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      01-09-2019, 10:34 PM   #45
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These are OEM BMW components. I would expect quality to be the same as the cerium grey options.
If they are OEM parts, then its great!
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      01-09-2019, 11:28 PM   #46
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If they are OEM parts, then its great!
Yup. Definitely OEM, from BMW Performance. I've only used BMW Perf Black Grills and they never faded, chipped or looked "old" after each 3 year lease.
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      01-09-2019, 11:32 PM   #47
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Here's a $95 Ebay version;

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Glossy-...Lw0-:rk:1:pf:1

There's another one for about $85 that's flat black.
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      01-10-2019, 07:47 AM   #48
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I just ordered a set. I'll get all the other Black parts and Alpine White parts from IND to complete the car.
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      01-10-2019, 08:50 AM   #49
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I just ordered a set. I'll get all the other Black parts and Alpine White parts from IND to complete the car.
Let us know your opinion on quality and fitment. Post pictures
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I just ordered from EBAY a set of the black kidney grills, black x3 m40i badges, and carbon fiber mirror caps and side vent covers. I'll report back on them in a month when I finally receive them all.
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      01-10-2019, 09:27 AM   #51
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I just ordered a set. I'll get all the other Black parts and Alpine White parts from IND to complete the car.
Yeah I'll likely get my reflectors from IND as well. They really do perfect paint matching.
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      01-10-2019, 11:13 AM   #52
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I just ordered from EBAY a set of the black kidney grills, black x3 m40i badges, and carbon fiber mirror caps and side vent covers. I'll report back on them in a month when I finally receive them all.
would you mind sharing the links? I am looking for almost the same set!
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      01-10-2019, 11:22 AM   #53
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The black nostrils give the vehicle a pissed off look, like it!
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      01-10-2019, 04:29 PM   #54
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would you mind sharing the links? I am looking for almost the same set!
Here are the ones I grabbed.

Kidney Grill - Looks like they are out of the gloss black. A company is selling matte black.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Matte-Black...cYL:rk:11:pf:0

Mirror cover

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2XABS-Carbo...72.m2749.l2649

Emblems

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GLOSS-BLACK...72.m2749.l2649

Side air vent covers

https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Pair-for-...72.m2749.l2649
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would you mind sharing the links? I am looking for almost the same set!
Here are the ones I grabbed.

Kidney Grill - Looks like they are out of the gloss black. A company is selling matte black.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Matte-Black...cYL:rk:11:pf:0

Mirror cover

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2XABS-Carbo...72.m2749.l2649

Emblems

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GLOSS-BLACK...72.m2749.l2649

Side air vent covers

https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Pair-for-...72.m2749.l2649
The mirror covers and side trims appear to stick over the top of the existing rather than replace them like OEM, I've seen them before on Aliexpress, would be interested to see how they look once fitted
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The mirror covers and side trims appear to stick over the top of the existing rather than replace them like OEM, I've seen them before on Aliexpress, would be interested to see how they look once fitted
Yea me too. I figured for $50 i'll give it a shot. I haven't seen any replica replacements out there yet.
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Here are the ones I grabbed.

Kidney Grill - Looks like they are out of the gloss black. A company is selling matte black.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Matte-Black...cYL:rk:11:pf:0

Mirror cover

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2XABS-Carbo...72.m2749.l2649

Emblems

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GLOSS-BLACK...72.m2749.l2649

Side air vent covers

https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-Pair-for-...72.m2749.l2649
try with and without the black mirror caps to see.....I personally find that the black mirror caps narrow the car and detract from making it look wider. In stock form it does look narrow from the front, unless you put spacers, which I will be doing tomorrow (15mm all around).
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      01-11-2019, 07:55 AM   #58
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The mirror covers and side trims appear to stick over the top of the existing rather than replace them like OEM, I've seen them before on Aliexpress, would be interested to see how they look once fitted
curious to see the fitment of the mirror covers...the G01/02/05 full carbon pieces are $600usd for the pair
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      01-11-2019, 09:05 AM   #59
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The mirror covers and side trims appear to stick over the top of the existing rather than replace them like OEM, I've seen them before on Aliexpress, would be interested to see how they look once fitted
curious to see the fitment of the mirror covers...the G01/02/05 full carbon pieces are $600usd for the pair
That mirror cover in the Ebay listing is a stick on. Not replacement.
It is ok for the fender trim, but for side mirror, it looks stupid with another layer sticking on top of the original mirror cap.

The kidney grill, I wonder how that dual slat will sit on top of the active grill.
I've tested one for the G30, it overlapped on top of the active grill, so it looks funny and doesn't fit properly until I remove the active grill's slats.

G01/G02 in some other countries does not have the active grill.
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I have a silver X3M40i...your new black grills look great.

Not a fan of the "light bronze casket" color of the stock grills.
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I have a silver X3M40i...your new black grills look great.

Not a fan of the "light bronze casket" color of the stock grills.
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I have a silver X3M40i...your new black grills look great.

Not a fan of the "light bronze casket" color of the stock grills.
Thanks man! If you do change the grills. Change it all - side mirrors and lower fog light housing. And don't make the side mirrors black. Body color is best so it doesn't narrow the car.
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Anyone have pics of a black Sapphire Metallic with the black Grills around?

I know they match the carbon black better.
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Anyone have pics of a black Sapphire Metallic with the black Grills around?

I know they match the carbon black better.
I’m getting mine this week, as they’ve arrived at the dealer. My car is Black Sapphire, and I read on here that they look better on Black Sapphire compared to Carbon black.

To those that have fitted them, it’s just pop the 3 tabs along the top, and gently wiggle the original grills out, right? Nothing to unclip from the bottom?
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Anyone have pics of a black Sapphire Metallic with the black Grills around?

I know they match the carbon black better.
I’m getting mine this week, as they’ve arrived at the dealer. My car is Black Sapphire, and I read on here that they look better on Black Sapphire compared to Carbon black.

To those that have fitted them, it’s just pop the 3 tabs along the top, and gently wiggle the original grills out, right? Nothing to unclip from the bottom?
Awesome ok. Please post pics when you get them on. I'm debating.
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I’m getting mine this week, as they’ve arrived at the dealer. My car is Black Sapphire, and I read on here that they look better on Black Sapphire compared to Carbon black.

To those that have fitted them, it’s just pop the 3 tabs along the top, and gently wiggle the original grills out, right? Nothing to unclip from the bottom?
Not quite just a wiggle...a gentle but good pull straight out will release the bottom clips.

I’ve got carbon black with black grilles and it looks killer. I’ll grab a pic when all the snow melts this week.
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LostX,

Happy you asked about it because I, too, have Black Sapphire and I'm debating on the grill changeout. Was unsure if the gloss black would clash with Sapphire...it may be two "different" blacks that may not be good together.

Can't wait to see photos, like you. That will help me pull the trigger, or not.
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