DDM Tuning Introduces Z4 Black Out Grills, First 5 Next Week

BimmerZealot · 10-29-2008, 04:01 PM

Spoke with Jim Powell @ Apexcone / DDM Tuning and convinced him to bring in some blackout Z4 grills. I know myself and many other Z4 drivers have been dying for a quality replacement that wont chip.

5 sets are being sent over via EMS, they should arrive mid next week and 30 more are on the way shortly after. Price will be roughly 47.50$

Here is a teaser shot from the factory. I'll have shots of them on my car as soon as the first five arrive next week

This is not group buy pricing so there will be no wait and no lines.

To pre-order or if you guys have any questions, post in this thread, shoot me a PM or call

DDM Tuning - 858.565.1742
Open 9AM-5PM PST

Thanks

Black///Mamba · 10-29-2008, 04:27 PM

Fantastic! Im in after I see the pics on your car and approve the look.

My question, these are brand new grills? I swap mine out for these? If so, $47.50 is a wonderful price and I am in!

nmulax · 10-29-2008, 04:32 PM

Just placed my order!

Spoke with Marcus I believe over at DDM.
Said they're ABS plasic complete replacements, not overlays.

Can't wait to get them and take some pics!

Matjo · 10-29-2008, 04:40 PM

I want them.

nmulax · 10-29-2008, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matjo

I want them.

Go on their website www.ddmtuning.com

jra · 10-29-2008, 04:58 PM

bimmerzealot,

If we can get enough people together, is it possible to get matte black plastic roll hoop covers made?

BimmerZealot · 10-29-2008, 06:47 PM

Black///M: Yes they are brand new, 47.50$ for a pair of grills. Direct replacement, not an overlay.

nmulax: Thanks for your order Adam

jra: I talked to Jim about it and there needs to be a large enough interest in it so he can have a mold made. Not sure how many though.

jra · 10-29-2008, 07:10 PM

Should a thread be started to guage interest?

AtoB · 10-29-2008, 07:32 PM

HOLY CRAP! a mod for our cars???!!

nmulax · 10-29-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerZealot

nmulax: Thanks for your order Adam

No prob! Don't think Marcus was expecting calls that soon.
First comment was "wow, you guys move fast... he just posted that 1 minute ago."

BimmerZealot · 10-30-2008, 02:44 AM

jra: You're very welcome to; but, I cant guarantee anything at the moment.

AtoB: Great news isn't it?? I was equally excited when I heard.

nmulax: Ya I posted it on my lunch break and Marcus told me a few minutes after that someone had just called and "excitedly" ordered one

BimmerZealot · 11-03-2008, 01:59 PM

The first five grills arrived today and are being shipped out! I believe all five have already been sold; but, we will have more in roughly a week and a half. Thanks Adam, James, Alex, Paul, and Chris your grills are on their way via UPS you should have tracking information as well. I'll try to get my grills installed later today and get you guys some installed pictures. But for now, here's a shot via iPhone. Not great, but better then the first picture.

You guys definitely wont be disappointed with the grills.

Black///Mamba · 11-03-2008, 03:16 PM

:yay: can't wait haha

BimmerZealot · 11-04-2008, 02:23 AM

Couldn't wait till after work to put them in. Cloudy all day in San Diego and stuck with the iPhone so its not a great picture but hopefully it helps you guys that want to see what the grills look like installed. Excuse my brown, bug splattered car. The fitment is great as well and they are very easy to install, no problems.

nmulax · 11-04-2008, 09:43 AM

Looks sweet!

Mine are supposed to arrive tomorrow. I'll have to do a shoot this weekend.

Black///Mamba · 11-11-2008, 09:06 AM

I got mine today! My question, do you just forceably pull out the old grills? Yanked on them a little and got worried i'd break the grill haha. any advise?

nmulax · 11-11-2008, 09:35 AM

Haha... I felt the same way.

Just grab the center slats and pull outward and a bit upwards at the same time.
Then line up the blackout grill and push it into place.

BimmerZealot · 11-11-2008, 12:02 PM

Here's how I've found works best. Grab a slat on either side (1 in from the edges, etc.) then push upwards and pull the bottom out at the same time. As if the grill was hinged to the top of the bumper, the bottom should swing out first then the top will just fall out once you get the bottom un latched. To reinstall put the top in first all the way then swing the bottom in, press and click.

NoCouT · 11-11-2008, 08:21 PM

When is the next shipment coming in?

BimmerZealot · 11-11-2008, 09:59 PM

I believe they should be in the end of this week, at which time shipping will continue.

Black///Mamba · 11-12-2008, 03:35 PM

wow guys. the "lifting it up" trick worked wonders. took about 10 seconds to take both out and put the new 2 in. I recommend anyone to buy them from DDM. I see no reason to buy the same piece from EAS for a 50% markup. Just my opinion. thanks guys, i really like thme!

MMMazing07 · 11-12-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black///Mamba

wow guys. the "lifting it up" trick worked wonders. took about 10 seconds to take both out and put the new 2 in. I recommend anyone to buy them from DDM. I see no reason to buy the same piece from EAS for a 50% markup. Just my opinion. thanks guys, i really like thme!

EAS is better

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11-03-2008, 01:59 PM	#12
BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	The first five grills arrived today and are being shipped out! I believe all five have already been sold; but, we will have more in roughly a week and a half. Thanks Adam, James, Alex, Paul, and Chris your grills are on their way via UPS you should have tracking information as well. I'll try to get my grills installed later today and get you guys some installed pictures. But for now, here's a shot via iPhone. Not great, but better then the first picture. You guys definitely wont be disappointed with the grills. Attached Images
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BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	Couldn't wait till after work to put them in. Cloudy all day in San Diego and stuck with the iPhone so its not a great picture but hopefully it helps you guys that want to see what the grills look like installed. Excuse my brown, bug splattered car. The fitment is great as well and they are very easy to install, no problems.
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nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Looks sweet! Mine are supposed to arrive tomorrow. I'll have to do a shoot this weekend. __________________
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Black///Mamba Lieutenant 52 Rep 598 Posts Drives: a beast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I got mine today! My question, do you just forceably pull out the old grills? Yanked on them a little and got worried i'd break the grill haha. any advise? __________________
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nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Haha... I felt the same way. Just grab the center slats and pull outward and a bit upwards at the same time. Then line up the blackout grill and push it into place. __________________
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BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	Here's how I've found works best. Grab a slat on either side (1 in from the edges, etc.) then push upwards and pull the bottom out at the same time. As if the grill was hinged to the top of the bumper, the bottom should swing out first then the top will just fall out once you get the bottom un latched. To reinstall put the top in first all the way then swing the bottom in, press and click.
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Black///Mamba Lieutenant 52 Rep 598 Posts Drives: a beast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	wow guys. the "lifting it up" trick worked wonders. took about 10 seconds to take both out and put the new 2 in. I recommend anyone to buy them from DDM. I see no reason to buy the same piece from EAS for a 50% markup. Just my opinion. thanks guys, i really like thme! __________________
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