Should I get black side vents?

NSE92M3 · 07-15-2013, 12:54 PM

I have a MW E92 M3 and it already has the gloss black kidney vents. I'm debating getting the gloss black side vents as well. I see that some people have them and others don't. I think I'm going to keep the hood vents OEM.

Trip3's · 07-15-2013, 02:41 PM

My vote is yes, I did glossy black side vents with tinted lens. I HATED the chrome look.

MTrezzz · 07-15-2013, 04:06 PM

^^^^^^^^ yes agreed

lsmkr01 · 07-15-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip3's

My vote is yes, I did glossy black side vents with tinted lens. I HATED the chrome look.

I hated the chrome ones too. Pissed me off every time I got in or out of the car.

I got the OEM gloss black ones and love them.

rac390 · 07-15-2013, 05:31 PM

Yes you should.

Kwando · 07-15-2013, 05:32 PM

Yes, next question.

DemolitionJim · 07-15-2013, 06:23 PM

i agree with everyone else. i chose to take the carbon fiber route instead of black but if you're halfway there, you might as well finish the look.

Gsv77 · 07-15-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by NSE92M3

I have a MW E92 M3 and it already has the gloss black kidney vents. I'm debating getting the gloss black side vents as well. I see that some people have them and others don't. I think I'm going to keep the hood vents OEM.

I have a MW e92, went with BMW editions kidney and side grills. A little more expensive but OEM fit and looks great. Painted IND reflectors top it off nicely.

bcjbmwm3 · 07-16-2013, 01:19 AM

Also agree, i did black front and side grills and black exhaust tips and it looks so much better with my black paint, than the chrome ever did.

Crypty · 07-16-2013, 10:07 PM

I HATE chrome. I swapped off my chrome pieces for gloss black. If you are unfortunate enough to have the chrome window trim though I might just leave the other bits chrome too.

Gop-Dogg · 07-16-2013, 11:18 PM

Yes. Do the black side vents.

19richie82 · 07-17-2013, 03:11 AM

Yes do it, i just changed my chrome ones with the oem black chrome front and sides, a little more expensive than some of the aftermarket ones, but you can't go wrong with oem parts. my car is jerez black and i have the black window trim, so the only thing now that is chrome are the exhaust

dailydriven03 · 07-22-2013, 03:05 PM

yes

fwanas · 08-02-2013, 02:08 PM

Hi,

Where to buy OEM black side vents like these beside on ebay?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E92-E93-...c7b5c6&vxp=mtr

What's the parts references?

Thanks.

slicer · 08-02-2013, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fwanas

Hi,

Where to buy OEM black side vents like these beside on ebay?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E92-E93-...c7b5c6&vxp=mtr

What's the parts references?

Thanks.

IND Distribution for painted parts
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=318768

BMWpartpros.com for OEM edition parts
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=863104

fwanas · 08-03-2013, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicer

IND Distribution for painted parts
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=318768

BMWpartpros.com for OEM edition parts
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=863104

Thanks!

bhup09 · 08-04-2013, 11:10 PM

Yes, go for the IND painted side vents perfect fit and finish

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NSE92M3 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 41 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: May 2013 Location: SF iTrader: (0)	Should I get black side vents? I have a MW E92 M3 and it already has the gloss black kidney vents. I'm debating getting the gloss black side vents as well. I see that some people have them and others don't. I think I'm going to keep the hood vents OEM.
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Trip3's Lieutenant 22 Rep 453 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Long island iTrader: (0)	My vote is yes, I did glossy black side vents with tinted lens. I HATED the chrome look. __________________
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MTrezzz Major 198 Rep 1,406 Posts Drives: Lime Rock Edition Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	^^^^^^^^ yes agreed
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rac390 New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 , 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Yes you should.
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Kwando Major 431 Rep 1,428 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Yes, next question.
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DemolitionJim Lieutenant 51 Rep 418 Posts Drives: E92 MW M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (5)	i agree with everyone else. i chose to take the carbon fiber route instead of black but if you're halfway there, you might as well finish the look.
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bcjbmwm3 Second Lieutenant 340 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: New Lenox, Illinois iTrader: (0)	Also agree, i did black front and side grills and black exhaust tips and it looks so much better with my black paint, than the chrome ever did.
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Crypty Private First Class 45 Rep 178 Posts Drives: '08 e92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	I HATE chrome. I swapped off my chrome pieces for gloss black. If you are unfortunate enough to have the chrome window trim though I might just leave the other bits chrome too.
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Gop-Dogg Enlisted Member 4 Rep 33 Posts Drives: Space Grey `11 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Yes. Do the black side vents. __________________ 2011 M3 ZCP 2006 M3 CS (SOLD ) 1993 E34 M5 Euro-Spec (SOLD )
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19richie82 New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: BMW M3E93 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Yes do it, i just changed my chrome ones with the oem black chrome front and sides, a little more expensive than some of the aftermarket ones, but you can't go wrong with oem parts. my car is jerez black and i have the black window trim, so the only thing now that is chrome are the exhaust
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dailydriven03 New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	yes
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fwanas Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW M3 e92 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Hi, Where to buy OEM black side vents like these beside on ebay? http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E92-E93-...c7b5c6&vxp=mtr What's the parts references? Thanks.
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bhup09 Private First Class 25 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yes, go for the IND painted side vents perfect fit and finish __________________ 10 E92 M3 \| JET BLACK \| BLACK NOVIOLLO \| DCT \| PDC \| NAV \| ~ /IND Painted Reflectors,Side Grilles,Front Grilles/Hardwired 9500ix/Lux v4/Match Schnell Stage 2 Intake/Gintani Sport Rear Section/ AA Catless X-pipe/OEM Euro LCI/Evolve Tune
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