need help... cf or black kidneys?
12-29-2008, 11:41 PM
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My Ride: '08 535i Monaco Blue metallic / beige
hi guys
im trying to replace my oem kidney grills... the chrome ones
for either black or carbon fiber.... my emblems + wheel caps are all cf BTW....
i dont think black would match because my car is Monaco Blue Metallic....
any help will be appreciated
thanks~
im trying to replace my oem kidney grills... the chrome ones
for either black or carbon fiber.... my emblems + wheel caps are all cf BTW....
i dont think black would match because my car is Monaco Blue Metallic....
any help will be appreciated
thanks~
12-29-2008, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by blee019' post='755714' date='Dec 30 2008, 10:41 AM
hi guys
im trying to replace my oem kidney grills... the chrome ones
for either black or carbon fiber.... my emblems + wheel caps are all cf BTW....
i dont think black would match because my car is Monaco Blue Metallic....
any help will be appreciated
thanks~
im trying to replace my oem kidney grills... the chrome ones
for either black or carbon fiber.... my emblems + wheel caps are all cf BTW....
i dont think black would match because my car is Monaco Blue Metallic....
any help will be appreciated
thanks~
However, because you already have carbon fiber theme going on, I suggest you'd go for that
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12-29-2008, 11:58 PM
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My Ride: 2007 525i, mystic blue metallic, black leather interior, dark poplar wood trim, premium package, navigation, iPod, park distance control, voice activation, bluetooth.
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I thought about going CF on my car too, but went black. My car is Mystic Blue, which is a lighter shade of blue than yours. If you've already gone with the CF roundels, then I say go for the CF grills. Later. you could add CF splitter tips if you have M-tech or the CF lip for non M-tech. Both of which are OEM.
Just my $.02
Good luck!
Just my $.02
Good luck!
12-30-2008, 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by tonymac' post='755740' date='Dec 30 2008, 06:14 AM
Depends on your theme bro...
what do you mean?
12-30-2008, 02:28 AM
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Originally Posted by wacopolumbo' post='755721' date='Dec 30 2008, 03:58 AM
I thought about going CF on my car too, but went black. My car is Mystic Blue, which is a lighter shade of blue than yours. If you've already gone with the CF roundels, then I say go for the CF grills. Later. you could add CF splitter tips if you have M-tech or the CF lip for non M-tech. Both of which are OEM.
Just my $.02
Good luck!
Just my $.02
Good luck!
any ideas?
thx
12-30-2008, 03:45 AM
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Mods: Full M-Tech Kit, ACS Rep Rear Window Spoiler, ACS Rep Rear Deck Spoiler, ACS Rep Quad Diffuser, ACS Rep Exhaust Tips, Remus Duel Exhaust, De-badge, 20% Tint Front and Rear, Umnitza Predator Ice V2, HID fog lights, Clear Side Marker Light Bulbs (yellow when on), Dark Poplar Wood Shifter, Dark Poplar Wood e-Brake Handle, Dark Poplar Wood Steering Wheel Inserts, OEM Steel Pedals, OEM M Footrest, 19 inch OEM 121s (Summer), 18 inch 124s (Winter), Shadowline Window Trim, Blacked-out Kidney Grills
Originally Posted by blee019' post='755742' date='Dec 30 2008, 12:28 PM
where can i buy the cf lip for non m-tech
any ideas?
thx
any ideas?
thx
Here is a link to the part on the BMW USA webpage
http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemView.asp...p;productId=914
I don't know if they make one for the LCI.
12-30-2008, 06:58 AM
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just because you have cf enblems doesnt mean you have to go cf the whole way.. i didnt and my car looks awesome.. grills are matte black.. i have the black carbon fiber emblems and its just enough.. im not a fan of the cf look too much.. for accents its good..but too much is overkill.. imo.. dont shoot me please
12-30-2008, 07:52 AM
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My Ride: 2004 530i
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If you already have some CF stuff I say stick with the CF theme.