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      07-02-2014, 10:48 AM   #1
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IND cosmetic package.

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I just installed the IND cosmetic package (glossy front grille, paint matched front and rear reflectors) and the quality is superb.

Paint matches OEM very well without any swirls or orange peal and everything fits as OEM parts. In fact, they are OEM parts, but painted.

It really makes the car look more aggressive without the ugly reflectors.
Sorry, for cell phone pics, but it should give you an idea.
I will have better pictures soon.

H&R lowering kit going on soon.
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Looks great, did installation go smooth.
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Pretty smooth.
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Looks sweet.
Question though, what is the difference between IND kidney grill and M Performance grill?
I believe IND only have the one for Night Vision.
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It looks awesome!
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Looks sweet.
Question though, what is the difference between IND kidney grill and M Performance grill?
I believe IND only have the one for Night Vision.
Not sure what the difference is, but I dont have night vision and got mine from IND.
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Looks great!!
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I believe that the grille from iND costs more than the one that BMW sells.
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Looks great man. Painted reflectors are on my list of 'To-Do's' as well. The front bumper has to come off to install them yes?
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I believe that the grille from iND costs more than the one that BMW sells.
I like the quality of it upclose much better than the one from BMW.
The gloss stands out and very smooth.
Not sure what the price difference between two is, but definitely worth getting since I already forked out 80k on the truck.
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Looks great man. Painted reflectors are on my list of 'To-Do's' as well. The front bumper has to come off to install them yes?
Nope, as long as you gain access from the wheel well you will be fine.
R33 has step by step instructions somewhere on this forum.
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I've never seen the one from BMW before so I couldn't comment on the quality differences. Is the BMW one matte all the way around or gloss/matte like the one from iND?
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I've never seen the one from BMW before so I couldn't comment on the quality differences. Is the BMW one matte all the way around or gloss/matte like the one from iND?
M Performance kidneys are gloss surround with matte center, same as IND.
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Guys,

I just installed the IND cosmetic package (glossy front grille, paint matched front and rear reflectors) and the quality is superb.

Paint matches OEM very well without any swirls or orange peal and everything fits as OEM parts. In fact, they are OEM parts, but painted.

It really makes the car look more aggressive without the ugly reflectors.
Sorry, for cell phone pics, but it should give you an idea.
I will have better pictures soon.

H&R lowering kit going on soon.


Silly question; why effectively paint out the (rear) reflector? Its there for safety reasons right?
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