Black Grills, RPI Scoops installed...PICS
06-20-2008, 05:53 PM
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So, today I threw my black front grills in, my RPI scoops and replaced my stock air filters with BMC's and removed the charcoal filters. All in all I didn't bleed too much! 
I think the black will need to grow on me...not sure if I like or not. 
It was all pretty easy, thanks to some DIY's I found: RPI's web site for the grill removal/scoops install and another from the M5Board for the charcoal removal. Black side grills are next (in box in garage), if I decide to keep the black fronts.
Who likes and doesn't like??
Grill removal/Scoops:
http://www.raceprecision.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=119
Charcoal Removal:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=66688
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I think the black will need to grow on me...not sure if I like or not. It was all pretty easy, thanks to some DIY's I found: RPI's web site for the grill removal/scoops install and another from the M5Board for the charcoal removal. Black side grills are next (in box in garage), if I decide to keep the black fronts.
Who likes and doesn't like??
Grill removal/Scoops:
http://www.raceprecision.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=119
Charcoal Removal:
http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=66688
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06-20-2008, 07:21 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by providenceleaf' post='607057' date='Jun 20 2008, 10:52 PM
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06-20-2008, 08:26 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
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Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
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Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Have you ever thought of paint matching the kidney surrounds and leaving the slats matte black?
06-20-2008, 08:32 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
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Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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Looks good, Doc. Now, time for some new shoes! 
06-20-2008, 08:32 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='607097' date='Jun 21 2008, 12:26 AM
Have you ever thought of paint matching the kidney surrounds and leaving the slats matte black?
I mean, I guess I could do it, but to what end...for more contrast?
06-20-2008, 09:20 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Alpine White 550i Sport, Cream Beige Interior, 6-Sp Manual - retired 9/2011
Originally Posted by NeRwEEzy' post='607115' date='Jun 21 2008, 01:15 AM
looks good Doc 
maybe get the side grills in black too to match, sorry just a thought. +1 with Joe for shoes too
maybe get the side grills in black too to match, sorry just a thought. +1 with Joe for shoes too
As for shoes, those are most likely not going to happen. For Pittsburgh, dubs are just too big. And since my Eibach's are up for sale, the lowering obviously isn't going to happen either which makes dubs even less likely. This is Pittsburgh, fellas...some of the worst roads around.
However, I am throwing 12mm spacers on the fronts tomorrow to go with my 10mm rears.
06-20-2008, 10:03 PM
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Looks awesome Dave!! The black grills look much better, matches the lower mesh nicely.
Must have took you forever to find those perfect OEM style black grills
Must have took you forever to find those perfect OEM style black grills