New owner gloss black grille question

Kevnixon · 03-04-2020, 04:12 PM

Evening

New to the forum. Picking up a 2018 x3 3.0d m sport on Monday . Coming from a 3 series 320d so looking forward to the new engine .
Looking to change to a gloss back grille . I am aware this is easy to do however I assume this does not effect the active grille tech . Does this sit behind?

Many thanks in advance

animal.style · 03-04-2020, 04:17 PM

Yes. Changing the grill does not affect the shutters behind

Kevnixon · 03-04-2020, 04:27 PM

Thanks for that . Anyone got any pics of the gloss black double slat on phytonic blue ?

atrueb · 03-05-2020, 01:51 PM

The double slat X3m style grill may not be suitable, as it doesnt have the same number of slats. The double slat has 6 double slats, while the normal x3 grill has 7. I.e the active grill won't line up to the double slat grill in front.

Kevnixon · 03-05-2020, 02:38 PM

That’s a very good point re them lining up . I’ll give it a go but will keep the originals . Will post pics when they are on . Thanks for the advice

dmicah · 03-05-2020, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevnixon

Thanks for that . Anyone got any pics of the gloss black double slat on phytonic blue ?

Not the X3M double-slat, but yes X3 phytonic with gloss black grilles widely available from vendors on this forum:

MidnightRiderM · 03-07-2020, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dmicah

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Originally Posted by Kevnixon

Thanks for that . Anyone got any pics of the gloss black double slat on phytonic blue ?

Not the X3M double-slat, but yes X3 phytonic with gloss black grilles widely available from vendors on this forum:

[IMG]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TG...=w1204-h903-no[/IMG]

That looks Sick! I just got an X3 M40i and am thinking about changing to the black grille. Looks bad ass!

Kevnixon · 03-10-2020, 01:52 PM

Arrived today from Germany . Took 15 minutes to fit . No issues with active grill behind . I can supply the eBay link to anyone who wants it . German company I had the m style double slat grill on my f30 for 3 years with no issues . Great quality

fricfracfrank · 03-10-2020, 04:31 PM

Here you go.

Davey90 · 03-11-2020, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevnixon

Arrived today from Germany . Took 15 minutes to fit . No issues with active grill behind . I can supply the eBay link to anyone who wants it . German company I had the m style double slat grill on my f30 for 3 years with no issues . Great quality

Yes please - also if you have a picture of them on the car would be great!

Ravenous666 · 03-11-2020, 06:23 AM

I ordered them from a BMW online shop here in Germany.

Paid €129,- which equals 110GBP

Partnumbers:

51138469959
51138469960

Most of the retailers ship also to the UK and you can pay with paypal.

Try baum-bmwshop.de or www.leebmann24.de

Davey90 · 03-11-2020, 05:38 PM

thanks i've book marked the links for now but i'd probably go for the dual slats the OP has installed once i see the pics.

Kevnixon · 03-11-2020, 11:55 PM

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F274005168304

BootneckShuffle · 03-14-2020, 07:19 AM

This is much better than the standard grille

Looks awesome

MediaMan · 03-14-2020, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevnixon

Arrived today from Germany . Took 15 minutes to fit . No issues with active grill behind . I can supply the eBay link to anyone who wants it . German company I had the m style double slat grill on my f30 for 3 years with no issues . Great quality

Yes please. Got a pic of yours too, as mine is blue.

Davey90 · 03-15-2020, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevnixon

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F274005168304

Cheers buddy, ordered Thursday, delivered yesterday and now the car - they look great.

For anyone considering them, they're great quality and come very well packed - you won't be disappointed.

RedJon · 03-15-2020, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevnixon

Thanks for that . Anyone got any pics of the gloss black double slat on phytonic blue ?

patrickkc · 03-26-2020, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by fricfracfrank

Here you go.

Can I get some close up pictures of how the shutters shut with the double slatted grille? I'm interested in getting it but can't find any pictures of how it looks like with the shutters shut on double slatted grille.

sinbad4 · 03-26-2020, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by fricfracfrank

Here you go.

hard to tell.. how'd the shutters end up lining up?

CRuben09 · 03-26-2020, 10:47 PM

🤷🏼*♂️ why not

fricfracfrank · 03-27-2020, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickkc

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Originally Posted by fricfracfrank

Here you go.

Can I get some close up pictures of how the shutters shut with the double slatted grille? I'm interested in getting it but can't find any pictures of how it looks like with the shutters shut on double slatted grille.

I'll try and get a close up at some point. I personally think they line up fine.

I have toyed with the idea of pulling the fuse for the shutters as I like the open grill look and can probably live with the very small decrease in aero dynamics/fuel efficiency.

patrickkc · 03-27-2020, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fricfracfrank

I'll try and get a close up at some point. I personally think they line up fine.

I have toyed with the idea of pulling the fuse for the shutters as I like the open grill look and can probably live with the very small decrease in aero dynamics/fuel efficiency.

Thanks! if they line up ok after I see your pictures I shall order a set

Having the shutters don't really bother me since I don't see them.. unless the car is off and I'm walking towards it lol

03-04-2020, 04:12 PM	#1
Kevnixon Private 10 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M-Sport 3.0d Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: North east England iTrader: (0)	New owner gloss black grille question Evening New to the forum. Picking up a 2018 x3 3.0d m sport on Monday . Coming from a 3 series 320d so looking forward to the new engine . Looking to change to a gloss back grille . I am aware this is easy to do however I assume this does not effect the active grille tech . Does this sit behind? Many thanks in advance
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03-04-2020, 04:17 PM	#2
animal.style Private First Class 92 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Black Sapphire Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: San Jose, California iTrader: (0)	Yes. Changing the grill does not affect the shutters behind
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Kevnixon Private 10 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M-Sport 3.0d Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: North east England iTrader: (0)	Thanks for that . Anyone got any pics of the gloss black double slat on phytonic blue ?
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atrueb Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 236 Posts Drives: BMW X3 G01 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Zurich iTrader: (0)	The double slat X3m style grill may not be suitable, as it doesnt have the same number of slats. The double slat has 6 double slats, while the normal x3 grill has 7. I.e the active grill won't line up to the double slat grill in front.
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Kevnixon Private 10 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M-Sport 3.0d Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: North east England iTrader: (0)	That’s a very good point re them lining up . I’ll give it a go but will keep the originals . Will post pics when they are on . Thanks for the advice
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Kevnixon Private 10 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M-Sport 3.0d Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: North east England iTrader: (0)	Arrived today from Germany . Took 15 minutes to fit . No issues with active grill behind . I can supply the eBay link to anyone who wants it . German company I had the m style double slat grill on my f30 for 3 years with no issues . Great quality
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fricfracfrank Captain $fricfracfrank's Avatar$ 360 Rep 773 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Here you go. Attached Images __________________ Present: 2019 X3 M40i Phytonic Blue Past: 2013 335i xdrive Estoril Blue 2011 328i xdrive Black Sapphire Metallic
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03-11-2020, 06:23 AM	#11
Ravenous666 Captain 537 Rep 745 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 & 2024 BMW X3 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Hamburg iTrader: (0)	I ordered them from a BMW online shop here in Germany. Paid €129,- which equals 110GBP Partnumbers: 51138469959 51138469960 Most of the retailers ship also to the UK and you can pay with paypal. Try baum-bmwshop.de or www.leebmann24.de
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03-11-2020, 05:38 PM	#12
Davey90 Private 27 Rep 69 Posts Drives: Non Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London iTrader: (0)	thanks i've book marked the links for now but i'd probably go for the dual slats the OP has installed once i see the pics.
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Kevnixon Private 10 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M-Sport 3.0d Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: North east England iTrader: (0)	https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F274005168304 Attached Images
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03-14-2020, 07:19 AM	#14
BootneckShuffle New Member 11 Rep 12 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: U.K. iTrader: (0)	This is much better than the standard grille Looks awesome
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