BMW Z4 e89 LCI LED Side Indicators Retrofit

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  • Опубликовано: 20 янв 2025

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  • @SimpleCarGuy
    @SimpleCarGuy  3 года назад +3

    BMW Z4 Full Speaker and Subwoofer Upgrade DIY: ruclips.net/video/1lbLSEAbvQY/видео.html

  • @BluMustangNY
    @BluMustangNY 2 года назад +4

    I just wanted to say I love your channel. It's straightforward, your vids are easy to follow and I'm happy to see you have the same car I'm about to get. I'm new to the BMW family. Mine will be here Tuesday, 2012 Z4. I just bought my lights and can't wait to put them on. I'm looking forward to making the car my own and will be watching more of your vids for more ideas. Thanks for posting your vids.

  • @thelifeofcoby
    @thelifeofcoby 4 года назад +6

    finally received my LCI LED lights...followed your tutorial and installation was super easy. Thanks!

  • @jond46687
    @jond46687 Год назад +1

    Personally, I think the silver against the blue is a nice combination and these look so much better than the plastic ones you replaced. Great video too and ordering set for my e89

  • @dearbornjeremy
    @dearbornjeremy 2 года назад +1

    Great instructional video. You were right that it only takes about five minutes and it makes the car look so much better. Thank you!

  • @WhalesOfWallStreet
    @WhalesOfWallStreet 4 месяца назад

    Great job. I am debating a pre Lci or Lci on a 35iS, and actually knowing that it was just side lights, screen and headlamps, I can litterally just do the LCI update myself and save a load! Thanks for this info for the side lights

  • @hueyfoo
    @hueyfoo Год назад +1

    I wish this comes in a dark grayish finish that matches the wheel rim color such as machine finish.

  • @vintagetrk
    @vintagetrk 2 года назад +1

    I dig the mod it makes the car look classier and more sleek.

  • @codydudeman
    @codydudeman 8 месяцев назад

    Thanks so much, man! Just installed black LCI's on my Z4, your video made it so much easier!

  • @bvc100
    @bvc100 2 года назад

    Referred to this not to replace to the LCI indicator, but the original one. For taking the indicator off.
    Received my 23 with both original side indicators damaged 😅
    Thanks for the vid as usual bro.

  • @chelseaguy70
    @chelseaguy70 4 года назад +1

    Chrome looks great. I have E89 in your same colour, which I believe is the best with cream leather interior. Such a beauty. Thanks for the video, just ordered the indicators after watching this video. Can’t wait to put them on. Greetings from London.

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      Couldn't agree more! I've kept the chrome and decided not painting it anything at all. Gives the car a little pop.
      Thanks for watching!

  • @simonh5819
    @simonh5819 2 года назад +1

    Looks really simple... thanks for this video!!!

  • @thelifeofcoby
    @thelifeofcoby 4 года назад +3

    Thank you sir! I was planning on doing this to mine as well. Looks good stock silver colour. Nice and easy mod...good work.

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад +1

      It was surprisingly easy and they actually give you space to unlock the clip. I took the car out in the sun today and the silver does look great! Don't hesitate, get them done and you won't regret it!
      Thanks for watching!

  • @jorgeaguilar33
    @jorgeaguilar33 9 месяцев назад

    Bought mine on a junk yard for $25 both of them. It fit perfect, just had to buy 3M double tape. Love it!!!

  • @badazzmorris
    @badazzmorris 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for showing how easy this is!

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      You bet! Hope you get yours done soon!

  • @Mateosmi4107
    @Mateosmi4107 3 года назад

    Thanks, Simplecarguy. Now my Z4 has new indicators. Looks wonderful. No need to change the color. Just like this is perfect. Just like you said, it takes no more than 5 minutes.

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  3 года назад

      I left mine chrome since the video and love it! Thanks for watching.

  • @nowski186
    @nowski186 3 года назад +2

    The more I looked at my white blobs the more I referred back to this video. I finally made the switch on my titanium silver e89, man what a nice upgrade.
    The only thing I deviated from your video was to make sure they worked (used emergency flashers) before the install. Just imagine if the inevitable were to happen, those would be a real pain to remove... Great Video as always...

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  3 года назад

      That's a great tip! I bought OEM from BMW, so I guess I had high hopes! Glad you got your upgraded, it does make a big difference and makes the car look newer in my eyes.

    • @tony5006
      @tony5006 3 года назад

      @@SimpleCarGuy I got these for my White car and decided to leave them in chrome finish, but before fitting I added some tape to the spring clips on the "body side of the clips" to protect the paint when fitting them. Saves on corrosion appearing down the line. Great Mod. Tony.

  • @tompeterson3210
    @tompeterson3210 4 года назад +4

    Beautiful color car! Silver looks great on sidemarkers. 👍 Upgrade the suspension. Sway bars first! Maybe coilovers.

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      Great suggestions! I think I will look into suspension shortly and see what's a good way to start. Loving the silver for now.

  • @bimmerfan6538
    @bimmerfan6538 4 года назад +1

    Nice job! Easy diy and looks way better

  • @newbeginnings8566
    @newbeginnings8566 4 года назад +4

    I ordered these indicators for my vehicle.. Not fitted yet..
    Things to do:
    fit a modern Android infotainment system. These are much better than the dated IDrive in the E89 models...
    I fitted a roof module so I can use my BMW key to remotely open/close the roof.. Also I can open and close the roof up to 30mph.. One 2 second touch - no keeping the button held down..
    LED interior lights uograde
    LED exterior lights upgrade
    MCGARD locking alloy nut.. Your wheels look venerable.
    Upgrade suspension... Polymer bushes, anti roll bars..
    These are on my list or in the planning stage..

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      That's a great list! I'm writing some of these down :)
      My roof already opens from the key (comfort access), but it would be amazing to be able to close the roof while driving like on the LCI models when it start to rain etc.
      I've been looking for an Apple CarPlay unit, but they seem super expensive for what they are. I'll keep looking.
      Appreciate you watching, roof maintenance video coming shortly!

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      @CreatorOfGods I buy most of the stuff on Amazon, just because of fast shipping and I returning stuff if it doesn't work/fit is so easy. I bought the spoiler on eBay because it wasn't available on Amazon at the time. Wheels I bought locally of a guy that took them off his M4. Check out my Z4 playlist for most of these, they have links in the description.

    • @newbeginnings8566
      @newbeginnings8566 4 года назад +1

      @@SimpleCarGuy
      Not sure about an Apple version but my 10.25'' android version was about $800.... If you search RUclips for this you can see what I have..
      BMW E89 Z4 Android Screen - Apple Carplay and Android Auto Add-On
      The module I added cost me $200 and a guy like you could fit it easy enough.. Search BMW Z4 E89 top comfort module and you'll see all the features...
      Also forgot to mention that there are 2 salmon pink relays for the roof mechanism that should be changed.. There are cases of them failing if they do the roof motor keeps on running until it burns out.. The motor is very expensive to replace... The 2 relays cost $40... BMW référence 12631742690. You can google why you should change them..
      Hope that helps you.. And thanks again for the great videos..

    • @LouisODwyer
      @LouisODwyer 3 года назад

      @@SimpleCarGuy I did the Carly mod so I could open my roof at 50Kph. I subsequenly damaged a hydraulic line and I think my mod was the reason, I think with the wind at 50Kph there may have been lateral movement. So I would maybe just close the roof going really slow, but not at 50Kph, especially in the 2009 model...

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  3 года назад

      @@LouisODwyer I guess those boys at BMW limited for a reason. I'm sure driving slowly or in an emergency here and there is fine, but not on daily basis.

  • @joebloggs4191
    @joebloggs4191 4 года назад +2

    I changed mine to the LCI indicators just a short time after getting my Z4 but I had mine painted to the same colour as the car and they look real good. I think the chrome sticks out too much on this car particularly since there is not much else in chrome but painted in body colour it looks great.

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      I was thinking of getting them painted, just need to find a shop that would do it for not stupid money. Otherwise, I might look into painting myself since I’ve been thinking of painting the bumper reflectors as well.

    • @joebloggs4191
      @joebloggs4191 4 года назад

      @@SimpleCarGuy Seems like shops in the USA and UK charge stupid money for paint jobs. My car was already in the paint shop here in Spain having the front bumper repaired and painted and they charged me just 20€ extra to paint the indicators. Had the car not already been in the paint shop I would have painted them myself. Just need to scuff up the chrome with a 3M scotch pad and then prime, paint and 2K lacquer. Since they they are small pieces I think the results will be good even with a spray can, saying that if I went to buy all the materials it would cost me more than the 20€ I paid to have them painted professionally! But definitely I would paint them body colour the results are great!

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      @@joebloggs4191 it would be a lot more than that here. I've been wanting to learn how to paint, so I think this might be a start to my 'painting career'. Actually, might try it on the bumper reflectors first. Those are cheaper.

  • @LouisODwyer
    @LouisODwyer 3 года назад

    Really like those side indicators, so I've ordered them!

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  3 года назад

      Good choice! It looks great in person as well!

  • @mauritsoosterlaar7220
    @mauritsoosterlaar7220 4 года назад +2

    Great video

  • @V8Li
    @V8Li 3 года назад

    It’s a taste thing obviously however I like the white ones better, makes my car look sporty. The e89 seems to me like a sport executive car so you’ve made it more executive with that bit of large chrome piece. Anyway, definitely keep it chromed.

  • @a1d3nh0
    @a1d3nh0 4 года назад +1

    I got the same wheels as you because of your video. I lowered mine after and it looks way better. On Eibach springs, 25mm front, 15mm back. You should definitely lower yours too as it looks way nicer IMO

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      I’ve been thinking about lowering it, but roads are pretty crap around here. I don’t want to bottom out on some bumps and railroad tracks. Have you had any issues like that? I use this car a lot, so I want to be usable on daily bases. Any rubbing?

    • @a1d3nh0
      @a1d3nh0 4 года назад

      @@SimpleCarGuy I used the same tyres you recommended in your video about the wheels and it was fine then. I lowered it 25mm front, 15mm rear and there’s still some arch gap. Zero rubbing at all. On the Facebook page for z4’s a guy has lowered his 30mm all round and he’s no rubbing either. It absolutely makes the car look better and even handles better. We have loads of speed humps and poor roads here too but I’m gentle regardless as e89 are known for cracking alloys. Highly recommend. Oh, and if you ever get chance, if you haven’t already, I’d love a video on how to raise the headlight dip beam a little. I have xenon lights and they only shine about 10 feet in front of the car. I need high beam to drive anywhere at night :-)

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      @@a1d3nh0 That's really good to hear, I will look into lowering it for spring. Z4s sure do like to take out wheels lol. I'll look into raising the headlight light once I lower it :).

    • @a1d3nh0
      @a1d3nh0 4 года назад

      @@SimpleCarGuy nice one dude. Keep up the great work.

  • @tony5006
    @tony5006 3 года назад +1

    How about wrapping the roof in black vynil? If I add these on my Alpine white/red leather interior car I will paint them red. Tony.

    • @milovan8565
      @milovan8565 3 года назад

      I’m planning to wrap my red roof gloss black when I pull it out of winter hibernation in April. Terrific look.

  • @davidwalters2760
    @davidwalters2760 2 года назад

    Great video thanks! I have these already fitted to my car but I want to remove them to carbon wrap them (which I think you should do), but I am worried about damaging them trying to remove them.

  • @brianlehmkuhl8162
    @brianlehmkuhl8162 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great mod! Always cut AWAY from your hand when using a kinfe. That was scary to watch 😅

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  8 месяцев назад

      It just looks like that on video, the angles are different! It was toward my hand, but control etc. Thanks for watching!

  • @MauriceEllerbee
    @MauriceEllerbee 4 года назад +1

    Clean my guy!!! I’d probably plastidip it since it’s chrome and removable but overall it’s what you wanna do do you wanna change the car colorway? Do you wanna murder (blackout)it? All up to you.

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад +1

      So far I'm loving the chrome, it looks very good in the sun. The only reason I was thinking of blacking it out was because I don't have any other chrome on the car.

  • @DavidJackson-hr9ej
    @DavidJackson-hr9ej 8 месяцев назад

    Great video ! Appreciate the details you provide.
    Question: How is the adhesive holding up. I know the 2013 has 2 clips plus the adhesive strip. Does the one clip plus adhesive strip hold up to the weather and car washing?
    Thanks

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  8 месяцев назад +1

      It’s been years and it’s still perfectly attached, no issues. Thanks for watching!

  • @YOU7U3E
    @YOU7U3E 4 года назад +1

    I prefer chrome, but as you have many dark parts in your car , front grids wheels tinted glass, may be gloss black or satin black will be better for you car look

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      It looks really good in the sun, but like you said, I have no other chrome on the car other then emblems. I might try plastidip just to see how it looks, at least it's reversible if I don't like it. Appreciate your feedback!

  • @azmike3572
    @azmike3572 6 месяцев назад

    You can also have them easily tinted.

  • @LiveLifeLasting
    @LiveLifeLasting 4 года назад

    Nice one, have mine for 6.5 years and need to change those as well after seeing this 👍🏻 Just saw you still have a long antenna? might wanna change to a shorter one

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад +1

      Good luck, it’s an easy DIY.
      I love the long antenna! Not changing it :)

  • @njaleide6725
    @njaleide6725 4 года назад +2

    Looks really nice. Do you have a link to where I can order those?

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад +3

      Just added to the description. Thanks for watching!

    • @njaleide6725
      @njaleide6725 4 года назад

      @@SimpleCarGuy Your links shows two models. One for e89 year 2009 and later and the other says for year 2014 and later. Do you know if the later is a mistake and will also fit on e89 2013 model? I rather order that as it is much cheaper.
      Thanks for a very useful channel :)

    • @blairmontaperto8958
      @blairmontaperto8958 4 года назад

      @@njaleide6725 it will fit :)

  • @josch1805
    @josch1805 4 года назад

    Thanks for sharing. Silver looks great with your car. My Z4 is black and I just changed the kidneys from silver to black. Therefore I‘m thinking of dipping my side indicators black ;-) but also not sure

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      If I had a. Black car, I’d definitely black it out. Thanks for your suggestion to keep it silver. I’m planning on painting bumper reflectors body color now. What do you think?

  • @sandereikeland953
    @sandereikeland953 2 года назад

    Got my 2010 Z4 today, already ordered the full black grille. Does anyone know where I can order these side indicators in black? Preferably the same plug-and-play version as this. Thanks :)

  • @uz1873
    @uz1873 4 года назад +1

    Considering the mod but did you have to remove anything to access the wing/fender well

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      Nope, all steps are shown in the video. Just open the hood and you have access

  • @kenchumah9497
    @kenchumah9497 3 года назад

    I really, really like it. I will definitely do same to my Z4. Where did you get that part from?

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  3 года назад

      I got mine from Amazon if I remember correctly. You can find the links in the description!
      Thanks for watching :)

    • @kenchumah9497
      @kenchumah9497 3 года назад

      @@SimpleCarGuy So, I saw several on Amazon, hard to pick which one. Is it plain or amber lights? Unfortunately, I can’t get to back of the light just by opening the hood. I will have to remove several panels just to get behind the LED light. Thanks for your response.

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  3 года назад

      I went for OEM BMW because I wanted good quality and figment. The links should have part numbers as that’s the ones you want. Those are oem.

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  3 года назад

      This would be the left one: amzn.to/3BRz1gs (oem). Looks like they went up in price a little.

  • @Jorgeelizondom
    @Jorgeelizondom 4 года назад

    Thanks SimpleCarGuy. love your Z4 videos. I´ve watched them all. I definately want to get the side indicators. Your amazon link takes me to several purchase options for these indicators. Two of them cost around US$ 170 for the pair and one them is for $48 for the pair... All of them say they are supplied by BMW. which ones did you get?

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад +1

      Appreciate you watching and enjoying the videos! The $48 option is just left or right side. The $170 is a pair. So, you wither need two $48 (left and right) or the pair. I bought them separately since it saves you $70!

    • @Jorgeelizondom
      @Jorgeelizondom 4 года назад +1

      @@SimpleCarGuy You are right! I thought it was $48 for the pair. I got misled by the picture that shows both sides!! Thanks again

    • @Jorgeelizondom
      @Jorgeelizondom 4 года назад

      Installed them yesterday. They look great. I painted them -along with the vertical bars of the grilles- gunmetal grey with plastidip. I think I like it more than the original chrome. Took some pics to show you guys so you can compare but apparently can’t upload pics here. Thanks again @simplecarguy.

    • @azizlarabi1941
      @azizlarabi1941 3 года назад

      These are now $75 each jeez

  • @johnknowles1912
    @johnknowles1912 2 года назад

    Annoyingly, mine have started to corrode! Any ideas what to treat the corrosion with? Are these indicators actually chromo? Seems like plastic to me.

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  2 года назад

      It's plastic, so I'm not sure how it could corrode. Maybe the chrome paint is just bubbling/peeling?

  • @luminousj
    @luminousj 4 года назад

    It's been a few months since you changed the side indicators. Are they holding up well and do you still like them. Also, I was thinking about sanding them down and spray painting them black (like what you/I did with the side orange reflector), do you think I will get a good outcome??

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      They are holding up great! I decided to leave them chrome as there is no other chrome on the car and I feel like it adds a little something to the design. I think if you have a silver or white car and have other pieces blacked out, it would look great black. What color is your car?

    • @luminousj
      @luminousj 4 года назад

      SimpleCarGuy The car is black, and my goal is to black it out as much as possible. rims, grill, reflector,

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад +1

      @@luminousj Then it would look great on yours! Make sure you sand them well as paint won't stick to you it otherwise and start peeling after a few months. Good luck and I'd love to see how it turns out!

  • @niallpenny1635
    @niallpenny1635 4 года назад +1

    First job I did on mine. Far nicer and a relatively cheap upgrade

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      Agree! Definitely a good look on these cars

  • @marccd2
    @marccd2 4 года назад

    Hi, do you know how to remove the LCI side indicators on a LCI z4? I want to paint mine to black. thanks!

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      Your's should have a similar clip on the front as well as another one on the thin long part, I'm not sure how it clips in as mine is different. Sorry!

  • @rxdxpxel
    @rxdxpxel 4 года назад

    which wheels did you switch to? are they staggered?

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      These are staggered M437 rims from BMW M4:
      9x19" ET29 / 235/35-19
      10x19" ET40 / 265/30-19
      ruclips.net/video/pzde0C7F37I/видео.html

  • @dylanw890
    @dylanw890 3 года назад

    Definitely paint it black. If there was chrome window trim, I would have keep the side marker chrome.

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  3 года назад

      It has definitely grow on me and I've kept it chrome. Might paint it this summer to switch it up a bit.

  • @syruptracks2717
    @syruptracks2717 4 года назад

    What else do you plan on installing?

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      At this time I’m thinking about getting a painted or painting the front bumper reflector and I’m in the process of making a video on hard top roof maintenance.

  • @richardschothans759
    @richardschothans759 2 года назад

    do not change the color of nthe side indicators, i like the chrome effect on this car color.

  • @john_c1
    @john_c1 4 года назад

    Are these genuine parts? the fact that they make them from some sort of PVC seems odd

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  4 года назад

      Yes, these are genuine BMW parts. It's just plastic as a lot of trim pieces on most BMWs.

  • @jimbo3682
    @jimbo3682 3 года назад

    why? so you can perpetrate you have a newer model Z4

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  3 года назад +1

      Exactly! BMW designers put some effort to make it look better so why not add that to my vehicle.

    • @Stauntxn
      @Stauntxn 2 года назад

      weird comment

  • @Mazda_Furai
    @Mazda_Furai 3 года назад

    This car is the slowest car in Asphalt 9 Legends, but the performance is not the worst.

  • @stevenhammond6323
    @stevenhammond6323 11 месяцев назад

    Personally I'd get some new tyres...they look a bit shiny!! 😬

  • @JGV_IX
    @JGV_IX 3 года назад

    I detest chrome- please paint or wrap it 😪

  • @vincecaruso6465
    @vincecaruso6465 Год назад

    looks sweet, but not at $130 for 2 pieces of plastic. just my opinion.

  • @jsanford01
    @jsanford01 2 года назад +1

    LCI makes a HUUUUGE difference

  • @robertbutler8004
    @robertbutler8004 2 года назад

    You want to clean the engine bay it looks terrible!!

  • @LouisODwyer
    @LouisODwyer 3 года назад

    I received these this morning and rushed out to install them, but of course it wasn't as easy as yours, because even though my car should be the same as yours, a 2009 Z4 E89, it had a few bits of bonnet stiffener that yours doesn't seem to have! ruclips.net/video/cUpGepBLEJ8/видео.html
    I couldn't reach the retaining plastic bits inside the wing to snap them off, until I removed these two black bits. After that it was indeed easy and looks great! Many thanks.............

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy  3 года назад

      That's very interesting. I had no idea there were different like that. What model is it? Maybe 35i are more stiffened due to more power?

    • @LouisODwyer
      @LouisODwyer 3 года назад

      @@SimpleCarGuy Yeah, it's the 35i .... Looking good! ruclips.net/video/aqp71u5amP8/видео.html

  • @arjenootes9017
    @arjenootes9017 10 месяцев назад

    How sad, keep it original, your Z4 in original shape is worth while keeping

  • @badazzmorris
    @badazzmorris 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for showing how easy this is!