New Grill

vladr · 02-08-2011, 11:09 PM

Hey everyone,

Anyone have any pictures/prices/suggestions for a new grill for the 135?

I don't like the stock plastic one that comes with the car, but i DONT want it to look rice! Know what i mean?

Anyone have any good websites where I can get one for a good price?

Maybe a DIY out there?

Thanks,
V

PS: Not the kidney grill....the actual grill

Satalite · 02-08-2011, 11:54 PM

Try this: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=257104

Yvette · 02-09-2011, 01:32 AM

if you dont like stock ones, sell them to me

SV Concepts III · 02-09-2011, 11:19 AM

Matte Black gets my vote

1speedbike · 02-09-2011, 01:13 PM

There's plenty of options out there. Shadowline (gloss black), matte black, CF, painted to match your exterior color..

I haven't seen anyone with these though:

http://www.bimmian.com/82/RMG/

I've always wanted them but could never justify the price. Still, they look pretty sweet (and they're not just for the kidney grilles, either, you can match with the openings on the lower part of the bumper)..

MarkR171 · 02-09-2011, 01:20 PM

^ I think those are some pretty hideous autozone looking grilles...

Gloss Black / Shadowline is the way to go.

Mine:

JHOOPS2 · 02-09-2011, 01:35 PM

You say not the kidney grill. Are you talking about what is in front of the IC?

py0413 · 02-09-2011, 04:49 PM

I really want to see some in brush aluminium texture; however, it seems will only happen on a DIY case.

1SerieStud · 02-09-2011, 05:35 PM

BMW Shadowline all the way...

vladr · 02-09-2011, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHOOPS2

You say not the kidney grill. Are you talking about what is in front of the IC?

Yes! Exactly. I knew I was going to get a bunch of Kidney grills as answers lol

Eyeman · 02-09-2011, 07:19 PM

I hated the lower grill also. I gave up finding a solution and just got a black anodized FMIC which helps tons.

vladr · 02-09-2011, 08:20 PM

Anyone?

randomquickness · 02-09-2011, 08:54 PM

there's always this option:

woner · 02-09-2011, 08:59 PM

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402461

**********s, bimmian, and others sell these. Pretty pricey though. I'm considering removing the lower grilles on the sides but I don't think the e82 looks right without a fmic grill of some sort.

vladr · 02-09-2011, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomquickness

there's always this option:

Holy Sh**, did you just remove the whole thing?

Is that safe?

lol

randomquickness · 02-09-2011, 09:27 PM

it's fine, I've had it like that for a long while and no damage.

vladr · 02-09-2011, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomquickness

it's fine, I've had it like that for a long while and no damage.

That does look pretty good.... im guessing thats not a stock fmic?

Its also way cheaper than getting a grill, but do you happen to know how to take off the original plastic one?

Thanks

tezza123 · 02-11-2011, 11:16 AM

how do you remove the lower grill

onefast1 · 06-12-2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tezza123

how do you remove the lower grill

Anyone want to comment on this? I want to paint my lower grill matte black because the plastic fades and doesn't match my kidney grills. I popped out the top and bottom sections and see it's just attached by clips similar to the kidney grills but I'm having trouble with the ends. Should I use some more muscle? I was a little scared I might break something so I stopped. I'm really hoping I don't have to remove the front bumper.

Thanks!

Exalted_Tuna · 06-12-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Attack!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tezza123

how do you remove the lower grill

Anyone want to comment on this? I want to paint my lower grill matte black because the plastic fades and doesn't match my kidney grills. I popped out the top and bottom sections and see it's just attached by clips similar to the kidney grills but I'm having trouble with the ends. Should I use some more muscle? I was a little scared I might break something so I stopped. I'm really hoping I don't have to remove the front bumper.

Thanks!

I think you have to take the bumper off. But I'm not 100% sure

Si-M240i · 06-13-2011, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladr

Hey everyone,

Anyone have any pictures/prices/suggestions for a new grill for the 135?

I don't like the stock plastic one that comes with the car, but i DONT want it to look rice! Know what i mean?

Anyone have any good websites where I can get one for a good price?

Maybe a DIY out there?

Thanks,
V

PS: Not the kidney grill....the actual grill

This is what I did: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=538048

vladr · 06-13-2011, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Si-135i

This is what I did: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=538048

sweet man!

did you buy the lower mesh (not the kidney mesh) pre-cut/shaped or did you just buy some mesh somewhere and cut it yourself?

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vladr First Lieutenant 57 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ... iTrader: (2)	New Grill Hey everyone, Anyone have any pictures/prices/suggestions for a new grill for the 135? I don't like the stock plastic one that comes with the car, but i DONT want it to look rice! Know what i mean? Anyone have any good websites where I can get one for a good price? Maybe a DIY out there? Thanks, V PS: Not the kidney grill....the actual grill Last edited by vladr; 02-08-2011 at 11:12 PM.. Reason: Not the kidney grill....the actual grill
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