Lower Grille replacement for 135is?

[SamelCamel]

Does anyone know where I can pick up a lower grille replacement for a 2013 135is? There are a lot of them that are "similar" but the 135is also has two 45 degree cross-angled support pieces in it. I believe it's a two-piece grille.

I ran over a large piece of tire in the road and it broke mine. Can anyone help me out?


-Sam

[Esteban]

Pretty sure it's the same as the one on a standard 135i. My lower grille has two support pieces as well.

There's nothing different in the front of a 135is except an additional water cooler but that's on the driver's side.

There is also a larger radiator fan but don't think that would change that lower grille any.

It doesn't show a new grille as part of the PPK2.

Edit: you can probably just go to realoem.com and put in your VIN and get the part number for your lower grille.

[SamelCamel]

Esteban,

Maybe look again? My supports are angled in at the top but the generic grilles I've seen are.straight up and down. I have the e82.


Sam

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by SamelCamel

Esteban,

Maybe look again? My supports are angled in at the top but the generic grilles I've seen are.straight up and down. I have the e82.


Sam

So it looks like this, right? I have an E82 as well but mine is a standard 135i.

[SamelCamel]

Originally Posted by Esteban

So it looks like this, right? I have an E82 as well but mine is a standard 135i.

Yes, exactly! Now find me the part somewhere or at least the right part number. I believe this grille normally is sold together as one. It should come with the outer piece and the inner piece together.

If I could just buy the inner angled piece that would work as well.

Thanks again for your help!


-Sam

[SamelCamel]

I found a better picture that shows the grille backing support piece with the two angled plastic pieces in front of the intercooler. This is what I'm looking for.

-Sam

[Esteban]

If I was looking for that part I'd try realoem.com, or check with my local dealer. Good luck.

[SamelCamel]

Originally Posted by Esteban

If I was looking for that part I'd try realoem.com, or check with my local dealer. Good luck.

realoem.com only shows the front grille piece and not the other support piece. I may have to just run it by the dealership and see if they can figure it out.

-Sam