E92 new grille

24601 · 11-08-2009, 08:07 PM

Before and after pics. I think it was worth it...

Shazmonkee · 11-08-2009, 08:44 PM

Looks like a good change to me

Lookin' clean so far

Johnny Lin · 11-08-2009, 09:11 PM

Looks good, i always like the black grill better

adamaster · 11-09-2009, 09:18 AM

Lookin good.

m3pare · 11-09-2009, 09:25 AM

looks great! needs some reflectors!

E92-Lighting · 11-09-2009, 09:50 AM

better after than before

SV Concepts III · 11-09-2009, 01:05 PM

Very nice

24601 · 11-09-2009, 08:42 PM

thanks all. i was on the fence about the high gloss grille cause i thought it would look nice only on light colors but it turned out really nice.

as soon as i find some reflectors im gonna get it on!

DVDA · 11-11-2009, 11:23 PM

OP,

Where did you the black grill from? how much did you pay?

Thanks

veightkiller · 11-11-2009, 11:24 PM

Looking good man.

Noc57 · 11-11-2009, 11:39 PM

BMW performance grilles FTMFW!

24601 · 11-12-2009, 05:30 AM

Got it from the BMW dealer in Hawaii... cost me $140.00. I thought about getting the matte finish from eBay for $60.00 but I only wanted the OE part.

DVDA · 11-12-2009, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HI335MCoupe

Got it from the BMW dealer in Hawaii... cost me $140.00. I thought about getting the matte finish from eBay for $60.00 but I only wanted the OE part.

Both sides were $140? or each side combined?

Are black grills from Dealership the cheapest option? (i want to get some)

Craig@SupremePower · 11-12-2009, 09:59 AM

much better now to the painted reflectors!

jas07k · 11-12-2009, 10:56 AM

more pictures please, car looks great

lito · 11-12-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

much better now to the painted reflectors!

+1

Noc57 · 11-12-2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVDA

Both sides were $140? or each side combined?

Are black grills from Dealership the cheapest option? (i want to get some)

~$72.50 each, so you're looking at about $140 for the set. Keep in mind if you have the dealer install them, there's another $60 ....$200 is a little ridiculous for grilles. It's easy enough to do yourself, just check out the DIY.

I got mine for around $52 each, so about $110 with tax and everything. If you shop around enough, you can usually get a better price.

The dealership is never the cheapest option. Keep in mind these are BMW Performance grilles and have a high gloss look to them. If you want matte black, you're better off going the cheaper route and buying from the vendors on here.

jas07k · 11-12-2009, 02:32 PM

So did you just buy the stock grills from them and have them paint it a gloss black or this is a part that they specifically carry regularly and sell as an accessory. Sorry for the confusion.

24601 · 11-12-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVDA

Both sides were $140? or each side combined?

Are black grills from Dealership the cheapest option? (i want to get some)

Yes, they were for the pair. But they are sold individually, I got a discount from my parts guy... so it came out to about $70.00 per kidney. I'm not sure about the cheapest option, but that was the only way I could be sure I was getting OE parts and not some knock-offs from eBay.

24601 · 11-12-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas07k

So did you just buy the stock grills from them and have them paint it a gloss black or this is a part that they specifically carry regularly and sell as an accessory. Sorry for the confusion.

No problem. No, this is its own part through BMW Performance. You'd keep your original grille and install this new one.

Noc57 · 11-12-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HI335MCoupe

Yes, they were for the pair. But they are sold individually, I got a discount from my parts guy... so it came out to about $70.00 per kidney. I'm not sure about the cheapest option, but that was the only way I could be sure I was getting OE parts and not some knock-offs from eBay.

Hate to say it man, but that's not really a discount.

The list price for these is $72.50 at about every BMW dealership I've called. You saved a whopping $2.50 per grille. Dunno how the markup is down there in Hawaii but....

Quote:

Originally Posted by jas07k

So did you just buy the stock grills from them and have them paint it a gloss black or this is a part that they specifically carry regularly and sell as an accessory. Sorry for the confusion.

They are specific grilles listed in the BMW Performance catalogue. They come in gloss black, not chrome. No painting necessary. As OP stated, just take out your old grilles and pop these in.

DVDA · 11-12-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noc57

Keep in mind these are BMW Performance grilles and have a high gloss look to them. If you want matte black, you're better off going the cheaper route and buying from the vendors on here.

Anyone have a comparison picture between Matte Black and High Gloss?

11-08-2009, 08:07 PM	#1
24601 Major 98 Rep 1,318 Posts Drives: Toy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oahu, Hawaii iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 Subaru Outback [0.00] 2015 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	E92 new grille Before and after pics. I think it was worth it... Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-08-2009, 08:44 PM	#2
Shazmonkee 110 Rep 2,455 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (11) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i E92 C ... [0.00]	Looks like a good change to me Lookin' clean so far
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-08-2009, 09:11 PM	#3
Johnny Lin Lieutenant General 835 Rep 11,307 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (42)	Looks good, i always like the black grill better
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-09-2009, 09:18 AM	#4
adamaster Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,196 Posts Drives: BMW E90/E92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (89)	Lookin good.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-09-2009, 09:25 AM	#5
m3pare Banned 531 Rep 43,411 Posts Drives: OBD1 M3. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MFEST HQ iTrader: (6)	looks great! needs some reflectors!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-09-2009, 09:50 AM	#6
E92-Lighting 860 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	better after than before
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-09-2009, 01:05 PM	#7
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Very nice
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-09-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
24601 Major 98 Rep 1,318 Posts Drives: Toy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oahu, Hawaii iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 Subaru Outback [0.00] 2015 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	thanks all. i was on the fence about the high gloss grille cause i thought it would look nice only on light colors but it turned out really nice. as soon as i find some reflectors im gonna get it on!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-11-2009, 11:23 PM	#9
DVDA Major 126 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: women crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida iTrader: (0)	OP, Where did you the black grill from? how much did you pay? Thanks __________________ '10 E92 335i\|Le Mans Blue\|Black Dakota\|Light Burl Walnut Trim\|Premium\|///M-Sport\|Steptronic\|I-Drive\|Comfort Access\|
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-11-2009, 11:24 PM	#10
veightkiller Brigadier General 61 Rep 4,150 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C iTrader: (3)	Looking good man.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-11-2009, 11:39 PM	#11
Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	BMW performance grilles FTMFW! __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-12-2009, 05:30 AM	#12
24601 Major 98 Rep 1,318 Posts Drives: Toy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Oahu, Hawaii iTrader: (5) Garage List 2015 Subaru Outback [0.00] 2015 Toyota Tacoma [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	Got it from the BMW dealer in Hawaii... cost me $140.00. I thought about getting the matte finish from eBay for $60.00 but I only wanted the OE part.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-12-2009, 09:59 AM	#14
Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1002 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	much better now to the painted reflectors!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-12-2009, 10:56 AM	#15
jas07k Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale/Miami iTrader: (4)	more pictures please, car looks great
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-12-2009, 02:32 PM	#18
jas07k Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 2016 M2 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale/Miami iTrader: (4)	So did you just buy the stock grills from them and have them paint it a gloss black or this is a part that they specifically carry regularly and sell as an accessory. Sorry for the confusion.
	Appreciate 0 Quote