BMW Performance Grilles - Page 2 - XBimmers

Bill B. · 11-16-2012, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Grovsnus

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...

Tow hooks for BMW have been standard operating procedure for a long time. Don't let any tow jockey tell you that yanking your car around using the suspension bits will be ok.

I thought the same about the PDC. The X1 is the first vehicle I've had it in, and I must admit, they are pretty handy. I've always griped when I've seen people using their mirrors to reverse rather than turning their heads like God intended. But, I have to confess, the rear view camera + PDC makes it very tempting to completely rely on it for reversing.

NEX1owner · 12-11-2012, 06:02 PM

This is my Black X1M before and after the black grill swap

Grovsnus · 12-12-2012, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by X1MRacer

This is my Black X1M before and after the black grill swap

Nice pics

lynyrdskynyrd803 · 12-18-2012, 11:23 AM

How much was it to have it installed?

PARTS@STBMW · 12-18-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by X1MRacer

This is my Black X1M before and after the black grill swap

Looks great on the black x1!

two-five boy · 12-18-2012, 06:59 PM

Can u guys who've done the swap take some pics and simple instructions on what exactly needs to be removed to get o the grilles please? I can't believe the bay is that tight compared to my previous car!

aznpxdd · 12-19-2012, 04:24 AM

There's a guide in the DIY section on how to remove the grilles for pre-LCI, I'm thinking its very similar.

I followed the guide and it worked just fine. Just note for this installation, its just like removing interior trims, where you need to just grow some balls and PULL HARD (after semi loosening!)

The first grille will take you a bit due to uncertainty, but once you get it, the 2nd piece is cake.

12-11-2012, 06:02 PM	#24
NEX1owner New Member Drives: 13 X1 28ix M, 09 328xi coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: usa Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	black Grill Black X1 This is my Black X1M before and after the black grill swap Last edited by NEX1owner; 12-31-2012 at 01:08 AM.

12-19-2012, 04:24 AM	#29
aznpxdd Private Drives: 2009 Audi A4 2.0T, 2012 BMW X1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dongguan, China / Taipei, Taiwan / Los Angeles Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	There's a guide in the DIY section on how to remove the grilles for pre-LCI, I'm thinking its very similar. I followed the guide and it worked just fine. Just note for this installation, its just like removing interior trims, where you need to just grow some balls and PULL HARD (after semi loosening!) The first grille will take you a bit due to uncertainty, but once you get it, the 2nd piece is cake. __________________ Life's a bitch and then ya die, that's why we get high, cause you'll never know when you gonna go!

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12-18-2012, 11:23 AM	#26
lynyrdskynyrd803 Private Drives: 2013 BMW X1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SC Posts: 82 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 [0.00]	How much was it to have it installed?

12-18-2012, 06:59 PM	#28
two-five boy Private Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York Posts: 60 iTrader: (0)	Can u guys who've done the swap take some pics and simple instructions on what exactly needs to be removed to get o the grilles please? I can't believe the bay is that tight compared to my previous car!