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      09-17-2024, 03:06 PM   #1
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F36 Alternative Kidney Grill?

Hi All, new to this forum, moved from the babybmw forum to this one now.

Has anyone thought of adding a different style of kidney grill other than the dual slat black or single slat black etc available for the 4 series.

I’ve seen the new G30 LCI grills on an M5 and think that style would suit the 4.
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      09-17-2024, 04:42 PM   #2
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Not for looks alone, but for protection, which slats don't offer.
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I’ve seen a similar option that looks similar to the new shape 3series grill which would close the gaps the usual slats would have.
Also your photo with the mesh, I’ve seen it being DIY’d on another post here behind the slats and bars to protect the radiator.
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There are aftermarket mesh kits to place behind the slats, while later F30 models have them as standard. BMW had to add them due to an abnormally high incidence of radiators and AC coils being damaged by small rocks. I added my mesh after noticing that anything smaller than a golf ball had an unimpeded path to the radiator and coils.
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I added a set of carbon fiber ones that don’t have the dual slats
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I’ve got twin slat with carbon outer
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I added a set of carbon fiber ones that don’t have the dual slats
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I’ve got twin slat with carbon outer
Any pics?
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      10-05-2024, 12:18 AM   #8
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Any pics?
I’ll grab one today for you
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Here’s a pic of mine
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Here’s a pic of mine
Looks smart that one. Where’s it from if you don’t mind me asking?
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Carbon factory, had to change the badge as it came with an m4 one

Red v bars and on the other side , drivers grill has an eBay scoop attached to direct air in to the air box tract
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You can always get one of these...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17606731690...RoCHzAQAvD_BwE

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You can always get one of these...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17606731690...RoCHzAQAvD_BwE

That’s made my eyes hurt!
Think I might if also been sick 🤢 in my mouth
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