Black Grills
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From: NYC, Rego Park, Queens
My Ride: 2004 E60 530i, 2012 E70 X5 35i
Model Year: 2004
Originally Posted by misal1091' post='889604' date='May 25 2009, 02:48 PM
im looking to buy black grills for my e60 (currently i have chrome ones)
any suggestions on who to buy it from?
thanks much
any suggestions on who to buy it from?
thanks much
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From: Jersey
My Ride: 2004 530i
Model Year: 2004
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by misal1091' post='889634' date='May 25 2009, 03:26 PM
what does matte mean?
(E60 Matte Black Grills)
(E60 Matte Black Grills)
There is shiny or flat (matte)
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From: Trieste, Italy
My Ride: Cars:2011 - BMW F11 535i, Alpine White, Msport version2009 - MINI COOPER, Mellow Yellow2007 - BMW E61 LCI 530i, Space Gray, Msport version - SOLD2006 - MINI COOPER, Park Lane Version - SOLD2005 - BMW E61 525i, Titan Silver, Msport version - SOLD2003
Model Year: 2012
BMW has just released the new 2009 accessories catalogue and there is also an original black hi gloss front grill.
It costs abt. ?100 and the part #151 171 2 155 446/47 L/R.
Here is the photo taken from the catalogue.
It costs abt. ?100 and the part #151 171 2 155 446/47 L/R.
Here is the photo taken from the catalogue.
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by misal1091' post='889643' date='May 25 2009, 03:41 PM
oh okay. thanks.
now one more question....my car is silver
black matte or carbon fiber? i have carbon fiber emblems if that helps
now one more question....my car is silver
black matte or carbon fiber? i have carbon fiber emblems if that helps
CF grilles cost like $215 though, so I would go with black
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From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by misal1091' post='889643' date='May 25 2009, 02:41 PM
oh okay. thanks.
now one more question....my car is silver
black matte or carbon fiber? i have carbon fiber emblems if that helps
now one more question....my car is silver
black matte or carbon fiber? i have carbon fiber emblems if that helps
