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X5X 05-13-2010 12:58 PM

E70 M sport lower mesh grills?
 
Anyone know where I can get mesh grills or any other grills instead of that ugly, cheap looking plastic for an e70 m sport?

Thanks:thumbup:


http://www.tuningnews.net/news/07053...rt-pack-06.jpg

naf226 05-05-2014 08:24 PM

Any luck finding a replacement? I'm in the same situation

hd2000fxdl 05-06-2014 08:11 AM

I have seen some people paint them, not sure if I would do that but to each their own. Another option I have seen is the DTL replacement option that looks to replace the whole insert with the additions of an LED bar in place of the center trim piece like I have on my 2011. As far as outright upgrades to something else, or another style, I have yet to see that but can't say there isn't something out there.

Harry

naf226 05-06-2014 01:54 PM

I was wondering if it was possible to find a lower side vent that was actually open, maybe even functional :D , instead of just a piece of plastic

hd2000fxdl 05-06-2014 08:50 PM

Personally I can't see an advantage for airflow though there, probably just the opposite and adding water as you drive in an area that's not designed to get excess water in there anyway.

Not that I am worried about water getting in there, but being I was already in there when changing out my fog light bulbs I did take the time to put a little dielectric grease on the plugs as an added safety measure.

Just something to consider if you make any changes.

Edit to add: Looking again at the pic above, it looks like its a little different than my 35i so the water comment may not apply in your application.

Harry

X5X 05-10-2014 10:21 AM

Well I ended up getting the open grills with a mesh backing... looked a lot better! But that X5 is long gone... and unfortunately I did not take any pics... you can order the open variants from BMW, left is 4.8 and right is towing capacity increase I believe...

naf226 05-10-2014 02:20 PM

Hey,
Where did you order the open piece? Did they have the open outer grill at a dealership?

X5X 05-10-2014 03:04 PM

I ordered it through a BMW parts distributor for the UK, but I'm sure the dealerships after-sales department can help you out.

naf226 05-10-2014 04:13 PM

Thankyou! I hope that mesh grill is sold here in the states!


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