Gloss black side grills

Installsplus · 04-01-2017, 12:04 PM

Nice little touch to the X5

IvanLZ · 04-01-2017, 12:21 PM

Nice those look good. I like the fact it doesn't have the M badge on it. Where did you get them and how easy was it to install?

Chadmatic · 04-01-2017, 12:24 PM

Are these non-M versions available in chrome?

Installsplus · 04-01-2017, 12:28 PM

I used a gloss black wrap to hide the M. Can't even notice. Great fitment and came in less then 2 weeks. Took 5 min to install.
This looks best with xdrive badges removed. To much going on.

Here is the link

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/332056874607

Installsplus · 04-01-2017, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Installsplus

I used a gloss black wrap to hide the M. Can't even notice. Great fitment and came in less then 2 weeks. Took 5 min to install.
This looks best with xdrive badges removed. To much going on.

Here is the link

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/332056874607

Closer pic

IvanLZ · 04-01-2017, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Installsplus

I used a gloss black wrap to hide the M. Can't even notice. Great fitment and came in less then 2 weeks. Took 5 min to install.
This looks best with xdrive badges removed. To much going on.

Here is the link

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/332056874607

Thanks

iconoclast · 04-01-2017, 01:09 PM

A+ for not putting M badges on it or X5M. Well done.

Installsplus · 04-01-2017, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

A+ for not putting M badges on it or X5M. Well done.

Thanks. I have the real thing and it annoys the hell out of me when I see people with M badges on non M cars. But we have to blame bmw for that.

alphaod · 04-02-2017, 02:39 AM

I got the ones from RGSport that had the little indentation filled in. I agree it looks terrific on these vehicles.

stewy604 · 04-03-2017, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

A+ for not putting M badges on it or X5M. Well done.

Yes, thank you!!!

Installsplus · 04-03-2017, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by IvanLZ

Nice those look good. I like the fact it doesn't have the M badge on it. Where did you get them and how easy was it to install?

Hey I found these today. If I didn't buy mine I would have definitely went with these. I think a lot of the guys on the forum are looking for something like this without the x5 m badge.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/142323046988

Installsplus · 04-03-2017, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by IvanLZ

Nice those look good. I like the fact it doesn't have the M badge on it. Where did you get them and how easy was it to install?

Hey I found these today. If I didn't buy mine I would have definitely went with these. I think a lot of the guys on the forum are looking for something like this without the x5 m badge.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/142323046988

Pic

Installsplus · 04-03-2017, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Installsplus

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Originally Posted by IvanLZ

Nice those look good. I like the fact it doesn't have the M badge on it. Where did you get them and how easy was it to install?

Hey I found these today. If I didn't buy mine I would have definitely went with these. I think a lot of the guys on the forum are looking for something like this without the x5 m badge.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/142323046988

Pic

? urgggg damn app

Seems like the whole vent trim is gloss black

Kzang · 04-03-2017, 08:57 PM

I'm just not feelin that vent cover. Even if I had the X5M I'd have it removed. I prefer it to be cleaner with nothing on there. But like others A+ for not adding X5M.

IvanLZ · 04-03-2017, 09:53 PM

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? urgggg damn app

Seems like the whole vent trim is gloss black

That looks good however i don't think i would want 2 xdrive in my car

alphaod · 04-03-2017, 10:33 PM

I got mine here:
http://www.rgsportshop.com/index.php...product_id=820

I went with no-indentation option. Looks pretty good I'd say. That way I didn't have to deal with fake X5M badges or any badges for that matter.

Installsplus · 04-04-2017, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by IvanLZ

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Originally Posted by Installsplus

? urgggg damn app

Seems like the whole vent trim is gloss black

That looks good however i don't think i would want 2 xdrive in my car

Yes this would only work if u debadge.

Kzang · 04-04-2017, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by IvanLZ

That looks good however i don't think i would want 2 xdrive in my car

If you remove that xdrive badge, your car's profile will look much much more cleaner...

stewy604 · 04-04-2017, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

I'm just not feelin that vent cover. Even if I had the X5M I'd have it removed. I prefer it to be cleaner with nothing on there. But like others A+ for not adding X5M.

I'm with you on this one Kzang. Just looks like "too much" IMO. But as always, to each their own.

IvanLZ · 04-04-2017, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

If you remove that xdrive badge, your car's profile will look much much more cleaner...

I really wanted to but idk how hard it might be after its been set so long and i would need to do some polishing to even things out i assume.

Kzang · 04-04-2017, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by IvanLZ

I really wanted to but idk how hard it might be after its been set so long and i would need to do some polishing to even things out i assume.

Not at all. Only thing that is holding the badges is 3M tape. Heat it up with a blow drier and use dental floss in a sawing motion. Since these side badges are smaller there is less of the tape holding it as well, so it was actually easier than removing the rear "X5" badge. Check out my DIY thread lol.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1210030

PS. keep the emblem if you decide to sell and you want to apply it back on with 3M tape. I still have mine in a ziplock bag just in case.

IvanLZ · 04-04-2017, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Not at all. Only thing that is holding the badges is 3M tape. Heat it up with a blow drier and use dental floss in a sawing motion. Since these side badges are smaller there is less of the tape holding it as well, so it was actually easier than removing the rear "X5" badge. Check out my DIY thread lol.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1210030

PS. keep the emblem if you decide to sell and you want to apply it back on with 3M tape. I still have mine in a ziplock bag just in case.

Alrighty thanks

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