Lower Valance Mesh
 

Hi Guys,

I have a 2005 530. No sport package or anything like that.

Does anyone have lower valance mesh they put on their car?

I toyed with the idea of a lower lip. But the ideas of scratching it up made that desire fade.

What about a lower grill in black?

I saw a couple. One is pretty pricey. One is cheaper but covers the fogs.

https://www.bimmian.com/Race-Mesh-Gr...r-E61-5-Series

the lower priced one

BMW 5 Series 3pcs Lower Mesh Grille 2004-2007 - Mina Gallery Inc

Those mesh are ugly and will make your car look like them Chrysler 300. It's just shiny chicken coupe wire.

You might want something like this - https://5series.net/forums/e60-parts...-grill-139599/

You can get them off of ebay , and if you need a bigger size just search for the bigger dimension.
This one shows 120x19 cm - Universal 3D Honeycomb ABS Plastic Black Mesh Grill 120 x 19 Cm | eBay

How to you smooth out the edges so it doesn't look all junky? These guys finish it off nicely.

I'm not an expert on autobody, so you might want to ask your local bodyshop. Or maybe some other forum member can chime in. I would remove the bumper and frame it from behind, trim, then mount/secure it, probably with some small zip ties or black hot glue.

So at first i wanted a lower lip, that passed, then I wanted mesh...

I think I may just have to suck it up and get the m5tech bumper.

Go with Mtech style or M5 style bumper for your car. Trinity and Umnitza has them for a really good price. Once you get it installed, it'll give your car a more updated look than just adding a lip or meshes.

I am in the same boat, I just got a 2005 530 in black and might do an MTech front and sides, then do the back eventually and go with Trinity Auto

front bumper arrived. Can't wait to get home and see it.

Which one did you order?

Thanks for the order Shervin! :)

Thanks to anyone who talked me out of this valance or the acs lip and directed me towards the m5tech bumper from Umtiza.

When I told the shop I had a non bmw made bumper they started crapping on it while it was still in the box. "All those Asian made replicas never fit right."

I asked today if they had any issues with install or alignment. They said it was very easy and were impressed with the quality. "No modifications and it had a lot more flex than what we see in copies. " I told him I did my research and bought it from one of the top two most trusted dealers for this item. They said they wished everyone did that instead of just buying the cheapest option.

Anyhow, it looks great. Don't think my mother in law would recognize her old car.

one more pic with plates on. I had to use 3m tape and zip ties. The mesh doesn't line up with the oem mount so it is rigged up but you can't tell.

Looks great!