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PoshPaws51 · 03-07-2012, 05:40 PM

Fitting the Gloss Black Grilles tomorrow, just got the car so not looked to see how easy or difficult it may be.
If you have done this mod any advice re what it entails would be appreciated thanks:

superchargedman · 03-07-2012, 06:10 PM

Search, dude. It's well documented.

Dan Parker · 03-07-2012, 06:14 PM

Devote 3 minutes and they are installed.

Aussie_in_London · 03-07-2012, 06:14 PM

Used my hands, gripped around the slats and pulled out from the top first with a bit of a jiggle (the clips wont break), the rest followed suit, took all of minutes to remove and change over........

PoshPaws51 · 03-07-2012, 06:27 PM

Thanks Guys

Found a short vid from IND so good to go in the morning!!

speedyjoe · 03-07-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PoshPaws51

Fitting the Gloss Black Grilles tomorrow, just got the car so not looked to see how easy or difficult it may be.
If you have done this mod any advice re what it entails would be appreciated thanks:

Can you tell me where your Grilles from? I am about to get one from ebay but people said the horrible quality won't fit in great. Now I am on the red light and so ready to pull a trigger on OEM.

blotto649 · 03-07-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by speedyjoe

Can you tell me where your Grilles from? I am about to get one from ebay but people said the horrible quality won't fit in great. Now I am on the red light and so ready to pull a trigger on OEM.

Just keep in mind that you usually get what you pay for. I went OEM and they went in so easy, good and tight. Heard more than once that the Ebay jobs aren't the same.

Dee Pee · 03-07-2012, 11:14 PM

Be careful not to chip the paint as you remove them.

PoshPaws51 · 03-08-2012, 07:48 AM

I went for OEM as they look quality kit and are not mega expensive. I followed the IND video advice, removed 4 Torx Head bolts holding front and was able to get in and depress the clips. Job done in around 5 Minutes.
Thanks for the assistance guys.

nicoz · 03-08-2012, 03:56 PM

Where did you find the video?

Thanks

PoshPaws51 · 03-08-2012, 04:48 PM

If you type Grilles Fitting into the search box you will be able to find the vid embedded in one of the threads.
Sorry, I'm not a Techy but was able to find it no problem.

Good Luck

nicoz · 03-10-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PoshPaws51

If you type Grilles Fitting into the search box you will be able to find the vid embedded in one of the threads.
Sorry, I'm not a Techy but was able to find it no problem.

Good Luck

Thanks

NYC6 · 03-10-2012, 11:48 AM

That thread is very long and starts with the premise that tools are needed to carefully open the clips. There is an easier way to skin a cat. Grab the grilles on either side by the vertical fins installed on your car now and pulling the straight out(using some force) they pop right out. The new ones pop right in. No tools or fancy tecniques needed.
I was told this by 2 BMW mechanics. Did mine in a few minutes. The last couple pages of that thread descibed the same by several members.

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PoshPaws51 Enlisted Member Drives: AW 1M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Somerset Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	Fitting Grilles If you type Grilles Fitting into the search box you will be able to find the vid embedded in one of the threads. Sorry, I'm not a Techy but was able to find it no problem. Good Luck

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03-07-2012, 06:10 PM	#2
superchargedman Captain Drives: The ///Mbulance: 1M AW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 871 iTrader: (1)	Search, dude. It's well documented.

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Aussie_in_London Major Drives: 1M & track built Astra OPC Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,484 iTrader: (0)	Used my hands, gripped around the slats and pulled out from the top first with a bit of a jiggle (the clips wont break), the rest followed suit, took all of minutes to remove and change over........

03-07-2012, 06:27 PM	#5
PoshPaws51 Enlisted Member Drives: AW 1M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Somerset Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	Thanks Guys Found a short vid from IND so good to go in the morning!!

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Dee Pee First Lieutenant Drives: '02 M Roadster, '11 AW 1M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 352 iTrader: (0)	Be careful not to chip the paint as you remove them.

03-08-2012, 07:48 AM	#9
PoshPaws51 Enlisted Member Drives: AW 1M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Somerset Posts: 40 iTrader: (0)	I went for OEM as they look quality kit and are not mega expensive. I followed the IND video advice, removed 4 Torx Head bolts holding front and was able to get in and depress the clips. Job done in around 5 Minutes. Thanks for the assistance guys.

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nicoz Private First Class Drives: 1M Join Date: May 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 108 iTrader: (0)	Where did you find the video? Thanks

03-10-2012, 11:48 AM	#13
NYC6 Banned Drives: '10 135i PPKI/06 C6 Z51 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: LI/NY Posts: 2,080 iTrader: (0)	That thread is very long and starts with the premise that tools are needed to carefully open the clips. There is an easier way to skin a cat. Grab the grilles on either side by the vertical fins installed on your car now and pulling the straight out(using some force) they pop right out. The new ones pop right in. No tools or fancy tecniques needed. I was told this by 2 BMW mechanics. Did mine in a few minutes. The last couple pages of that thread descibed the same by several members.