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      04-20-2016, 12:52 PM   #23
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You do realize that there are M performance gloss black grills available for purchase and High heat resistant paint that can be used to DIY the exhaust tips?
YES, of course. But WHY equip the M Sport models with chrome from the FACTORY? Makes no sense when the chrome window trim is deleted in favor of the Shadowline trim (which stains BADLY and is forever a maintenance/upkeep item - but that's for a different convo at a different time. I shouldn't have to spray paint my exhaust tips when they are the only thing chrome on the vehicle besides the grill. The M Sport also removes any titanium components as well. Then, what also doesn't make sense is that they ADD a chrome vent accent on the side of the X5M but there is no other chrome on the vehicle. Very odd.
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      04-20-2016, 12:55 PM   #24
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I'm guessing BMW wants people that want the black grills to pay the extra $$ for it.. maybe additional ways to make more profit.

Also some people prefer chrome.. Me personally I think chrome is tacky too and wondered why they would put it on a X5M side vent as well. But it doesn't bother me because I am able to make the modifications.
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I'm guessing BMW wants people that want the black grills to pay the extra $$ for it.. maybe additional ways to make more profit.

Also some people prefer chrome.. Me personally I think chrome is tacky too and wondered why they would put it on a X5M side vent as well. But it doesn't bother me because I am able to make the modifications.
100% agreed. For Chrome, it depends on the vehicle. I like the chrome on my dad's 15 Escalade. I don't like chrome normally on BMWs, including wheels. I like chrome on Mercedes. Too each his own.
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Can i resurect this thread? Has anyone ever seen this done, i think i want to do it, alpine white grill surround with black double slat on 5.0 m sport. R33 any chance in contacting the customer for pics?
I know, it's not anybody's cup of tea, but I just did mine...PlastiDip style with bright aluminum.
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Anything is better than some of the stock choices that BMW makes sometimes. I like the black on white better than white on white. But, I do not like the chrome trim on many of the vehicles nor do I like the off grey on F15.
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