mnmike

eBay is your friend, I found some threads saying they were good quality for 35 bucks and sure enough I've had mine on (albeit for only a couple months) with no issues, no chipping, good fitment etc.

E92-Lighting

grilles for the pre-lci and lci 5 series models, uses exactly the same type of grille

fully stocked with all BMW grilles

DRANGED

Vadim, buy the grills from Trinity Autosport, they are exactly the same as OEM except they are matte black.

The black grills many other companies sell, including the above post, have the vertical slats that are mis-shaped(they protrude out past the surrounds) and are nothing like OEM.


BTW, did you keep your personalized plate? I saw you driving around a few months ago, I couldn't catch you as I was in the Rover.



Here is a pic of the BAD grills that you want to avoid. See how the vertical slats protrude and the slats are an ugly two piece?

DRANGED

Vadim, here is a pic of what the slats should look like, these are the ones you want. This is the OEM type Trinity Autosport sells.

Get these grills and have the surrounds paint matched Monaco Blue and leave the vertical slats Matte Black, it will look BADA$$!!

The vertical slats and the surrounds come apart from one another so it makes it really easy to have them painted.

v_therussian

Another Russian with "V" name

Don't listen to dranged about the grilles - he's absolutely correct, but that's no reason to listen to the guy

vadim

Thanks man! I did order them from Trinity yesterday. I am keeping my personalized plates, they are not on the new car yet. Looking forward to a local meet.

DRANGED

Cool, glad you got the right ones. I was trying to catch up with you a few months ago, saw your plates and tried to chase you down but you caught the light and it turned red on me.

We should all be there at BWW Eagan next Tuesday, love to see the new ride. We have a pretty solid group of 6-8 guys coming out every week.

vadim

Cool, I saw the post. I'll plan on being there, if it doesn't snow