BMW Performance Grilles - XBimmers

dicker · 11-07-2012, 07:40 PM

Hey Guys,

I just got these in and installed. These are the black OEM grills from BMW, I think I may be the first person to get them as I've been bugging the BMWNA accessories manager about them for a while (I work at a dealer), and he finally made them available.

Here's a quick shot of them installed on my X1 35i M sport and a shot of the part numbers.

BEAMERBOI · 11-07-2012, 08:17 PM

Aww

I want them! How can I get a set?

dicker · 11-07-2012, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEAMERBOI

Aww

I want them! How can I get a set?

You can get them from any BMW dealer! They may not be able to look them up in their system yet, but they can order them using the part numbers in my second picture.

HotRodW · 11-07-2012, 08:30 PM

They look nice. I've been on the fence about going black on the grille rings myself. You may have just helped me decide. Thanks for sharing.

dicker · 11-07-2012, 09:50 PM

I think they're a must have for the LMB! There is no other chrome on the car....

EDIT: I have a xDrive35i so I have black exhaust tips too.

conceyted · 11-07-2012, 10:53 PM

Looks great. Retail prices look to be about 44 euro per side. That is about 120 USD. Is that fairly accurate?

Transfer · 11-07-2012, 11:11 PM

Looks good. Any wide shots?

dicker · 11-08-2012, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by conceyted

Looks great. Retail prices look to be about 44 euro per side. That is about 120 USD. Is that fairly accurate?

That sounds about right, I think they retail for 69/side?

dicker · 11-08-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

Looks good. Any wide shots?

I'll try to remember to take one tomorrow. The lighting was bad when I took these two and it didn't really show up.

two-five boy · 11-09-2012, 01:18 AM

I'm going to black my grilles out also, but with plasti-dip instead of spending $150 on it. Real easy to do esp if u already have the black fins.

PARTS@STBMW · 11-09-2012, 06:49 PM

The gloss black grills look great. Would love to see them on a black x1.

mjy2000 · 11-11-2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dicker

Hey Guys,

I just got these in and installed. These are the black OEM grills from BMW, I think I may be the first person to get them as I've been bugging the BMWNA accessories manager about them for a while (I work at a dealer), and he finally made them available.

Here's a quick shot of them installed on my X1 35i M sport and a shot of the part numbers.

more pictures please,whole front.
thanx

Evan@Tischer · 11-14-2012, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEAMERBOI

Aww

I want them! How can I get a set?

We have them on special here! (6th item down)

conceyted · 11-15-2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dicker

Hey Guys,

I just got these in and installed. These are the black OEM grills from BMW, I think I may be the first person to get them as I've been bugging the BMWNA accessories manager about them for a while (I work at a dealer), and he finally made them available.

Here's a quick shot of them installed on my X1 35i M sport and a shot of the part numbers.

Just to add more pressure to you so you deliver, where are the additional pics you promised!

Dandaman184 · 11-15-2012, 10:07 AM

I am going to ask the new guy dumb question, especially since I haven't taken delivery of my X1 yet. How are these different than the stock ones, on a 28 M-Sport specifically?

BEAMERBOI · 11-15-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Dandaman184

I am going to ask the new guy dumb question, especially since I haven't taken delivery of my X1 yet. How are these different than the stock ones, on a 28 M-Sport specifically?

The stock are chrome and the others are black. I was going to purchase a new set as I have mine plastic coated now but why spend 120.00 when I can spend 10.00 on gloss spray paint and clear coat them good? The plastic dip is a good way to see if you like it black if not just peel it off.

Im peeling my PD off today and re-painting gloss black with a clear coat. and save $110.00

Transfer · 11-15-2012, 03:31 PM

Anyone seen OEM silver grills for sale? I know they come on 35i and X-line 28i.

danintas · 11-16-2012, 01:51 AM

Are they easy to fit?

BEAMERBOI · 11-16-2012, 10:15 AM

Well I don't want to hijack this thread but I just finished mine. I had perviously plastic dip spayed them and could not get a wet gloss look. so I removed the PD and painted them with a high gloss black paint then coated with a gloss over coat. Took all day as I had them looking sick (good) then was trying to take a pic with my freaking phone and dropped the phone and it fell on both frames and FuK up the paint so I had to soaked each frame in paint thinner and scrub all night long then repainted and heated up in oven for 10 min on low . Um good cooking! but it worked and just put them on and it looks 100% better than the PD>>>>>

Grovsnus · 11-16-2012, 01:38 PM

Nice work - as someone else said, you'll end up with a black car one day

Looking at your pics, I noticed the three covered holes in the bumper. The large one on the right (left on the pictures) is almost certainly for an electrical plug, like if you install an electric oil pan heater, but what are the two small ones for? Mounting a cow catcher?

Bill B. · 11-16-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Grovsnus

Nice work - as someone else said, you'll end up with a black car one day

Looking at your pics, I noticed the three covered holes in the bumper. The large one on the right (left on the pictures) is almost certainly for an electrical plug, like if you install an electric oil pan heater, but what are the two small ones for? Mounting a cow catcher?

The large one is for the tow hook (one of two "tools" included in your tool pouch) The two small ones, I believe are for the PDC.

Grovsnus · 11-16-2012, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill B.

The large one is for the tow hook (one of two "tools" included in your tool pouch) The two small ones, I believe are for the PDC.

Given that the car is already lifted, that seemed awfully high for a tow hook, but okay, good to know! Most towers would likely loop around a beam anyhow, unless using a tow bar.

The parking sensors I have mixed feelings about - I'm afraid that drivers will start relying on them, instead of just treating it as extra input. But nice to have, nice to have...

11-07-2012, 07:40 PM	#1
dicker Captain Drives: '13 X1 35i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 778 iTrader: (6)	BMW Performance Grilles Hey Guys, I just got these in and installed. These are the black OEM grills from BMW, I think I may be the first person to get them as I've been bugging the BMWNA accessories manager about them for a while (I work at a dealer), and he finally made them available. Here's a quick shot of them installed on my X1 35i M sport and a shot of the part numbers.
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11-07-2012, 08:17 PM	#2
BEAMERBOI Photographer Drives: x1 35i M version 2013 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 486 iTrader: (0)	Aww I want them! How can I get a set? __________________ My work http://www.curtissmithphotography.com Last edited by BEAMERBOI; 11-07-2012 at 08:23 PM.

11-07-2012, 09:50 PM	#5
dicker Captain Drives: '13 X1 35i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 778 iTrader: (6)	I think they're a must have for the LMB! There is no other chrome on the car.... EDIT: I have a xDrive35i so I have black exhaust tips too. Last edited by dicker; 11-07-2012 at 09:50 PM. Reason: more info.

11-09-2012, 06:49 PM	#11
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11-16-2012, 10:15 AM	#19
BEAMERBOI Photographer Drives: x1 35i M version 2013 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 486 iTrader: (0)	Well I don't want to hijack this thread but I just finished mine. I had perviously plastic dip spayed them and could not get a wet gloss look. so I removed the PD and painted them with a high gloss black paint then coated with a gloss over coat. Took all day as I had them looking sick (good) then was trying to take a pic with my freaking phone and dropped the phone and it fell on both frames and FuK up the paint so I had to soaked each frame in paint thinner and scrub all night long then repainted and heated up in oven for 10 min on low . Um good cooking! but it worked and just put them on and it looks 100% better than the PD>>>>> Attached Images __________________ My work http://www.curtissmithphotography.com

11-07-2012, 08:30 PM	#4
HotRodW Private First Class Drives: 2013 X1 xDrive28i M Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 178 iTrader: (0)	They look nice. I've been on the fence about going black on the grille rings myself. You may have just helped me decide. Thanks for sharing.

11-07-2012, 10:53 PM	#6
conceyted Private Drives: 2013 X1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	Looks great. Retail prices look to be about 44 euro per side. That is about 120 USD. Is that fairly accurate?

11-07-2012, 11:11 PM	#7
Transfer Captain Drives: E90 M3, X1 xDrive28i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 806 iTrader: (0)	Looks good. Any wide shots?

11-09-2012, 01:18 AM	#10
two-five boy Private Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	I'm going to black my grilles out also, but with plasti-dip instead of spending $150 on it. Real easy to do esp if u already have the black fins.

11-15-2012, 10:07 AM	#15
Dandaman184 Private Drives: 2013 X1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 55 iTrader: (0)	I am going to ask the new guy dumb question, especially since I haven't taken delivery of my X1 yet. How are these different than the stock ones, on a 28 M-Sport specifically?

11-15-2012, 03:31 PM	#17
Transfer Captain Drives: E90 M3, X1 xDrive28i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 806 iTrader: (0)	Anyone seen OEM silver grills for sale? I know they come on 35i and X-line 28i.

11-16-2012, 01:51 AM	#18
danintas Private First Class Drives: 2011 BMW X1 23d Auto Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 152 iTrader: (0)	Are they easy to fit?

11-16-2012, 01:38 PM	#20
Grovsnus Captain Drives: Le Mans blue X1 35i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CT Posts: 603 iTrader: (0)	Nice work - as someone else said, you'll end up with a black car one day Looking at your pics, I noticed the three covered holes in the bumper. The large one on the right (left on the pictures) is almost certainly for an electrical plug, like if you install an electric oil pan heater, but what are the two small ones for? Mounting a cow catcher?

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