Kidney Grills!?

Jude1 · 06-22-2008, 11:32 PM

Apologies if this subject has been covered before, but I have done a search and trawled through a few threads but still have a few questions....

Can somebody recommend who the best *person/company* is to buy these off please?

I am after a set but want them in the same finish as the high gloss shadow line black as on my window trim and door pillars. Car is an E90 335D.

I've seen a couple of guys on here advertising them (Cyba and Adamaster) so have enquired with both. Has anybody used these guys? Has anyone bought a set of grills in high gloss shadow line black? I don't really want the matte black or CF and am not too keen on them being colour coded to my car (sapphire black). I've seen some advertised on Ebay and they say "shadow black", but they look dull as opposed to glossy....don't want to take the risk...

Any help appreciated...

Jules.

CD · 06-23-2008, 12:27 AM

hmm well i cant be much help unfortunately, but i do think that gloss would look good. mine are matt and look great though.

Atari Boy · 06-23-2008, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jude1

Can somebody recommend who the best *person/company* is to buy these off please?

I am after a set but want them in the same finish as the high gloss shadow line black as on my window trim and door pillars. Car is an E90 335D.

I've seen a couple of guys on here advertising them (Cyba and Adamaster) so have enquired with both. Has anybody used these guys? Has anyone bought a set of grills in high gloss shadow line black? I don't really want the matte black or CF and am not too keen on them being colour coded to my car (sapphire black). I've seen some advertised on Ebay and they say "shadow black", but they look dull as opposed to glossy....don't want to take the risk...

Any help appreciated...

Jules.

All good points, I was about to but some from ebay but I will wait and see if there are any better ones recommended.
My car will also be black (carbon) so I would like them to match up with other shadow line parts also.

booforty · 06-23-2008, 02:33 AM

I buy from Teddy at SSDD-Motorsport: bought lots of things off him for my E90 including springs, spacers, bulbs etc... He's got some kidney grilles for my M3.

Call him on 07920 575052 or visit http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/

Hoops · 06-23-2008, 03:47 AM

booforty - i think you should be discussing a commission deal with Teddy - youve gotta be salesman of the year havent you!!!!!???

booforty · 06-23-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwbailey

booforty - i think you should be discussing a commission deal with Teddy - youve gotta be salesman of the year havent you!!!!!???

Ha! Teddy is top guy and always gives the best price. If you mention me he might give you a 10% discount but I won't see any commission! lol

Its great that we can share our contacts of people we recommend, trust and deliver good prices and great service. Teddy is certainly one of those and he specialises in BMW's too!

Jude1 · 06-24-2008, 02:49 AM

Thanks for the replies.

I've now ordered a set of grills in high gloss shadow line black (all painted including grills and surround) from Adamaster on here. It should take approx two weeks before they arrive but will post some pics once fitted.

Jules.

adamaster · 09-03-2009, 08:14 PM

Thanks Jules.

doughboy · 09-04-2009, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jude1

Apologies if this subject has been covered before, but I have done a search and trawled through a few threads but still have a few questions....

Can somebody recommend who the best *person/company* is to buy these off please?

I am after a set but want them in the same finish as the high gloss shadow line black as on my window trim and door pillars. Car is an E90 335D.

Nice work finding a set..

The BMW performance grills are high gloss surround to match the shadowline trim (and only £42 pair)

Althought the slats are satin not matte, (i.e midway between matte and gloss), you really can't see them anyway....

They're not painted either, the finish comes from the moudling and finishing process so they won't be subject to stone chips.

Pics of yours when they arrive would be nice.

ed335d · 09-04-2009, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

Nice work finding a set..

The BMW performance grills are high gloss surround to match the shadowline trim (and only £42 pair)

Althought the slats are satin not matte, (i.e midway between matte and gloss), you really can't see them anyway....

They're not painted either, the finish comes from the moudling and finishing process so they won't be subject to stone chips.

Pics of yours when they arrive would be nice.

I hope they've arrived, as the OP last posted over a year ago!

craig2859 · 09-04-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

I hope they've arrived, as the OP last posted over a year ago!

LMAO

doughboy · 09-05-2009, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed335d

I hope they've arrived, as the OP last posted over a year ago!

Damn those old posts.

Hotcoupe · 09-05-2009, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by doughboy

Nice work finding a set..

The BMW performance grills are high gloss surround to match the shadowline trim (and only £42 pair)

Althought the slats are satin not matte, (i.e midway between matte and gloss), you really can't see them anyway....

They're not painted either, the finish comes from the moudling and finishing process so they won't be subject to stone chips.

Pics of yours when they arrive would be nice.

Well pleased with the BMW grills, surprisingly good value in comparison to other offerings.

£30.00 each + VAT - less discount was a good buy, and the quality is superb

schnitzer amir · 05-17-2010, 08:01 PM

Sorry for the slly question but do they actually match the gloss finsh around your windows? Please also confirm where you bought them from as I would like to purchase some too. Many Thanks

ed335d · 05-18-2010, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by schnitzer amir

Sorry for the slly question but do they actually match the gloss finsh around your windows? Please also confirm where you bought them from as I would like to purchase some too. Many Thanks

I can't answer for the e90, but the e92 grills from BMW are a gloss match to the shadowline

acerboo · 05-18-2010, 02:46 AM

bmw performance oem everytime

Osian85 · 05-18-2010, 03:57 AM

Yep - got a discount from a member on here 'Anneka @ Sytner' on bmw performance grilles, they do match the trim around windows (exact reason i wanted em) and Anneka @ Sytner found me nearest dealer and rang em, told i was coming, and paying less for em! - top work!

Osh.

E92westy · 05-18-2010, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by acerboo

bmw performance oem everytime

+1

Got mine from Cotswold BMW mail order, with a (small) discount.

m1bjr · 05-18-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by E92westy

+1

Got mine from Cotswold BMW mail order, with a (small) discount.

Me too, only this week.
They have an eBay shop, free delivery and next day service with oem parts.

Some of the Taiwanese copies are tat and the slats look totally 'wrong' to me.

S.

edfinkle · 05-26-2010, 06:46 AM

I'm after a set of these in the gloss colour, can you confirm the seller of these on ebay please?

rsmallwo · 05-26-2010, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by m1bjr

Me too, only this week.
They have an eBay shop, free delivery and next day service with oem parts.

Some of the Taiwanese copies are tat and the slats look totally 'wrong' to me.

S.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-BMW-E9...item1c1299af02

Maybe we should ask Anneka @ Synter for a Group Buy!!!

Anneka @ Sytner · 05-26-2010, 07:09 AM

Nice idea but the parts vary slightly from model to model I have found, so it wouldn't be a case of bulk buying x number of one part as it is with the Alpine Hi Fi kits... that said, I'll look in to it and see if there is some cross over between different models.

06-22-2008, 11:32 PM	#1
Jude1 Captain 29 Rep 690 Posts Drives: 3 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everywhere iTrader: (1)	Kidney Grills!? Apologies if this subject has been covered before, but I have done a search and trawled through a few threads but still have a few questions.... Can somebody recommend who the best person/company is to buy these off please? I am after a set but want them in the same finish as the high gloss shadow line black as on my window trim and door pillars. Car is an E90 335D. I've seen a couple of guys on here advertising them (Cyba and Adamaster) so have enquired with both. Has anybody used these guys? Has anyone bought a set of grills in high gloss shadow line black? I don't really want the matte black or CF and am not too keen on them being colour coded to my car (sapphire black). I've seen some advertised on Ebay and they say "shadow black", but they look dull as opposed to glossy....don't want to take the risk... Any help appreciated... Jules.
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CD gone ... but i will be back ! 62 Rep 1,183 Posts Drives: 335D Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: England (north) iTrader: (0)	hmm well i cant be much help unfortunately, but i do think that gloss would look good. mine are matt and look great though. __________________ E92 335D / QUAIFE LSD / EIBACH / DIMISA / REMAP / 19" HAMANN EDITION RACE REPS ... USUALLY WITH A HEALTHY SPLATTERING OF GOOD OLD YORKSHIRE MUD ...
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booforty Major General 337 Rep 8,811 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	I buy from Teddy at SSDD-Motorsport: bought lots of things off him for my E90 including springs, spacers, bulbs etc... He's got some kidney grilles for my M3. Call him on 07920 575052 or visit http://www.ssdd-motorsport.com/
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06-24-2008, 02:49 AM	#7
Jude1 Captain 29 Rep 690 Posts Drives: 3 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everywhere iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the replies. I've now ordered a set of grills in high gloss shadow line black (all painted including grills and surround) from Adamaster on here. It should take approx two weeks before they arrive but will post some pics once fitted. Jules.
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adamaster Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,196 Posts Drives: BMW E90/E92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (89)	Thanks Jules.
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schnitzer amir The Don 4 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 330i M Sport ACS and a 1M Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands iTrader: (2)	Sorry for the slly question but do they actually match the gloss finsh around your windows? Please also confirm where you bought them from as I would like to purchase some too. Many Thanks
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acerboo Brigadier General 179 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	bmw performance oem everytime
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Osian85 Private First Class 5 Rep 116 Posts Drives: E90 318d M Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lincoln iTrader: (0)	Yep - got a discount from a member on here 'Anneka @ Sytner' on bmw performance grilles, they do match the trim around windows (exact reason i wanted em) and Anneka @ Sytner found me nearest dealer and rang em, told i was coming, and paying less for em! - top work! Osh.
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edfinkle New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: E90 M sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: King's Lynn iTrader: (0)	I'm after a set of these in the gloss colour, can you confirm the seller of these on ebay please?
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Anneka @ Sytner 191 Rep 834 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Nice idea but the parts vary slightly from model to model I have found, so it wouldn't be a case of bulk buying x number of one part as it is with the Alpine Hi Fi kits... that said, I'll look in to it and see if there is some cross over between different models.
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