Euro Style Finish Rods on Front Side Air Ducts

Spydeputy · 11-27-2015, 06:32 AM

Has anyone looked into Adding (Not replacing with Euro duct) the silver finishing rod to our OEM front side black grills.
Maybe go one step further and paint them the same color as the car body.
The finishing rods on my 2008 E90 just snap into place,
and can be removed by simply squeezing and pulling them.

SteveInfante · 11-27-2015, 10:21 AM

I haven't been able to locate the part number for that either. I would like to know where to get them as well. I thought about switching my front bumper to the M Sport bumper but I really want to keep my fogs. I think I would have to have them coded out if I did make the switch. I wish there was some sort of diffuser for the front of the stock bumper as well.

AlpsRider · 11-27-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Spydeputy

Has anyone looked into Adding (Not replacing with Euro duct) the silver finishing rod to our OEM front side black grills.
Maybe go one step further and paint them the same color as the car body.
The finishing rods on my 2008 E90 just snap into place,
and can be removed by simply squeezing and pulling them.

In your member info it shows that you have an M235i. In the US, the grills are not just for show. There is a radiator on one side and an oil cooler on the other. They need to be open for air flow.

Spydeputy · 11-28-2015, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpsRider

In your member info it shows that you have an M235i. In the US, the grills are not just for show. There is a radiator on one side and an oil cooler on the other. They need to be open for air flow.

I'm sure a thin finishing rod will Not block air getting into the Oil Cooler.
As I posted, I don't want to replace the whole vent area, just add the finishing rods to it.

Michall · 11-28-2015, 10:31 AM

I do not think you can just add those stripes alone. Take a look at this pic.

crbalch · 11-29-2015, 08:16 AM

Subbing, I love the look of the euro air ducts but at $200 it's not worth it to replace.

Spydeputy · 11-29-2015, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by crbalch

Subbing, I love the look of the euro air ducts but at $200 it's not worth it to replace.

Wish we could just add the silver rod to our existing Venting.
Some manufacture could make a killing!

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Spydeputy Brigadier General 205 Rep 3,523 Posts Drives: 2015 F23 M235i/2008,E90,335xi Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: The County, Maryland iTrader: (19) Garage List 2017 X5 M Sport Pac ... [0.00] 2015 M235i, F23 [0.00]	Euro Style Finish Rods on Front Side Air Ducts Has anyone looked into Adding (Not replacing with Euro duct) the silver finishing rod to our OEM front side black grills. Maybe go one step further and paint them the same color as the car body. The finishing rods on my 2008 E90 just snap into place, and can be removed by simply squeezing and pulling them. Attached Images Last edited by Spydeputy; 11-27-2015 at 06:39 AM..
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SteveInfante NewFinishColumbia/detailer 604 Rep 2,096 Posts Drives: 2015 F31 xDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	I haven't been able to locate the part number for that either. I would like to know where to get them as well. I thought about switching my front bumper to the M Sport bumper but I really want to keep my fogs. I think I would have to have them coded out if I did make the switch. I wish there was some sort of diffuser for the front of the stock bumper as well. __________________ 328 F31 xDrive/OSM/Venetian Luxury Line/Cold Weather/Premium/Driving Assist/Nav/Tech "Golden Goose" 78' Honda CB400A project http://www.instagram.com/steve_inf31
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Michall Second Lieutenant 94 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 15 M235i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Roselle, IL iTrader: (1)	I do not think you can just add those stripes alone. Take a look at this pic.
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crbalch The Schwab 473 Rep 1,605 Posts Drives: 2020 AW M340xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 BMW X1 [0.00] 2016 BMW M235xi [0.00]	Subbing, I love the look of the euro air ducts but at $200 it's not worth it to replace.
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