Do you thing Matt Black Grilles would suit my car?
08-05-2011, 10:08 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i with M package
Hi,
I am a little torn on whether or not black grilles would enhance the look of my car?
I am having some transition window tinting done. By law in BC you cannot tint the front, driver, passenger windows. To get around it transitioning from darker rear to lighter front windows it goes undetected in my experience.
Anyway, was thinking about the black grilles or even grilles that are painted to match the car, with just the louvers black?
What do you think?
P.S.
I just picked up my car yesterday and was in a Jaguar for one year in between BMW's. OMG....what a difference in quality, handling and ride. I am so happy to be back!
I am a little torn on whether or not black grilles would enhance the look of my car?
I am having some transition window tinting done. By law in BC you cannot tint the front, driver, passenger windows. To get around it transitioning from darker rear to lighter front windows it goes undetected in my experience.
Anyway, was thinking about the black grilles or even grilles that are painted to match the car, with just the louvers black?
What do you think?
P.S.
I just picked up my car yesterday and was in a Jaguar for one year in between BMW's. OMG....what a difference in quality, handling and ride. I am so happy to be back!
08-06-2011, 09:10 AM
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I compared OEM (chrome) to matte black and then the combo--matte black frame with the chrome slats (louvers). I finally went with the combo--more subtle on my deep sea blue car. I like all the options but the all black sometimes looked like something was missing. Almost like someone stole my grills. The chrome slats are actually only chrome on the thin edge with black sides, so it looks mostly black, but youy can still see the slats. I took pix of the differences, but they are on a different computer. I will try to remember to post them. There is a forum thread comparing them too. I tried finding it but couldn't (someone needs to give pointers on how to efficiently search for specific forum threads)
08-06-2011, 09:29 AM
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Currently running gloss black and with OEM chrome slats inside. Agree with mwolf, seems like somthing is missing at a distance if it's all black.
Op you can install it yourself. Takes around 15 to 20 minutes to change it out. Also take a look at DKNY M5, I think he's running matching body color outer edge and his car color is similar to yours.
Op you can install it yourself. Takes around 15 to 20 minutes to change it out. Also take a look at DKNY M5, I think he's running matching body color outer edge and his car color is similar to yours.
08-06-2011, 09:39 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i sport pak. all the other goodies..
MODS: M5 front, sides, aFe throttle body spacer, RPI Red scoop, amber angle eyes, powder coated sport rims, tinted tail lights. smoked side blinkers, color of car and rims roundels, real carbon fiber roof spoiler, 550i number flat black, LED license plate lights, MTX 12' sub, dyno mat, tinted Windows, flat black grill, flat black exhaust tips, light smoke headlight tint, foged out eyelash, velocity booster.
they look good on every e60
08-06-2011, 10:01 AM
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good advice about the chrome edge...i can totally understand what you mean by it looking like something is missing.
08-06-2011, 10:16 AM
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Currently running gloss black and with OEM chrome slats inside. Agree with mwolf, seems like somthing is missing at a distance if it's all black.
Op you can install it yourself. Takes around 15 to 20 minutes to change it out. Also take a look at DKNY M5, I think he's running matching body color outer edge and his car color is similar to yours.
Op you can install it yourself. Takes around 15 to 20 minutes to change it out. Also take a look at DKNY M5, I think he's running matching body color outer edge and his car color is similar to yours.
08-06-2011, 10:53 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 545i Silver,Gray, Metallic. Blk Dakota leather. Nav. Heads up disply. PDC. Pro logic 7 sound. 35% tint.
Mods. MTECH body kit. OEM trunk finisher and M5 spoiler.OEM 166 wheels. Blk and wht CF Roundels.
Orion V2 AEs. LCI taillights with Ricky effect. LED interior lights. LED license plate light. HID fogs. Smoked LED side markers. White cluster mod. Coding. RPI scoop & BMC filter. Gloss black OEM grills.CF interior trim. B&B exhaust.
Personally I like the OEM gloss black grills.
When I bought mine at first I put the original chrome slates in them.
I like that look but decided I like the all gloss black better.
When I bought mine at first I put the original chrome slates in them.
I like that look but decided I like the all gloss black better.