Just replaced my stock 2015 xline chrome/silver grille, with gloss black double slat I purchased from amazon.com. Not too sure if I like it though. I'll grab the chrome, outer part of my OEM grille and see if the inner double slat will fit. I wanted to see how that outer chrome with inner black double slat will look on my AW.

pookguy wrote

lol not hard at all after you get one side out...though you will need to use some force. The mirrors on the other hand, I snapped both of the inserts trying to take em off...oops!

do you have any suggestions or installation guides on how to replace kidney grill, i will do mine this weekend.

SLO_X3 wrote

2 weeks ago, we picked up our new (to us) Alpine White 2017 xDrive35i M-Sport. My wife and I love everything about the car so far, except for trying to figure out the endless amount of features.

Just got it back from the tint shop: 35% front with 20% rear, and I had them tint the headlight orange reflectors. Yesterday I installed the OEM gloss black grills to complete the look. Now, I'm on the hunt for some wheels...

how to install black kidney grill???? any videos?

GenyaM wrote

how to install black kidney grill???? any videos?

Honestly, it's much easier then you think. After reading what I am about to tell you I was even hesitant to do it but just grab 2 dish cloths and slide it between the grill. Your going to need both hands because it takes a bit of pressure to pop the locks. If you are starting on the right grill grip all the way on the top right side. Pull with a lot of pressure and the clip will pop out. Then move to the top middle and do the same then move to the top left and continue around. it takes a bit of force but just do it, nothing will damage. Took be about 1 minute to replace both grilles. Dealer wanted $150 to do it.

thanks for your advise, all done already

Very nice!

With a box.

man the European spec headlights look way better without that ugly orange reflector in the NA version. Anyone find a vinyl decal or paint to cover it?

dakoo12 wrote

man the European spec headlights look way better without that ugly orange reflector in the NA version. Anyone find a vinyl decal or paint to cover it?

You can do what i did...
I have the LED turn signals which erases the orange, and the eyelids

nice.. where did you get the eyelids from? you know if they have anything for the 2015 model?

dakoo12 wrote

nice.. where did you get the eyelids from? you know if they have anything for the 2015 model?

Not sure abotu 2015 - i got them on Ebay from a place in Greece, only ones that sell it.

They come unpainted as well.

Took the OEM outer chrome part of the grill on my 2015 28i Xline, and used the gloss black dual slat inner I bought from amazon. Dismantling and assembling is a bit tedious but is worth the effort. I like how subtle the new look is.

is it just me or does the pre-lci headlights look more menacing... in a really good way i.e

airbagit13 wrote

Honestly, it's much easier then you think. After reading what I am about to tell you I was even hesitant to do it but just grab 2 dish cloths and slide it between the grill. Your going to need both hands because it takes a bit of pressure to pop the locks. If you are starting on the right grill grip all the way on the top right side. Pull with a lot of pressure and the clip will pop out. Then move to the top middle and do the same then move to the top left and continue around. it takes a bit of force but just do it, nothing will damage. Took be about 1 minute to replace both grilles. Dealer wanted $150 to do it.

The blacked out headlights!

pookguy wrote

With a box.

Wheel specs???

Long time lurker first time poster this weekend. Here's my X3 with the 21" BMW Individual wheels that came with the Ultimate package:
[IMG][/img]IMG_4174 by Mike v, on Flickr
[IMG][/img]IMG_4177 by Mike v, on Flickr

With winter wheels:
[IMG][/img]IMG_4397 by Mike v, on Flickr
[IMG][/img]IMG_4438 by Mike v, on Flickr

With my new Delta GT 15.5 Kayak:
[IMG][/img]IMG_7880 by Mike v, on Flickr
[IMG][/img]IMG_7886 by Mike v, on Flickr

[IMG][/img]IMG_8454 by Mike v, on Flickr
[IMG][/img]IMG_8457 by Mike v, on Flickr
[IMG][/img]IMG_8520 by Mike v, on Flickr
[IMG][/img]IMG_8505 by Mike v, on Flickr
[IMG][/img]IMG_8450 by Mike v, on Flickr
[IMG][/img]IMG_8502 by Mike v, on Flickr
[IMG][/img]IMG_8466 by Mike v, on Flickr

Picked up the replacement for the wife's 2014 Forester XT that got totaled a couple weeks ago. My first, and her second BMW. Should be a fun get around car for her!

2016 X3 xDrive35i with the M-Sport package!







Now... what to mod first.

zgillham wrote

Picked up the replacement for the wife's 2014 Forester XT that got totaled a couple weeks ago. My first, and her second BMW. Should be a fun get around car for her!

2016 X3 xDrive35i with the M-Sport package!







Now... what to mod first.

BootMod3.

My (new to me) Alpine White X3 35i...

ez_2get wrote

Took the OEM outer chrome part of the grill on my 2015 28i Xline, and used the gloss black dual slat inner I bought from amazon. Dismantling and assembling is a bit tedious but is worth the effort. I like how subtle the new look is.

Older post, Looks awesome, would you happen to know what grill you ordered on amazon? There are dozens now.

thanks