Custom grills, What do you think?

SoCal Foreman · 12-04-2011, 02:32 PM

I made these for my X5, and can make them for any model.

I work at a dealer with a body shop. These start out as a new set a BMW grills, I dismantle them and put them through a treating process, primer them for a matte finish, then paint them black. We custom mix the colors, and can do any colors wanted. After many coats of paint and masking this is what I came up with.

What do you think? Do you think anyone would be interested? Obviously not too cheap.

I think it will set your car apart from all the others.

JDLM · 12-04-2011, 02:46 PM

I don't see the point on a non M model .... even on a M model I don't really either

SoCal Foreman · 12-04-2011, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JDLM

I don't see the point on a non M model .... even on a M model I don't really either

The "is" E53 models have an engine built by the M division of BMW.

JDLM · 12-04-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Foreman

The "is" E53 models have an engine built by the M division of BMW.

like I said I don't see the point either M or not

ntrinh91 · 12-04-2011, 04:50 PM

lol @ the black tapes

Simon.bmw · 12-04-2011, 05:08 PM

dot like it. dot think would look good on E90 either!

Yvette · 12-04-2011, 06:40 PM

sorry

SilverII · 12-04-2011, 07:01 PM

no

arctic330i · 12-04-2011, 08:06 PM

nooooo

nferber · 12-05-2011, 04:24 PM

If you really wanted this (not sure who would), why wouldn't you just by black grills and then use vinyl for the slats? Much cheaper then painting it.

Oh, and your X5 is not an ///M.

E90Brad · 12-06-2011, 09:43 AM

They sell those on bimmian. Not a fan

skinrock · 12-06-2011, 11:01 AM

Guess I'm in the minority, but I think it looks pretty cool. Little less flashy than actual M emblems or completely rebadging your car as something it isn't.

That being said, aren't the colors in the wrong order?

Cuba · 12-06-2011, 12:10 PM

Negatory

Vesar · 12-06-2011, 12:41 PM

Looks good imo

catch · 12-06-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JDLM

I don't see the point on a non M model .... even on a M model I don't really either

and you can do this pretty cheap on your own if you wanted

sk8board511 · 12-06-2011, 07:57 PM

Nope not a fan. looks too tacky

NiVeDh · 12-06-2011, 10:54 PM

Tacky.

///M3NACE · 12-06-2011, 11:03 PM

Man your x5 is not a M. Its not even a 4.8...Not hating i have a 3.0 e53 which is the lowest model.

You have a ///M grill and a ///M plate frame.... BAN FOR LIFE

///M3NACE · 12-06-2011, 11:05 PM

I JUST NOTICED you put actual electrical tape over your plate....come on man stop giving me reasons to call you out

TroyDeJ · 12-06-2011, 11:14 PM

some bmws can pull it off and ive seen some that make it look nice but the X5 is not one of them, or any X for that mater unless it is an actual M. Sorry to shut your idea down but it doesn't look as good as you think it does lol

skinrock · 12-06-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ihsanshaik

I JUST NOTICED you put actual electrical tape over your plate....come on man stop giving me reasons to call you out

You're threatening to call him out for blocking his license plate? Good god what is wrong with this forum.

_shim · 12-07-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by skinrock

You're threatening to call him out for blocking his license plate? Good god what is wrong with this forum.

lol +1
Granted, it's not the best way to cover your plate, but hey, gotta do what you can.

12-04-2011, 02:32 PM	#1
SoCal Foreman New Member 1 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Dinan 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Custom grills, What do you think? I made these for my X5, and can make them for any model. I work at a dealer with a body shop. These start out as a new set a BMW grills, I dismantle them and put them through a treating process, primer them for a matte finish, then paint them black. We custom mix the colors, and can do any colors wanted. After many coats of paint and masking this is what I came up with. What do you think? Do you think anyone would be interested? Obviously not too cheap. I think it will set your car apart from all the others.
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JDLM Banned 73 Rep 3,277 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (4)	I don't see the point on a non M model .... even on a M model I don't really either
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ntrinh91 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 229 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	lol @ the black tapes __________________ ______http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=568486 ________________________________________
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Simon.bmw Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 285 Posts Drives: E90 323I. Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Halifax.NS.CA iTrader: (0)	dot like it. dot think would look good on E90 either!
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nferber Private First Class 4 Rep 130 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	If you really wanted this (not sure who would), why wouldn't you just by black grills and then use vinyl for the slats? Much cheaper then painting it. Oh, and your X5 is not an ///M.
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E90Brad Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 263 Posts Drives: SQ5 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	They sell those on bimmian. Not a fan
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sk8board511 Captain 48 Rep 689 Posts Drives: 07 E90-Bikes on bikes on bikes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Charlotte NC iTrader: (0)	Nope not a fan. looks too tacky __________________ KING"ish" OF Changed for collins
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///M3NACE Banned 168 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	Man your x5 is not a M. Its not even a 4.8...Not hating i have a 3.0 e53 which is the lowest model. You have a ///M grill and a ///M plate frame.... BAN FOR LIFE
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///M3NACE Banned 168 Rep 3,900 Posts Drives: E36 M3, E36 Vert , E90 N52 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downers Grove, IL iTrader: (5)	I JUST NOTICED you put actual electrical tape over your plate....come on man stop giving me reasons to call you out
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12-06-2011, 11:14 PM	#20
TroyDeJ Banned 82 Rep 984 Posts Drives: around aimlessly Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	some bmws can pull it off and ive seen some that make it look nice but the X5 is not one of them, or any X for that mater unless it is an actual M. Sorry to shut your idea down but it doesn't look as good as you think it does lol
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