Help me decide on grill choice

TailHappyM3 · 07-30-2010, 06:26 PM

matte black, glossy black, CF, or leave as is? It's the only mod I'm thinking of adding so everything else is and will stay stock.

aajami · 07-30-2010, 06:29 PM

You forgot satin chrome

I've had OEM (obviously), matte black, and gloss black grills, and I prefer the gloss black. Matte black looked great too, but I wanted my grills to match my side gills, and I didn't like the side gills in matte black.

I've never installed the satin chrome grills, but they are definitely intriguing.

H Bomb · 07-30-2010, 06:43 PM

i have had matte black and now color matched. i liked the matte but it stains really easy and hard to keep looking fresh.

since it is the only thing you are doing i say go with a glossy type black to match the black in the mirrors or go with color matched. if you go color matched i highly reccomend IND for this, mine came out perfect. Ilia was also a pleasure to deal with

TailHappyM3 · 07-30-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

You forgot satin chrome

I've had OEM (obviously), matte black, and gloss black grills, and I prefer the gloss black. Matte black looked great too, but I wanted my grills to match my side gills, and I didn't like the side gills in matte black.

I've never installed the satin chrome grills, but they are definitely intriguing.

I didn't mention satin chrome because it looks like glossy black but understand there is a slight difference up close.

I'm favoring stock at this time but can be convinced otherwise. I find the chrome gives it a bit of bling whereas black makes it look void or like a black hole from far away.

Thanks everyone in advance for helping....

linsm3 · 07-30-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Azorean

matte black, glossy black, CF, or leave as is? It's the only mod I'm thinking of adding so everything else is and will stay stock.

yeah that's what i said, good luck stickin to it I like matte

BCA · 07-30-2010, 07:07 PM

I have the OEM BMW Performance grilles (gloss black) and love them. Got 'em from Tischer. They match the window trim nicely, and since they are non-painted glossy black plastic, they won't chip like painted ones will.

ss134 · 07-30-2010, 07:54 PM

I have the Satin chrome OEM grills and fender gills from the M3 'Edition' models. Quite hard to capture on camera but here's some pics - looks fantastic IRL and they're 100% OEM.

mikeyr0x · 07-30-2010, 08:01 PM

Just picked up gloss black front grills and side gills from IND

MaverickNemesis · 07-30-2010, 08:15 PM

satin chrome... i have it on my white e92 but on a red would look nice also

OwnAge · 07-30-2010, 10:00 PM

depends which theme you're going with. (cf, matte? ) All 3 are good as long as its not chrome.

Ryan@IND · 07-30-2010, 10:34 PM

We just got some Satin Chrome in and they look amazing.
i didn't really care for them too much until I saw them in person.

Satin Chrome is now my favorite.

nusevad · 07-30-2010, 11:45 PM

Just got my satin chrome on too, and it looks great

bavarian19 · 07-31-2010, 08:18 AM

gloss black

shawshank772 · 07-31-2010, 08:20 AM

gloss black or the satin black chrome.

AMPowerJ · 07-31-2010, 09:33 AM

Another vote for gloss black. It matches the shadow trim.

M3 Piotr · 07-31-2010, 09:46 AM

OEM Gloss Black all the way, it will go together with your door trim.

erio · 07-31-2010, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

Another vote for gloss black. It matches the shadow trim.

+1 on the OEM gloss black/performance grills. Tischer automotive has them. That's where I bought mine.

M3 Piotr · 07-31-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by erio

+1 on the OEM gloss black/performance grills. Tischer automotive has them. That's where I bought mine.

+1. Tischer delivered mine as well. And big kudos to Evan.

baarii · 07-31-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by shawshank772

gloss black or the satin black chrome.

+1, Match the window trim!

SV Concepts III · 07-31-2010, 01:11 PM

Gloss black looks clean if you are going to keep the car otherwise factory. I would do CF if you are going to have that theme on the car.

If you need a set of gloss black E92 grills, we have them in stock and I can throw them your way.

TailHappyM3 · 08-02-2010, 02:53 PM

Thanks everyone!

I ended up choosing the Edition Satin Chrome.

Race_Doc11 · 08-02-2010, 04:43 PM

I have the performance grills but when I went and saw the satin chrome I ended up getting them. Now I'm thinking I should add the side grills but not sure if it will look right on an Alpine White. Feed back is welcomed....

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07-30-2010, 06:26 PM	#1
TailHappyM3 Lieutenant 43 Rep 534 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Help me decide on grill choice matte black, glossy black, CF, or leave as is? It's the only mod I'm thinking of adding so everything else is and will stay stock.
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07-30-2010, 06:29 PM	#2
aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	You forgot satin chrome I've had OEM (obviously), matte black, and gloss black grills, and I prefer the gloss black. Matte black looked great too, but I wanted my grills to match my side gills, and I didn't like the side gills in matte black. I've never installed the satin chrome grills, but they are definitely intriguing. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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07-30-2010, 06:43 PM	#3
H Bomb Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,676 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: FL to NY iTrader: (4)	i have had matte black and now color matched. i liked the matte but it stains really easy and hard to keep looking fresh. since it is the only thing you are doing i say go with a glossy type black to match the black in the mirrors or go with color matched. if you go color matched i highly reccomend IND for this, mine came out perfect. Ilia was also a pleasure to deal with __________________ Street- 08 E92 M3- Sparkling Graphite/ Fox Red/6sp Track- 10 CRF 250-PR2 Race Motor/Ohlins TTX Susp Hauler- 06 Ford Skyjacker F250 4WD
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07-30-2010, 07:07 PM	#6
BCA Captain 21 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	I have the OEM BMW Performance grilles (gloss black) and love them. Got 'em from Tischer. They match the window trim nicely, and since they are non-painted glossy black plastic, they won't chip like painted ones will. __________________ 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera S 2019 Porsche Cayenne Past BMWs: 2015 M3, 2014 550i, 2013 M3 ZCP, 2012 535i, 2011 E90 335i, 2009 E90 M3, 2008 X5, 2006 330i, 2004 330i
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07-30-2010, 07:54 PM	#7
ss134 Brigadier General 230 Rep 3,899 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany/UK iTrader: (1)	I have the Satin chrome OEM grills and fender gills from the M3 'Edition' models. Quite hard to capture on camera but here's some pics - looks fantastic IRL and they're 100% OEM. Attached Images __________________ 2014 AW F80 M3 DCT 2011 AW E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2010 JZB E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2009 6MT E90 LCI 335i M -Sport - Sold
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07-30-2010, 08:01 PM	#8
mikeyr0x Lieutenant 131 Rep 516 Posts Drives: 21 x5, 22 m550 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Parkland, FL iTrader: (1)	Just picked up gloss black front grills and side gills from IND __________________ 21 x5 s40 - wife 22 m550 on order - me past rides 18 x3 m40i, 17 i3 rex, 17 bsm f80 zcp m3, 15 ymb f80 m3, 13 s4, 09 ss e90 m3, 07 328 pics
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07-30-2010, 08:15 PM	#9
MaverickNemesis Captain 49 Rep 807 Posts Drives: Your Girl Crazy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gotham City, New York iTrader: (3)	satin chrome... i have it on my white e92 but on a red would look nice also
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07-30-2010, 10:00 PM	#10
OwnAge Gourik 187 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: soon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Innisfil Ontario. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [8.90]	depends which theme you're going with. (cf, matte? ) All 3 are good as long as its not chrome. __________________
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07-30-2010, 10:34 PM	#11
Ryan@IND BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1764 Rep 7,650 Posts Drives: ACR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (18)	We just got some Satin Chrome in and they look amazing. i didn't really care for them too much until I saw them in person. Satin Chrome is now my favorite. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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07-30-2010, 11:45 PM	#12
nusevad O! So Sour!! 552 Rep 15,615 Posts Drives: Fast 240z / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 'Merica! iTrader: (24) Garage List 1971 Datsun 240z [0.00] 2008 M3 [9.60]	Just got my satin chrome on too, and it looks great __________________
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07-31-2010, 08:18 AM	#13
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	gloss black
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07-31-2010, 08:20 AM	#14
shawshank772 Major 119 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	gloss black or the satin black chrome.
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07-31-2010, 09:33 AM	#15
AMPowerJ One mod leads to another ... 416 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blythewood, SC iTrader: (10)	Another vote for gloss black. It matches the shadow trim. __________________ Current: 2014 F10 M5 Previous: 2015 F80 M3, 2013 E92 M3, 2013 F10 M5, 2009 E90 M3, 1998 E36 M3
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07-31-2010, 09:46 AM	#16
M3 Piotr Lieutenant Colonel 402 Rep 1,858 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Frozen Black F87 M2 LBB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida, USA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW F80 M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW E90 M3 (We ... [0.00]	OEM Gloss Black all the way, it will go together with your door trim. Attached Images __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Frozen Black 2018 F87 M2 LBB Follow me on Insta: M3Piotr
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07-31-2010, 01:11 PM	#20
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Gloss black looks clean if you are going to keep the car otherwise factory. I would do CF if you are going to have that theme on the car. If you need a set of gloss black E92 grills, we have them in stock and I can throw them your way.
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08-02-2010, 02:53 PM	#21
TailHappyM3 Lieutenant 43 Rep 534 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone! I ended up choosing the Edition Satin Chrome.
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08-02-2010, 04:43 PM	#22
Race_Doc11 Lieutenant Colonel 460 Rep 1,633 Posts Drives: 2023 G82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW G82 M4 [0.00] 2018 F80 M3 [10.00] 2013 Audi RS5 (Sold) [10.00] 2008 E93 M3 (Sold) [10.00]	I have the performance grills but when I went and saw the satin chrome I ended up getting them. Now I'm thinking I should add the side grills but not sure if it will look right on an Alpine White. Feed back is welcomed....
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