09-11-2019, 10:15 AM | #1 |
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Update: G20 M340i Style Grill Installed
So that didnt take China too long to make F10/F30 grills styled after the G20 M340i.
Edit: Gave them a shot https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-F30...QAAOSw~cldTXzb Overall impressions are they are more sturdy that photos look. Fitment is spot on and the top black solid section is not really noticeable at all. These are a little "busy" but its a different look and goes with the lower grill opening as well. The shape of them are overall flatter than the slat version grills. If you want the diamonds to standout i would suggest getting the other version and not the gloss black version. For the price its a nice change but if you already have gloss black single or double, i'd say stick with those. Unboxing: Well wrapped in bubble wrap and foam sleeve for each and then a foam divider between the two Front: Back: Comparison to the double slat: Installed photos (please dont mind the dirty car as it just rained):
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They really don't look half bad.
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Looks like they have a full black version so i've got a message out to the seller about them
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-F30...QAAOSw~cldTXzb
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picture!
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09-11-2019, 02:41 PM | #6 |
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That's because someone photoshopped the true m340i grill in that photo. the angle of the diamond "slats" is off.
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Nice. Not sure about that top line on it though.
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I get wanting the new look from a cosmetic point of view, but looking closely at the back of those aftermarket grilles....they look REALLY flimsy from a practical standpoint.
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09-14-2019, 01:22 AM | #10 |
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Unfortunately not my car but this was posted on the F3X Facebook page.
I shouldn't like these grille's but I do Probably won't get them for my car though |
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That looks much better without the closed/blocked off portion at the top edge. Where is that variant from?
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Yes I would like to know as well!
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The cross plastic looks REALLY flimsy. Seems it would offer far less protection to the areas behind it (they would snap easily) than the current vertical slats.
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They will be here tomorrow so I will find out. I do agree it looks flimsy so I am more curious than anything about them. Maybe it'll look good. Maybe it won't. I figured it was worth a shot. Have had the double slat (I know I know not an m car )and loved the look (badgeless of course) for 4 years now. Figured it was time to change it up aesthetically. If spending $50 means I don't need to get a new car because I'm bored with the current it's worth it.
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Updated the original post with photos.
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I did not go with the ones from that poster. I went with the original link I posted. I had previously ordered something else from him and was unhappy with it so he cut me a deal on these
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If I get around to installing them this weekend (some other projects have priority) I'll post a video.
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Here's my experience/overview (including construction comparison) with the denser pattern G20 style grille:
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