Titanium Or Black Grill???
 

Folks,
Need your opinion guys...which one is more suitable for my shwarz/black X baby...As per my opinion black grill makes her very agressive..isn't it?

Looks good either way.

The black grill does look mean.

Black is off the hizzy:thumbup: :thumbup:

Black. Definately more aggressive.

BLACK! Looks great with your X.

Def. black..

black imo

black foshizzle

Black :thumbup:

As if I need to add.........................BLACK!!

Add another black!
BTW your fogs look sweet. what kind are they?

Even though mine came with titanium grills, scoops and rings I think black looks better.

black.

Fogs
 

"KDG" Xenon lights with blueish bulbs (H11)

Chrome outer with Black inner may also be an option ?

Schanck

No way...thanks for ur suggestion Schanck...

Hope Admin will take care of this SPAM...mamma mia even here!

Black, black, black...............godayum, I said black dammit :thumbup:

I just put a black grill on my X5 a few weeks ago. Makes sense that EVERYTHING is black (window trim, body molding, window tint, hood vents...so why is the grill chrome? Black looks mean and fast.

Black!! Makes me wanna put my shadowline grille back on!

I was planning to black out grill and wheels this weekend, but a coolant system problem canceled the proyect for now... I´ll post pictures next week.

before i even saw your pics i was gonna say TI, hands down.
however, i have changed my mind and now say, BLACK!

i have those shoes as well...now i may do a black grill instead of the TI...hmm...

Black means biz'ness, Ti means "I think I'm cute".......

blackbeauty: Trust me: with those wheels, the clear corners, and the blacked-out grilles (and I am guessing, you being a betty), this summer, that X coming down the block will "make the girls jealous, and the boys stop and stare.......

Black!
http://home.comcast.net/~saykin/bumer2.jpg

OK! i'm sold!!! :)
that X looks awesome!

i like those rb's too...


:rofl:

I added the black grills on our silver X5. I like the black grills... the chrome/titanium looked out of place -- in my opinion. See attached pics.

I forgot to add...

I ordered the black grills off of ebay. They were good quality - however the factory driver's side grill had a notch cut out of it on the top for the hood opening lever. The aftermarket grills did not have this notch. I had to cut the notch in -- otherwise the hood release did not have adequate travel.

If you miss this step - you will be able to close the hood but not be able to open it unless you stick a tool throught the grill opening to manually release the hood... a PITA.

I learned the hard way. Once the notch was cut -- it works like it should.

ok, i really want to buy the black grill soon. should i just paint the existing one?
i dont want a funky mix-match aftermarket grill...

I hear the replacements just pop in. check out the DIY section. There should be something on this. Next would be getting black anodized wheels. Just hope the the parking lot is lit so you can find it.

Heading up your way sometime in May on my way back to Idaho. Dad & brother in NJ, little sis in CT, and 2nd cousin in Poconos on my list to visit. Should be nice up there by then. Will have my other ride as the "beast" goes into storage awaiting a buyer. The beginning of my flight from heat and humidity. The "beast" surprised me by getting almost 19mpg for the entire trip SC/FL/SC. God, I love these cars. I thought running boards were "next"?

Story of my life on this website, schedules that are close but just out of reach (with 2 exceptions, so far). Will check in as the time approaches. Who knows? It may work out and I'd love to meet you and Don for dinner.

I just got my black grille from EAS and have the same problem - there's no notch for the hood latch. I guess I will have to cut an opening for it, though I was pretty disappointed that I couldn't just pop it in the second I got it. :(

Yes :)

is that cryptic? EXPLAIN schweet cakes! ;)

Drive down, I'll show you how :)...

Sorry Guys! I don´t agree.

In my eyes the black looks like a car preserved for the winter, you know with black steel rims and and all shinny things covered with rust-protection (can I say that? I mean Techtyl, Dinitrol etc.)

And why is so important that the car looks agressive? No, the silent mover that takes everybody be surprice when starting off when the light turns green..wrummm.......:rofl: :nanana:

how to get it...
 

I would help you, but i'm too far...it's better for you to paint the OEM one...but there is following issue there...as I have noted on your avatar inner part of your grilles are black, so you need to paint only the ovals...but before painting them you need to clear out the CHROME COVER (very thin one) with blade...otherwise after first car wash paint will go off your grills...actually i did mine myself...

You have PM. ;)

lemme get the DH and i'll head down...:rofl:

yeah, you're just a tad bit too far.;)
thanks for the tip!!

Sure:thumbup:, I'd like to eat some wings again :)!

Titanium classier IMO. Black is meaner but so is a monster 4x4 truck.

That said both look good and no doubt you will stick with what you like.;)

the TI grill is very classy and clean looking.
however, i do think, a black X can carry a black grill nicely.

Any chance of a photochop of the titanium grill with the bottom mesh titanium as well ..... this will definately make the choice easier

black with black
titanium with titanium

Schanck

Try this pic of Michelle's X5:
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e3...20New/0062.jpg

SuperGreg

See how the mesh down the bottom is black ..... i'm just having this changed to titanium and hope it will look pretty cool ..... but haven't seen any pics as yet!

Schanck

Tijan needs to post pics! His mesh is now titanium.

Sienna, what part of Northern VA are you in?

The photo galery on the X5world home page is your friend :):
http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/x5_pho...ry/wheels2.jpg

:wavey: Fairfax Corner/Government Center area.

That picture barely shows it, though.

see you sometime on the road
:zoom:

I'll try posting mine over the weekend!

I'll believe it when I see it!:nanana:

03- black, 04+ titanium.

I really liked the black ones.. Think ill do the same on my x..

I have the jet black 668 colour. What colour should i use to paint the grill.?


Black matt with a clear cote, or the same colour as the car.? Im doing a full repaint on the car next week, and would appreciate some feedback...

I guess using matt colour will have them stick out from the rest which migt be a good idea..

Any experiences.?

TiTanium:2thumbs:

Same color as the car, but why bump this thread? It's nearly 2 years old.

Same color ha..

I did'nt realize that the thread was so old. I was just searching the forum, and this one came up, never checked the date.:)

I went for the same solution, and painted it the same color as the car.

Pic:
http://a5.vox.com/6a00e398d5235f00040110166a7965860d-pi

Black