X5d Grille Transformation - XBimmers.com

JJunkins · 11-30-2012, 09:03 PM

Got my performance kidney's and black upper center mesh grille today and should have the lower mesh grille tomorrow. I just couldn't wait for the lower piece before I started the transformation. Here's a few before and afters. Since I started, I also decided to plasti dip the fins on the outer grilles. Also, the pieces I'm removing will be FS soon.

I used this post to remove the bumper. http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=535688

Devimik · 11-30-2012, 09:14 PM

Looking good!

howiedds · 12-01-2012, 10:21 PM

where'd you get the black lower grills from? Looks awesome...i was going to plastidip mine....but im lazy...

perrymaxima · 12-01-2012, 10:40 PM

Nice where you get the grills seems like the cheapest I've found is $130.00 including shipping...

JJunkins · 12-02-2012, 11:09 AM

I paid $130 for the kidneys. The upper mesh grille cost $32 and the lower was $66. I bought all the parts from the BMW dealership and used my CCA discount. I'll post all the part numbers when I get back to the house.

JJunkins · 12-02-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by howiedds

where'd you get the black lower grills from? Looks awesome...i was going to plastidip mine....but im lazy...

I thought about plasti dipping mine too but I figured it'd be a kick in the short pants to peel it all off if I jacked it up. While I have the bumper off today I do plan on PD'ing the silver fins. That should be pretty simple.

JJunkins · 12-02-2012, 01:37 PM

Lower Center Mesh Grille OEM 51-11-7-222-856
Upper Center Mesh Grille OEM 51-11-7-159-597
Performance Kidney's. 51-71-2-150-246 & 247

Specify that you want the black mesh grilles when you talk to your parts guy.

apusillo · 12-03-2012, 12:11 PM

I was at my dealership this weekend and had them put on Performance Kidney's. 51-71-2-150-246 & 247. I was told that they do not fit my 2012. Anyone have experience with this. Also the lower mesh, the part numbers you gave, are those for the black mesh?

JJunkins · 12-03-2012, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by apusillo

I was at my dealership this weekend and had them put on Performance Kidney's. 51-71-2-150-246 & 247. I was told that they do not fit my 2012. Anyone have experience with this. Also the lower mesh, the part numbers you gave, are those for the black mesh?

My X is 2011 but I don't think the 2012 hood/grille design changed. To be sure, I'm checking with my parts guy. The mesh grille part numbers I listed should be for the black units but again, double check with your parts guy when you place an order.

howiedds · 12-05-2012, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by apusillo

I was at my dealership this weekend and had them put on Performance Kidney's. 51-71-2-150-246 & 247. I was told that they do not fit my 2012. Anyone have experience with this. Also the lower mesh, the part numbers you gave, are those for the black mesh?

i have OE bmw performance gloss grills on my sept 2012 build x5d...they fit perfectly.

bandit5001 · 12-05-2012, 07:53 PM

looks great

apusillo · 12-07-2012, 06:34 PM

Just got the performance grills and upper mesh from Oscar at Morristowm BMW. He had a tech install them for free. Looks great but now I have to do the lower. I'll post pictures this weekend

Thanks for your help.

smalva · 12-09-2012, 10:18 PM

Looks very nice. Thanks for the pictures

beaudawg · 12-10-2012, 05:17 PM

Looks great!

mlee4984 · 12-10-2012, 07:22 PM

Looks a lot better! Thumbs up!

alextclam · 05-06-2013, 03:32 PM

Hi,

What is the part number for this piece?

P1et · 05-06-2013, 06:17 PM

A noticable difference, well done.

JJunkins · 05-07-2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by alextclam

Hi,

What is the part number for this piece?

Here's the diagram for the parts. #17 is the item you're looking for. http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/201...agramCallOut=1

I pulled these off my vehicle and PlastiDipped em since they don't come in black.

alextclam · 05-07-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JJunkins

Here's the diagram for the parts. #17 is the item you're looking for. http://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/201...agramCallOut=1

I pulled these off my vehicle and PlastiDipped em since they don't come in black.

I was actually referring to #16. I did some searching and noticed some X5 models have the exposed grille under the fog lights but only on the left side. Mine has both like the one in this pic. What's the story behind that? I prefer the exposed one, on both sides. Is there a place that sells it?

11-30-2012, 09:03 PM	#1
JJunkins M3GAHTZ Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	X5d Grille Transformation - COMPLETE Got my performance kidney's and black upper center mesh grille today and should have the lower mesh grille tomorrow. I just couldn't wait for the lower piece before I started the transformation. Here's a few before and afters. Since I started, I also decided to plasti dip the fins on the outer grilles. Also, the pieces I'm removing will be FS soon. I used this post to remove the bumper. http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=535688 Attached Images Last edited by JJunkins; 12-02-2012 at 04:07 PM.
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12-01-2012, 10:21 PM	#3
howiedds D.D.S. Drives: 12 AW E70 X5 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 366 iTrader: (5)	where'd you get the black lower grills from? Looks awesome...i was going to plastidip mine....but im lazy... __________________ Current: 2012 AW X5d with Sport+Prem, coded mirrors, windows, hatch, and other stuff, Toyo Proxes STII non RFT, BMW Perf gloss Black Grills, Euro wide mirrors, Piaa Ion Yellow Fogs, Escort Passport 9500xi (hardwired, mute button in ashtray) JBD @100% RETIRED: 2009 SG e92 M-Sport( I will miss you....)

12-07-2012, 06:34 PM	#12
apusillo New Member Drives: 2012 Bmw X5 3.5d Join Date: May 2012 Location: Aberdeen, NJ Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	Update Just got the performance grills and upper mesh from Oscar at Morristowm BMW. He had a tech install them for free. Looks great but now I have to do the lower. I'll post pictures this weekend Thanks for your help.

12-10-2012, 07:22 PM	#15
mlee4984 Slow M3 Driver Drives: 2013 X5 3.5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 317 iTrader: (0)	Looks a lot better! Thumbs up! __________________ 2013 Alpine Weiss X5 3.5

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11-30-2012, 09:14 PM	#2
Devimik Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 X5 35i Sports Activity Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 38 iTrader: (0)	Looking good!

12-01-2012, 10:40 PM	#4
perrymaxima First Lieutenant Drives: E70 X5 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 367 iTrader: (6)	Nice where you get the grills seems like the cheapest I've found is $130.00 including shipping...

12-02-2012, 11:09 AM	#5
JJunkins M3GAHTZ Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	I paid $130 for the kidneys. The upper mesh grille cost $32 and the lower was $66. I bought all the parts from the BMW dealership and used my CCA discount. I'll post all the part numbers when I get back to the house.

12-02-2012, 01:37 PM	#7
JJunkins M3GAHTZ Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 170 iTrader: (0)	Lower Center Mesh Grille OEM 51-11-7-222-856 Upper Center Mesh Grille OEM 51-11-7-159-597 Performance Kidney's. 51-71-2-150-246 & 247 Specify that you want the black mesh grilles when you talk to your parts guy.

12-03-2012, 12:11 PM	#8
apusillo New Member Drives: 2012 Bmw X5 3.5d Join Date: May 2012 Location: Aberdeen, NJ Posts: 19 iTrader: (0)	I was at my dealership this weekend and had them put on Performance Kidney's. 51-71-2-150-246 & 247. I was told that they do not fit my 2012. Anyone have experience with this. Also the lower mesh, the part numbers you gave, are those for the black mesh?

12-05-2012, 07:53 PM	#11
bandit5001 Registered Drives: 09 X5 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Waldorf, MD Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	looks great

12-09-2012, 10:18 PM	#13
smalva Registered Drives: 2009 X5 35D Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Looks very nice. Thanks for the pictures

12-10-2012, 05:17 PM	#14
beaudawg New Member Drives: '12 X5d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Posts: 8 iTrader: (0)	Looks great!

05-06-2013, 03:32 PM	#16
alextclam Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NY Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Hi, What is the part number for this piece? Attached Images

05-06-2013, 06:17 PM	#17
P1et Major Drives: '04 Ram 2500 / '11 135i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,230 iTrader: (1)	A noticable difference, well done.