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Old 01-19-2006, 07:26 AM
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Hey guys,
I was wondering if there are black grill covers for the X. Cuz I believe Hamann made some for the 3 series a while back. If you guys know please let me know asap. Thanks a lot. And any suggustions on smoking the rear tail lights? Thanks a lot guys!

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Old 01-19-2006, 07:34 AM
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Hey guys,
I was wondering if there are black grill covers for the X. Cuz I believe Hamann made some for the 3 series a while back. If you guys know please let me know asap. Thanks a lot. And any suggustions on smoking the rear tail lights? Thanks a lot guys!

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Not sure what you are talking about here. Are you talking about something that blocks the kidney grill vents/slats? That would not be a wise move since those provide air flow directly to the front of the radiator.
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Old 01-19-2006, 07:36 AM
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Haha, no. I just meant the covers for the chrome trim. Black not chrome. you know? haha sorry for the confusion

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Old 01-19-2006, 07:40 AM
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Haha, no. I just meant the covers for the chrome trim. Black not chrome. you know? haha sorry for the confusion

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None are avilable that I have ever heard of. You need to have them painted. Many here have gone that route. Pics are avilable if interested.
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Old 01-19-2006, 07:44 AM
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Haha, no. I just meant the covers for the chrome trim. Black not chrome. you know? haha sorry for the confusion

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Here's a pic of one that was painted black:
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What type of rims are those???
They look really good.
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Old 01-19-2006, 10:41 AM
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Here ya go:

http://www.bimmian.com/X5

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That's a good option but I think they are a matte black and that wouldn't look as good as gloss black.

If one gets their chrome surrounds painted, the prep is all important. There's lots of sanding to get that fake chrome layer off.
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$110 bone? DAng... there must be a place cheaper than this. haha. Has anyone done by themself?
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$110 bone? DAng... there must be a place cheaper than this. haha. Has anyone done by themself?
Ebay has them for $60, I'll most likely be getting mine from there.
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