Chrome Grills

MrFrizzle · 05-15-2007, 09:16 PM

I know that I the 328i's doesn't come with Chrome accents on the grills or the side linings. That only comes with the 335i's. But is there anyway to install a chrome grill onto my 328xi? (It looks reallllly bling, you cant deny that)

Are the OEM parts, and would the labor cost a lot?

Thanks!

ElCapitan · 05-15-2007, 09:26 PM

Grill Left: 51137120009 OEM Chrome grill
Grill Right: 51137120010 OEM Chrome grill

And go through the appropriate step in the DIY below. It is easy you can do it yourself. I have them for my E91 but I haven't installed them yet.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3830

Good luck.

Franciebaby · 05-15-2007, 09:49 PM

on the 328 you do not have to remove the 2 top pieces/strips since these are already chrome. The 2 grills simply pop out with a little tugging and the 2 new chrome pieces pop right in. I'm a girl and even I did it without any problem.

ejazbmw · 05-15-2007, 10:23 PM

could buy a chrome grill from the dealer? if so how much am i looking at to pay for it?

MrFrizzle · 05-15-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Franciebaby

on the 328 you do not have to remove the 2 top pieces/strips since these are already chrome. The 2 grills simply pop out with a little tugging and the 2 new chrome pieces pop right in. I'm a girl and even I did it without any problem.

LOL sounds good!

ElCapitan · 05-15-2007, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

could buy a chrome grill from the dealer? if so how much am i looking at to pay for it?

Yes see my post above for part number. I paid about $120.00 CAD for both side.

montreal_bimmer · 05-15-2007, 11:18 PM

order the pieces, and you can do it yourself, it'll literally take you a minute to swap them...

ejazbmw · 05-16-2007, 01:21 AM

anyone got some before and after pics just curious to see them side by side

Professor///M · 05-16-2007, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

could buy a chrome grill from the dealer? if so how much am i looking at to pay for it?

They list at $35.10 each

Josh49 · 05-16-2007, 07:39 AM

It takes maybe 20 seconds each? I did it in the dealership showroom while taking delivery. it was funny how many people inside the dealership looked in shock as I pulled off the grills of a brand new BMW..

Franciebaby · 05-16-2007, 08:10 AM

I bought mine on Carpartsdiscount.com for $65 for both sides, they have two versions. Popped them in, took about 2 1/2 minutes.

ejazbmw · 05-16-2007, 10:16 AM

soooo its just a pop out and pop in kinda diy?

KL2DC · 05-16-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

soooo its just a pop out and pop in kinda diy?

yes...easiest mod you can do short of the tire valve caps

MrFrizzle · 05-16-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

yes...easiest mod you can do short of the tire valve caps

Haha, thats exactly what I want to hear

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ElCapitan Lieutenant Colonel 38 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: 2007 E91 328xi & 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Bay, ON iTrader: (2)	Grill Left: 51137120009 OEM Chrome grill Grill Right: 51137120010 OEM Chrome grill And go through the appropriate step in the DIY below. It is easy you can do it yourself. I have them for my E91 but I haven't installed them yet. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3830 Good luck. __________________ *2008* E90 335i \| Silver Grey \| Terra \| Piano Black \| ZSP \| ZKO \| ZAT \| ZKI \| ZPL \| ZKL \| *2007* E91 328xi \| Black Sapphire \| Terra \| ALuminium \| ZKO \| ZKI \| ZPL *Past Cars:* 2004 ///M3, 2002 E46 330xi, 2003 GTI 1.8T, 1996 Neon
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Franciebaby Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2009 328i AW prem,nav,sat,ca Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jackson, Ms iTrader: (1)	on the 328 you do not have to remove the 2 top pieces/strips since these are already chrome. The 2 grills simply pop out with a little tugging and the 2 new chrome pieces pop right in. I'm a girl and even I did it without any problem.
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	order the pieces, and you can do it yourself, it'll literally take you a minute to swap them...
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Josh49 Major General 252 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	It takes maybe 20 seconds each? I did it in the dealership showroom while taking delivery. it was funny how many people inside the dealership looked in shock as I pulled off the grills of a brand new BMW.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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Franciebaby Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2009 328i AW prem,nav,sat,ca Join Date: May 2007 Location: Jackson, Ms iTrader: (1)	I bought mine on Carpartsdiscount.com for $65 for both sides, they have two versions. Popped them in, took about 2 1/2 minutes.
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