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      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!
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I prefer the double slat...but that's just me.
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I prefer the double slat...but that's just me.
this looks great! can you provide me a link to get started in searching?
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I prefer the fat slat version...

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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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this looks great! can you provide me a link to get started in searching?
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PM sent. $85 and a USA seller. Can't beat it.


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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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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nobody likes the german stripe look? my friend suggested but I can't seem to find a picture anywhere..
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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)

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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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
I think i'm going to go with the same grille.. but as far as side vents I really like the cf look. I know cf looks better with other cf parts, personally like the cf look better for the vent. Might consider adding a cf front lip later so...
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nobody likes the german stripe look? my friend suggested but I can't seem to find a picture anywhere..
It’s a bit ricer, IMO. I used to like the M color grille stripes, but after seeing them on like stock 325i’s and stuff, it just kinda looks cheesy.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Carbon-F...1aPLz~&vxp=mtr
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I’ve heard the cheaper side vents don’t really fit flush
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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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nobody likes the german stripe look? my friend suggested but I can't seem to find a picture anywhere..
I don't. Looks a bit ricer.
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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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