Black Kidney Grill

teagueAMX · 10-15-2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Kuk

Please

That combo works good because you have other black on gray in the other parts of trim/grills inlets.

sariggs1 · 10-15-2009, 07:56 AM

Please post the pics, would love to see your ride!

freshwhite335 · 10-20-2009, 12:13 AM

scott-
any idea if black grilles are available for the F01 through Germany?
Really want to "shadowline out" all of the chrome on the moms new 7

sariggs1 · 10-20-2009, 08:21 AM

I don't know a lot about the 7 series parts but this article implies that they are available. It references a Euro Balck which is what mine is called. Good luck! If you have a good dealer, they should be able to get a part number for you.

http://www.articlesbase.com/automoti...s-1300178.html

freshwhite335 · 10-20-2009, 10:46 AM

thanks. appreciate it

watoowatoo · 10-26-2009, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shenard

I changed out the titanium grills out for black ones on my Alpine White X6 as well and think it looks much sportier. I only did this because my wheels are also powdercoated black so it matches. Will have to take some pics once all the rain stops here and I can wash it.

I am looking for titanium grill 4 mine. did you keep your titanium grills? if so just pm

M3 CS · 01-12-2010, 06:31 AM

Hi!!!

Looking... good, but... you´ve to change also both grills that re under the kidneys...
And... change the "grills" that re under the fog lights to perforated ones (same us 50i has).

gen2c4s · 01-12-2010, 02:57 PM

Heres mine if anyone interested.

dmlgc · 01-12-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gen2c4s

Heres mine if anyone interested.

right side looks darker than left side , lighting ?

turtle619 · 01-23-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dmlgc

right side looks darker than left side , lighting ?

I'd say the angle of the photo and the lighting both contribute to the difference. my 2 cents..

LVN LRG · 01-26-2010, 05:33 PM

Black on Black nice

, looks very aggressive. My grills are White.

Georgepascal · 02-12-2010, 12:02 PM

Is it possible to give step by step instalation instructions. Thanking you in advance...

UK6 · 02-12-2010, 12:19 PM

If you open your bonnet you can see how they are removed, its beyond simple. Its just a few points that clip over the grille cutouts on the bonnet, the ones at the side are the hardest to shift but its a fingers job, no tools required.

dmlgc · 02-12-2010, 11:00 PM

I just did mine this past weekend (swapped out titanium looking ones for black ,radar project), did both sides for a total of about 10 minutes. spent about half that time looking at the old ones and seeing how to unclip them. UK6 is correct just open the hood(well in US anyway)

Look at the new ones you are going to put in and it becomes very obvious.

sariggs1 · 02-13-2010, 09:45 AM

Hopefully this slide shows helps a little for anyone wanting to replace their grills and / or trim rings.

DK35 · 02-13-2010, 10:01 AM

sweet....ordering tuesday morning

GAT · 08-23-2010, 04:39 PM

Anybody know how to change the lower grilles(valance?). or where to get the parts?

sariggs1 · 08-23-2010, 10:01 PM

I posted pics and part numbers on the link below.

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...ght=Black+mesh

launchcontrol · 09-03-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sariggs1

I posted pics and part numbers on the link below.

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...ght=Black+mesh

Can you please post the steps to removing the front grills? my dealer said "you basically have to break out the chrome grills to install these black ones"

I was like, no thanks, I will do it myself

Packdaddy · 09-03-2010, 11:11 PM

I know your post is a year old, but I was wondering if you ever posted the instructions on how to switch out the kidney grills? I not, thanks anyway.

sariggs1 · 09-04-2010, 08:43 AM

This is not a bad project, just go slow and be careful with the tabs and they will not break. Be patient and it will go well! That is where the dealer has issues! If you have questions, send me a message.

Good luck!

10-15-2009, 07:56 AM	#24
sariggs1 Scott R. 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: X6 xDrive 50I Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X6 50I [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 [0.00] 2001 996 Turbo [0.00]	Please post the pics, would love to see your ride! __________________ Scott - 2012 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo / Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Comfort Access keyless entry, Running boards, Rear-View Camera, Dark Bamboo wood trim, HUD, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, Sport Package, Euro Black Kidney Grill, Euro Side Markers, Black Double Spoke 215 Wheels...
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10-20-2009, 12:13 AM	#25
freshwhite335 Colonel 148 Rep 2,882 Posts Drives: 991/RR Sport AB Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 904 FL iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	scott- any idea if black grilles are available for the F01 through Germany? Really want to "shadowline out" all of the chrome on the moms new 7 __________________ 2014 Range Rover Sport Autobiography 2012.5 991 C2S 1978 Corvette
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10-20-2009, 08:21 AM	#26
sariggs1 Scott R. 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: X6 xDrive 50I Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X6 50I [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 [0.00] 2001 996 Turbo [0.00]	I don't know a lot about the 7 series parts but this article implies that they are available. It references a Euro Balck which is what mine is called. Good luck! If you have a good dealer, they should be able to get a part number for you. http://www.articlesbase.com/automoti...s-1300178.html __________________ Scott - 2012 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo / Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Comfort Access keyless entry, Running boards, Rear-View Camera, Dark Bamboo wood trim, HUD, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, Sport Package, Euro Black Kidney Grill, Euro Side Markers, Black Double Spoke 215 Wheels...
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10-20-2009, 10:46 AM	#27
freshwhite335 Colonel 148 Rep 2,882 Posts Drives: 991/RR Sport AB Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 904 FL iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	thanks. appreciate it __________________ 2014 Range Rover Sport Autobiography 2012.5 991 C2S 1978 Corvette
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01-12-2010, 06:31 AM	#29
M3 CS New Member 1 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW M3 CS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Helsinki,Finland iTrader: (0)	Hi!!! Looking... good, but... you´ve to change also both grills that re under the kidneys... And... change the "grills" that re under the fog lights to perforated ones (same us 50i has).
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01-12-2010, 02:57 PM	#30
gen2c4s New Member 2 Rep 14 Posts Drives: X5 xdrive 3.0d m sport Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Heres mine if anyone interested. Attached Images
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01-26-2010, 05:33 PM	#33
LVN LRG Registered 4 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW X6 50i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Black on Black nice, looks very aggressive. My grills are White.
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02-12-2010, 12:02 PM	#34
Georgepascal New Member 9 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW X6 3.5d Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nicosia, Cyprus iTrader: (0)	Gloss Black Kidney Grills - Need installation Instructions... Is it possible to give step by step instalation instructions. Thanking you in advance...
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02-12-2010, 12:19 PM	#35
UK6 First Lieutenant 79 Rep 383 Posts Drives: M4 & 330e Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Middlesbrough UK iTrader: (0)	If you open your bonnet you can see how they are removed, its beyond simple. Its just a few points that clip over the grille cutouts on the bonnet, the ones at the side are the hardest to shift but its a fingers job, no tools required.
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02-12-2010, 11:00 PM	#36
dmlgc Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,882 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X6MC - 335D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA iTrader: (0)	I just did mine this past weekend (swapped out titanium looking ones for black ,radar project), did both sides for a total of about 10 minutes. spent about half that time looking at the old ones and seeing how to unclip them. UK6 is correct just open the hood(well in US anyway) Look at the new ones you are going to put in and it becomes very obvious.
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02-13-2010, 10:01 AM	#38
DK35 Captain 92 Rep 608 Posts Drives: The MONSTR Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 X6 50i [9.34]	sweet....ordering tuesday morning
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08-23-2010, 04:39 PM	#39
GAT New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calgary Alberta iTrader: (0)	Anybody know how to change the lower grilles(valance?). or where to get the parts?
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08-23-2010, 10:01 PM	#40
sariggs1 Scott R. 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: X6 xDrive 50I Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X6 50I [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 [0.00] 2001 996 Turbo [0.00]	I posted pics and part numbers on the link below. http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...ght=Black+mesh __________________ Scott - 2012 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo / Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Comfort Access keyless entry, Running boards, Rear-View Camera, Dark Bamboo wood trim, HUD, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, Sport Package, Euro Black Kidney Grill, Euro Side Markers, Black Double Spoke 215 Wheels...
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09-03-2010, 11:11 PM	#42
Packdaddy Packdaddy 1 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2010 X6 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas NV iTrader: (0)	Instructions I know your post is a year old, but I was wondering if you ever posted the instructions on how to switch out the kidney grills? I not, thanks anyway.
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