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      01-13-2011, 04:23 PM   #1
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Hiya guys,

Have ordered a 520d se and due te recieve at the end of March.

I really want the black grille but the dealer says theyve not started making them yet... Any ideas where I can get these from within the Uk.

thx chaps
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      01-13-2011, 05:00 PM   #2
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quick fix might be to take yours out... and get them sprayed??

Def be a cheaper option!
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We are working on offering matte black and painted replacements for this car. They should be available very soon.
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Hiya guys,

Have ordered a 520d se and due te recieve at the end of March.

I really want the black grille but the dealer says theyve not started making them yet... Any ideas where I can get these from within the Uk.

thx chaps
I don't know in the UK but here in the US I just ordered from the dealer and they were shipped to me in 3 days. Parts numbers are: 51-71-2-165-528 (right) and 51-71-2-165-539 (left). These are BMW OEM black grills for the 2011 F10 - mine is a 550i and they fit perfectly. I paid US$129 delivered.
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Hiya guys,

Have ordered a 520d se and due te recieve at the end of March.

I really want the black grille but the dealer says theyve not started making them yet... Any ideas where I can get these from within the Uk.

thx chaps
Yet another dealer telling lies! The performance grill has been available for some time in the UK as I had it fitted to my 520d that was delivered in the final week of Nov. They work out cheaper than painting!
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ok but can this be purchased as an after market part? and how much?
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ok but can this be purchased as an after market part? and how much?
Yes, try another dealer

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/owner/acc...t=aerodynamics

The part is approx £80. I had it included on my F10 but I purchased it after market for my X6.
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Has anyone on here tried getting their oem grilles sprayed gloss black to match shadowline trim? If so how much did it cost?

Also, 1hot BMR, which dealer dealer did you get it from that was $129
Shipped? I was quoted $99 each side at my local dealer.
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Has anyone on here tried getting their oem grilles sprayed gloss black to match shadowline trim? If so how much did it cost?

Also, 1hot BMR, which dealer dealer did you get it from that was $129
Shipped? I was quoted $99 each side at my local dealer.
Don't spray the oem grilles because they will chip much easier than the oem - not worth it. I got mine from Jason at getBMWparts.com - a BMW dealer in MD. I believe he is a sponsor here or at bimmerfest.
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