Black Grille vs. Carbon Fiber Grille on Sapphire Black
04-03-2008, 03:03 PM
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Hi, I am deciding to get either black grille or carbon fiber grille to replace my chrome one on my Metallic Sapphire Black 545. I like the carbon fiber because it looks high-tech, and may be it matches the metallic black better.
But I think the all black one looks better on my metalic black car? Anyone? Please comment!!
Thank you,
Dan
But I think the all black one looks better on my metalic black car? Anyone? Please comment!!
Thank you,
Dan
04-03-2008, 03:27 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
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Personally, I'd say the Carbon Fiber (However I may be biased 
), especially as it is less common than a black grill. Well there's my 2 cents! 
Spend them as you see fit! 
), especially as it is less common than a black grill. Well there's my 2 cents! Spend them as you see fit!
04-03-2008, 03:42 PM
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My Ride: 2004 jet black 530I, M-tech body kit, ac shnitzer roof and trunk spoiler. kelleners sport exhaust and pully kit on its way from germany.
I am going through the same problem.....i would go CF
04-03-2008, 03:50 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
I say go with the CF, black grill's would blend in to much with the car, IMHO post some pics when you decide and install tho...
04-03-2008, 03:59 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Originally Posted by DINAN530i' post='555702' date='Apr 3 2008, 04:56 PM
anyone have pictures with each version? car the Carbon really that off color>
04-03-2008, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='555706' date='Apr 3 2008, 06:59 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
Originally Posted by DINAN530i' post='555707' date='Apr 3 2008, 05:02 PM
thanks for the link. I am not sure i like either one of these versions. have to see it on a car to truly tell.
Defintely need to see them mounted, if member danwu goes with cf hope he post some pics of it...
04-03-2008, 04:59 PM
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CF always look good on dark colored car.
i am debating myself w/ same question and I am leaning toward CF grille.
Mine is jet black and has CF ACS splitter......let me tell ya......color goes really well...
(pic that i am attaching isn't clear...but i hope you get an idea how black+carbon fiber combo look)
EDIT: I am looking at photo again...you won't be able get an idea...since pic is almost black+white
i am debating myself w/ same question and I am leaning toward CF grille.
Mine is jet black and has CF ACS splitter......let me tell ya......color goes really well...
(pic that i am attaching isn't clear...but i hope you get an idea how black+carbon fiber combo look)
EDIT: I am looking at photo again...you won't be able get an idea...since pic is almost black+white
04-03-2008, 06:23 PM
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My Ride: 08 535i, Platinum Gray, Sport Pkg
Go CF. I will put the CF grille and rear plate holder after I install shadowline trim. Should go well with my Platinum Gray. Love CF!!
Sorry to semi-hijack your thread
Sorry to semi-hijack your thread
