08-10-2014, 08:22 AM | #1 |
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Black kidney grilles added to my X3 35i M-sport
Yesterday I finally installed these OEM black kidney grilles. OEM grilles cost only ~$10 more than ordering same non-OEM parts from China. It was pretty easy choice to take OEMs
They look fantastic, but installation was a little bit tricky and took me about one hour to finish. Once you get the idea how to release the clips from the sides, it gets easier. Second grille was easier to remove than first, because you have better access to the clips after the first one is removed. Edges are glossy black plastic and grilles are matte black. Front is now much more aggressive looking: Comparison - before and after: |
08-10-2014, 02:30 PM | #3 |
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I am not sure, but I do not think so. At least according to www.shopbmwusa.com there is no performance grilles available for 2015 models.
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08-11-2014, 12:57 AM | #4 | |
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I did the same on my carbon black. Love the new look |
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08-12-2014, 03:16 AM | #5 | |
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thx G. |
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08-12-2014, 12:39 PM | #7 |
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nice touch. grill mod makes a huge statement.
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08-12-2014, 09:37 PM | #8 | |
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-OEM-Perf...-/291213352429 Good seller, fast and free shipping, good price ($110) and OEM-quality. Can't go wrong |
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08-13-2014, 12:48 PM | #9 | |
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08-19-2014, 09:57 AM | #10 |
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Nice pokkus!
I'm going to plastdip mine in wet black/gloss I want to get the roof black, the side view mirrors cover, the front signal, and wheels
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08-19-2014, 04:07 PM | #11 |
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That does look nice! Thanks for sharing that.
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12-04-2014, 07:09 AM | #12 |
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Nice grille Pokkus, any pictures and procedures how to remove the grille. Have a F25 M Sport Package in Deep Sea Blue. Thinking of painting the chrome part to black to match the carbon black trims.
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12-04-2014, 08:49 AM | #13 |
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I think I might 'upgrade' to the black grill inserts in the spring. For the time being I'll live with a bit of colour.
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12-04-2014, 09:37 AM | #14 |
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Definitely looks good in black!! Should be that way from the factory!
I painted my wife's 35i X3 grills matte black back in 2011 and they have held up nicely. Cheap alternative with similar results. |
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12-04-2014, 10:17 AM | #15 |
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/271604534737...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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12-04-2014, 02:20 PM | #16 |
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subtle...
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Now put LEDs in the front signals and get the reflector overlays from bimmian and get rid of all that orange in the headlights!!!!!
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