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      05-12-2013, 06:10 PM   #1
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Black Kidney Grill Replacement

I wanted to get the groups thoughts on kidney grilles for my 2011 50i. I have the M package and it has the chrome and grey grille that doesn't match the scheme. So I was looking for either a carbon fiber set or a powdercoated black. Thoughts or anyone running a set? I like the CF look but not stuck on it. If go CF what brand? I see so many manufactures out there but want something of quality and durability.
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I wanted to get the groups thoughts on kidney grilles for my 2011 50i. I have the M package and it has the chrome and grey grille that doesn't match the scheme. So I was looking for either a carbon fiber set or a powdercoated black. Thoughts or anyone running a set? I like the CF look but not stuck on it. If go CF what brand? I see so many manufactures out there but want something of quality and durability.
I vote for BMW Performance black grills. I have them on my car and I like them. They dont have the LCI shape but whatever. And I say no to carbon fiber, but its your choice.
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I just installed the black BMW Performance grills on my X5. I took me less than a minute to change them both out. Quite a different story when I changed them on my wife's 135i. Had to buy a special tool, a real hassle.
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I suggest the black BMW OEM one over the after market carbon ones
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Where you get the BMW performance black?
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Where you get the BMW performance black?
I bought mine at www.getbmwparts.com. Great service.
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Where you get the BMW performance black?
I bought mine at www.getbmwparts.com. Great service.
Thanks! Ordered and have received! I really like the look. I will place on after the body shop finished painting.
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