F15/F16 X5/X6 Double Slat Kidney Grill Gloss Black

r33_RGSport · 05-30-2015, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ftenner

Finally had time to install it, Thanks Ben

Looks good!!!

Doanster · 05-30-2015, 06:35 PM

Soon we'll have pics of the dual-slat grille on every color car...

kkakonn · 05-31-2015, 05:33 PM

Finally got them installed after sitting on them for almost a month. Lol thanks Ben, Love them!

touchdown83 · 05-31-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kkakonn

Finally got them installed after sitting on them for almost a month. Lol thanks Ben, Love them!

That looks awesome! Glad I ordered them.

r33_RGSport · 05-31-2015, 07:54 PM

@kkakonn , looks good.

X5FX · 06-04-2015, 09:17 AM

Thanks r33...arrived yesterday

r33_RGSport · 06-04-2015, 12:58 PM

X5FX , looks good.
Now I see what you need to be done in the car.
- Painted reflector
- M50d grill trim
- Spacers

X5FX · 06-04-2015, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

X5FX , looks good.
Now I see what you need to be done in the car.
- Painted reflector
- M50d grill trim
- Spacers

50d grill trim is expensive...what are the spacers?

r33_RGSport · 06-04-2015, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by X5FX

50d grill trim is expensive...what are the spacers?

Spacers is to bring out the wheel so it sits closer to the fender.
Other than for the looks, you will have better lateral handling. Similar when you standing up with wider stance.

X5FX · 06-04-2015, 01:24 PM

on the grill trim...what is the option?
add Open Grill Right (US Passenger Side) ONLY (+$60.00)

how hard to install?

r33_RGSport · 06-04-2015, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by X5FX

on the grill trim...what is the option?
add Open Grill Right (US Passenger Side) ONLY (+$60.00)

how hard to install?

On 35d, the passenger side is a bit hard to install since you have the AdBlue tank behind it.
Also, you will need both side if you are going to do the open grill.

X5FX · 06-04-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

On 35d, the passenger side is a bit hard to install since you have the AdBlue tank behind it.
Also, you will need both side if you are going to do the open grill.

mine is a 35i

r33_RGSport · 06-04-2015, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by X5FX

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

On 35d, the passenger side is a bit hard to install since you have the AdBlue tank behind it.
Also, you will need both side if you are going to do the open grill.

mine is a 35i

Oh, my bad. 35i is very easy. You do need both side though.

Doanster · 06-04-2015, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

X5FX , looks good.
Now I see what you need to be done in the car.
- Painted reflector
- M50d grill trim
- Spacers

Evil bastid.

I still have the reflectors to install. Spacers perhaps, but will go with 285/45/19 in the rear (std Euro staggered setup) when I burn through the stock set. That is, unless I get talked into buying new wheels.

X5FX great shot!

r33_RGSport · 06-04-2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

X5FX , looks good.
Now I see what you need to be done in the car.
- Painted reflector
- M50d grill trim
- Spacers

Evil bastid.

I still have the reflectors to install. Spacers perhaps, but will go with 285/45/19 in the rear (std Euro staggered setup) when I burn through the stock set. That is, unless I get talked into buying new wheels.

X5FX great shot!

Let me talk you into it in July then.

I am doing road trip LA to Vancouver, BC.

fooit · 06-04-2015, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

X5FX , looks good.
Now I see what you need to be done in the car.
- Painted reflector
- M50d grill trim
- Spacers

- Why spacers and not new 20"/21" rims?

Doanster · 06-04-2015, 03:20 PM

Because spacers = a couple hundred while new wheels = a couple grand+

That and "Why do you want to put different wheels on MY (wife speaking obviously) car?"

Taran.J · 06-04-2015, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

Because spacers = a couple hundred while new wheels = a couple grand+

That and "Why do you want to put different wheels on MY (wife speaking obviously) car?"

"Because honey the guys on the Internet said you need to be stanced out yo!"

Doanster · 06-04-2015, 04:10 PM

I've had some success in changing her mindset over the years. Shocked the hell out of me one time when I pointed out a nice car to which she responded: "Yep, I like it, although it needs to be lowered a tad." I about fell over or crashed the car...

X5FX · 06-05-2015, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

Evil bastid.

X5FX great shot!

yes, Evil basted....made me order.

thanks!

fooit · 06-05-2015, 09:25 AM

Our X35d M-Sport came with black grills and only chrome frame, so I have some questions -

1. Could you please post some pics of black X5s with matte black grills, I am afraid black grills on black car won't have such a amazing contrast compared to black grills on white cars.

2. Is there a way to replace only the chrome frame and not the entire grill?

3. How hard or east is to swap lower grills from M50d?

Thanks in advance!

Kzang · 06-05-2015, 10:03 AM

Instructions on swapping the grills with some black on black pictures here

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ghlight=kidney

one tip is to do the install on a warm day and also when the engine is warm so that the bumper area is more flexible.

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r33_RGSport General 12969 Rep 18,715 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	X5FX , looks good. Now I see what you need to be done in the car. - Painted reflector - M50d grill trim - Spacers __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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F15/F16 X5/X6 Double Slat Kidney Grill Gloss Black

06-04-2015, 01:24 PM	#142
X5FX First Lieutenant 53 Rep 343 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: in my X5 iTrader: (0)	on the grill trim...what is the option? add Open Grill Right (US Passenger Side) ONLY (+$60.00) how hard to install? __________________ 2015 X5 35i M Sport
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Doanster Major 627 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2014 F15 Carbon Black M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Because spacers = a couple hundred while new wheels = a couple grand+ That and "Why do you want to put different wheels on MY (wife speaking obviously) car?" __________________ A little mod here, a little mod there...
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06-05-2015, 09:25 AM	#153
fooit Private First Class 36 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2015 X5d w/Mpkg Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Our X35d M-Sport came with black grills and only chrome frame, so I have some questions - 1. Could you please post some pics of black X5s with matte black grills, I am afraid black grills on black car won't have such a amazing contrast compared to black grills on white cars. 2. Is there a way to replace only the chrome frame and not the entire grill? 3. How hard or east is to swap lower grills from M50d? Thanks in advance! Last edited by fooit; 06-05-2015 at 11:29 AM..
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Kzang Major General 3240 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Instructions on swapping the grills with some black on black pictures here http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ghlight=kidney one tip is to do the install on a warm day and also when the engine is warm so that the bumper area is more flexible.
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