Does anyone know if BMW supply aftermarket black radiator grills? If so, a part number would be great - my local dealer's parts dept aren't the brightest!
Thanks
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Black Grills
Black Grills
Last edited by jonsteele on Fri Dec 11, 2015 9:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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[quote="jonsteele"]
Does anyone know if BMW supply aftermarket black radiator grills? If so, a part number would be great - my local dealer's parts dept are the brightest!
Thanks
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/171814992513
Does anyone know if BMW supply aftermarket black radiator grills? If so, a part number would be great - my local dealer's parts dept are the brightest!
Thanks
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/171814992513
2011 Kia Sorento KX3 2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
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Don't forget the before and after photos to complete the post. It may help others make a decision if to do the same upgrade/ change.
Personally I prefer the chrome outer. But BMW offer Shaddow line trim that deletes all the chrome.
A lot of Msport cars now come de chromed. My Msport 3 series has the chrome surround on the kidney grilles but de chromed window trim.
I think different colour cars suit the Shaddow line, others suit chrome.
Personally I prefer the chrome outer. But BMW offer Shaddow line trim that deletes all the chrome.
A lot of Msport cars now come de chromed. My Msport 3 series has the chrome surround on the kidney grilles but de chromed window trim.
I think different colour cars suit the Shaddow line, others suit chrome.
2011 Kia Sorento KX3 2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
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Will do. Not even taken delivery yet, and already buying bits for it!
It has Shadow Line window surrounds already, so this mod will match - might do some other subtle black mods too.
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It has Shadow Line window surrounds already, so this mod will match - might do some other subtle black mods too.
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Black Grills
Has anyone done this mod - are there any clips etc. that are likely to break when I swap them over?
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Last edited by jonsteele on Sun Dec 13, 2015 1:05 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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[quote="jonsteele"]
Has anyone done this mod - are there any clips etc. that are
Likely to break when I swap them over?
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http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/showth ... p?t=967954
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Has anyone done this mod - are there any clips etc. that are
Likely to break when I swap them over?
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http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/showth ... p?t=967954
Alternatively
Last edited by Horizon on Sun Dec 13, 2015 9:24 am, edited 1 time in total.
2011 Kia Sorento KX3 2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
Re: Black Grills
[quote="Horizon"]
[quote="jonsteele"]
Has anyone done this mod - are there any clips etc. that are
Likely to break when I swap them over?
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[/quote]
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/showth ... p?t=967954
Alternatively
[quote="jonsteele"]
Has anyone done this mod - are there any clips etc. that are
Likely to break when I swap them over?
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
[/quote]
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/showth ... p?t=967954
Alternatively
2011 Kia Sorento KX3 2.2D 60 Plate Auto in black ( mine )
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
BMW E83 X3. 3.0d M Sport, 2008 in black ( now gone )
BMW E93 330i Convertible Msport 2007. ( Now sold )
VW Golf 2.0 TDI 140 GT 2010 ( now sold )
Now Sold 55 plate, X5, 3.0 D Sport. Silv
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Here's mine ,before & after with the black grilles,fitted by main dealer.
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BMW E70 3.0sDMport
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Black Grills
Looks good, black was our second choice of colour. We've had 2 black Discos, and fancied a change.
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Last edited by jonsteele on Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:59 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Got them fitted. About 20 mins, and sore arms to remove the originals, and 5 secs to fit the new ones!
Before
After
Excuse the state of the car, the roads around us are in a real mess at the moment!
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Before
After
Excuse the state of the car, the roads around us are in a real mess at the moment!
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BMW never puts things in a way to take them apart easily......how else are they going to make exorbitant labour sums if things were easy.... >:D
As an example, 9 hours to change a starter motor! Just over 15 mins was putting the new one in. The rest was removing and refitting the crap around it.
As an example, 9 hours to change a starter motor! Just over 15 mins was putting the new one in. The rest was removing and refitting the crap around it.
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Re: Black Grills
[quote="jonsteele"]
Got them fitted. About 20 mins, and sore arms to remove the originals, and 5 secs to fit the new ones!
Before
After
Excuse the state of the car, the roads around us are in a real mess at the moment!
Nice subtle mod, i like these new x5's am thinking about one to replace my e70 shortly
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Got them fitted. About 20 mins, and sore arms to remove the originals, and 5 secs to fit the new ones!
Before
After
Excuse the state of the car, the roads around us are in a real mess at the moment!
Nice subtle mod, i like these new x5's am thinking about one to replace my e70 shortly
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Re: Black Grills
[quote="X5Sport"]
BMW never puts things in a way to take them apart easily......how else are they going to make exorbitant labour sums if things were easy.... >:D
As an example, 9 hours to change a starter motor! Just over 15 mins was putting the new one in. The rest was removing and refitting the crap around it.
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Try Land Rover! We've just got rid of a Disco 4 - it had blown a rear crank oil seal, £1k just to get the engine out (not main dealer price either!). The whole of the front of the car had to be removed!
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BMW never puts things in a way to take them apart easily......how else are they going to make exorbitant labour sums if things were easy.... >:D
As an example, 9 hours to change a starter motor! Just over 15 mins was putting the new one in. The rest was removing and refitting the crap around it.
[/quote]
Try Land Rover! We've just got rid of a Disco 4 - it had blown a rear crank oil seal, £1k just to get the engine out (not main dealer price either!). The whole of the front of the car had to be removed!
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Re: Black Grills
Jon, The Black grills look so much better. I have one on order (same colour combo as you) and its the first thing I will have to do.