Black Grills on Mojave Metallic 335

mojave · 04-03-2010, 01:12 PM

I am debating whether or not to get black grills for my coupe. I had black grills on my black M5 and loved the way they looked, I have also seen them on black and white 335 and like the way they look. I have 35% tint on all the windows and shadow line trim. For anyone who has seen this color in person what are your thoughts?

PS I am not a fan of chrome anything

GregTheStig · 04-03-2010, 01:47 PM

I've saw black grilles on plenty of 3's, and I've loved the look of all of them. I'm not so sure about Mojave, though. I don't think it would look that bad but I've never seen that combo in person. I think it could be worth it.

SV Concepts III · 04-03-2010, 04:17 PM

It's a clean look, I say go for it if you want a subtly aggressive look.

Alan@PYSpeed.com[retired] · 04-03-2010, 04:23 PM

Nick, couldn't agree with you more!

BayMoWe335 · 04-03-2010, 06:20 PM

I think it looks subtle, yet monstrous.

Mine:

MCMLXXXIX · 04-03-2010, 06:24 PM

thats not mojave, is it? ^^

i think itll look good. youve already got the shadowline trim on there which i bet looks nice. go for it!

sb335 · 04-03-2010, 06:52 PM

I think it will look good, go for it!

mojave · 04-03-2010, 07:07 PM

Is that the m-package front or aftermarket?

MCMLXXXIX · 04-03-2010, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mojave

Is that the m-package front or aftermarket?

thats an Aero Lip. m-sport package is a full bumper. the aero lip is OEM but they offer aftermarket reps

mojave · 04-03-2010, 07:12 PM

Can you get the lip in paint color, or do you have to have it painted to match? Where do I get one?

Oulixes · 04-03-2010, 07:32 PM

I've googled pictures of the color you are getting, and IMO a black grill will will look better than the silver one - if you want aggressive appearance.

mojave · 04-03-2010, 07:39 PM

The google pictures don't really give you an idea of the color. It is kind of like the Sparkling graphite it replaces. The color goes from dark grey in some light to bronzy brown in direct sun. I however think it will look good, I don't like the chrome trim on the stock grills so I think I will order the black ones. I saw that Turner Motorsports sells them, does anyone have these, is the fit and finish good?

SV Concepts III · 04-03-2010, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mojave

Can you get the lip in paint color, or do you have to have it painted to match? Where do I get one?

We have the lips for you and offer them prepainted so they are ready to go.

Craig@SupremePower · 04-03-2010, 10:46 PM

dooo etttt!!

BayMoWe335 · 04-04-2010, 01:06 PM

My lip is OEM and Jet Black, not Mojave. Still gives you a decent idea though.

mcacciola · 04-04-2010, 01:28 PM

go half way as i did it myself.
Black mate all around keeping the chrome on the actual grill. Thats the way it looks on the new 335is.

Check my post right below this one "Kidney Grill. Perfect now"

E92-Lighting · 04-05-2010, 05:49 PM

matte black grilles are great first time mods and make your ride stand out

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mojave New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 335I Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Black Grills on Mojave Metallic 335 I am debating whether or not to get black grills for my coupe. I had black grills on my black M5 and loved the way they looked, I have also seen them on black and white 335 and like the way they look. I have 35% tint on all the windows and shadow line trim. For anyone who has seen this color in person what are your thoughts? PS I am not a fan of chrome anything
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GregTheStig derp 48 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: a Tuk Tuk Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	I've saw black grilles on plenty of 3's, and I've loved the look of all of them. I'm not so sure about Mojave, though. I don't think it would look that bad but I've never seen that combo in person. I think it could be worth it. __________________
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	It's a clean look, I say go for it if you want a subtly aggressive look.
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04-03-2010, 06:20 PM	#5
BayMoWe335 Colonel 1176 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I think it looks subtle, yet monstrous. Mine:
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	thats not mojave, is it? ^^ i think itll look good. youve already got the shadowline trim on there which i bet looks nice. go for it! __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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sb335 Private First Class 2 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bakersfield, Cali iTrader: (0)	I think it will look good, go for it!
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mojave New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 335I Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Is that the m-package front or aftermarket?
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mojave New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 335I Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Can you get the lip in paint color, or do you have to have it painted to match? Where do I get one?
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Oulixes Lieutenant Colonel 22 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 330xi, 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Terra Borealis iTrader: (0)	I've googled pictures of the color you are getting, and IMO a black grill will will look better than the silver one - if you want aggressive appearance.
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04-03-2010, 07:39 PM	#12
mojave New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2009 335I Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	The google pictures don't really give you an idea of the color. It is kind of like the Sparkling graphite it replaces. The color goes from dark grey in some light to bronzy brown in direct sun. I however think it will look good, I don't like the chrome trim on the stock grills so I think I will order the black ones. I saw that Turner Motorsports sells them, does anyone have these, is the fit and finish good?
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BayMoWe335 Colonel 1176 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	My lip is OEM and Jet Black, not Mojave. Still gives you a decent idea though.
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04-04-2010, 01:28 PM	#16
mcacciola Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 09 335i, Silver - M Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: miami, fl usa iTrader: (0)	go half way as i did it myself. Black mate all around keeping the chrome on the actual grill. Thats the way it looks on the new 335is. Check my post right below this one "Kidney Grill. Perfect now"
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E92-Lighting 860 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	matte black grilles are great first time mods and make your ride stand out
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