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Rearro · 07-17-2008, 03:30 PM

+1 (alpine white) but in the different variations

* Chrome slats & shadowline frame
* Black Slats & Chrome Frame
* Don't need to see stock as I can see that in my Garage.

Thanks in advance!!:thumbup:

Oregon · 07-17-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkp1187

Looks nice. Anyone have a photo of the shadowline on Alpine White?

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...?t=3150&page=6

Rearro · 07-17-2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surname

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...?t=3150&page=6

Gracias amigo Surname!!

But if any addicts have pictures of the different variation I'd love to see it!!

60Driver · 07-19-2008, 02:12 AM

Variations near the bottom of page 3. On SGM though. :iono:

Taki · 08-04-2008, 11:28 AM

Just did the swap on my Jet Black 135. I was somewhat worried it would be too much black, but it looks great. In pictures, the black on black looks bland, but in person it's evil. Now I might have to get tint as well.

Also, having the hook tool is crucial. It would have been a huge pain in the ass to remove those lower clips without it.

As I said, pictures don't do it justice, but I can throw some up if you guys want.

Viper · 08-05-2008, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taki

As I said, pictures don't do it justice, but I can throw some up if you guys want.

PLEASE post pics. i am going to install 7500 or 8500 angle eye bulbs, black kidney grills, and powder coat my rims matte black with red calipers. i think it gona look GOOD. which company should i order the angle eyes and black kidney grills through?

Jumpman · 08-05-2008, 10:48 AM

I just put 128i grills on mine. Now it looks like a BMW (to me). No need for pics as it looks exactly like the one on page 1 since it's montego.

The guide was very helpful - thanks!

Taki · 08-05-2008, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper

PLEASE post pics. i am going to install 7500 or 8500 angle eye bulbs, black kidney grills, and powder coat my rims matte black with red calipers. i think it gona look GOOD. which company should i order the angle eyes and black kidney grills through?

Sorry if the pics are a touch big. These are the ones I can get to right now. If they end up breaking the tables I'll fix it in a bit.

Before:

After:

Viper · 08-05-2008, 05:35 PM

looks great! exactly the look i am going for. where did you order them from? Do you feel that they are of good quality?

Taki · 08-05-2008, 06:10 PM

I ordered from one of the vendors that posts here, who had a decent price. They're official BMW parts, so they feel about the same quality as the ones that came off. I'm very happy with how it turned out.

I will say again, be sure to get the recommended tools; it helps more than you might expect.

davemohan · 08-22-2008, 02:38 PM

Less that 20 minutes from opening the hood to closing it. I'm almost embarrassed to call it "DIY". Used the Craftsman hook & pick set (941513) @ $7.99 at your local Sears. (They were out of the KD Tools set.) Thanks for the instructions!

BF335xi · 08-22-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TP 135i

Your wish is my command...........Shadowline frames with OEM interior grille bars.

:headbang: Wow so so sick looking!

twin fed · 08-27-2008, 12:49 PM

AW 135i with black grilles

car_doper · 09-04-2008, 07:10 PM

thanks for the DIY. it took me longer to find all of the right tools then to do the mod.

GigEm93 · 09-06-2008, 03:22 PM

I got lucky and saw a set of cheap tools including the right angle tool at a Jeep dealership while having the wife's Liberty in for some work, and got them for $3. Thanks to those and this DIY, changing out my grilles was a snap.

I went with black rims/black slats for now, but might try the chrome slats inside black rims soon.

Luvmybmw · 09-13-2008, 03:09 PM

Agree, easy install if you have a right angle tool. Thanks for the instructions and it took me about 30 to 45 minutes. I think the Shadowline Grills on the AW looks HOT!

Luvmybmw · 09-15-2008, 07:00 AM

Thank you AndyM!!!

Simon_135i · 09-18-2008, 08:13 PM

Just got the grill... Need to stop by Walmart later tonight for the tools...

Here some pics... THANKS DAN for an excellent custom job!

arok · 09-18-2008, 08:56 PM

wow i want to see that on the car!

wtiger127 · 09-19-2008, 10:03 AM

Yeah, me too....Everyone is going with the ALL Black on AW's. Love to see an upclose for this one when you are done. Thanks so much.

Simon_135i · 09-19-2008, 10:35 AM

Sorry for any dissappointment but it looks like I might not get around to it until next week...

Simon_135i · 09-20-2008, 02:19 AM

Just finished installing... Looks better during the day time with the combo above....

Looks better with the chrome center at night.... Will post pictures tomorrow

07-17-2008, 03:30 PM	#67
Rearro Lieutenant Drives: Bmw 135I Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Silverdale, Wa. Posts: 486 iTrader: (0)	+1 (alpine white) but in the different variations * Chrome slats & shadowline frame * Black Slats & Chrome Frame * Don't need to see stock as I can see that in my Garage. Thanks in advance!!:thumbup: __________________ BMW 135i Alpine White, Coral Red Dinan Stage 2, Dinan Free flow exhaust!

07-19-2008, 02:12 AM	#70
60Driver Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 452 iTrader: (0)	Variations near the bottom of page 3. On SGM though. :iono: __________________ ~My other car is a Blackhawk~ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

08-04-2008, 11:28 AM	#71
Taki Private First Class Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SP, MD, USA Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	Just did the swap on my Jet Black 135. I was somewhat worried it would be too much black, but it looks great. In pictures, the black on black looks bland, but in person it's evil. Now I might have to get tint as well. Also, having the hook tool is crucial. It would have been a huge pain in the ass to remove those lower clips without it. As I said, pictures don't do it justice, but I can throw some up if you guys want. __________________ 2008 135i Coupe - Jet Black, Black 'ette, Sport, Sat, iPod, Tooth, Heat, CA - Born 4-2-8, Died 12-1-10 RIP 2011 135i Coupe - Jet Black, Black leather, M Sport, Sat, iPod, Tooth, Heat, CA, HK Audio - Born 1-19-11 Horsepower is a safety feature (and so are crumple zones, apparently)

08-05-2008, 06:10 PM	#76
Taki Private First Class Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SP, MD, USA Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	I ordered from one of the vendors that posts here, who had a decent price. They're official BMW parts, so they feel about the same quality as the ones that came off. I'm very happy with how it turned out. I will say again, be sure to get the recommended tools; it helps more than you might expect. __________________ 2008 135i Coupe - Jet Black, Black 'ette, Sport, Sat, iPod, Tooth, Heat, CA - Born 4-2-8, Died 12-1-10 RIP 2011 135i Coupe - Jet Black, Black leather, M Sport, Sat, iPod, Tooth, Heat, CA, HK Audio - Born 1-19-11 Horsepower is a safety feature (and so are crumple zones, apparently)

09-06-2008, 03:22 PM	#81
GigEm93 1derful Drives: SGM 135 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 171 iTrader: (0)	I got lucky and saw a set of cheap tools including the right angle tool at a Jeep dealership while having the wife's Liberty in for some work, and got them for $3. Thanks to those and this DIY, changing out my grilles was a snap. I went with black rims/black slats for now, but might try the chrome slats inside black rims soon. __________________ "The fact of the matter is this. The 135 coupé is the best car BMW makes." - Jeremy Clarkson

08-05-2008, 10:48 AM	#73
Jumpman Lieutenant Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . Posts: 437 iTrader: (0)	I just put 128i grills on mine. Now it looks like a BMW (to me). No need for pics as it looks exactly like the one on page 1 since it's montego. The guide was very helpful - thanks!

08-05-2008, 05:35 PM	#75
Viper Private Drives: '08 BSM 135i (SOON-DINAN) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	looks great! exactly the look i am going for. where did you order them from? Do you feel that they are of good quality?

08-22-2008, 02:38 PM	#77
davemohan ************** Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SC Posts: 184 iTrader: (0)	Less that 20 minutes from opening the hood to closing it. I'm almost embarrassed to call it "DIY". Used the Craftsman hook & pick set (941513) @ $7.99 at your local Sears. (They were out of the KD Tools set.) Thanks for the instructions!

08-27-2008, 12:49 PM	#79
twin fed Doc Brown Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: B-Win, NY Posts: 518 iTrader: (0)	AW 135i with black grilles

09-04-2008, 07:10 PM	#80
car_doper Master Bater Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	thanks for the DIY. it took me longer to find all of the right tools then to do the mod.

09-13-2008, 03:09 PM	#82
Luvmybmw One Fast 1 Drives: '08 AW e82 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 747 iTrader: (2)	Agree, easy install if you have a right angle tool. Thanks for the instructions and it took me about 30 to 45 minutes. I think the Shadowline Grills on the AW looks HOT!

09-15-2008, 07:00 AM	#83
Luvmybmw One Fast 1 Drives: '08 AW e82 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 747 iTrader: (2)	Thank you AndyM!!!

09-18-2008, 08:13 PM	#84
Simon_135i Collecting dust! Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,987 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 E82/135i [0.00]	Just got the grill... Need to stop by Walmart later tonight for the tools... Here some pics... THANKS DAN for an excellent custom job!

09-18-2008, 08:56 PM	#85
arok Captain Drives: BMW F30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 979 iTrader: (1)	wow i want to see that on the car! __________________ 2013 BMW 335i M-Sport

09-19-2008, 10:03 AM	#86
wtiger127 Private First Class Drives: 128i VERT A/W Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North York Posts: 198 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, me too....Everyone is going with the ALL Black on AW's. Love to see an upclose for this one when you are done. Thanks so much. __________________ 1.28i CAB Alpine White / Toupe Leather / Prem Pkg / Snd Pkg / Sport Pkg / USB / iPod Recommended Reading 08/08/08 Summer (In-Service-start) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14493) Winter Shoes -AW (Vert) (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19947) The Winter 128i/135iCAB for Canadians (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19738) 1000+ Miles on new winters across the US (http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19948)

09-19-2008, 10:35 AM	#87
Simon_135i Collecting dust! Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,987 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 E82/135i [0.00]	Sorry for any dissappointment but it looks like I might not get around to it until next week...

09-20-2008, 02:19 AM	#88
Simon_135i Collecting dust! Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,987 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 E82/135i [0.00]	Just finished installing... Looks better during the day time with the combo above.... Looks better with the chrome center at night.... Will post pictures tomorrow

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