My custom reverse M5 grille

BigDeep1 · 11-07-2012, 12:35 AM

I love the look of the all black F10 Performance Grille; however, the wifey did not like the all black look. I think the M5 grille looks good on dark cars; however, I don't think it has enough contrast on lighter color cars (with it's chrome ring/trim).

I bought a pair of the all black BMW Performance Grilles. I disassembled the ring and grille and matched it with the black/chrome grille on my 535i. I like that the trim is black, and I still have subtle chrome with the black slat/chrome 535i gills.

I love the result!

BMW Performance grille on top, OEM 535i grille on bottom

Disassembled and configured my new grille (on top). The left over is a beautiful M5 grille !

My new custom reverse M5 grille on the left, and the original on right.

All done!

Link for more pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/PHARMDP...PbcgZTP0YTpDQ#

The icing on the cake is that I have a gorgeous perfect set of BMW M5 grilles that I can try, or sell. I love that these grille sets are BMW made

T-Man · 11-07-2012, 01:00 AM

Looks great. Was it difficult to change out the fins?

BigDeep1 · 11-07-2012, 01:05 AM

Thanks. It was the easiest part of the whole install. 3 tabs and a little push to disassemble. The link has more pics that would help answer your question.

UAM951 · 11-07-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by T-Man

Looks great. Was it difficult to change out the fins?

Looks good. Different

tnikolov · 11-07-2012, 06:55 AM

Hey, is your car color Cashmere-Silver? Asking cause mine is the same and those grills look awesome on yours

remmib · 11-07-2012, 11:19 AM

Looks great.

ITMenace · 11-07-2012, 02:12 PM

Looks pretty good. Good work.

XDEEDUBBX · 11-07-2012, 02:20 PM

looks good man!

BigDeep1 · 11-07-2012, 02:53 PM

Thanks. The car is Titanium Silver.

mdrobc13 · 11-07-2012, 05:26 PM

That's great man..never would have thought of doing it. Outstanding mod.

Konig Ludwig · 11-07-2012, 06:25 PM

looks awesome

blueridger · 11-07-2012, 06:42 PM

I did the same thing! Both combinations look great, though I ended up leaving the other combination installed. I'll probably post my other set for sale, eventually.

ITS DIGGLER · 11-07-2012, 08:41 PM

Looks great..Spot on

VWtoBMW · 11-07-2012, 09:51 PM

Wow, looks good! I may take a stab at mine tomorrow.

11-07-2012, 12:35 AM	#1
BigDeep1 Private Drives: 2011 535i Sport - P1, P2 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving, TX - Valley Ranch Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	My custom reverse M5 grille I love the look of the all black F10 Performance Grille; however, the wifey did not like the all black look. I think the M5 grille looks good on dark cars; however, I don't think it has enough contrast on lighter color cars (with it's chrome ring/trim). I bought a pair of the all black BMW Performance Grilles. I disassembled the ring and grille and matched it with the black/chrome grille on my 535i. I like that the trim is black, and I still have subtle chrome with the black slat/chrome 535i gills. I love the result! BMW Performance grille on top, OEM 535i grille on bottom Disassembled and configured my new grille (on top). The left over is a beautiful M5 grille ! My new custom reverse M5 grille on the left, and the original on right. All done! Link for more pics: https://picasaweb.google.com/PHARMDP...PbcgZTP0YTpDQ# The icing on the cake is that I have a gorgeous perfect set of BMW M5 grilles that I can try, or sell. I love that these grille sets are BMW made
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11-07-2012, 06:55 AM	#5
tnikolov Enlisted Member Drives: F10 550xi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	Hey, is your car color Cashmere-Silver? Asking cause mine is the same and those grills look awesome on yours __________________ Current - 2011 N63 550xi 8AT Retired - 2009 N54 330xd 6AT

11-07-2012, 11:19 AM	#6
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,672 iTrader: (0)	Looks great. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| KW V3 Coilover \| 3D Design Front Lip \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser\|

11-07-2012, 05:26 PM	#10
mdrobc13 Major Drives: '12 BMW 550i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On a base somewhere near or afar! Posts: 1,397 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 BMW 550i [5.00]	That's great man..never would have thought of doing it. Outstanding mod. __________________ '12 F10 550i (DGM-II - Dinan Stage 4/Intercoolers & Shockware, H&R Springs, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, Hamman CF rear difuser, Giovanni "Lindo" Graphite 20") '10 e71 X6 35iDrive SAV (Space Gray) - Gone '06 e85 Z4 M Roadster (Black Metallic) -Gone '08 e92 M3 coupe (Sparkling Graphite) -Gone

11-07-2012, 06:42 PM	#12
blueridger Private Drives: 2012 535i xdrive DGM-II Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Posts: 54 iTrader: (0)	I did the same thing! Both combinations look great, though I ended up leaving the other combination installed. I'll probably post my other set for sale, eventually. __________________ Current: F10 535i xdrive, MX-5 PRHT Special Edition Prior: e93 328i Convertible, 2007 Acura TL, 2006 Miata, 2001 328i

11-07-2012, 01:00 AM	#2
T-Man Private Drives: 535i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	Looks great. Was it difficult to change out the fins?

11-07-2012, 01:05 AM	#3
BigDeep1 Private Drives: 2011 535i Sport - P1, P2 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving, TX - Valley Ranch Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	Thanks. It was the easiest part of the whole install. 3 tabs and a little push to disassemble. The link has more pics that would help answer your question.

11-07-2012, 02:12 PM	#7
ITMenace Enlisted Member Drives: AW F10 550i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	Looks pretty good. Good work.

11-07-2012, 02:20 PM	#8
XDEEDUBBX Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 535I Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Los Angelz Posts: 1,620 iTrader: (10)	looks good man!

11-07-2012, 02:53 PM	#9
BigDeep1 Private Drives: 2011 535i Sport - P1, P2 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Irving, TX - Valley Ranch Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	Thanks. The car is Titanium Silver.

11-07-2012, 06:25 PM	#11
Konig Ludwig Private First Class Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Phoenix Posts: 104 iTrader: (0)	looks awesome

11-07-2012, 08:41 PM	#13
ITS DIGGLER Private First Class Drives: F10 530d M SPORT White Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Posts: 178 iTrader: (0)	Looks great..Spot on

11-07-2012, 09:51 PM	#14
VWtoBMW Captain Drives: 2012 535i xDrive M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 756 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2012 535i xDrive [5.00] 2009 BMW 328i [0.00]	Wow, looks good! I may take a stab at mine tomorrow. __________________ 2012 F10 535i M-Sport

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