Cerium Vertical-Slat Grill for G20?

diablo2112 · 03-18-2021, 05:31 PM

I'm probably one of the few that finds the diamond/star grill pattern on the M340i less attractive. I do like the Cerium plating on various trim pieces, though, it goes nicely with my Artic White paint. Hence, my quesiton. Is anyone aware of a vertical-slat grill with Cerium plating?

As an alternative, I'll probably install a vertical-slat black insert into the Cerium grill frame. I don't suppose anyone else has tried this and has pics? I searched, but couldn't find any. Only straight-up chrome plating, not cerium.

Thanks!

jlapicki · 03-19-2021, 07:18 AM

Swapped mine for carbon fiber and then for standard chrome....

diablo2112 · 03-19-2021, 05:53 PM

Update: Swapped the black vertical slat insert into the Cerium frame.

Works great. Note: any insert will work; they all have a cutout and mount for the camera, even if the outer frame is one version or the other.

Looks great. As I said, I personally prefer the vertical slats.

k4sh_90 · 03-20-2021, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by diablo2112

Update: Swapped the black vertical slat insert into the Cerium frame.

Works great. Note: any insert will work; they all have a cutout and mount for the camera, even if the outer frame is one version or the other.

Looks great. As I said, I personally prefer the vertical slats.

Was it hard to separate the frame from the grille? I'd prefer the vertical slats look as well, but also don't want to start the avalanche of swapping out cerium gray with gloss black around the car

diablo2112 · 03-21-2021, 01:38 PM

Removal of the insert if pretty straightforward. It's a tiny bit fiddly. Go slow and work your way around each tab and it comes out cleanly. Held on by tabs; it helps to use a screwdriver to carefully push each one in.

Pizzaman77 · 03-23-2021, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by diablo2112

Update: Swapped the black vertical slat insert into the Cerium frame.

Works great. Note: any insert will work; they all have a cutout and mount for the camera, even if the outer frame is one version or the other.

Looks great. As I said, I personally prefer the vertical slats.

I have a Dravit m340 and hated the cerium accents so I changed to black but I like the cerium on your white car. Looks nice!

k4sh_90 · 03-24-2021, 02:06 PM

Any links to the parts you used?

diablo2112 · 03-25-2021, 06:25 PM

I bought a used G20 grill off eBay. No idea what part number, sorry.

jlapicki · 03-31-2021, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by diablo2112

Update: Swapped the black vertical slat insert into the Cerium frame.

Works great. Note: any insert will work; they all have a cutout and mount for the camera, even if the outer frame is one version or the other.

Looks great. As I said, I personally prefer the vertical slats.

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I have a Dravit m340 and hated the cerium accents so I changed to black but I like the cerium on your white car. Looks nice!

What about chrome frame with black bars?

Dravit_M340i · 03-31-2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pizzaman77

I have a Dravit m340 and hated the cerium accents so I changed to black but I like the cerium on your white car. Looks nice!

Funny, I love the cerium on my dravit lol

03-18-2021, 05:31 PM	#1
diablo2112 2024 M440i GC (G26) 279 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2024 M440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (3)	Cerium Vertical-Slat Grill for G20? I'm probably one of the few that finds the diamond/star grill pattern on the M340i less attractive. I do like the Cerium plating on various trim pieces, though, it goes nicely with my Artic White paint. Hence, my quesiton. Is anyone aware of a vertical-slat grill with Cerium plating? As an alternative, I'll probably install a vertical-slat black insert into the Cerium grill frame. I don't suppose anyone else has tried this and has pics? I searched, but couldn't find any. Only straight-up chrome plating, not cerium. Thanks!
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03-19-2021, 07:18 AM	#2
jlapicki Captain 622 Rep 783 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Baltimore MD iTrader: (0)	Swapped mine for carbon fiber and then for standard chrome.... Attached Images __________________ 2022 M440i Convertible - San Remo Green / Cognac 2021 Mazda 6 Signature - Machine Grey / Parchment 2020 M340i - Mineral White / Black - SOLD 2017 M2 - Alpine White / Black - SOLD 2001 e39 M5 - Titanium / Caramel - A "Keeper"
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03-19-2021, 05:53 PM	#3
diablo2112 2024 M440i GC (G26) 279 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2024 M440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (3)	Update: Swapped the black vertical slat insert into the Cerium frame. Works great. Note: any insert will work; they all have a cutout and mount for the camera, even if the outer frame is one version or the other. Looks great. As I said, I personally prefer the vertical slats.
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03-21-2021, 01:38 PM	#5
diablo2112 2024 M440i GC (G26) 279 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2024 M440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (3)	Removal of the insert if pretty straightforward. It's a tiny bit fiddly. Go slow and work your way around each tab and it comes out cleanly. Held on by tabs; it helps to use a screwdriver to carefully push each one in.
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03-24-2021, 02:06 PM	#7
k4sh_90 Captain 539 Rep 853 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2019 Location: Up-Upstate NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i xDrive [0.00]	Any links to the parts you used?
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03-25-2021, 06:25 PM	#8
diablo2112 2024 M440i GC (G26) 279 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2024 M440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (3)	I bought a used G20 grill off eBay. No idea what part number, sorry.
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