OEM gloss black grills/gills that match the trim?

[kaiv]

Ok, this is driving me nuts.

iNd has "BMW Edition" grills, BMW has "BMW Performance" grills, Turner has BMW "black chrome" ... and so on. Way to make it simple

I just want the OEM ones that match the M3's gloss black window/mirror trim.

Part numbers are all over the place too

For the front grills I have:

51 71 21 55 451
51 71 21 55 452

but also:

51 13 79 79 349
51 13 79 79 350


For the side gills:

51 13 79 81 105
51 13 79 81 106

but also:

51 13 79 79 351
51 13 79 79 352


So which are they? And where to get the best deal?

Thanks in advance!

[crabman]

I was trying to figure out the same thing.

[IND-Distribution]

There are two versions of the front kidney grilles. There are BMW Edition grilles that are black chrome. Then there are BMW Performance Grilles which are gloss black.

However BMW only offers the editions (black chrome) for the side grilles on the M3.

Here are BMW Edition front grilles on my M3 to get an idea what black chrome finish looks like.

[kaiv]

Jesal,

So what you're saying is that there's two version of the front grills (Edition and Performance) but only one version of the side gills? (Edition only).

How weird is it that BMW would offer the gloss black Performance grill but not the matching side gills? Makes no sense to me.

Would you say the Edition stuff matches the stock gloss black trim well (window surrounds etc)?

[IND-Distribution]

Correct.

The edition set are very popular as we have sold many with no complaints. They flow nicely with the black trim throughout the car.

If you are only looking for an OEM solution then its the only real choice in terms of the side grilles.

[FCTrs4]

kaiv, I have the edition grills and gills on my sedan and it seems to match the trim pretty well; however, i don't believe it's an exact match. if you'd like, i can take some shots of the car tomorrow and send them to you so you can see them on an alpine white sedan...

if i'm not mistaken, the gloss black grills/gills IND has would be the closest, if not exact, match to the trim.

I went with the edition set and I'm very pleased with it...

[jeff@autocouture]

i ordered a set of bloss black painted by IND matches up perfect to my window trim

[kaiv]

Originally Posted by FCTrs4

kaiv, I have the edition grills and gills on my sedan and it seems to match the trim pretty well; however, i don't believe it's an exact match. if you'd like, i can take some shots of the car tomorrow and send them to you so you can see them on an alpine white sedan...

if i'm not mistaken, the gloss black grills/gills IND has would be the closest, if not exact, match to the trim.

I went with the edition set and I'm very pleased with it...

I wouldn't mind some pictures if you can!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Alex@AUTOcouture

i ordered a set of bloss black painted by IND matches up perfect to my window trim

IND has gloss black ones? Any pics?

Can you link me to them? I saw they have the Edition, matte black and color matched grills; I must've missed the gloss black

[FCTrs4]

Kaiv, will take some pics for you tomorrow... the gloss black ind grills/gills are the IND cosmetic package...

http://parts.ind-distribution.com/product/IND%20Cosmetic%20Package-IND%20Cosmetic%20Package^407.php

the picture on the main page shows the gloss black, but the the link shows a color matched version. they do have gloss black though...

[SchnellM3]

Go with the edition grills and dont look back...

They're sexy

[M3SQRD]

Originally Posted by SchnellM3

Go with the edition grills and dont look back...

They're sexy

+1 OEM Edition black chrome finish is the way to go

[flipm3]

Great information Jesal!

With the BMW Edition Black Chrome grills, are the grill slats also black chrome or are they matte black?

[HK8888]

Beauty

[zibawal]

Originally Posted by Jesal@IND

Correct.

The edition set are very popular as we have sold many with no complaints. They flow nicely with the black trim throughout the car.

If you are only looking for an OEM solution then its the only real choice in terms of the side grilles.

Hi Jessal, do you folks sell, CF side gills and hood intake covers/inserts?

[M3PO]

The Edition grills are not an exact match to the trim but very close. Regardless, they look fantastic and are quality pieces.

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by flipm3

Great information Jesal!

With the BMW Edition Black Chrome grills, are the grill slats also black chrome or are they matte black?

The front of the slates are black chrome but inside of the slates are matte black.

Originally Posted by zibawal

Hi Jessal, do you folks sell, CF side gills and hood intake covers/inserts?

We so offer CF side grilles and hood vents upon request.

[flipm3]

Originally Posted by Jesal@IND

The front of the slates are black chrome but inside of the slates are matte black.

Ooo, fancy. Thanks for clarifying!

[zibawal]

Originally Posted by Jesal@IND

There are two versions of the front kidney grilles. There are BMW Edition grilles that are black chrome. Then there are BMW Performance Grilles which are gloss black.

However BMW only offers the editions (black chrome) for the side grilles on the M3.

Here are BMW Edition front grilles on my M3 to get an idea what black chrome finish looks like.

Hi Jesal,

I am looking for CF, hood vents and side gills for 2010 E93? Can you pls advise the best price and resource?
Thanks

[FCTrs4]

Kaiv,

sorry for the delay, but her are some pics w/edition grills/gills...

[kaiv]

Thank you thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to take and post pics

They look great! If I look closely I'd say the Edition stuff is a little lighter and more charcoal than the window trim.

I might go with them; assuming the IND cosmetic package pieces (gloss black) are not OEM. I just like OEM quality for this kind of thing.

Thanks again!

[flipm3]

Originally Posted by kaiv

Thank you thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to take and post pics

They look great! If I look closely I'd say the Edition stuff is a little lighter and more charcoal than the window trim.

I might go with them; assuming the IND cosmetic package pieces (gloss black) are not OEM. I just like OEM quality for this kind of thing.

Thanks again!

I am actually trying to decide between the BMW Edition and IND Gloss Black right now. My understanding is that the IND Gloss Black grills and gills are just resprayed OEM parts. Personally, I am leaning towards the Gloss Black due to the better match to the window trim and I want to get their Gloss Black M3 badge too.

[kaiv]

Originally Posted by flipm3

I am actually trying to decide between the BMW Edition and IND Gloss Black right now. My understanding is that the IND Gloss Black grills and gills are just resprayed OEM parts. Personally, I am leaning towards the Gloss Black due to the better match to the window trim and I want to get their Gloss Black M3 badge too.

Are they really?!

That would be great for quality and fitment although I would be a bit concerned with the finish. From what I've seen resprayed grills tend to chip really fast unless you do a professional prep/paint job.