but not to much contrast.

Can always remove the alcantara bit except the carbon surround won't sit truly flush.
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It's a slightly darker shade but not to much contrast.

Can always remove the alcantara bit except the carbon surround won't sit truly flush.
Ah ok. Still looks awesome, just not sure how my OCD would feel about it if I put it in mine. I am all about some carbon fiber
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Ive been seriously debating getting the carbon mirror covers but my car is Mineral Grey so I worry it wouldn't really make a difference.
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