Black Kidney Grills

doughboy · 04-20-2009, 05:10 AM

I know there's some people on here who've made their own satin black grills.

But I just ordered the new BMW performance black grills from the performance aerodynamics range (from the dealers parts dept). In stock for delivery Wednesday!

Guess how much? (Genuine OEM remember, 2 year guarantee and ready to fit)

£21.95 each with VAT. BARGAIN!!!!!!!!!

part numbers (for LCI E90/E91)

51712146911 (left)
51712146912 (right)

Lets hope they look as good as they do in the catalogue.

mistry · 04-20-2009, 05:40 AM

nice one, any idea of price/part no for the e92?

Mr.N · 04-20-2009, 05:56 AM

Thats really good, are they just the same as the normal ones but matte black?

doughboy · 04-20-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mistry

nice one, any idea of price/part no for the e92?

For E91 its http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...96&hg=51&fg=95

But if you search for a e92, there is no 'BMW performance aerodynamics' section under vehicle trim / accessories & retrofittings.

Maybe you can't get them for E92?

doughboy · 04-20-2009, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.N

Thats really good, are they just the same as the normal ones but matte black?

I think so, a full satin or matte (not sure yet) grill, inner slats and outer rim all as one.

magic77 · 04-22-2009, 03:58 PM

wow thats really cheap expeted about £100 from bmw. Looks like my new e90 LCI arrriving at end of May will need a set.

doughboy · 04-23-2009, 03:33 AM

Just read the spec and they are actually HIGH GLOSS black.

Oh well, they're ordered now, have to wait and see when I pick them up tomorrow.

mistry · 04-23-2009, 07:53 AM

you got them fitted yet? any pics

doughboy · 04-23-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mistry

you got them fitted yet? any pics

hang on a bit....

I can't get to the dealers till tomorrow to pick them up, so maybe over the weekend - when the wifes not looking.

"have you been spending our money on that bloody car again?"

"no, its always looked like that love, you must be mistaken....."

doughboy · 04-26-2009, 04:33 AM

Right, the wifes gone to Morrisons........

New grills fitted in 10 minutes. (use a 4mm allen key instead of torx driver, upper bumper screws are not very tight).

The grills are two-part mouldings, high gloss outer (which matches the high gloss shadowline window trims) and matt inner slats.

No paint to scratch / chip as they are black plastic.

Before and after pics below. I think they'll grow on me. Would prob look better on a dark car, but at least it's the last bit of chrome gone from the body work and it ties in with the lower black grills too.

Not bad for £42 genuine BMW!

dukevi · 04-26-2009, 05:09 AM

nice... now get the CF splitter

Mr_Patience · 04-26-2009, 05:09 AM

Loving that black look....now I wonder!!!

remmib · 04-26-2009, 05:15 AM

Can't go wrong with OEM, looks great.

Mrbangis · 04-26-2009, 05:30 AM

acerboo · 04-26-2009, 11:00 AM

e92 £35 each OEM, quality looks superb

lolololol · 04-26-2009, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by acerboo

e92 £35 each OEM, quality looks superb

Got a link for that buddy ? Would like to order particularly that I know the outside part is gloss black !

M3-FAST · 04-26-2009, 12:46 PM

The gloss black outers look very good - I have contemplated removing mine and spraying the rims gloss balck a few times but have never got round to it.

I have ordered some grilles with a CF surrounnd with matt black slats for the M3 as I like the shiny finish to the outers. Did not realise the OEM ones would look so good and be so cheap!

ed335d · 04-27-2009, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by acerboo

e92 £35 each OEM, quality looks superb

My dealer told me they didn't do them.....

MEGA · 04-27-2009, 04:00 AM

Wow thats a top price for OEM! I paid £65 odd for my matt ones!

doughboy · 04-27-2009, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ed335d

My dealer told me they didn't do them.....

Correct.

According to realoem and the BMW performance catalogue, these grills are only available for 1 series and E90/E91 3 series.

Sorry no coops!

Mantis64 · 04-27-2009, 05:11 AM

Looks great!
Now try 1 black and 1 chrome

illingworth22 · 04-27-2009, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doughboy

hang on a bit....

I can't get to the dealers till tomorrow to pick them up, so maybe over the weekend - when the wifes not looking.

"have you been spending our money on that bloody car again?"

"no, its always looked like that love, you must be mistaken....."

Same here mate. I just contacted Evolve about the re map and said..."Please don't phone my home number just in case the wife answers" We are all in the same boat!

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doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,970 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Just read the spec and they are actually HIGH GLOSS black. Oh well, they're ordered now, have to wait and see when I pick them up tomorrow.
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