|
|
|
2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 DIY: BMW Performance Black F10 Grille Install & Removing Bumper Silver Trim |
|
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
05-25-2011, 12:37 AM | #67 | |
Major General
768
Rep 8,279
Posts |
Quote:
That's all I ca think of if the bumper won't budge |
|
Appreciate
0
|
05-28-2011, 09:46 AM | #69 |
Colonel
83
Rep 2,791
Posts
Drives: F10 528i
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Hong Kong
|
Look under the commercial marketplace section here of the forum. A few vendors here carry the grill. Now aftermarket matt grill available too.
__________________
2011 F10 528i Black Sapphire / Oyster Black 2000 E46 325ci Cabrio Titanium Silver / Black - retired 1997 E36/7 Z3 Montreal Blue / Black - retired |
Appreciate
0
|
06-20-2011, 02:01 PM | #70 |
BMW E92 320D LCI MKIT | BLACK GRILLES | M3 SPOILER
8
Rep 12
Posts |
Thanks for this.
My dad just asked me to get some black grilles for his car. This info will be really helpful!
__________________
BMW E92 LCI M-KIT | PERFORMANCE GRILLE | M3 SPOILER | IPAD | CUSTOM SOUND IN THE WORKS
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-20-2011, 03:05 PM | #71 |
First Lieutenant
68
Rep 322
Posts |
I went the other way
Well, sort of... I recently purchased a 550i chrome grille for my Sophisto Grey 520d. I thought the brighter grille actually looked better on the SG than the dark one.
Here's a few thoughts on the replacement process. Firstly, thanks Lacster on your post. I don't think I would've attempted it without it. Now, the removal. I'm an Auto Engineer, and this was not an easy thing to do. Reading Lacster's post and doing it myself had me thinking that BMW had tightened tolerances and fitment between then and now. Firstly, a few pointers. When you undo the bolts and scrivets holding the bumper in place, don't expect it to open and fall forward like a gaping mouth at you. You have to prise it forward and you'll get about an inch or two opening (at best) to shine a torch down and get your screwdriver to. Before you start the process of pulling the grilles out, I would (and did) put some lo-tack masking tape around the grille openings so you can reduce the risk of damaging the paint when you're pushing against the bumper fascia and when the grilles finally pop out. I was really surprised at the force required to pull these out. I'd say, if your car was a recent build, don't expect an easy time of it. Once you do and learn from one side though, the other side seems a little easier. At least you know what to expect. Of, course, it's all worth it though.... |
Appreciate
0
|
06-20-2011, 05:16 PM | #72 |
BMW E92 320D LCI MKIT | BLACK GRILLES | M3 SPOILER
8
Rep 12
Posts |
Ok. Surely don't wanna ruin my father´s new car that has still not even arrived. It´s a 520d wagon.
It was a quite simple process on my e92 although I was a but scared of having to push the bumper a bit to much. Of course each car is different. Thanks for the heads up.
__________________
BMW E92 LCI M-KIT | PERFORMANCE GRILLE | M3 SPOILER | IPAD | CUSTOM SOUND IN THE WORKS
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-21-2011, 01:03 AM | #73 |
Colonel
83
Rep 2,791
Posts
Drives: F10 528i
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Hong Kong
|
One of the members here managed to pop up the grills by squeezing his hand through the gap. No need to undo any of the bolts and screws. Have to have skinny hands though.
__________________
2011 F10 528i Black Sapphire / Oyster Black 2000 E46 325ci Cabrio Titanium Silver / Black - retired 1997 E36/7 Z3 Montreal Blue / Black - retired |
Appreciate
0
|
06-21-2011, 02:55 AM | #74 |
First Lieutenant
68
Rep 322
Posts |
...and a good imagination.
I'd say that was nigh-on impossible. I'd like to see him do that on youtube! Also, as I mentioned, they may have tightened the tolerance between the grille and bumper clipping points recently. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-22-2011, 11:11 AM | #75 |
Colonel
83
Rep 2,791
Posts
Drives: F10 528i
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Hong Kong
|
believe or not. he only got red marks on his hands after. not an impossible task.
__________________
2011 F10 528i Black Sapphire / Oyster Black 2000 E46 325ci Cabrio Titanium Silver / Black - retired 1997 E36/7 Z3 Montreal Blue / Black - retired |
Appreciate
0
|
08-03-2011, 09:10 PM | #79 |
Private First Class
2
Rep 106
Posts |
Bottom mesh
I followed your pics they were great help I pulled off my little silver strips off my mesh sprayed them and the paint just came off after one day what's the best paint to use??? I used fusion.
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-10-2011, 04:01 PM | #80 |
Lieutenant
58
Rep 582
Posts |
OEM performance grille and lower silver trims
The OEM black kidney grilles from the dealer are the same plastic grilles offered as stock...just painted from factory to match the shawdowline exterior trim as gloss black. You could probably get a shop to have your stock silver/chrome ones painted gloss black and it would be same product to save money! They just have clips holding them so all I did was use both hands and pull each grille directly out. I didnt take out the rubber seal or any screws. Didn't need to pry anything...just grab firmly and pull out! Took total of 10 mins to install both sides.
As for the lower silver trim pieces, I just flipped the tab in middle center out and applie pressure to remove it from the mesh grille. Didnt require to remove anything else in order to have these prepped and painted gloss black to match. Removing these took less than 2 mins each side. |
Appreciate
0
|
10-08-2011, 10:28 AM | #81 |
Registered
0
Rep 2
Posts |
Purchasing these sports Grills
Can you please tell me where you can a set of these BMW F10 Black Grilles please.
Kind regards and many thanks for the pictures how to remove the grills. |
Appreciate
0
|
10-08-2011, 11:08 AM | #82 | |
Major General
768
Rep 8,279
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-08-2011, 11:31 AM | #83 |
Private
1
Rep 88
Posts
Drives: F10
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Cyprus
|
Can someone please take a few pics (close up) on the points I circled in the attachment?
Seems that i might have pushed it a bit more and im not sure about the gap between the hood the bumper. |
Appreciate
0
|
10-09-2011, 11:54 AM | #85 |
Major General
768
Rep 8,279
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-09-2011, 07:59 PM | #86 |
Registered
0
Rep 1
Posts |
Installed my grills today. It helps to have a slender hand. My daughter was happy to help. Now my Carbon Black M-Sport looks menacing! Thank you Lacster for the instructions and pictures.
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-09-2011, 08:27 PM | #87 |
Major General
768
Rep 8,279
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|