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      07-16-2010, 06:37 PM   #133
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Sorry for the poor lighting in the pics but here are my pieces installed. Love them great OEM quality as expected. I think they match pretty damn close to the side trim.

Original side:


Shadow chrome side:




Original front:


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Comparison of trims:
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      07-16-2010, 07:14 PM   #134
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Before and after pics on Jet Black. I tried a couple different lighting situations on the after pics. I'm by no means a photographer, obvioulsy.
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Although it's hard to tell much about the front grills from the pics, especially on black. You really need to see these IRL. They look very smart.


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      07-17-2010, 12:12 AM   #136
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holt, your M3 looks awesome with the edition goodies.

I ordered mine on June 10th, Tischer just shipped them out today (7/16)
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thanks. I'm sure you will enjoy the edition parts. I for one am very happy I ordered them.
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Love the pics.... I will be installing them on my AW over the weekend
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now i wished i waited and ordered from tischer ordered them from my local dealer sometime back in early may and they still havent gotten here yet! they said that bmw barely shipped them out and i'd probably have to wait another week or so to get them
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      07-18-2010, 11:26 PM   #140
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Mine shipped last week! Too bad I'll be lucky to get my car before September.
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holt, your M3 looks awesome with the edition goodies.

I ordered mine on June 10th, Tischer just shipped them out today (7/16)
Bummer, I ordered mine June 9th and they're still "On Order". Not a huge deal, I've got a recovering broken wrist so the install will be tricky anyways. I'm still impatient though
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      07-21-2010, 04:38 PM   #142
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Bummer, I ordered mine June 9th and they're still "On Order". Not a huge deal, I've got a recovering broken wrist so the install will be tricky anyways. I'm still impatient though
Do you have other items on your order other than these grills? Most likely waiting on other parts.

If not, please pm me your order #.
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      07-22-2010, 04:01 PM   #144
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Question for those who have these grilles: are they worth the switch from the performance grilles? I have the Performance already on...Thanks
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Question for those who have these grilles: are they worth the switch from the performance grilles? I have the Performance already on...Thanks
Simply = No!

I was expecting these to be more on the gunmetal-chrome side but they are simply gloss black. I know there is a picture posted in here that shows sating chrome vs gloss black.....

If you already have performance grills on, save your money and keep them. The difference is almost impossible to spot.
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Just got mine from tischer today..Look great!
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      07-22-2010, 07:30 PM   #147
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Thank you...I'm keeping mine..I might get only the side Grills ....This what mine looks now
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Simply = No!

I was expecting these to be more on the gunmetal-chrome side but they are simply gloss black. I know there is a picture posted in here that shows sating chrome vs gloss black.....

If you already have performance grills on, save your money and keep them. The difference is almost impossible to spot.
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      07-23-2010, 10:59 AM   #148
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Question for those who have these grilles: are they worth the switch from the performance grilles? I have the Performance already on...Thanks
I switched from performance to satin chrome. I still like the satin chrome better though.

Here are some crappy iphone photos:

Performance grills on the left, Satin Chrome grills on the right.



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Thank you for the pictures ...Sure I can tell the difference and I like the satin chrome...by far these are the best pictures to show the difference. When I got the Performance ones I thought they were lacking some shine espicially on the Alpine white...
I'm only 124 miles from Tischer . I will go and see myself
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Thank you for the pictures ...Sure I can tell the difference and I like the satin chrome...by far these are the best pictures to show the difference. When I got the Performance ones I thought they were lacking some shine espicially on the Alpine white...
I'm only 124 miles from Tischer . I will go and see myself
Better call Tischer first. I don't know if they would have any in stock to show you. GL.

I like the satin chrome better too. However, if you already have the performance grills I don't think it's worth it to buy new ones. Just my opinion though.


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Better call Tischer first. I don't know if they would have any in stock to show you. GL.

I like the satin chrome better too. However, if you already have the performance grills I don't think it's worth it to buy new ones. Just my opinion though.


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We currently have plenty of both the performance grills and satin chrome grills in stock! Feel free to drop by and check 'em out if you're close!

Please be sure to order through our site to get our online pricing - on special here! Thanks!
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If anyone's interested....we just threw up the M3 Edition Door Sills on special as well! Check out the thread here!
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      07-28-2010, 06:27 PM   #154
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Just received my grilles today!!!

They look so sick installed.

This is a must have.

shitty pic but you get the idea...
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