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Old 10-06-2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' date='Oct 6 2005, 10:17 AM
[quote name='Ricracing' date='Oct 6 2005, 09:10 AM']Really nice pics Peter530i

They came out especially on a dark car.

Are those 545i or M5 grilles (or if there any diffarance)?
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the grill is from E-bay and it is actually neither M5 or 545. It is some made in Taiwan version, close to 7er design. The outer top corners of each grill are different from original. But for half the cost and no cost of install why not
I can always put the old ones back
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NO cost??? what about your scrapped fingers!

Looks very nice...at that price these cars should come with this standard...a penny wise a pound foolish
Old 10-07-2005, 04:21 AM
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howd u get the clips on the side off????? im stuck with those and havent got a clue as to how to remove them
Just break them off.

They are useless. The only purpose they serve is to piss you off.
Old 10-07-2005, 05:24 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup [color=red]Mods:[/color] [color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done ! Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color] [color=blue]3M window 35% tint done Chrome grilles E60.net Clings [/color]
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Originally Posted by mikej' date='Oct 6 2005, 06:37 PM
Nice grill.? The chrome looks really shiny.? What kinda mobile phone takes pictures like that?? Those pics are pretty clear if taken from a phone.? The US is always last when it comes to electronics.? The camera on my RAZR takes crappy pics.
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' date='Oct 7 2005, 06:24 AM
[quote name='mikej' date='Oct 6 2005, 06:37 PM']Nice grill.? The chrome looks really shiny.? What kinda mobile phone takes pictures like that?? Those pics are pretty clear if taken from a phone.? The US is always last when it comes to electronics.? The camera on my RAZR takes crappy pics.
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Does your 6100 show the address book in your E60?
Old 10-08-2005, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mikej' date='Oct 7 2005, 09:15 PM
[quote name='Peter530i' date='Oct 7 2005, 06:24 AM'][quote name='mikej' date='Oct 6 2005, 06:37 PM']Nice grill.? The chrome looks really shiny.? What kinda mobile phone takes pictures like that?? Those pics are pretty clear if taken from a phone.? The US is always last when it comes to electronics.? The camera on my RAZR takes crappy pics.
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Does your 6170 show the address book in your E60?
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Nokia 6170 does not have bluetooth.....neither my car
Old 10-09-2005, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' date='Oct 7 2005, 08:24 AM
[quote name='mikej' date='Oct 6 2005, 06:37 PM']Nice grill.? The chrome looks really shiny.? What kinda mobile phone takes pictures like that?? Those pics are pretty clear if taken from a phone.? The US is always last when it comes to electronics.? The camera on my RAZR takes crappy pics.
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' date='Oct 6 2005, 07:53 AM
Thanks to everybody's imput and help from this great forum I finaly got my chrome grill.
My fingers are in pain and it was such a night mare

Here are some pics take by mobile phone for now...
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Hi Peter530i. I ordered the same grill from ebay. A bit concerned that the outer grill (top corners) are different from the original ones. Is it possible to take out the chrimed inner strips/grill and attach it to the my existing outer grill? This way, it'll look more like the original chromed grill. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by garthbo' date='Oct 18 2005, 03:03 AM
[quote name='Peter530i' date='Oct 6 2005, 07:53 AM']Thanks to everybody's imput and help from this great forum I finaly got my chrome grill.
My fingers are in pain and it was such a night mare

Here are some pics take by mobile phone for now...
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Hi Peter530i. I ordered the same grill from ebay. A bit concerned that the outer grill (top corners) are different from the original ones. Is it possible to take out the chrimed inner strips/grill and attach it to the my existing outer grill? This way, it'll look more like the original chromed grill. Thanks.
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just PMed you.... Yes, the grill from Ebay is two piece as well as the original one.
The outer ring and the inner slots. I do not know if those are interchangeable with each other. Have not tried this. But I think it should work as I see the grill, it is a pretty good copy
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I had mine done not so long ago...

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Here is mine done last week

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