My OEM BMW Performance Grills installed

M-Tuned · 02-16-2010, 04:45 PM

Hi all, this is my 2nd mods besides the painted reflectors (only if you guys are consider it as a mod

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I just installed OEM BMW Performance Grills on with my friend. Thought to take some pics and share with you guys!

Please don't mind my photo skill since I'm not a photo guru or anything professional.

03/07/10: California Style!

02/23/10:

M3Alpine · 02-16-2010, 05:11 PM

looks great ! Its amazing how lil things can change the whole look of the car

bavarian19 · 02-16-2010, 07:06 PM

Looks great!

BCA · 02-16-2010, 07:12 PM

Looks good!

I just installed mine two weeks ago and was amazed at what a transformation it was (my car is also white).

ucdvwchan · 02-16-2010, 10:46 PM

looking good dude....the OEM grills are definitely built solid. anyone who considers changing out their grills should get this over any replicas out in the market.

GTM · 02-17-2010, 02:22 AM

The black grille goes really well with AW.

MDCTFTW · 02-17-2010, 03:34 AM

How much are those?

xsilvor · 02-17-2010, 07:30 AM

Bump for the IS

Can't go wrong with an AW E92, either. Nice cars.

Epacy2 · 02-17-2010, 07:33 AM

Those are gloss black right? I have been looking for a new set after going through multiple pairs that IND couldn't paint correctly.

BCA · 02-17-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

How much are those?

Around $100

drburton · 02-17-2010, 09:36 AM

Just installed the same grills this weekend. The quality is great, highly recommend these over painted versions. I paid $60 per side, so $120.

It's nice the the front of the slats are gloss black as well as the 'surround'.

gemini330zhp · 02-17-2010, 10:27 AM

Grills look great the only thing I don't like is the gloss.

dillon733 · 02-17-2010, 12:20 PM

anyone have a picture of what these would look like on a jet black car?

would it look strange having the grills entirely the same color as the car?

I was originally thinking of doing gloss black around the edges with matte black slats but i can get the all gloss much cheaper. Would it look better with the matte slats?

also how are they as far as chips? when the paint gets a rock chip are they black throughout? whats underneath matte black? chrome?

Alex@Alpine · 02-17-2010, 01:00 PM

One of the best upgrades

lito · 02-17-2010, 01:23 PM

Looks so much better

aajami · 02-17-2010, 01:42 PM

By the way, even though they're compatible with the M3, they're not listed for our cars on the BMW Performance web site. You will need to search under the E92 328i or 335i accessories to order these.

I wish BMW would make available the matching side gills for our M3s as well.

drburton · 02-17-2010, 02:32 PM

You can get the side gills in matching gloss black from IND. Very nice quality.

aajami · 02-17-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by drburton

You can get the side gills in matching gloss black from IND. Very nice quality.

Yeah, I have those already, but I'd sleep better knowing they were OEM

M-Tuned · 02-17-2010, 03:36 PM

Thanks for all the good words!

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Originally Posted by BCA

Looks good!

I just installed mine two weeks ago and was amazed at what a transformation it was (my car is also white).

Thanks man! did you change your side grill as well?

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Originally Posted by ucdvwchan

looking good dude....the OEM grills are definitely built solid. anyone who considers changing out their grills should get this over any replicas out in the market.

Thanks dude! you should get them for your 1er! I think it would looks so much better on your car since you have the SG.

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Originally Posted by MDCTFTW

How much are those?

I got them for $120 about 2 weeks ago.

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Originally Posted by xsilvor

Bump for the IS

Can't go wrong with an AW E92, either. Nice cars.

Thanks! You have an IS too? we both have an IS but I didn't drive it on that day.

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Originally Posted by Epacy2

Those are gloss black right? I have been looking for a new set after going through multiple pairs that IND couldn't paint correctly.

right, they are OEM from BMW.

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Originally Posted by BCA

Around $100

correct.

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Originally Posted by drburton

Just installed the same grills this weekend. The quality is great, highly recommend these over painted versions. I paid $60 per side, so $120.

It's nice the the front of the slats are gloss black as well as the 'surround'.

exactly! +1

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Originally Posted by gemini330zhp

Grills look great the only thing I don't like is the gloss.

to each his own. I like the glossy cause it looks a little classy than matte IMO.

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Originally Posted by dillon733

also how are they as far as chips? when the paint gets a rock chip are they black throughout? whats underneath matte black? chrome?

I'd like to know the answer too.

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Originally Posted by Alex@Alpine

One of the best upgrades

Thanks!! only if I could afford a set of DPE to go with! lol

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Originally Posted by aajami

By the way, even though they're compatible with the M3, they're not listed for our cars on the BMW Performance web site. You will need to search under the E92 328i or 335i accessories to order these.

I wish BMW would make available the matching side gills for our M3s as well.

cause they are exactly the same as E92 3-series. I don't see any problem with that as long as it's made by BMW.
I think I saw a guy from europe posted a thread of the matching side grill but it's called the stain chrome I remember.

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Originally Posted by drburton

You can get the side gills in matching gloss black from IND. Very nice quality.

right I'd highly recommend IND as well!

BCA · 02-17-2010, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Tuned

Thanks man! did you change your side grill as well?

No problem. I considered changing the sides to gloss black to match the grilles but I have an E90 and they are supposed to be a real bitch to swap (much trickier than E92). I don't want to risk scratching something. So I plan on leaving them alone, especially since I currently have no intention of changing my trunk badge or exhaust (therefore, some polished/chrome will always exist).

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Originally Posted by M-Tuned

I'd like to know the answer too.

they aren't chrome underneath, I know that. They are solid black plastic, so they won't chip nearly as easily as painted would. If a chip does occur, I expect just to see more of a "flaw" than a chip since it should be black under there.

M-Tuned · 02-17-2010, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCA

No problem. I considered changing the sides to gloss black to match the grilles but I have an E90 and they are supposed to be a real bitch to swap (much trickier than E92). I don't want to risk scratching something. So I plan on leaving them alone, especially since I currently have no intention of changing my trunk badge or exhaust (therefore, some polished/chrome will always exist).

I think it doesn't looks too awkward without changing the side grills. I'm planning to leave them alone as well.

JLac · 02-18-2010, 04:15 PM

You can get these from Tischer BMW for $50 per side ($100 total). Here you all go.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

I already started buying mods before I even have my car!

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drburton Lieutenant 116 Rep 468 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Alpine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (3)	Just installed the same grills this weekend. The quality is great, highly recommend these over painted versions. I paid $60 per side, so $120. It's nice the the front of the slats are gloss black as well as the 'surround'.
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dillon733 Major 96 Rep 1,196 Posts Drives: Jet Black e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: new york iTrader: (3)	anyone have a picture of what these would look like on a jet black car? would it look strange having the grills entirely the same color as the car? I was originally thinking of doing gloss black around the edges with matte black slats but i can get the all gloss much cheaper. Would it look better with the matte slats? also how are they as far as chips? when the paint gets a rock chip are they black throughout? whats underneath matte black? chrome?
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drburton Lieutenant 116 Rep 468 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Alpine Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (3)	You can get the side gills in matching gloss black from IND. Very nice quality.
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JLac Private First Class 28 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	You can get these from Tischer BMW for $50 per side ($100 total). Here you all go. http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 I already started buying mods before I even have my car! __________________ 2015 i8 \| 2006 330i (6MT)
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