Matte Black Grill
01-05-2012, 03:01 PM
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01-05-2012, 03:09 PM
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I have the sport option so the black grill worked for me. Makes the wagon look sinister...
What brand/model angel eyes did you go with?
If you did the install, how difficult was it?
Thanks!
I have the sport option so the black grill worked for me. Makes the wagon look sinister...
What brand/model angel eyes did you go with?
If you did the install, how difficult was it?
Thanks!
The install was pretty simple, most people on the forum mentioned that they were told they have to take out the bumper, but if you youtube it, they show you. It took about an hour with my friend to install it. You need a Torx wrench for it. Let me know if you have other questions. You also need one set of angel eyes (one bulb for each side for lights)
01-05-2012, 03:19 PM
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I had the matte black. However, it looked too plastic and cheap. I guess I was peer pressured in the forum since a bunch of people have matte black. Hence, I went back to the chrome since I wanted to go for the clean look. I did however use matte black center slats with the chrome surrounds.
I also bought OEM Gloss black. If you want black, go with OEM Gloss black. I'll put these in when I'm in the mood to change the look of the car.
I also bought OEM Gloss black. If you want black, go with OEM Gloss black. I'll put these in when I'm in the mood to change the look of the car.
01-05-2012, 11:29 PM
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My Ride: 2008 AW N52 with sports package & premium package; natural brown interior
MODs:
Orion V2s
3000K H8 Yellow Fogs
Matte Black Kidney Grills
20" Miro 111
Hankook V12 Tires
H&R Sport Springs
Special coding via Simon (dbl flash hazards, digital velocity, etc.)
LED Side Markers from Trinity Autosports
LED License Plate Lights from Trinity Autosports
Carbon Delete
BMC Air Filter
RPI Scoop
RPI GT Exhaust
Future MODs:
Mtech Kit
KW Variant 2 Coilovers
CIC Retrofit
Upgrade Audio System
Hi! Get clear LED sidemarkers. I got Trinity Autosport and they produce no error codes. They look really clean. As far as your grill is concerned, it is purely up to your taste. If you want more pop, leave your OEM in. If you want a more subtle/clean look, go for the matte blacks.
Also, there are only two ways you are going to get bright Angel Eyes during the day on your E60:
1. HID Angel Eye kit from Motor Concepts - virtually plug and play
2. Orions AE - note they have to open up your headlights for this, so it's labor intensive.
I currently have the 6W LED Angel Eyes from Trinity. They look great at night but you hardly know they are on during the day. I will by the HID Angel Eye kit later down the road. Gotta get some wheels first. I hope I was of some help. Take care.
Also, there are only two ways you are going to get bright Angel Eyes during the day on your E60:
1. HID Angel Eye kit from Motor Concepts - virtually plug and play
2. Orions AE - note they have to open up your headlights for this, so it's labor intensive.
I currently have the 6W LED Angel Eyes from Trinity. They look great at night but you hardly know they are on during the day. I will by the HID Angel Eye kit later down the road. Gotta get some wheels first. I hope I was of some help. Take care.
01-06-2012, 04:08 AM
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You could try this. It will only cost you like $6 and you can take it off if you dont like it. Worth a shot.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/120...-style-grille/
https://5series.net/forums/topic/120...-style-grille/
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