09-25-2014, 02:54 AM | #1 |
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Grille opinions...
I just purchased and installed black M Performance grilles on my Alpine White and I'm not totally sold on the look. Mainly the gloss black trim. I like it better than stock but think there is still room for improvement. I'm considering going with the IND custom colored grilles, AW trim with the black vents. I haven't seen any pictures installed so I wanted to get some opinions.
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09-25-2014, 08:24 AM | #2 |
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I had a similar feeling after I installed mine. It has grown on me but I actually think the front end would look better if the lower mesh trim pieces were more gloss black than flat. I like the grille gloss trim and it's a little distracting compared to all the flat black. IMO.
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09-25-2014, 08:38 AM | #3 |
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Really? I think the BMW Performance stuff is the best option out there... Only problem is that my right one is now coming loose. No idea how that happened...
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09-25-2014, 10:42 AM | #4 |
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IND are nice grills, but the paint will chip easily if that would bother you.
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09-25-2014, 03:35 PM | #5 |
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I agree troymi. The gloss mixed with matte isn't my favorite. Maybe I should do all matte grille or have the mesh grilles painted satin or semi gloss.
Chipping will bother me, but it also bothers me on the bumper. I usually have my front bumpers resprayed every couple of years. Thanks for all the input so far. |
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09-26-2014, 08:28 AM | #6 |
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photoshop it and lets see what it looks like.
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09-26-2014, 10:51 PM | #7 |
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I've seen pics of an Alpine White E46 with the exact same style you mentioned... AW frames with the black slats. I thought it looked great. Of course, its all up to you. I've got the OEM performance grills as well and to me, its the only way to go.
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09-27-2014, 12:17 AM | #8 |
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Heh! See what happens…you start mucking with the original look and stuff doesn't look quite right.
I've never been a fan of black grills….not on the E70, not on any BMW. OEM for me… |
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09-29-2014, 12:36 AM | #10 |
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I took one for the team and ordered the IND Alpine White grilles. I will post pictures as soon as they arrive.
http://www.bimmian.com/Matte-Black-K...for-BMW-E70-X5 |
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