Switch to black grill and wheels

MAM550 · 10-16-2023, 03:30 PM

Did this a few months ago to c give the car a different look in the warmer months. I still have the cerium grey grill wheels for a brighter look and greater visibility here in the northeast for winter. Not sure if I want to switch mirror caps or side vent to black but I'm happy with the mods so far. Apologies for a few pics the may come off as low res but they are the only ones taken by my detailer when the car was in the most pristine condition after ceramic pro ion coating.

BWilson263 · 10-17-2023, 02:03 AM

Looks better a more aggressive look.

Joe-BMW33 · 10-24-2023, 07:23 AM

Consider LCI tails, it would look so much more fresh.

GOLFFRR · 10-24-2023, 10:01 AM

lot more aggressive. I dig the look

MAM550 · 10-24-2023, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Consider LCI tails, it would look so much more fresh.

Am thinking about the taillights for sure - they definitely complete the look. I just had the dreaded daylight DRL module burnout issue to deal with so that expense pushed back some other updates to the car (I don't have a lot of experience removing bumpers and headlamp assemblies etc so had my local BMW specialty shop replace the modules during an oil change)

Joe-BMW33 · 10-25-2023, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MAM550

Am thinking about the taillights for sure - they definitely complete the look. I just had the dreaded daylight DRL module burnout issue to deal with so that expense pushed back some other updates to the car (I don't have a lot of experience removing bumpers and headlamp assemblies etc so had my local BMW specialty shop replace the modules during an oil change)

I get that. We all definitely have budgets, priorities and values when it comes to investing in the car. When I see a dark color with the old tails, it just jumps out at me as looking dated with all newer BMW's rocking the 3D look. I don't mind the old tails on the lighter and middle colors.

I am biased though. Out of ALL the mods I have done, including the Dinan exhaust, the switch to LCI tails is by far the most impactful to me. I don't think I could have put the Dinan exhaust and diffuser on with the pre-LCI tails.

MAM550 · 10-25-2023, 09:50 AM

Oh I agree - when I see other pre-LCI G30's from behind I always think the taillights are kind of meh like they have no presence. Did you install OEM LCI taillights or get them from another supplier?

Joe-BMW33 · 10-25-2023, 10:43 AM

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Oh I agree - when I see other pre-LCI G30's from behind I always think the taillights are kind of meh like they have no presence. Did you install OEM LCI taillights or get them from another supplier?

I was a very early adopter when OEM with wiring and coding was the only way to go. I bought the OEM Euros and had my shop install them. I had them coded right before the install. I did the Dinan exhaust a year later as it took 6 months to get it. Spoiler right before the exhaust was installed.

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MAM550 New Member 15 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2018 M550ix Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: MA/FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M550 [9.25] 2018 G30 [0.00]	Switch to black grill and wheels Did this a few months ago to c give the car a different look in the warmer months. I still have the cerium grey grill wheels for a brighter look and greater visibility here in the northeast for winter. Not sure if I want to switch mirror caps or side vent to black but I'm happy with the mods so far. Apologies for a few pics the may come off as low res but they are the only ones taken by my detailer when the car was in the most pristine condition after ceramic pro ion coating. Attached Images Last edited by MAM550; 10-16-2023 at 03:48 PM..
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