help me decide which grille suits TiAg best

Tallest · 05-17-2009, 02:10 PM

which grilles look best? I was set on all blacks but noticed that may be chromes look nice on TiAg too. now I'm leaning towards getting chromes from a member here. I like black grilles but they just don't seem to work too good on TiAg from some angles, no matter how I try to like them. What do others think?

I picked 2 member cars here - both look awesome so it's tough choice.

OwnAge · 05-17-2009, 02:43 PM

you might pull out some votes for chrome grill just because of a better photoshoped pic of chrome grill. In real life black look way better.

VTECaddict · 05-17-2009, 03:54 PM

i think it depends on the overall style/look you're going for.

black is more tuner/sporty. chrome is more classy/OEM.

OwnAge · 05-17-2009, 04:14 PM

personally i dont think a grill fully covered with chrome is classy but hey thats just me. Id rather keep it stock then full chrome.

VTECaddict · 05-17-2009, 04:50 PM

full chrome is stock. at least on the higher end models. i guess BMW disagrees with you.

Tallest · 05-17-2009, 05:03 PM

you know what i'd definately buy? the matte aluminum grille that's similar to what's on Z4 and X5 and so on. They should make something like this.

Trouble is in my town there isn't a single black grille on a car that i saw in person. And on tiag the chrome looks pretty good as you see the slats.

As for tuner not tuner look - I plan in future if all is well to get a set of gunmetal BBS LMs and a mild drop, but not much else like splitters, spoilers, etc.

Craig@SupremePower · 05-17-2009, 11:28 PM

black..

OwnAge · 05-18-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

full chrome is stock. at least on the higher end models. i guess BMW disagrees with you.

ahh shit, what do i know?

lol why did i think stock had center in black and out in chrome?

that means im gonna have chrome too. At least i know what my 1st mode going to be now.

veightkiller · 05-18-2009, 12:39 AM

i like the matte black better imo.

Goraiders21 · 05-18-2009, 12:40 AM

It all depends on whether ur going for the blacked out look or not, my tiag has black grille but also my car is blacked out and alot of carbon fiber.

Yekkmuratt · 05-18-2009, 03:36 AM

with black grille car looks motorsports style and more agressive with chrome more classy...

DEVN335 · 05-18-2009, 04:34 AM

i got a all black grille on mine.

3lusive · 05-18-2009, 05:42 AM

Definitely matte black, I changed mine and now it looks a lot better

Respek · 05-18-2009, 06:04 AM

Sorry to borrow the thread a little (don't wanna start a new one). I've currently got fully chrome grills + chrome accents on my Electric Red 325i. Should I change to matte black grills or would it look weird with the chrome? Getting shadowlines isn't really in my book right now.

SpmnE9zero · 05-18-2009, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 320what

you know what i'd definately buy? the matte aluminum grille that's similar to what's on Z4 and X5 and so on. They should make something like this.

Trouble is in my town there isn't a single black grille on a car that i saw in person. And on tiag the chrome looks pretty good as you see the slats.

As for tuner not tuner look - I plan in future if all is well to get a set of gunmetal BBS LMs and a mild drop, but not much else like splitters, spoilers, etc.

I would have to say that I would wait to see what color rim you put on the car. I think that if your running around town with just the blacked out grill it will look strange. Wheels are more expensive so base the kidneys off the wheels. Personally I love the dark rim with black kidneys on the TiAg! Been done a few times but who cares. Not a pro just my $0.02

Rogue_Marine · 05-18-2009, 11:01 AM

How about body-colored painted grilles? I ordered mine through Bimmian for my TiAg and they look much better then the original chrome grilles.

Here's their link: http://www.bimmian.com/GRL/90

remmib · 05-18-2009, 12:15 PM

Please don't do this; chrome moustache, black slats

me90kreuz · 05-18-2009, 12:47 PM

all black will be awesome..

Tallest · 05-18-2009, 02:31 PM

thaks for your feedback guys, you are making it a bit easier!

The wheels are going to be darker but not black. Thinking of LC Lemans hyberblack (which I understand from photos are gunmetal, someone can correct me).

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Please don't do this; chrome moustache, black slats

You mean leave it as it is? Or don't do chrome?

I have a matte black window trim btw, so I think the match is there.

View Poll Results: Which grills look best on TiAg?
All chrome	6	13.64%
All black	37	84.09%
chrome moustache, black slats	1	2.27%
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OwnAge Gourik 187 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: soon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Innisfil Ontario. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [8.90]	you might pull out some votes for chrome grill just because of a better photoshoped pic of chrome grill. In real life black look way better. __________________
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05-17-2009, 03:54 PM	#3
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	i think it depends on the overall style/look you're going for. black is more tuner/sporty. chrome is more classy/OEM. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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OwnAge Gourik 187 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: soon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Innisfil Ontario. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [8.90]	personally i dont think a grill fully covered with chrome is classy but hey thats just me. Id rather keep it stock then full chrome. __________________
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VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 481 Rep 6,067 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	full chrome is stock. at least on the higher end models. i guess BMW disagrees with you. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
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Tallest Major General 1307 Rep 6,310 Posts Drives: 911 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 911 [10.00]	you know what i'd definately buy? the matte aluminum grille that's similar to what's on Z4 and X5 and so on. They should make something like this. Trouble is in my town there isn't a single black grille on a car that i saw in person. And on tiag the chrome looks pretty good as you see the slats. As for tuner not tuner look - I plan in future if all is well to get a set of gunmetal BBS LMs and a mild drop, but not much else like splitters, spoilers, etc. __________________ 997.2 F30.F11.E86.E90.E90.E36
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05-18-2009, 12:39 AM	#9
veightkiller Brigadier General 61 Rep 4,150 Posts Drives: e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver,B.C iTrader: (3)	i like the matte black better imo.
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Goraiders21 Entizy 7 31 Rep 256 Posts Drives: C63 Coupe, Retired M6, 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Orange County iTrader: (2)	It all depends on whether ur going for the blacked out look or not, my tiag has black grille but also my car is blacked out and alot of carbon fiber. __________________ Muffler Delete / Tiag&Cf Aero Lip / CF M3 Lip / CF Mirror Covers / CF Roof / Blacked Out: Grill, Tail lights, Window Trim, Powder Coated Rims / CF Emblems
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Yekkmuratt 34 UZ 342 11 Rep 170 Posts Drives: e90 bmw Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: istanbul iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 bmw e90 320 i [0.00]	with black grille car looks motorsports style and more agressive with chrome more classy...
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05-18-2009, 04:34 AM	#12
DEVN335 Major 71 Rep 1,218 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 335 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Whittier, Ca. iTrader: (6)	i got a all black grille on mine.
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05-18-2009, 05:42 AM	#13
3lusive Captain 21 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2013 MINI JCW Hardtop Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8)	Definitely matte black, I changed mine and now it looks a lot better
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Respek Private First Class 2 Rep 141 Posts Drives: Japan Red E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0)	Sorry to borrow the thread a little (don't wanna start a new one). I've currently got fully chrome grills + chrome accents on my Electric Red 325i. Should I change to matte black grills or would it look weird with the chrome? Getting shadowlines isn't really in my book right now.
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Rogue_Marine Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 247 Posts Drives: E90 330i TiAg/E30 325ix Zinno Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Utah iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 1989 325ix [0.00]	How about body-colored painted grilles? I ordered mine through Bimmian for my TiAg and they look much better then the original chrome grilles. Here's their link: http://www.bimmian.com/GRL/90 __________________ '06 E90 330i Titanium Silver Metallic/ZPP/ZSP Pics threads: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=266753 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=277178
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remmib General 1568 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Please don't do this; chrome moustache, black slats __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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05-18-2009, 12:47 PM	#18
me90kreuz Major 55 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: TiAg E90 - SOLD Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	all black will be awesome..
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