Black kidney grills

Bandiano · 04-21-2017, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by hasskam22

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Originally Posted by 0_steve

$155 and about 3 minutes of work later... This thread was a massive help. These are far easier to replace than the F10!

Are there any screws that need to be removed when replacing the grills? I'm just abit hesistant I don't mess it up, just getting it fitted by dealer before I come to fit the car next week!

Can this easily be done by a non mechanic with limited practical skills such as myself ?
3 minutes makes me tempted to try

0_steve · 04-21-2017, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by hasskam22

Are there any screws that need to be removed when replacing the grills? I'm just abit hesistant I don't mess it up, just getting it fitted by dealer before I come to fit the car next week!

There are 3 clips that hold it in located on top of grill (take a look at grill pieces above in this thread). Press them with a screwdriver, spread grill from car a bit using screwdriver, then simply pull. The bottom clips come right out. No screws.

Very easy, anyone can do it!

midwest 340xi 6sp · 04-21-2017, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Me

Please list...

Nah, just my personal opinion and I don't want to offend anyone.

54Me · 04-22-2017, 12:40 AM

OK... I would never want to offend anyone, but is Bluestone one of the ones you think would be less attractive... lol

phoenixbmwlife · 04-25-2017, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Midwest 535i

Nah, just my personal opinion and I don't want to offend anyone.

Then why mention it in the first place?

hatepotholez · 04-29-2017, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 0_steve

$155 and about 3 minutes of work later... This thread was a massive help. These are far easier to replace than the F10!

Any tips on how to install them? I see 3 locations on top to push in the tabs, unsure about the bottom.

Thanks!

remmib · 04-29-2017, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hatepotholez

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Originally Posted by 0_steve

$155 and about 3 minutes of work later... This thread was a massive help. These are far easier to replace than the F10!

Any tips on how to install them? I see 3 locations on top to push in the tabs, unsure about the bottom.

Thanks!

See 4 posts above yours.

54Me · 04-29-2017, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

See 4 posts above yours.

That requires work... so the 3 minutes just became 5

Almaretto · 05-02-2017, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rza2000

100% agree I love the gunmetal type look of that!

Gunmetal looks great on all paints. Though, I also dislike all chrome exterior.

ajfoggy · 05-02-2017, 02:44 AM

Anyone else have the m performance grilles fitted?

I have a problem with one, the outer clip keeps popping out, you can't really see it only noticed when cleaning it, but now noticed that it pops out each time it's driven.

Guess the dealership will have to provide a replacement.

ADS-UK · 09-19-2017, 03:56 PM

Anyone done the black grilles on a Mediterranean Blue? Keen to see some photos.

timmahh · 09-20-2017, 12:50 AM

I think the black grille looks great on my BSM. Dark car, tinted windows, shadow trim.. gives it a more aggressive look to me. Nothing else on the front of my car is chrome, except the headlight detail, so it looks great. I think I actually prefer chrome on anything lighter, because the lighter color would contrast too much with it.

ADS-UK · 09-20-2017, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by timmahh

I think the black grille looks great on my BSM. Dark car, tinted windows, shadow trim.. gives it a more aggressive look to me. Nothing else on the front of my car is chrome, except the headlight detail, so it looks great. I think I actually prefer chrome on anything lighter, because the lighter color would contrast too much with it.

Would you recommend it on a Mediterranean Blue? I don't have any other mods. Car is yet to come. It's a M Sport.

mjr24 · 09-20-2017, 01:58 AM

Would look good on the blue.....

ADS-UK · 09-20-2017, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mjr24

Would look good on the blue.....

That looks great. Have been looking around for a photo. Cheers.

Wardy82 · 01-23-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Yep I have the black grilles and the active grilles work the same. I don't think the entire grille is changed on this model just the outer trim. I can check at some point as the removed parts are boxed up in the garage, never thought to check until now.

ajfoggy great looking motor! Is that sophisto grey?

Wardy82 · 01-23-2018, 06:02 PM

The reason I ask; I’m literally about to sign the order form for a G30 530D M Sport, with the plus Pack (among a few other options). First colour choice was sophisto grey with Black kidney grille, somebody then added sapphire Black with black grille into the mix! If your photo is sophisto, my mind is made made up! Looks cracking, just how imagined it would!

ajfoggy · 01-23-2018, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wardy82

The reason I ask; I’m literally about to sign the order form for a G30 530D M Sport, with the plus Pack (among a few other options). First colour choice was sophisto grey with Black kidney grille, somebody then added sapphire Black with black grille into the mix! If your photo is sophisto, my mind is made made up! Looks cracking, just how imagined it would!

Long time gone my car, but it did look great :-) Yes it was Sophisto Grey.

Cracking colour.

Wardy82 · 01-24-2018, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Long time gone my car, but it did look great :-) Yes it was Sophisto Grey.

Cracking colour.

Sophisto was always my first choice...you then see other vehicles and get swayed! I think because its my first factory order I'm spoilt for choice rather than taking the best of whats available!

You say your G30 is long gone, I see from your avatar you have a benz now? May I ask why the switch? (I've been considering a C and E class)

ajfoggy · 01-24-2018, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Wardy82

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Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Long time gone my car, but it did look great :-) Yes it was Sophisto Grey.

Cracking colour.

Sophisto was always my first choice...you then see other vehicles and get swayed! I think because its my first factory order I'm spoilt for choice rather than taking the best of whats available!

You say your G30 is long gone, I see from your avatar you have a benz now? May I ask why the switch? (I've been considering a C and E class)

Long story....

Sept 16 got my dream car F80 CP factory order took 6 months to get it. Forward through to Jan and Car had been in garage for 3 months so I rejected it.

Went with the G30 and it was a great car but I never looked back at it like I'd with the M3.

So BMW had pissed me off so went for the C63s and it was awesome the noise is just great.

Then my wife decided we were moving so I sold it to pay for the house

Now got a 6k Subaru Legacy, I do miss the cars but at the same time I love not having to worry about parking it and driving up kerbs etc

babaikram · 01-24-2018, 12:11 PM

Could you show us the picture of Subaru Legacy. And when you said 6K do you mean 6,000 mileage Subaru or the car cost 6K?

What is the difference in the driving dynamics. Sorry for my ignorance

I admire your ability to drop the cars for a most important thing (property)

babaikram · 01-24-2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mjr24

Would look good on the blue.....

I hope I am not asking for too much.

Could you please show us the side and rear views if you have access to them?

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ADS-UK Captain 499 Rep 987 Posts Drives: G30 - 530d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 530d M Sport [0.00]	Anyone done the black grilles on a Mediterranean Blue? Keen to see some photos.
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timmahh ghey 483 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: Viertürigen Fahrzeugs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (1)	I think the black grille looks great on my BSM. Dark car, tinted windows, shadow trim.. gives it a more aggressive look to me. Nothing else on the front of my car is chrome, except the headlight detail, so it looks great. I think I actually prefer chrome on anything lighter, because the lighter color would contrast too much with it. __________________ 21 G05 > 20 G05 > 17 G30 > 14 F30 > 08 E90
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Wardy82 Private 59 Rep 82 Posts Drives: G30 530d M Sport Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	The reason I ask; I’m literally about to sign the order form for a G30 530D M Sport, with the plus Pack (among a few other options). First colour choice was sophisto grey with Black kidney grille, somebody then added sapphire Black with black grille into the mix! If your photo is sophisto, my mind is made made up! Looks cracking, just how imagined it would!
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babaikram M6GCComp, Porsche Cayman S PDK, Peug 208 GT1 BPS 512 Rep 1,280 Posts Drives: . Join Date: May 2015 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Could you show us the picture of Subaru Legacy. And when you said 6K do you mean 6,000 mileage Subaru or the car cost 6K? What is the difference in the driving dynamics. Sorry for my ignorance I admire your ability to drop the cars for a most important thing (property)
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