Do X5M kidneys fit the standard X5?

kip1 · 04-06-2015, 10:19 AM

I would like to get black kidneys, but think that the chrome rim looks better. So I am left with the X5M bispoke kidneys. Does anyone know if they fit on a X5 M50d?

r33_RGSport · 04-06-2015, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kip1

I would like to get black kidneys, but think that the chrome rim looks better. So I am left with the X5M bispoke kidneys. Does anyone know if they fit on a X5 M50d?

It should fit, but some forum members going to rant at you.

Taran.J · 04-06-2015, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by kip1

I would like to get black kidneys, but think that the chrome rim looks better. So I am left with the X5M bispoke kidneys. Does anyone know if they fit on a X5 M50d?

It should fit, but some forum members going to rant at you.

I'll start.

It has an X5M badge on the right side. Please do not install that on your car.

Have them custom painted or done however you want contact the fellas over at iND

Kzang · 04-06-2015, 12:08 PM

Actually, some people have done this and removed the X5 emblem and kept the ///M on the grill.

kip1 · 04-06-2015, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

I'll start.

It has an X5M badge on the right side. Please do not install that on your car.

Have them custom painted or done however you want contact the fellas over at iND

Damn, I thought it was a M like the other bits, but now that you say, it says X5 M. Do you think this is something that would come off? I have been looking for a new grille from the beginning, but the black grill IMHO looks like it is a separate piesec, and the chrome/black grille is the most basic grille that is available, so it doesnt fit either. My current Grey grille looks off, because I have the M Performance mirrors, diffusor and wing, everything black and grey. I am not going to say it is a X5M. The car is a M50d and has M badges all around and it clearly sais M50d in the back, I honestly dont think anyone would consider that posing, atleast I didnt even think about it until you said so?! It doesnt help painting the grille, when the M grille is the only available the bispoke grill!

Anyone else have an opinnion? I would think to pose, I would have to remove the diesel badge from the back... AARGH finally thought I had this cracked, but wouldnt want to be labled a poser, because of the grille...In my opinnion the chrome/black double spoke grill looks best:

Taran.J · 04-06-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by kip1

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

I'll start.

It has an X5M badge on the right side. Please do not install that on your car.

Have them custom painted or done however you want contact the fellas over at iND

Damn, I thought it was a M like the other bits, but now that you say, it says X5 M. Do you think this is something that would come off? I have been looking for a new grille from the beginning, but the black grill IMHO looks like it is a separate piesec, and the chrome/black grille is the most basic grille that is available, so it doesnt fit either. My current Grey grille looks off, because I have the M Performance mirrors, diffusor and wing, everything black and grey. I am not going to say it is a X5M. The car is a M50d and has M badges all around and it clearly sais M50d in the back, I honestly dont think anyone would consider that posing, atleast I didnt even think about it until you said so?! It doesnt help painting the grille, when the M grille is the only available the bispoke grill!

Anyone else have an opinnion? I would think to pose, I would have to remove the diesel badge from the back... AARGH finally thought I had this cracked, but wouldnt want to be labled a poser, because of the grille...

The posted above this said that piece is remove able but I have yet to messed with an X5M yet so I will reserve my comment. But if it is I will surely be buying this trim as it looks way better than our huge spaced ones.

kip1 · 04-06-2015, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Actually, some people have done this and removed the X5 emblem and kept the ///M on the grill.

How can you remove this? Any pics of the final result?

kip1 · 04-06-2015, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

The posted above this said that piece is remove able but I have yet to messed with an X5M yet so I will reserve my comment. But if it is I will surely be buying this trim as it looks way better than our huge spaced ones.

Yes it looks way better, and there is also a true issue with the other grilles inc. M Performance, it is not even availalbe for cars like mine, as I have night vision, but the X5M also has the night vision option!

wdimagineer · 04-06-2015, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kip1

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Actually, some people have done this and removed the X5 emblem and kept the ///M on the grill.

How can you remove this? Any pics of the final result?

It's removable I recall, but will leave a black plastic outline where the badge mounts. I don't think there is a way to cleanly remove it.

jpsjr70 · 04-06-2015, 04:49 PM

I'll sell you my Chrome and black one? Pm me.

Joe

Kzang · 04-06-2015, 05:23 PM

Sorry I did a search here and on bimmerfest and couldn't find the thread but I saw it the other day where someone replaced it with a ///M X5 grill and removed the X5 from it so that it only displays ///M. It looked very good too.

kip1 · 04-06-2015, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsjr70

I'll sell you my Chrome and black one? Pm me.

Joe

Do you have night vision?

jpsjr70 · 04-07-2015, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by kip1

Do you have night vision?

No.

Joe

stewy604 · 04-10-2015, 11:57 AM

Is it just me, or do the single fin grills look better?

Kzang · 04-10-2015, 01:09 PM

I like both and if the ///M double ribbed grill came in all black and gloss black trim, then I might consider it.

cenix · 04-10-2015, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

I like both and if the ///M double ribbed grill came in all black and gloss black trim, then I might consider it.

you're in luck.

Kzang · 04-10-2015, 03:22 PM

LOL Nice!

elvi679 · 08-11-2015, 04:39 PM

Ill take them off your hands to put them on my X5M...;-p

solrac6262 · 08-20-2015, 07:49 PM

With M or x5 only

akhter · 08-20-2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by solrac6262

With M or x5 only

Can you post a close up with a better camera (or camera phone)?

solrac6262 · 08-20-2015, 11:14 PM

Sure, I think I like The x5 better

wdimagineer · 08-21-2015, 12:48 PM

RGSport on here also sells a generic "double slat" version of the kidney grilles that doesn't have the X5 M logo. You might want to consider that, too.

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Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Actually, some people have done this and removed the X5 emblem and kept the ///M on the grill.
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Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Sorry I did a search here and on bimmerfest and couldn't find the thread but I saw it the other day where someone replaced it with a ///M X5 grill and removed the X5 from it so that it only displays ///M. It looked very good too.
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Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I like both and if the ///M double ribbed grill came in all black and gloss black trim, then I might consider it.
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Kzang Major General 3239 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	LOL Nice!
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wdimagineer Major 358 Rep 1,377 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	RGSport on here also sells a generic "double slat" version of the kidney grilles that doesn't have the X5 M logo. You might want to consider that, too. __________________ Current: 2015 X5 M - Donington Grey/Mugello Red - DINANTRONICS Stage 2 + Free Flow Exhaust - Bimmerpost Featured! Past: Bimmerpost Featured 2014 X5 xDrive50i · 2014 Jeep SRT · 2013 Tesla Model S P85+ · Bimmerpost Featured 2013 F10 M5 · 2012 550 xDrive · 2011 M3 ZCP
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