11-12-2023, 01:27 PM | #1 |
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black kidney grills
I want to buy black kidney grills for my M235i, I want something quality so I was thinking of OEM.
Is there a particular option I should ask my dealer for or is there a reputable aftermarket company that makes them. I don’t mind spending a bit of money beyond the cheapest eBay item. |
11-12-2023, 02:12 PM | #2 | |
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The same grilles here at (possibly) a lower price: Left https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ft-51712336815 Right https://www.getbmwparts.com/oem-part...ht-51712336816 If you want the BMW grilles, you can take the part numbers and Google search for the best prices. Don't forget about tax and shipping! Left Grille Part No. 51712336815 Right Grille Part No. 51712336816
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11-12-2023, 04:00 PM | #3 |
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I bought these and they are very good quality and fit perfectly but looks like the single slats are discontinued.
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Matte-Bl...-2-Series.html |
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11-12-2023, 04:16 PM | #4 |
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11-19-2023, 05:18 PM | #6 |
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That's my approach. Hopefully they won't turn purple on you!
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11-20-2023, 06:16 AM | #7 |
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11-20-2023, 07:12 AM | #8 |
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Some people have had black trim turn purple from UV. I think it was mostly "sportline" trims with extra black gloss plastic bits in their side/lower intake areas. As far as I know it wasn't affecting grilles.
https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1727480 Does your car have the grey mirror covers too? Is that next on your list? |
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Yes, I have the grey covers, they look okay to me, just wasn’t a huge fan of the chrome but it wasn’t a huge change either as it was only a chrome outline |
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11-20-2023, 03:00 PM | #10 |
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I ended up changing the grille (chrome), mirror covers (grey) and rear diffuser (dark grey) because they didn't make any sense to me. I went with black grille, black mirror covers and black rear diffuser on the white car. And yes, I did go aftermarket bits.
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04-13-2024, 07:26 AM | #13 |
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Double slat
I put double slat in off E-bay. Was mostly I wanted black instead of chrome. But the solid slat looks better now that I study it.
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After the body shop couldn't find a purple piece I found the color change thread on this forum and I was shocked to learn it wasn't supposed to be purple. The black piece they put on was from BMW and so far, about 18 months later, it's still black. So my guess is they got the UV additive right now. But my front bits are still purple and now I don't like it... but I'm too cheap to buy new trim. |
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04-13-2024, 10:55 PM | #17 |
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The black grilles were an accessories option on all models.
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Black grilles aren't listed on my window sticker. In fact, the only option I ordered was a manual transmission. Somehow, navigation and park distance control ended up on my car. It's one of the earliest '21 230i's made. |
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