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      07-29-2017, 10:55 AM   #1
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X5 with Double Slot Grill or Single

I have black X5 with M package, I saw one just like mine with black glossy grill instead of my chrome...
after digging, I found them on eBay OEM for about 150
However, there are some double slots version too... what do you guys think?
Any of you running double slot version can provide feedback or pic?

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I have black X5 with M package, I saw one just like mine with black glossy grill instead of my chrome...
after digging, I found them on eBay OEM for about 150
However, there are some double slots version too... what do you guys think?
Any of you running double slot version can provide feedback or pic?

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I vote for the double. Looks more aggressive IMO.
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I went for the double slat, meaner looking imo.



More pics in this thread as well to compare; http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ighlight=grill
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I went for the double slat, meaner looking imo.

[IMG]https://image.ibb.co/iq5tEa/IMG_20170704_141835.jpg[/IMG]

More pics in this thread as well to compare; http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ighlight=grill
Very nice. I might have to go double as well!
Are they OEM? Only found OEM in single glossy black
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I went for the double slat, meaner looking imo.

[IMG]https://image.ibb.co/iq5tEa/IMG_20170704_141835.jpg[/IMG]

More pics in this thread as well to compare; http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ighlight=grill
Very nice. I might have to go double as well!
Are they OEM? Only found OEM in single glossy black
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I went for the double slat, meaner looking imo.

[IMG]https://image.ibb.co/iq5tEa/IMG_20170704_141835.jpg[/IMG]

More pics in this thread as well to compare; http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ighlight=grill
Very nice. I might have to go double as well!
Are they OEM? Only found OEM in single glossy black
Double slat kidney grill is aftermarket.
The OEM version will have X5M or X6M badge on it.
Check out my listing under vendor classifieds.
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I think the double looks a lot nicer! I wonder if it is available in the UK?
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Double slat kidney grill is aftermarket.
The OEM version will have X5M or X6M badge on it.
Check out my listing under vendor classifieds.
I have the double slat that came with the X5M badge... I took it off though.
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I think the double looks a lot nicer! I wonder if it is available in the UK?
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I think the double looks a lot nicer! I wonder if it is available in the UK?
I ship internationally.

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Double slat kidney grill is aftermarket.
The OEM version will have X5M or X6M badge on it.
Check out my listing under vendor classifieds.
I have the double slat that came with the X5M badge... I took it off though.
Ahh, if you are fine with it, why not.
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Why not throw an ///M badge on the back of it as well

j/k, do what you like. I have to admit it does look good
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I like double slot
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I ship internationally.


Ahh, if you are fine with it, why not.
Hi,

Do you have ones on black for a car that has night vision with pedestrian recognition?

I have -16 40e with M-Sport

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Hi,

Do you have ones on black for a car that has night vision with pedestrian recognition?

I have -16 40e with M-Sport

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Unfortunately, no.
No aftermarket dual slat for night vision.
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Unfortunately, no.
No aftermarket dual slat for night vision.
Ok, thanks

How about black single slat grilles for night vision?

I haven't found them and have planned to buy another pair of normal ones and paint them. But painting the chrome outer part is not so straightforward

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Ok, thanks

How about black single slat grilles for night vision?

I haven't found them and have planned to buy another pair of normal ones and paint them. But painting the chrome outer part is not so straightforward

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I heard that single slat, you can swap the outer ring. I never done it personally, but that's what I was told by one of my customer from out of state.
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Do you guys have more double slat before/after pictures? It looks really good.
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Do you guys have more double slat before/after pictures? It looks really good.
Find it under my vendor classified's listing.
I personally never took a before and after pictures, since I don't like to let my customer waiting too long.
Check out my instagram also for installed pictures.
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here my solution to the non-existing night vision OEM black grilles, I found a replacement:

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I heard that single slat, you can swap the outer ring. I never done it personally, but that's what I was told by one of my customer from out of state.
You're are correct with this. I did swap mine and removed first the chrome outer ring. This makes the removal of the inner ring easier. Only broke one of the holding tabs.

I swapped mine to aftermarket dual slats which seem to be ~ok quality. I got them from Romania, but apparently they are made in China. Comes with gloss black painted finish

Here the link: hopefully it works

https://www.carpartstuning.com/centr...5m/5986927-10/

And (edit) here is the result, sorry not to have the before image, but mine is normal M-Sport

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