Which Front Grill will you choose?

Jamesons Viggen · 02-09-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

LOL, dammit, I think I'm the only tard that voted for the CF...

I don't know, I have the gloss Black M Performance ones, and they're nice, but I would like to tie the CF Spoiler to the front somehow...otherwise it just looks like i have an MG car with a CF spoiler.

My wheels are dark gray, I have the gray of the rear diffusor and a CF rear plate frame, I will have CF mirror caps...so to have just a little in the front, the carbon grilles will pull it all together. I think it only looks bad on an extreme close up.

BavarianFanatic · 02-09-2013, 12:45 PM

Maybe it's me, but I really don't see the excitement about sticking carbon fiber trim pieces on a car. It's sole purpose in life is light weight without compromising strength. CF trim bits are akin to lipstick on a pig. But, I also understand everyone's tastes and desires are different. To each his own.

Oh, and chrome or gloss black for me. I have gloss black on my EBII now, but I actually did like the chrome as well. It does flow nicely from the headlights thanks to those little "tabs" on the sides. Remember that the grills are really BMW's main trademark and always has been. They are happy to have them stand out a bit in stock form.

shivaswrath · 02-09-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

Maybe it's me, but I really don't see the excitement about sticking carbon fiber trim pieces on a car. It's sole purpose in life is light weight without compromising strength. CF trim bits are akin to lipstick on a pig. But, I also understand everyone's tastes and desires are different. To each his own.

Oh, and chrome or gloss black for me. I have gloss black on my EBII now, but I actually did like the chrome as well. It does flow nicely from the headlights thanks to those little "tabs" on the sides. Remember that the grills are really BMW's main trademark and always has been. They are happy to have them stand out a bit in stock form.

I agree...and I clearly struggle with this.

I've decided for CF only when there is weight in question, so like for the grille, doesn't make sense since its put on top of plastic, not made of Pure CF.

For the M performance spoiler, it's apparently lighter than the plastic version by a few hundred grams.

For the M performance interior bits (dash etc), its lighter than the burl walnut stuff by a few hundred grams.

For the front diffuser, it's probably worth it too...only CF one I've seen is the aspec one at $900, but if you need a front diffuser might as well get a light one!

But who needs a front diffuser on a daily driver :-)

shivaswrath · 02-09-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

My wheels are dark gray, I have the gray of the rear diffusor and a CF rear plate frame, I will have CF mirror caps...so to have just a little in the front, the carbon grilles will pull it all together. I think it only looks bad on an extreme close up.

I think with the M Sport package it can come together pretty well - we need to have that meet man so I can see yours in person.

Spring time when the 400M's are on, and when you get your rims (are they in yet?), will be an epic meet...

Jamesons Viggen · 02-09-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

Maybe it's me, but I really don't see the excitement about sticking carbon fiber trim pieces on a car. It's sole purpose in life is light weight without compromising strength. CF trim bits are akin to lipstick on a pig. But, I also understand everyone's tastes and desires are different. To each his own.

Oh, and chrome or gloss black for me. I have gloss black on my EBII now, but I actually did like the chrome as well. It does flow nicely from the headlights thanks to those little "tabs" on the sides. Remember that the grills are really BMW's main trademark and always has been. They are happy to have them stand out a bit in stock form.

Well for me, a little goes a long way. Some people take it too far. If I was using it for weight savings like doors, hoods, decklids, if it's a street car, I would paint it.

But when not used in that way and in the case of my EB2, it will be used so sparingly, it just pulls the car together. You won't see me doing roundels or anything, it's just the factory has chosen to have a dark gray diffuser, now my wheels match that, and so I want one element on the nose that matches the rest.

I am a professorially trained designer. You have to have faith that on my car it will look right. A lot of people don't get it right.

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

I think with the M Sport package it can come together pretty well - we need to have that meet man so I can see yours in person.

Spring time when the 400M's are on, and when you get your rims (are they in yet?), will be an epic meet...

Sounds like a plan!

F30AM · 02-09-2013, 02:42 PM

Of the 3, Gloss Black without a doubt.
However, I prefer the Chrome Grille.

PS: Grill = cooking!

Alpine F31 · 02-09-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesems

...... i had the scheme done when i had the spoiler and splitter paint. Matte black internal grille with frame painted Glacier Silver to match

I think I already gave you props in another thread....here's more. I LOVE it. Nicely done!

jamesems · 02-09-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

I think I already gave you props in another thread....here's more. I LOVE it. Nicely done!

Thank you for the compliment. Greatly appreciated.

jamesems · 02-09-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

LOL, dammit, I think I'm the only tard that voted for the CF...

Shiv, this was hilarious.

reedo302 · 02-09-2013, 06:30 PM

Stock shiny chrome. I'm getting EBII, which goes great with shiny. If I were getting something else, it'd depend on the color, but either gloss black or CF.

evkl · 02-09-2013, 07:05 PM

gloss black all the way

Alpine F31 · 02-09-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by reedo302

Stock shiny chrome. I'm getting EBII, which goes great with shiny.

+1. Keeping my shiny stock grill forever. I love the contrast of the chrome against the Estoril with the black centers.

atran22 · 02-12-2013, 10:31 PM

Would you guys choose gloss for a base jetblack f30 as well?

ƒ° · 02-13-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shivaswrath

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Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

Maybe it's me, but I really don't see the excitement about sticking carbon fiber trim pieces on a car. It's sole purpose in life is light weight without compromising strength. CF trim bits are akin to lipstick on a pig. But, I also understand everyone's tastes and desires are different. To each his own.

Oh, and chrome or gloss black for me. I have gloss black on my EBII now, but I actually did like the chrome as well. It does flow nicely from the headlights thanks to those little "tabs" on the sides. Remember that the grills are really BMW's main trademark and always has been. They are happy to have them stand out a bit in stock form.

I agree...and I clearly struggle with this.

I've decided for CF only when there is weight in question, so like for the grille, doesn't make sense since its put on top of plastic, not made of Pure CF.

For the M performance spoiler, it's apparently lighter than the plastic version by a few hundred grams.

For the M performance interior bits (dash etc), its lighter than the burl walnut stuff by a few hundred grams.

For the front diffuser, it's probably worth it too...only CF one I've seen is the aspec one at $900, but if you need a front diffuser might as well get a light one!

But who needs a front diffuser on a daily driver :-)

Keep in mind that 99% of these CF products are just for show and are not "pure" CF. In most cases only the layer you see is CF; the rest of the layers are fiber glass or some other form of plastic.

I vote any option other than the CF wrap.

chazrt · 02-13-2013, 08:29 PM

okie I'm convinced, gonna be getting Gloss Black for my Mineral White

hav2flynow · 02-20-2013, 07:28 PM

I have the gloss black on my MW looks awesome. I think the stock is just to dressed up for the Sportline. And the contrast of the White Paint and Black accents just makes it right.

SwnSng · 02-21-2013, 12:33 PM

If you are going with a the BMW Performance Front lip spoiler, I would go with Matt black on the grills to match.

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Matte Black	15	19.74%
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02-09-2013, 12:45 PM	#24
BavarianFanatic Too much is never enough 655 Rep 3,079 Posts Drives: Too Many Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Maybe it's me, but I really don't see the excitement about sticking carbon fiber trim pieces on a car. It's sole purpose in life is light weight without compromising strength. CF trim bits are akin to lipstick on a pig. But, I also understand everyone's tastes and desires are different. To each his own. Oh, and chrome or gloss black for me. I have gloss black on my EBII now, but I actually did like the chrome as well. It does flow nicely from the headlights thanks to those little "tabs" on the sides. Remember that the grills are really BMW's main trademark and always has been. They are happy to have them stand out a bit in stock form.
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F30AM Major General 706 Rep 5,021 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Of the 3, Gloss Black without a doubt. However, I prefer the Chrome Grille. PS: Grill = cooking! __________________ Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys
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02-09-2013, 06:30 PM	#32
reedo302 Estorilblau Member 27 Rep 252 Posts Drives: Dinan Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	Stock shiny chrome. I'm getting EBII, which goes great with shiny. If I were getting something else, it'd depend on the color, but either gloss black or CF.
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evkl Private 5 Rep 56 Posts Drives: '18 F82 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	gloss black all the way
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atran22 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Silver Spring, MD iTrader: (0)	How about for a jet black baseline Would you guys choose gloss for a base jetblack f30 as well?
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chazrt Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW F30 320i Mineral White Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	okie I'm convinced, gonna be getting Gloss Black for my Mineral White
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02-20-2013, 07:28 PM	#38
hav2flynow Private First Class 9 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2013 Mineral White 328i Sport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vero Beach, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 F30 328i Sport ... [0.00]	I have the gloss black on my MW looks awesome. I think the stock is just to dressed up for the Sportline. And the contrast of the White Paint and Black accents just makes it right. Last edited by hav2flynow; 02-20-2013 at 07:34 PM..
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SwnSng Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 335i MSport - 6MT - GS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (0)	If you are going with a the BMW Performance Front lip spoiler, I would go with Matt black on the grills to match.
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