Black or Carbon Fiber Grilles?

showcase · 08-18-2012, 10:09 PM

I'm going to be purchasing grilles for my 2010 M3 soon. Just got my car and I plan on getting the GT3 wheels, carbon fiber rear lip, and carbon fiber front lip. Would it be wise to go with the carbon fiber grilles as well or would it be overload? I've hardly seen any carbon fiber grilles so I'm wondering if they just don't look good or what. Any help is greatly appreciated.

kscarrol · 08-18-2012, 10:23 PM

Just my opinion but too much CF. Go for the gloss black or black chrome grilles...

the_road_less_traveled · 08-18-2012, 10:26 PM

The carbon you have is spaced out (front and rear) and they are small areas. Go for it. I have CF front and side grills and love them. Adds some subtle character to the car.

showcase · 08-18-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by xfirer1guy

The carbon you have is spaced out (front and rear) and they are small areas. Go for it. I have CF front and side grills and love them. Adds some subtle character to the car.

Do you have any pictures of your ride?

tibra1 · 08-18-2012, 10:31 PM

I prefer black for grills..CF accents for spoiler..mirrors ect

m2kev · 08-18-2012, 11:12 PM

Gloss black

Legion5 · 08-18-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by showcase

I'm going to be purchasing grilles for my 2010 M3 soon. Just got my car and I plan on getting the GT3 wheels, carbon fiber rear lip, and carbon fiber front lip. Would it be wise to go with the carbon fiber grilles as well or would it be overload? I've hardly seen any carbon fiber grilles so I'm wondering if they just don't look good or what. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Go matte black from IND.

The carbon fiber grilles look chintzy and make the car look worse than stock. Just avoid them. The grille shape makes any carbon pattern look really messy and ugly and poorly thought out, it breaks the clean lines of the grille and makes it look like you're modding a $500 beater Civic with stick on fender vents.

HotIce · 08-19-2012, 12:11 AM

CF!

EndOfAnEra · 08-19-2012, 12:36 AM

Gloss Black

biglare · 08-19-2012, 12:39 AM

Gloss Black FTW!

dom_cmh · 08-19-2012, 01:26 AM

Gloss black. Cf anything other than oem roof and splitters is too much.

BLACK OPS · 08-19-2012, 01:30 AM

Gloss black. Also gloss black hood vents and side gills.

Porsche6MT · 08-19-2012, 03:40 AM

Go with black chrome

showcase · 08-19-2012, 03:45 AM

Is there really that much of a difference between gloss black and black chrome?

TysonRa · 08-19-2012, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Legion5

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Originally Posted by showcase

I'm going to be purchasing grilles for my 2010 M3 soon. Just got my car and I plan on getting the GT3 wheels, carbon fiber rear lip, and carbon fiber front lip. Would it be wise to go with the carbon fiber grilles as well or would it be overload? I've hardly seen any carbon fiber grilles so I'm wondering if they just don't look good or what. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Go matte black from IND.

The carbon fiber grilles look chintzy and make the car look worse than stock. Just avoid them. The grille shape makes any carbon pattern look really messy and ugly and poorly thought out, it breaks the clean lines of the grille and makes it look like you're modding a $500 beater Civic with stick on fender vents.

+1

jeff4598 · 08-19-2012, 08:05 AM

I have CF grill on AW and I love it- also CF side grills and reflector replacements as well as hood openings- I think matching is key- Saw a Fire Orange M3 at dealer with black grill and CF splitter and IMO it looked"off".

As for CF pattern-Really don't care what it looks like from 6 inches away- it looks just right from 2 feet or more!

Nine · 08-19-2012, 11:49 AM

Most people don't see the trim color, but when you see it, you'll realize gloss black is the proper way to go.

mlhj83 · 08-19-2012, 11:52 AM

Why don't you just buy all three types - carbon, gloss black and black chrome - then return those that you don't like. Simple. You just won't know which one you like best until you can actually see it in reality.

ONEOF40 FS M3 · 08-19-2012, 11:57 AM

BLACK

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Originally Posted by showcase

I'm going to be purchasing grilles for my 2010 M3 soon. Just got my car and I plan on getting the GT3 wheels, carbon fiber rear lip, and carbon fiber front lip. Would it be wise to go with the carbon fiber grilles as well or would it be overload? I've hardly seen any carbon fiber grilles so I'm wondering if they just don't look good or what. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Mike van D · 08-19-2012, 01:29 PM

Would go with black...gloss or matte would depend on the color of the car. Gloss for lighter and matte on darker. The black chrome (edition version) have a metallic look to them.

mdosu · 08-20-2012, 10:51 AM

This is a tough call and I toiled with this too. I think with aftermarket CF grills, you run the risk of discoloration or a color match issue. Some are really intricate weave and gloss and others just look cheap. There's a lot of cheaply made version of this, and this is why I decided to go with OEM "M3 Edition" satin black grills. They shine very nicely in the sun. I prefer this over matte as well.

Again, with matte, you have to go aftermarket and you need to ensure that the paint job will hold over time.

MikeE92M3 · 08-20-2012, 11:11 AM

carbon front spoiler and carbon front grills. Also have carbon side gills too:

I think it looks rlly good.

Mike

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showcase Private 14 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Black or Carbon Fiber Grilles? I'm going to be purchasing grilles for my 2010 M3 soon. Just got my car and I plan on getting the GT3 wheels, carbon fiber rear lip, and carbon fiber front lip. Would it be wise to go with the carbon fiber grilles as well or would it be overload? I've hardly seen any carbon fiber grilles so I'm wondering if they just don't look good or what. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8912 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	Just my opinion but too much CF. Go for the gloss black or black chrome grilles... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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the_road_less_traveled Id rather be boating... 67 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: Baja 26 Outlaw Join Date: May 2012 Location: the lake iTrader: (3)	The carbon you have is spaced out (front and rear) and they are small areas. Go for it. I have CF front and side grills and love them. Adds some subtle character to the car.
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tibra1 Banned 127 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	I prefer black for grills..CF accents for spoiler..mirrors ect
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dom_cmh Lieutenant 140 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (1)	Gloss black. Cf anything other than oem roof and splitters is too much. __________________ Daily Driver - 2007 E70 X5 4.8i Sport w/20" Wheels Summer Fun - 2016 F80 M3 \| Tanzanite \| Black FULL Leather \| 6MT \| Executive \| Lighting \| Driver Assist \| Adaptive Suspension \| 19" Black Wheels \| Black Grills & Sides \| Roof
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showcase Private 14 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Is there really that much of a difference between gloss black and black chrome?
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jeff4598 Captain 172 Rep 676 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C HS, DCT, much Dinan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	CF I have CF grill on AW and I love it- also CF side grills and reflector replacements as well as hood openings- I think matching is key- Saw a Fire Orange M3 at dealer with black grill and CF splitter and IMO it looked"off". As for CF pattern-Really don't care what it looks like from 6 inches away- it looks just right from 2 feet or more!
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Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	Most people don't see the trim color, but when you see it, you'll realize gloss black is the proper way to go.
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mlhj83 Scythe-Meister 90 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 ZCP \| F80 M3 CS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Why don't you just buy all three types - carbon, gloss black and black chrome - then return those that you don't like. Simple. You just won't know which one you like best until you can actually see it in reality.
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Mike van D Major 18 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Would go with black...gloss or matte would depend on the color of the car. Gloss for lighter and matte on darker. The black chrome (edition version) have a metallic look to them. __________________ ...just enjoying life.
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	This is a tough call and I toiled with this too. I think with aftermarket CF grills, you run the risk of discoloration or a color match issue. Some are really intricate weave and gloss and others just look cheap. There's a lot of cheaply made version of this, and this is why I decided to go with OEM "M3 Edition" satin black grills. They shine very nicely in the sun. I prefer this over matte as well. Again, with matte, you have to go aftermarket and you need to ensure that the paint job will hold over time. Last edited by mdosu; 08-20-2012 at 11:04 AM..
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MikeE92M3 Captain 39 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (5)	carbon front spoiler and carbon front grills. Also have carbon side gills too: I think it looks rlly good. Mike __________________ 2008 (07/08) E92 M3 BPM Stage II Tuned by Mike Benvo, 6MT, Turner Test Pipes, Magnaflow Custom Catback Exhaust (Magnaflow X Pipe, secondary cat delete, Aero Resonators and Helmholtz Chambers),Vorsteiner CF Lip, Hamann Style CF rear diffuser, CF Rear Decklid Spoiler, BMW Performance Kidney Grills, CF Side Grills, OEM GTS Wheels, K&N Drop-In Filter, GP Thunder 8k Angel Eyes, Painted Reflectors.
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