iND Black Chrome Roundels or Gloss Black

stewy604 · 11-23-2015, 02:07 PM

Hey Guys,

Looking to order replacement BMW roundels for the trunk lid and hood from iND. They've got their new Black Chrome versions of these, but I'm torn on these vs. the gloss black. With the shadowline trim, gloss black kidneys, and gloss black exhaust tips, I'm leaning towards the gloss black to match. Discuss.

Kzang · 11-23-2015, 02:20 PM

I would go with the black chrome look for the trunk and hood roundel if I were to make changes.. the gloss black would work as well. But for $95 each it better give an additional 1HP boost!

stewy604 · 11-23-2015, 02:21 PM

^^ Agreed. 1-2 HP for sure! I'm thinking of adding "Powered by BMW" seat belt pads for some extra boost, haha! [face palm] Having these gone will completely eliminate the chrome on the vehicle, which is great.

Alan l. · 11-23-2015, 03:01 PM

I went black chrome and love it. Paying that much I didn't want just regular black that is all over eBay (only for the E70)

elisiX · 11-23-2015, 04:32 PM

Yeah I have considered these, but would go the black chrome as it would match the black chrome X5 M50d badging on the rear.

stewy604 · 11-23-2015, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by elisiX

Yeah I have considered these, but would go the black chrome as it would match the black chrome X5 M50d badging on the rear.

Ah, good idea...I'm badgeless though.

BayX5 · 12-11-2015, 03:45 AM

I'm debating between body color or black chrome for my black Saphire.

Is there a reason the front and rear emblems aren't available in the F15 section on IND's website anymore? Only the F85's come up and only the rears.

teodorjelev · 12-11-2015, 04:56 AM

From IND emblems!

stewy604 · 12-11-2015, 09:47 AM

^^ Nice. I've got mine sitting in a box in the garage. I hope to throw them on this weekend.

rbilramz · 12-11-2015, 12:35 PM

I love the look of these. I ordered gloss black front & rear roundels, an X5 trunk emblem and the tiny ///M logos for the front fenders from iND directly. Combined with a black front grill I won't have any chrome on my Space Gray M Sport once it arrives.

stewy604 · 12-11-2015, 01:33 PM

^^ Just say NO to chrome!

wardo1515 · 12-11-2015, 02:05 PM

do m3 roundels fit our cars?

stewy604 · 12-11-2015, 03:15 PM

The rear, I would say not. As they are made to match the trunk lid profile. Can't comment on the fronts, never tried.

View Poll Results: Black chrome or Gloss black BMW roundels?
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11-23-2015, 02:07 PM	#1
stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	iND Black Chrome Roundels or Gloss Black Hey Guys, Looking to order replacement BMW roundels for the trunk lid and hood from iND. They've got their new Black Chrome versions of these, but I'm torn on these vs. the gloss black. With the shadowline trim, gloss black kidneys, and gloss black exhaust tips, I'm leaning towards the gloss black to match. Discuss. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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11-23-2015, 02:20 PM	#2
Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I would go with the black chrome look for the trunk and hood roundel if I were to make changes.. the gloss black would work as well. But for $95 each it better give an additional 1HP boost! __________________ 2015 F15 X5 35i Msport Space Grey M Performance parts MPPK, MPE
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11-23-2015, 02:21 PM	#3
stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	^^ Agreed. 1-2 HP for sure! I'm thinking of adding "Powered by BMW" seat belt pads for some extra boost, haha! [face palm] Having these gone will completely eliminate the chrome on the vehicle, which is great. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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11-23-2015, 03:01 PM	#4
Alan l. Major General 5450 Rep 8,815 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	I went black chrome and love it. Paying that much I didn't want just regular black that is all over eBay (only for the E70)
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11-23-2015, 04:32 PM	#5
elisiX Major 687 Rep 1,328 Posts Drives: '20 X3M Competition Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yeah I have considered these, but would go the black chrome as it would match the black chrome X5 M50d badging on the rear.
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BayX5 Private First Class 45 Rep 173 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I'm debating between body color or black chrome for my black Saphire. Is there a reason the front and rear emblems aren't available in the F15 section on IND's website anymore? Only the F85's come up and only the rears.
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teodorjelev Lieutenant 585 Rep 495 Posts Drives: Mercedes AMG GT 53 4-door Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Yambol iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 Mercedes AMG G ... [0.00] 2016 Bentley Flying ... [10.00] 2016 Bentley Contin ... [10.00] 2013 Porsche Cayenn ... [9.00] 2011 BMW X6 40d [10.00]	From IND emblems!
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12-11-2015, 09:47 AM	#9
stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	^^ Nice. I've got mine sitting in a box in the garage. I hope to throw them on this weekend. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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12-11-2015, 12:35 PM	#10
rbilramz Private 40 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2016 X5 x35d Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	I love the look of these. I ordered gloss black front & rear roundels, an X5 trunk emblem and the tiny ///M logos for the front fenders from iND directly. Combined with a black front grill I won't have any chrome on my Space Gray M Sport once it arrives.
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12-11-2015, 01:33 PM	#11
stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	^^ Just say NO to chrome! __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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12-11-2015, 02:05 PM	#12
wardo1515 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M/2012 X5 3.5 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: oregon iTrader: (0)	do m3 roundels fit our cars?
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12-11-2015, 03:15 PM	#13
stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	The rear, I would say not. As they are made to match the trunk lid profile. Can't comment on the fronts, never tried. __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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