LCI 550 information?

Nicky92 · 11-09-2015, 03:39 PM

Hi,

I have an 08 335, looking to get rid of it and get into a F10 550i M sport.

I did not do research when I got my car and got a pre-lci, ended up wanting all LCI parts. So this time around I'm looking to do it right

What year does the LCI come in effect for the F10 550i? What changes were made?

thanks for any info

I am currently searching as well

f10inSD · 11-09-2015, 09:34 PM

LCI started in 2014.

You get different headlights and the touch pad I drive screen. Someone else can chime in on other parts that changed as im not 100% sure.

Alcenos · 11-09-2015, 10:54 PM

Side turn signals were also moved from the front quarter pannels to the mirrors.

SonicEndeavor · 11-10-2015, 12:41 AM

LCI's have build dates from 7/2013. For the 550, the N63tu (technical update) engine was introduced adding another 45 horsepower. The LCI's are a bit quieter, steering feel was improved and the suspension was tightened up slightly.
I personally wouldn't go anywhere near a 550. Reliability is bad and those engines are poorly designed ticking time bombs.

493263 · 11-10-2015, 07:35 AM

The LCI 550s are fine for reliability. It's the 2011-2012 N63 that you should worry about. Of course the 535s are going to be more reliable in general. There's just less stuff to break and less torque/heat to deal with. What you're saying is similar to someone else say "More 535s have engine problems than 550s". Yeah it's true and it's because total sales volume of 550s are a tiny fraction of 535s.

BTW, I've never seen a boosted V8 being super reliable unless it's a truck turbo diesel. You gotta pay to play and everything is relative.

DDD31 · 11-10-2015, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicky92

Hi,

I have an 08 335, looking to get rid of it and get into a F10 550i M sport.

I did not do research when I got my car and got a pre-lci, ended up wanting all LCI parts. So this time around I'm looking to do it right

What year does the LCI come in effect for the F10 550i? What changes were made?

thanks for any info

I am currently searching as well

Here is the BMW technical training guide for the LCI F10:

F10 LCI-2.pdf

Nicky92 · 11-10-2015, 09:32 AM

Thanks for all the information.

A lot of people have been saying to get a 535 over a 550, I'd really like the 550 though.

When I got the 335, a lot of people said get the N55 over the N54, but I have the N54, 500whp, put 40k on it, and nothing went wrong at all.

The smarter choice would be the 535, but

lolll

peter91118 · 11-10-2015, 05:30 PM

Lack of 6MT steered me away from the LCI. No regrets!

Teddylongtooth · 11-13-2015, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicky92

Thanks for all the information.

A lot of people have been saying to get a 535 over a 550, I'd really like the 550 though.

When I got the 335, a lot of people said get the N55 over the N54, but I have the N54, 500whp, put 40k on it, and nothing went wrong at all.

The smarter choice would be the 535, but

lolll

It's funny you came here asking about a 550 and now your saying the 535 is the smarter choice

Judging by your last comment you like to mod cars to make them faster, if you get the 535 you'll have to spend a lot of money just to be close to the 550's power and you'll get smoked all day long by stock 550's and you'll never touch a modded one. If reliability is your only concern than your last statement absolute makes no sense at all

Good luck with (get the f'n 550) what ever you decide.

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Nicky92 Fastest 335 on Earth 39 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Levittown, NY iTrader: (0)	LCI 550 information? Hi, I have an 08 335, looking to get rid of it and get into a F10 550i M sport. I did not do research when I got my car and got a pre-lci, ended up wanting all LCI parts. So this time around I'm looking to do it right What year does the LCI come in effect for the F10 550i? What changes were made? thanks for any info I am currently searching as well __________________ E92 335i, 6MT- YouWish Single turbo, Precision 6466, Doc Race intake manifold w/port injection, Precision Raceworks coil packs and Stage 3 lpfp, 3.46 geared Mfactory LSD, VRSF 3.5" single exhaust, Toyo R888Rs, Spec Stage 3+ clutch, DSS axles, RTD shifter, Motiv, boost box and flex fuel, WOTBOX, MOTIV tuned...and much more
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f10inSD Private First Class 28 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 2013 535i M-Sport Space Grey Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	LCI started in 2014. You get different headlights and the touch pad I drive screen. Someone else can chime in on other parts that changed as im not 100% sure.
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SonicEndeavor Lieutenant 48 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 2014 535i MSport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California iTrader: (0)	LCI's have build dates from 7/2013. For the 550, the N63tu (technical update) engine was introduced adding another 45 horsepower. The LCI's are a bit quieter, steering feel was improved and the suspension was tightened up slightly. I personally wouldn't go anywhere near a 550. Reliability is bad and those engines are poorly designed ticking time bombs. __________________ 2014 LCI 535i /// M-Sport - SAT, Premium package, HK Audio, Drivers Assistance, Top/Side/Rear cameras, multi-contour seats. Mods: V2 coilovers, Michelin PS4S, Opticoat Pro, Quad black chrome exhaust tips.
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493263 Lieutenant 71 Rep 510 Posts Drives: 2011 550i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	The LCI 550s are fine for reliability. It's the 2011-2012 N63 that you should worry about. Of course the 535s are going to be more reliable in general. There's just less stuff to break and less torque/heat to deal with. What you're saying is similar to someone else say "More 535s have engine problems than 550s". Yeah it's true and it's because total sales volume of 550s are a tiny fraction of 535s. BTW, I've never seen a boosted V8 being super reliable unless it's a truck turbo diesel. You gotta pay to play and everything is relative.
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Nicky92 Fastest 335 on Earth 39 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Levittown, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the information. A lot of people have been saying to get a 535 over a 550, I'd really like the 550 though. When I got the 335, a lot of people said get the N55 over the N54, but I have the N54, 500whp, put 40k on it, and nothing went wrong at all. The smarter choice would be the 535, but lolll __________________ E92 335i, 6MT- YouWish Single turbo, Precision 6466, Doc Race intake manifold w/port injection, Precision Raceworks coil packs and Stage 3 lpfp, 3.46 geared Mfactory LSD, VRSF 3.5" single exhaust, Toyo R888Rs, Spec Stage 3+ clutch, DSS axles, RTD shifter, Motiv, boost box and flex fuel, WOTBOX, MOTIV tuned...and much more
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peter91118 Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 243 Posts Drives: '01 325xit, '09 335i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Lack of 6MT steered me away from the LCI. No regrets!
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