DIY: F15 M50d M-Sport Front Bumper Grill Trim

bms5 · 03-04-2017, 05:46 AM

Does someone have the part number for the white plastic rivet securing the front wheel arch?
Thanks!

Rotzy · 03-05-2017, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bms5

Does someone have the part number for the white plastic rivet securing the front wheel arch?
Thanks!

07-14-7-391-324

Try Ben at RGsport. He sells them.

In my experience, they are just a tad bit smaller than the factory ones when they compress, making them not grab as well. I ended up reusing the outside portion of the ones I removed and just replaced the center shaft. Maybe the batch you buy will be better.

r33_RGSport · 04-14-2017, 04:52 PM

The open grill and trim replacement will help ventilate the oil cooler behind the old closed grills. Heat is always the bane of electronics and machines. Plus it adds a cool unique look

r33_RGSport · 04-27-2017, 12:47 PM

ask about the open grill set for this trim!

r33_RGSport · 05-31-2017, 06:42 PM

the open grill adds some airflow to the brakes and the oil cooler behind the trim

M3-Namja · 06-02-2017, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

the open grill adds some airflow to the brakes and the oil cooler behind the trim

Can we buy just the open grill?

r33_RGSport · 06-02-2017, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-Namja

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

the open grill adds some airflow to the brakes and the oil cooler behind the trim

Can we buy just the open grill?

Of course.
Here is the link.

http://bit.ly/1NU6gOW

3X3=5 · 07-10-2017, 11:37 PM

Is there a completely open lower mesh grille? Not half "closed" on the top and open on the bottom? I don't like the look of the fake mesh.

r33_RGSport · 07-17-2017, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 3X3=5

Is there a completely open lower mesh grille? Not half "closed" on the top and open on the bottom? I don't like the look of the fake mesh.

Nope. BMW only make half open.
Besides, you don't want a full open mesh grille since the top half is covering the bumper reinforcement foam and bar.

pnice1p · 07-19-2017, 03:58 PM

Any photos with just he grill without the trim on top. Basically just the stock m-sport with the half grill.

r33_RGSport · 07-19-2017, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pnice1p

Any photos with just he grill without the trim on top. Basically just the stock m-sport with the half grill.

You can look at the 50i, it has one side open.

VPGNS · 07-24-2017, 03:07 AM

Anyone tried installing the plastic trim without replacing the grill? Or is it mandatory?
I dont mind the current closed grill.
sticking the trim in the current holes and locking it with the rings.

r33_RGSport · 07-24-2017, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by VPGNS

Anyone tried installing the plastic trim without replacing the grill? Or is it mandatory?
I dont mind the current closed grill.
sticking the trim in the current holes and locking it with the rings.

The open grill is not mandatory, you can install the trim without replacing the grill.

VPGNS · 07-28-2017, 03:18 PM

Got them today but i think theres a mix up

r33_RGSport · 07-28-2017, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VPGNS

Got them today but i think theres a mix up

OMG, I'll ship you the other side ASAP.

VPGNS · 08-03-2017, 09:15 PM

Before and After

Thanks Ben

r33_RGSport · 08-03-2017, 09:25 PM

@VPGNS

I am gonna steal your images for my instagram.

THATDONFC · 01-09-2018, 04:58 PM

I just received my grills and trim this afternoon. What are the rivets for? I got the white rivets since my x5 is alpine white. Do I need any additional rivers since I need to remove the fender liner?

r33_RGSport · 01-09-2018, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by THATDONFC

I just received my grills and trim this afternoon. What are the rivets for? I got the white rivets since my x5 is alpine white. Do I need any additional rivers since I need to remove the fender liner?

You only need to remove the first 3 rivets from each fender flare / wheel arch and replace it with the new one.
It is required to remove the fender flare / wheel arch, and fender liner to replace the closed grill into open grill.
You don't need to remove the whole fender flare / wheel arch to remove the front portion of fender liner, just part of it since the fender liner is held down by the rivets and screws together with the fender, fender flare / wheel arch, and bumper.

THATDONFC · 01-09-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

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Originally Posted by THATDONFC

I just received my grills and trim this afternoon. What are the rivets for? I got the white rivets since my x5 is alpine white. Do I need any additional rivers since I need to remove the fender liner?

You only need to remove the first 3 rivets from each fender flare / wheel arch and replace it with the new one.
It is required to remove the fender flare / wheel arch, and fender liner to replace the closed grill into open grill.
You don't need to remove the whole fender flare / wheel arch to remove the front portion of fender liner, just part of it since the fender liner is held down by the rivets and screws together with the fender, fender flare / wheel arch, and bumper.

Ok thanks. And the new open grills just pop in place? Held on by some clips on the bumper?

r33_RGSport · 01-09-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by THATDONFC

Ok thanks. And the new open grills just pop in place? Held on by some clips on the bumper?

Correct.

Feelin Nauti · 09-24-2018, 01:26 PM

New to the site and late to the game... I have a 15 X5 M sport 50i , in Mineral white. (A96M) paint code.

Here are the things I need for my vehicle or my wish list..

If I buy some of this together can you give me any discounts ?

I want to install the open grill to match the one that's already open.
Install these grill trims painted to match,
Front fender reflectors painted to match
Rear Fender reflectors painted to match

How many of the pin/rivets will be required to do all of this at one time ?

Do you offer the front bumper lip for this vehicle and can I get it painted to match ?

Do you offer the rear diffuser for this vehicle and can I get it painted to match ?

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bms5 Private 11 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, 2018 540d Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335d [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 35d M-S ... [0.00]	Does someone have the part number for the white plastic rivet securing the front wheel arch? Thanks!
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04-14-2017, 04:52 PM	#91
r33_RGSport General 13667 Rep 19,102 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	The open grill and trim replacement will help ventilate the oil cooler behind the old closed grills. Heat is always the bane of electronics and machines. Plus it adds a cool unique look Attached Images __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEAL!! \| MSS SALE MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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r33_RGSport General 13667 Rep 19,102 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	ask about the open grill set for this trim! __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEAL!! \| MSS SALE MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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r33_RGSport General 13667 Rep 19,102 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	the open grill adds some airflow to the brakes and the oil cooler behind the trim __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEAL!! \| MSS SALE MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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07-19-2017, 03:58 PM	#98
pnice1p General 126 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Competition Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fort Lee, NJ iTrader: (5)	Any photos with just he grill without the trim on top. Basically just the stock m-sport with the half grill. __________________ 2023 M3 Competition Tanzanite II Blue 2023 I4 M50 Dravit Gray (The wife) 2017 X5 M-Sport Carbon Black retired 2015 M3 Yas Marina Blue retired 2011 335 M-SPORT retired
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VPGNS Private 117 Rep 93 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Anyone tried installing the plastic trim without replacing the grill? Or is it mandatory? I dont mind the current closed grill. sticking the trim in the current holes and locking it with the rings.
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07-28-2017, 03:18 PM	#102
VPGNS Private 117 Rep 93 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Got them today but i think theres a mix up Attached Images
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VPGNS Private 117 Rep 93 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Before and After Thanks Ben Attached Images
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THATDONFC Driver 🇦🇲 32 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2021 X5 M50i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I just received my grills and trim this afternoon. What are the rivets for? I got the white rivets since my x5 is alpine white. Do I need any additional rivers since I need to remove the fender liner?
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Feelin Nauti Feelin Nauti 106 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 650i M Sport Frozen Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Galveston Texas iTrader: (0)	Questions New to the site and late to the game... I have a 15 X5 M sport 50i , in Mineral white. (A96M) paint code. Here are the things I need for my vehicle or my wish list.. If I buy some of this together can you give me any discounts ? I want to install the open grill to match the one that's already open. Install these grill trims painted to match, Front fender reflectors painted to match Rear Fender reflectors painted to match How many of the pin/rivets will be required to do all of this at one time ? Do you offer the front bumper lip for this vehicle and can I get it painted to match ? Do you offer the rear diffuser for this vehicle and can I get it painted to match ?
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