M5 side grille on 530i DIY?
02-18-2010, 06:33 PM
#1
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Toms River NJ
Posts: 611
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2013 535i xDrive AW/Black M-kit
i really like the m5 side fender grille. i bought one with out the M badge and i wannt to get it installed. Im hoping a shop can take my side fenders off when they install my m5 bumpers and cut a hole for the grille. not sure if its that simple though. i have a few questions if theres anyone that can help.
1. is this a dumb idea? has it been done?
2. will i have to repaint the fender?
3. where can i get accurate measurements so the shop i go to doesnt screw up the location.
any help/opinions appreciated so i dont go into this blind.
thanks guys!
1. is this a dumb idea? has it been done?
2. will i have to repaint the fender?
3. where can i get accurate measurements so the shop i go to doesnt screw up the location.
any help/opinions appreciated so i dont go into this blind.
thanks guys!
02-18-2010, 07:11 PM
#6
Contributors
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).
I remember a post on here that showed a guy having it done. You shouldn't need to repaint the fender. Regarding measurements, I guess you could find an M5 on a dealer lot and make a little template with a tape measure, paper, and pencil. Good luck.
02-18-2010, 07:20 PM
#8
Contributors
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).
I wouldn't attempt it personally--just don't have the talent or nerves. Best left to the pros. Plus, if they mess it up, they fix it. 
02-18-2010, 10:25 PM
#9
Members
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Larissa/Greece
Posts: 223
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: BMW E60 520i S/E LCI mod.6-2008extras:sun roof,PDC ,Xenon,sport packet etc.Mods:Outsite: full look //m5(bumbers/mirrors/fenders/side skirts/trunk finisher/wheels 166/big-brakes-kit //m5)Angel eyes Gp-thunder 8500kInsite: cluster //m5 optik
Model Year: 2008
And yes CWS530 Calvin have right ,you (or the professional ) must find exatly the position to cut the fender
from a OEM ///M5.
The main part from this grills( the main part is the part for non M5)after from the cut at the fender you see a contact with the back side from the fender you must cut this part a litlle to fit them right.Don't have diy foto only
the result:
