[msk340i]

Is the gap above the grille normal? If not, how do I fix it? CarÂ’s never been in an accident. It’s a G32 btw.

[Jim-Bow]

Originally Posted by msk340i

Is the gap above the grille normal? If not, how do I fix it? Car's never been in an accident.

Definitely not normal perhaps it's the fitting/fitment of the grill, presumably that's a non one "M replica" - maybe try removing and reseating the clips on the grill to see if you can move it up a little.?

[msk340i]

Originally Posted by Jim-Bow

Definitely not normal perhaps it's the fitting/fitment of the grill, presumably that's a non one "M replica" - maybe try removing and reseating the clips on the grill to see if you can move it up a little.?

Thank you. It’s the same with the OEM grille. Would it help if I “shorten” the latches?

[TacticalGunnarM550]

Originally Posted by msk340i

Is the gap above the grille normal? If not, how do I fix it? Car's never been in an accident. It’s a G32 btw.

Can you post a top/side view? If the hood has no gaps along the fenders, it's not the hood.

[CnSky]

You sure it's not just a shadow? the grill is very deep and gloss black, a photo from a higher angle will tell more.

Can you actually get your fingers in there?

[AP]

Yes normal
Agree it does not look quite right but that is how it is

[Dephead2004]

Originally Posted by AP

Yes normal
Agree it does not look quite right but that is how it is

X2

[AP]

The other design feature that doesn't look quite right to me is how the bonnet blends in with the A pillars.

[MauiSteve]

Those double slat grilles are usually eBay or Amazon stuff from China. You might try installing the genuine single slat M Performance Black grilles as fitment will likely be better.

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-G30-54...r/Body/Grille/

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by TacticalGunnarM550

Can you post a top/side view? If the hood has no gaps along the fenders, it's not the hood.

Agree... need to see what the whole of the front panel alignment is like.

[msk340i]

Thank you for your input everyone. The oem silver grille fits with about the same gap as the black fake ones. Here’s a picture of the left side (right side us the same).

[msk340i]

Originally Posted by AP

Yes normal
Agree it does not look quite right but that is how it is

Your car looks about the same 🤔 it’s strange to have that big of a gap.

[CnSky]

It's just an optical illusion the black grill makes it look like a huge gap exists as it extends very deep under the hood.

[Sxs1687]

Originally Posted by CnSky

It's just an optical illusion the black grill makes it look like a huge gap exists as it extends very deep under the hood.

I got my black single slat grille from Amazon and it doesn't look to have that much of a gap. Are you sure the top tabs are clicked in all the way? I remember it taking some pressure to click all the way through.

[Sxs1687]

Originally Posted by Sxs1687

I got my black single slat grille from Amazon and it doesn't look to have that much of a gap. Are you sure the top tabs are clicked in all the way? I remember it taking some pressure to click all the way through.

Just realized you said yours is a G32. I looked up the G32 and it does look to have a little more of a gap than the G30 hood/grille

[CnSky]

Still think it's just an optical illusion sun is behind and low in the sky in that photo and the grill is deep and gloss black.

[msk340i]

Originally Posted by Sxs1687

Just realized you said yours is a G32. I looked up the G32 and it does look to have a little more of a gap than the G30 hood/grille

Yes almost all pictures I found the g32 looks to have a wider gap than g30 which is weird because they are the same parts numbers.