Advice on grill on a grey e90

Candy 01 · 06-03-2011, 02:38 PM

Just been looking at a few 2006/2007 335d e90's and i really like the Sparkling Graphite. But i hate the chrome grill, i've seen a few people getting the black grill's and they look great on white/black bmw's. But i don't really think a black grill would suit a grey e90. The only other option i can think of is getting the grill sprayed grey.
What would members suggest?

parapaul · 06-03-2011, 03:10 PM

There was a thread running over the last week or so about exactly this. There's some good pics of Sparkling Graphite cars with black grilles - I think it looks good, but each to their own.

FWIW I wouldn't colour code them, that would look very strange indeed!

NickP · 06-03-2011, 03:22 PM

Mine is SG with the BMW Performance Grille....

rich1068 · 06-03-2011, 04:11 PM

That looks pretty good to me.

Billyray911 · 06-03-2011, 04:29 PM

Definitely go for the black performance grill-will look fantastic.Colour coding on the other hand will look a bit strange.

I've just bought a set and fitted them in about 10 minutes-very easy job.
Via Anneka from this forum-prices are as below:-

Black Grilles - RRP £95.62 - forum price £81.29 inc vat

rjs · 06-03-2011, 06:23 PM

The performance ones look good on grey.
-1 to colour coding

I think the part numbers are
57 71 2 155 451
51 71 2 155 450

You can get them on bmminiparts.com for ~£65 inc vat (+postage)

parapaul · 06-04-2011, 05:54 PM

Mine arrived today:

DDD999 · 11-18-2011, 03:09 PM

Hi

I am planning to fit black grills to my 06 SG 320d M Sport but can't decide whether to get bmw performance ones [ie gloss black] or matt black ones

Gloss black will match the shadowline trim i guess but matt black would match the mesh etc on bumper as its sort of matt black - well not gloss anyway.

Has anyone pics of a SG car with a matt black grill?

I can see plenty of pics of cars with the bmw performance part but none with matt black grills fitted

Cheers

D

BANNER77 · 11-18-2011, 03:22 PM

I have matt black ones on my sparkling graphite but imo really doesnt look right with standard bmw badge opted for the carbon look badge sets the front end off

flip4335 · 11-18-2011, 03:37 PM

Check out this thread. Believe it has matte black grilles. Look good to me.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520950

SGM is my fave colour. Very Teutonic and menacing when fitted with the right parts.

skiba · 11-19-2011, 11:24 AM

I've got gloss black and looks great to me. Go for gloss black one!!!

Sorry for bad quality of picture.

bmwak · 11-20-2011, 10:15 AM

I think gloss black performance grilles will work really well on Space Grey

- Paul - · 11-20-2011, 02:10 PM

Looks great on Sparkling Graphite - see my garage for my old 320D

DDD999 · 11-20-2011, 04:42 PM

Thanks for replies

I'm still undecided [i know there are bigger decisions in life but I hum and haa over everthing!] but I',m going to order some this week and will just decide when I'm ordering them which to go for.

They both look good and are a big improvement on the chrome so it will be a matter of heads for matt & tails for gloss...

Cheers

D

06-03-2011, 02:38 PM	#1
Candy 01 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 3 series E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West Midlands iTrader: (0)	Advice on grill on a grey e90 Just been looking at a few 2006/2007 335d e90's and i really like the Sparkling Graphite. But i hate the chrome grill, i've seen a few people getting the black grill's and they look great on white/black bmw's. But i don't really think a black grill would suit a grey e90. The only other option i can think of is getting the grill sprayed grey. What would members suggest?
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parapaul Colonel 118 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: E91 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stoke on Trent iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E91 330D MSport [0.00]	There was a thread running over the last week or so about exactly this. There's some good pics of Sparkling Graphite cars with black grilles - I think it looks good, but each to their own. FWIW I wouldn't colour code them, that would look very strange indeed! __________________ Just how many Yorkshire sheep can you fit inside one exhaust?
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NickP Detailing 13 Rep 440 Posts Drives: E90 330d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Essex,UK iTrader: (1)	Mine is SG with the BMW Performance Grille....
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rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That looks pretty good to me.
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Billyray911 Brigadier General 199 Rep 3,500 Posts Drives: Blah Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mind your own business...no,really. iTrader: (6)	Definitely go for the black performance grill-will look fantastic.Colour coding on the other hand will look a bit strange. I've just bought a set and fitted them in about 10 minutes-very easy job. Via Anneka from this forum-prices are as below:- Black Grilles - RRP £95.62 - forum price £81.29 inc vat Last edited by Billyray911; 06-03-2011 at 04:36 PM..
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rjs Major 35 Rep 1,281 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UK (West Mids) iTrader: (0) Garage List '09 M3 (e93) [10.00]	The performance ones look good on grey. -1 to colour coding I think the part numbers are 57 71 2 155 451 51 71 2 155 450 You can get them on bmminiparts.com for ~£65 inc vat (+postage) __________________ E93 M3 \| Azurite Black \| Extended Bamboo Leather \| Piano Black Trim \| 19" 220M Wheels \| Shadowline Trim \| Edition Grills M DCT \| HDD iDrive \| EDC \| Bluetooth \| Front & Rear PDC \| Heated Seats \| DAB Radio \| Hi-Fi Speakers \| USB Audio \| SmartTOP
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parapaul Colonel 118 Rep 2,216 Posts Drives: E91 330d M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stoke on Trent iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E91 330D MSport [0.00]	Mine arrived today: __________________ Just how many Yorkshire sheep can you fit inside one exhaust?
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11-18-2011, 03:09 PM	#8
DDD999 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 06 320D M SPORT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Hi I am planning to fit black grills to my 06 SG 320d M Sport but can't decide whether to get bmw performance ones [ie gloss black] or matt black ones Gloss black will match the shadowline trim i guess but matt black would match the mesh etc on bumper as its sort of matt black - well not gloss anyway. Has anyone pics of a SG car with a matt black grill? I can see plenty of pics of cars with the bmw performance part but none with matt black grills fitted Cheers D
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BANNER77 New Member 6 Rep 22 Posts Drives: BMW E90 SE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BURY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 E90 SE [0.00]	I have matt black ones on my sparkling graphite but imo really doesnt look right with standard bmw badge opted for the carbon look badge sets the front end off
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flip4335 General Nuisance in a Private Conveyance 77 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: like it's rented Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: behind the wheel iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW e90 335i [7.30]	Check out this thread. Believe it has matte black grilles. Look good to me. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520950 SGM is my fave colour. Very Teutonic and menacing when fitted with the right parts. __________________ BMWCCA Member # 414198 \|E90\|SGM\|6MT\|Premium\|Cold\|Sport\|Tint\|LCI MSport Conversion\|MTech\|Blacklines\|219M\|PSS\|Quaife\|Helix FMIC\|M3 Suspension\|Megan Racing\|GC Camber Plates/Coilovers\|Eibach 440/800#\|AR Catted DP\|Cobb AP\|StopTech Drilled/Slotted\|SS Brake Lines\|DWS Quaife Review: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311570
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11-19-2011, 11:24 AM	#11
skiba Private 15 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 335i e93m + 320d f31m Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	I've got gloss black and looks great to me. Go for gloss black one!!! Sorry for bad quality of picture. Attached Images Last edited by skiba; 11-19-2011 at 11:44 AM..
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bmwak Major 106 Rep 1,235 Posts Drives: 440i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London iTrader: (4)	I think gloss black performance grilles will work really well on Space Grey
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- Paul - Major General 697 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Looks great on Sparkling Graphite - see my garage for my old 320D __________________ My Photos
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11-20-2011, 04:42 PM	#14
DDD999 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 06 320D M SPORT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Thanks for replies I'm still undecided [i know there are bigger decisions in life but I hum and haa over everthing!] but I',m going to order some this week and will just decide when I'm ordering them which to go for. They both look good and are a big improvement on the chrome so it will be a matter of heads for matt & tails for gloss... Cheers D
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