01-22-2018, 03:22 PM | #1 |
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X5 Grille option suggestions! (first time owner)
I picked up my new 2018 x5 about a week ago. Originally looked at x3 m40i, but the dealer couldn't bring one in and boy was I glad!!
First thing I want to do is change out the grille, blacked out.. Since I am a first time BMW owner I would love for some help on website links or pictures. Thanks in advance! |
01-22-2018, 03:35 PM | #2 |
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I prefer the double slat...but that's just me.
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01-22-2018, 03:46 PM | #4 |
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I prefer the fat slat version...
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01-22-2018, 03:49 PM | #5 |
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Since you have pics in previous posts. Here's a website you can buy the grills at. You'll need to select left and right sides. Total should be around $130. Stick with OEM for these.
https://www.bmwpartspros.com/partloc...catalogid=8798 |
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Also, the Autotecknic set is $150 on eBay, in case you'd like to go with a "name brand"...just search "Autotecknic BMW X5" and you'll see them. |
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01-22-2018, 04:21 PM | #7 |
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Some links below. Grills differ by style, quality, finish (matte/gloss/carbon fiber) and fitment (they all fit, but sometimes with cheaper grills you have to fiddle a bit more) - you can pick your favorite (I went with no name gloss black, cheaper one and so far have no issues at all)
This is OEM M Performance and it's most expensive https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F15-X5-...4383.l4275.c10 This one is CF (carbon fiber): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Grill....c100677.m4598 This one double slats with M Sport tricolor (a bit tacky to put tri-color on the grill, but it's just my opinion): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Grill....c100005.m1851 There's too much on ebay to post here, just search for yourself - I bought mine for $80 (that's cheaper one and I'm happy, I don't really see difference, I suspect they are all made a the same factory in China anyway lol, except OEM and some brand name ones) This is grill from our vendor on forum r33_RGSport: http://www.rgsportshop.com/index.php...product_id=737 This is some well known shops that have BMW parts (including OEM) or specialize in BMW: https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-F15-X5...r/Body/Grille/ Another shop: https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...16-x6-f86-x6m/ Yet another BMW shop: https://www.bavauto.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=grill One more: https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/X5...keywords=grill Then there's shops that specialize on BMW OEM parts mostly (but not only): 1. https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog..._pg2.htm#item2 2. https://www.getbmwparts.com/parts/20...6%20COMPONENTS 3. https://www.shopbmwusa.com/BMW-GRILLES-PRODUCTS 4. https://parts.bmwofsouthatlanta.com/...archTerm=grill Even Amazon has lots of them: https://www.amazon.com/Kidney-Gloss-...s=bmw+x5+grill Bottom line is you need to decide what you like more and go for it - it's too much to list here. Since this is a non critical part (like oil/filters/plugs etc) - I wouldn't be worried too much about aftermarket parts - they are just fine in this case (but some are better looking than others) |
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thanks, man.. This def gets me going on where to look.. Didn't realize amazon and ebay had to many parts you can buy.. and I think aftermarket (no name brand) is just fine as well. |
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i have the same exact color combo as you picked up in late December thinking of ordering this one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2014-20...75.c100623.m-1 Also what do you think of these for side vents? https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-X5-...VYRZ3H&vxp=mtr or without the x5m logo https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Gloss-Bl...1aXIDB&vxp=mtr |
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If you get the side vents, please get the vents without the x5m logo.
If you are planning to get other CF pieces, then I think it makes sense to get the CF vents. If they are the only CF you'll have on your X5, I'd stick with the gloss black. |
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This is the mirror caps I bought: https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-2014-20...item2cc5afb1b5
They look very good in person, I compared them side by side to OEM CF mirror caps when I was in dealership, and OEM ones look cheaper lol. However, fitment was pain, I broke 1 clip on each cap during installation. Still holding perfectly and I'm happy |
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https://www.amazon.com/Kidney-Gloss-...x5+front+grill
found $80 with free shipping! woo hoo~ I love me some amazon |
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Personally prefer the dual slate, got mine from Ben rgsport
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Killacam13 , put together a shopping list and PM me. I'll work out a deal for you.
I double QC all of the parts I am selling.
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i have a set of oem X5M grills with the chrome surround and oem X5M side vents if anyone is interested.
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All of the above guys are bad influence. They know how to teach you spend money.
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