E60, E61 Parts, Accessories and Mods Discussion about both stock and aftermarket parts for the E60. Accessories and modifications too!

Black Kidney Grill

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-05-2009, 04:56 PM
  #1  
Members
Thread Starter
 
Billy Mo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I did a search and saw a lot of black kidney grills and questions as to if the owner had purchased them from ebay. No one had that I saw. The ebay grills go for about $29 and the others go for as much as $120 from the usual suspects. Has anyone picked up the $29 ebay black kidney grill? Any feedback?
Old 04-05-2009, 04:59 PM
  #2  
Contributors
 
DRANGED's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MPLS, USA
Posts: 5,765
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 10 Honda Fit Sport, 10 Honda Pilot Touring
Default

Ebay is hit or miss in regards to grills. Contact member Trinity Autosport for OEM quality matte black grills. They offer the option of paint matched grills as well. http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showuser=16681
Old 04-05-2009, 05:01 PM
  #3  
Contributors
 
Krozi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Posts: 7,421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Billy Mo' post='837313' date='Apr 5 2009, 08:56 PM
I did a search and saw a lot of black kidney grills and questions as to if the owner had purchased them from ebay. No one had that I saw. The ebay grills go for about $29 and the others go for as much as $120 from the usual suspects. Has anyone picked up the $29 ebay black kidney grill? Any feedback?
The $30 grille will probably be a disappointment and will probably have alignment issues. I purchased one for 70ish from eBay and I was very happy with them.
I highly recommend these though https://www.trinityautosport.com/merchantma...products_id=181
You can contact Nerweezy on the forum, he works for Trinity and IMO is the best vendor on this forum.
Old 04-05-2009, 05:49 PM
  #4  
Contributors
 
-Mike-'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 1,174
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 550i sport
Default

Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='837317' date='Apr 5 2009, 07:59 PM
Ebay is hit or miss in regards to grills. Contact member Trinity Autosport for OEM quality matte black grills. They offer the option of paint matched grills as well. http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showuser=16681
+1, getting mine on Wednesday
Old 04-05-2009, 05:53 PM
  #5  
Former Vendor
 
acuteperformance's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 5,051
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
My Ride: 14 550i
Default

Keep in mind, you own a BMW 5 series--a $50k+ car. Don't go putting cheap parts on your car.
Old 04-05-2009, 06:18 PM
  #6  
Contributors
 
CWS530's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: St. Louis Burbs, USA
Posts: 8,998
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
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).
Default

Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='837317' date='Apr 5 2009, 07:59 PM
Ebay is hit or miss in regards to grills. Contact member Trinity Autosport for OEM quality matte black grills. They offer the option of paint matched grills as well. http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showuser=16681
+1 for about twice the untested cheapie price, you can get a quality product from a trusted vendor like Trinity. BTW the product will arrive in excellent condition. I'm not kidding when I say I've ordered Swiss watches that weren't packed as securely.
Old 04-05-2009, 06:21 PM
  #7  
Super Moderator
 
Gene's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: So. Cal (SFV)
Posts: 17,508
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
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
Default

Originally Posted by myfootsmells' post='837374' date='Apr 5 2009, 06:53 PM
Keep in mind, you own a BMW 5 series--a $50k+ car. Don't go putting cheap parts on your car.
+1...and +1K for Trinity Autosport
Old 04-05-2009, 09:07 PM
  #8  
Former Vendor
 
info@trinityautosport's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Anaheim, CA
Posts: 19,460
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: F13 M6
Default

thanks for all the support guys
Old 04-06-2009, 03:54 PM
  #9  
Members
 
kamilk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Linden Nj
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My Ride: 05 530i
Default

I bought my matte black kidney grill from ebay for 30$ and there was no problems with it finish and quality were
excellent and fit perfectly on my car
Old 04-06-2009, 04:31 PM
  #10  
Contributors
 
Krozi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Posts: 7,421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by kamilk' post='838303' date='Apr 6 2009, 07:54 PM
I bought my matte black kidney grill from ebay for 30$ and there was no problems with it finish and quality were
excellent and fit perfectly on my car
As said before, cheap eBay stuff is hit or miss. I guess your lucky


Quick Reply: Black Kidney Grill



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:33 AM.