Performance Grills

pablobaq · 05-16-2014, 10:11 PM

Hey guys,
I did grills with vinyl and it turned out great!

Here is a DIY for anybody interested.

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=986632\

lichenlt · 05-17-2014, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by pablobaq

Hey guys,
I did grills with vinyl and it turned out great!

Here is a DIY for anybody interested.

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=986632\

PICS would be nice, lol

pablobaq · 05-17-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lichenlt

PICS would be nice, lol

Here you go, you can see more detail at the DIY link above.

pikcachu · 05-17-2014, 12:46 PM

Need some opinion

I know the photos are not exactly the same... forgot the lights on in the first one... and one es a bit brighter than the other...

but somehow I kind of like the chrome grilles better

Am i crazy? maybe I just need some time to adjust

kdog26372 · 05-04-2015, 08:52 PM

Installed black grills in 5 minutes using bumper loosening method. Pull off weatherstripping, take off 6 #30 torx, use flathead screwdriver with electrical tape on end to push top 3 tabs slightly in while pulling on grill from outside, once those 3 that you can see on top are no longer locked in position, give gentle tug on grill and then very easy to reach in with hand and unclip sides. Other side takes next to no time and new grills pop in without effort.

Not sure why anyone would rig a special tool and break stock ones as this was one of the easiest things I've done. Helps to examine new ones first and then it's pretty obvious how to remove them.

Other useful item would be thin winter glove liners as the grills are kinda sharp to full on and this will also help wrist when reaching in to get to side and bottom clips. Not needed, but after I was done that's what came to mind.

No pics as car is dirty and garage was getting dark, but looks great with black car and soon to be Carbon mirror caps.

MrBimmerM235i · 08-03-2015, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stm235i

Plasti dip

That looks like crap!

bizfiend · 08-12-2015, 06:40 PM

Cloud IX · 08-21-2015, 05:25 AM

Nice!

SteveInfante · 08-31-2015, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bizfiend

Where did you get the carbon ones? That looks great.

MrBimmerM235i · 09-18-2015, 09:43 AM

FTW!

Mr.Beeps · 10-14-2015, 06:07 PM

Just ordered mine from IND. I got the m tri color gloss ones. Can't wait to see what that looks like. I've been searching for the m tri color ones and was happy to find them on IND.

I'll post pics once I install them.

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pablobaq Private First Class 23 Rep 103 Posts Drives: F34 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: USA FL iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I did grills with vinyl and it turned out great! Here is a DIY for anybody interested. http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=986632\
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pikcachu Major General 1399 Rep 5,262 Posts Drives: M235i (F22 Red angel) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: undisclosed iTrader: (1)	Need some opinion I know the photos are not exactly the same... forgot the lights on in the first one... and one es a bit brighter than the other... but somehow I kind of like the chrome grilles better Am i crazy? maybe I just need some time to adjust Attached Images
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05-04-2015, 08:52 PM	#49
kdog26372 Lieutenant 243 Rep 447 Posts Drives: 2015 M235xi BSM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Installed black grills in 5 minutes using bumper loosening method. Pull off weatherstripping, take off 6 #30 torx, use flathead screwdriver with electrical tape on end to push top 3 tabs slightly in while pulling on grill from outside, once those 3 that you can see on top are no longer locked in position, give gentle tug on grill and then very easy to reach in with hand and unclip sides. Other side takes next to no time and new grills pop in without effort. Not sure why anyone would rig a special tool and break stock ones as this was one of the easiest things I've done. Helps to examine new ones first and then it's pretty obvious how to remove them. Other useful item would be thin winter glove liners as the grills are kinda sharp to full on and this will also help wrist when reaching in to get to side and bottom clips. Not needed, but after I was done that's what came to mind. No pics as car is dirty and garage was getting dark, but looks great with black car and soon to be Carbon mirror caps. __________________ '15 M235xi \| BSM/Oyster/Aluminum \| Black Kidneys \| RW Carbon Mirror Caps \| 40% tint Last edited by kdog26372; 05-04-2015 at 08:56 PM.. Reason: Spelling
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Mr.Beeps New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Just ordered mine from IND. I got the m tri color gloss ones. Can't wait to see what that looks like. I've been searching for the m tri color ones and was happy to find them on IND. I'll post pics once I install them.
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