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      03-04-2009, 01:19 PM   #1
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Matte Black Kidney Grills

I'm thinking of replacing the stock front kidney grills with a set of Matte black ones perhaps with a set of side gills to match. Just a bit unsure what they will look like on my Space Grey M. Anyone got these on a SG M3 with pics to help me decide? Also where is best place to purchase from?
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      03-04-2009, 03:17 PM   #2
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i saw a few pics of SG m3 with matte black grills already...
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      03-04-2009, 04:17 PM   #3
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      03-05-2009, 11:39 PM   #4
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i would go with matte black kidney grills
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      03-06-2009, 04:55 AM   #5
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I'm in the same boat...err I mean car ;o) I have a silver M3 and would like to see some pictures of carbon fiber and matte black kidney grills. I think I'm leaning more for the matte
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Space grey with matte black grills/gills looks badass. Almost every color looks better witht he matte black pieces.
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      03-06-2009, 09:10 AM   #7
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I just took these of my Space Grey E92. I have the matte black kidneys and gills along w/ painted reflectors. It's pretty cloudly in Jersey now, so sorry if the lighting isn't up to par

I got the kidney grills from either Bimmian or **********s (it was a year ago, I don't remember) and the gills from JLevi. I had my dealership paint the reflectors for me.
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we just got a shipment of matte black kidney grills and selling at a great price! pm me
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      03-06-2009, 01:15 PM   #9
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Thanks everyone for the replies and also the pics. I agree they do look good on most colours. This has helped me decide. Will do some shopping around and get some on order......
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      03-06-2009, 02:03 PM   #10
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looks great
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Space grey with matte black grills/gills looks badass. Almost every color looks better witht he matte black pieces.

I agree, I love it on alpine white
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I just took these of my Space Grey E92. I have the matte black kidneys and gills along w/ painted reflectors. It's pretty cloudly in Jersey now, so sorry if the lighting isn't up to par

I got the kidney grills from either Bimmian or **********s (it was a year ago, I don't remember) and the gills from JLevi. I had my dealership paint the reflectors for me.
Looks so clean great pics
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Space grey with matte black grills/gills looks badass. Almost every color looks better witht he matte black pieces.
you dont want your grill fading overtime, thats why matte black is a better option
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Who has matte black kidney grills in stock for a E90 M3? I want them, and I want them now!
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I think they look great on any color they should have provided it that way stock both on the front and sides.......Steve
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      03-07-2009, 10:53 PM   #15
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Who has matte black kidney grills in stock for a E90 M3? I want them, and I want them now!
here http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235015 cheap too
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      03-09-2009, 04:24 AM   #16
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Who has matte black kidney grills in stock for a E90 M3? I want them, and I want them now!
we have them in stock and ready to ship
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      04-13-2009, 02:18 PM   #17
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we have them in stock and ready to ship
How much for a group buy?
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      06-07-2009, 08:50 PM   #18
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thanks for using pics of my ride nick!!

here is an updated pic, have painted reflectors now and oem 19's.....
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I also have a set of matte black grills sitting here on my desk, awaiting to be installed on my SG sedan. I don't mind the chrome sides too much.
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Matte black FTW! Great compliment to any M3, I think!
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