01-20-2019, 09:37 PM | #1 |
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So I plan on changing my stock F30 grill that has the chrome outline to an all black M3 replica grill without the M badge. My car is jet black and the goal is to get a black on black look all around. I personally don't care what anyone thinks and am going to modify it regardless. Just curious what people's opinions are on this I know there are a select few out there that like to hate (not on this forum so much just in general) that if it's not a true M car why would I be a "poser" and modify it to look like one.
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01-20-2019, 10:08 PM | #3 |
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An opinion thread, but you "don't care what anyone thinks" - maybe you should re-title the thread. I don't care what you do to your car. I prefer the chrome accent surround on the front grill, but I've been driving 2002s for >38 years & that grill is familiar. I wish the dark wheel fad would die - they just look dirty to me, no matter how expensive they are.
Have fun with it!
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01-20-2019, 10:33 PM | #7 |
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I guess you don't care for this:
999 out of 1000 people who see your car wouldn't know an M from Adam, and the opinion of that one person in a thousand only matters if it's you. |
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01-20-2019, 10:34 PM | #8 |
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My car came with a black grill--It is a sporty version I believe with the slats angled. To me this looks so much better than the chrome on a black car. Go for it.
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01-20-2019, 10:39 PM | #9 |
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Nah it wouldn't matter but I'm just a curious person. But that grill... very different and unique never seen a BMW with something like that. Not my cup of tea though personally.
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01-20-2019, 10:46 PM | #10 |
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IIRC, someone change the grill as pointed out by Billfiz because they wanted to reduce the risk of rocks hitting the radiators.
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01-20-2019, 10:52 PM | #11 |
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That was the main reason why I did mine, but I also prefer the look. The radiator and AC coils on cars with the stock grille are prone to rock damage, LCI added an additional shield over the coils.
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01-20-2019, 10:56 PM | #12 |
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I was concerned with that as well but oh well I guess. I can already see a few lodged in mine already
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I prefer the m performance grille to the double slat, personally
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01-21-2019, 11:31 PM | #16 |
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Do whatever makes you feel good about Your car. Honestly, too many people jump on others for the changes they have made. Who cares? You just have to like it! I like a lot of black too.
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01-22-2019, 10:45 AM | #17 |
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That's the plan! I've noticed the people who are so quick to judge someone's car don't even have a car or are driving some POS from 1990...
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01-23-2019, 10:55 PM | #20 |
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I like the look but would be concerned about the loss of illumination at night due to the tint. Maybe we can get headlight covers that darken during the day and lighten at night like those “transition” lenses you can get for glasses!
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01-24-2019, 12:40 PM | #21 |
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Not sure why people on here are always looking for other forum members approval on what looks good or not. Do Wtf you want smh.
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