Kidney Opinion

UglyBuzzard · 11-12-2015, 04:28 PM

Which do you like? Black or Chrome on Carbon Black?

Black ones seem to have thicker border and slightly less opening.

UglyBuzzard · 11-12-2015, 04:37 PM

sorry - mobile only allowed one pic

135ivert · 11-12-2015, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

sorry - mobile only allowed one pic

That looks terrible! What brand are they? Why not just go with the BMW Performance grills and leave it at that?

dpie · 11-12-2015, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135ivert

Quote:

Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

sorry - mobile only allowed one pic

That looks terrible! What brand are they? Why not just go with the BMW Performance grills and leave it at that?

Looks like the grille style from an E53 X5

UglyBuzzard · 11-12-2015, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 135ivert

That looks terrible! What brand are they? Why not just go with the BMW Performance grills and leave it at that?

I know -was hoping that it would grow on me - i just went with ebay jobs to see if I liked matte black on carbon black. Listing says Spec-M and only $65 so no big loss.

are you talking about these?

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/28...-GRILLE-FOR-X5

socale39 · 11-13-2015, 01:15 AM

I went with IND paint matched OEM performance grills and I'm extremely happy.

Those cheapo eBay special ones look like ass.

omgboost · 11-13-2015, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UglyBuzzard

I know -was hoping that it would grow on me - i just went with ebay jobs to see if I liked matte black on carbon black. Listing says Spec-M and only $65 so no big loss.

are you talking about these?

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/28...-GRILLE-FOR-X5

Yes, the BMW performance black kidney grille for the E70 X5 looks best. I have the chrome surround with black and just plastidipped the chrome matte black. Looks ok, but doesn't have the glossy black that the OEMs have.

UglyBuzzard · 11-13-2015, 10:46 AM

Thanks all - agree that these black ones are hideous. Will order the BMW performance black ones and hope they look good glossy against Carbon Black ...

P1 · 11-13-2015, 10:54 AM

All about the BMW Performance ones. Looks great, and OEM quality.

socale39 · 11-13-2015, 05:19 PM

Call up IND if you want paint matched. What they sell is the OEM Performance Grill however they just paint the surrounding trim to match. Did it on mine and looks great. They also sell the paint matched side markers too so they might give you a break if you buy everything together.

socale39 · 11-13-2015, 05:21 PM

Actually, here's a guy selling a brand new set in Carbon Black

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1193215

UglyBuzzard · 11-13-2015, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socale39

Call up IND if you want paint matched. What they sell is the OEM Performance Grill however they just paint the surrounding trim to match. Did it on mine and looks great. They also sell the paint matched side markers too so they might give you a break if you buy everything together.

Thanks - you have a pic of how that looks you could post here?

socale39 · 11-13-2015, 10:55 PM

Here's a pic of mine. Color is Platinum Gray Metallic.

UglyBuzzard · 11-14-2015, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socale39

Here's a pic of mine. Color is Platinum Gray Metallic.

Looks great. Thanks

KayTees · 11-17-2015, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by socale39

Here's a pic of mine. Color is Platinum Gray Metallic.

Woah color matching? Looks good

SlowBucksE70 · 11-18-2015, 09:15 AM

I like the black look, I plastic dipped it myself.. Took like 30min cost $5

SlowBucksE70 · 11-18-2015, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowBucksE70

I like the black look, I plastic dipped it myself.. Took like 30min cost $5

Plastic dipped

UglyBuzzard · 11-22-2015, 11:07 AM

Much better with OEM but can't post pic from app

socale39 · 11-22-2015, 11:47 AM

To manage photos I use the photobucket app and it seems to work pretty well.

11-12-2015, 04:28 PM	#1
UglyBuzzard Colonel 6356 Rep 2,329 Posts Drives: F90 / M5 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Which do you like? Black or Chrome on Carbon Black? Black ones seem to have thicker border and slightly less opening. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-12-2015, 04:37 PM	#2
UglyBuzzard Colonel 6356 Rep 2,329 Posts Drives: F90 / M5 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	sorry - mobile only allowed one pic Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-13-2015, 01:15 AM	#6
socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I went with IND paint matched OEM performance grills and I'm extremely happy. Those cheapo eBay special ones look like ass.
	Appreciate 1 Quote

11-13-2015, 10:46 AM	#8
UglyBuzzard Colonel 6356 Rep 2,329 Posts Drives: F90 / M5 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Thanks all - agree that these black ones are hideous. Will order the BMW performance black ones and hope they look good glossy against Carbon Black ...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-13-2015, 10:54 AM	#9
P1 Lieutenant General 11569 Rep 11,136 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	All about the BMW Performance ones. Looks great, and OEM quality.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-13-2015, 05:19 PM	#10
socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Call up IND if you want paint matched. What they sell is the OEM Performance Grill however they just paint the surrounding trim to match. Did it on mine and looks great. They also sell the paint matched side markers too so they might give you a break if you buy everything together.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-13-2015, 05:21 PM	#11
socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Actually, here's a guy selling a brand new set in Carbon Black http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1193215
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-13-2015, 10:55 PM	#13
socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Here's a pic of mine. Color is Platinum Gray Metallic.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-18-2015, 09:15 AM	#16
SlowBucksE70 New Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: Bmw X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: union County New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I like the black look, I plastic dipped it myself.. Took like 30min cost $5 __________________ SlowBucksE70
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2015, 11:07 AM	#18
UglyBuzzard Colonel 6356 Rep 2,329 Posts Drives: F90 / M5 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Much better with OEM but can't post pic from app
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2015, 11:47 AM	#19
socale39 Major 209 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 04 545i SMG Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	To manage photos I use the photobucket app and it seems to work pretty well.
	Appreciate 0 Quote