Have any of you changed over to matte black kidney grilles for your X1's yet? If yes, can anyone tell me which brand or manufacturer you are using and maybe where you picked it up? I don't mind spending a few bucks for quality, well made grilles, but I don't want to spend $300 either.
I got mine at bmwpartspros.com. The slats are matte black, but the rings are gloss black. I tried to post a link to the individual parts, but it won't let me. So click on the link above, then click on the BMW Accessories tab at the upper right and search by part number.
51-71-2-297-585 TRIM GRILL LEFT, BLK
51-71-2-297-586 TRIM GRILL RIGHT, BLK
If you have questions or need help, contact Jon (jon@bmwpartspros.com).
Rod:
Thanks for you link, are these grilles for the X1? I went on the link you sent me and this site doesn't list the X1 in any of their categories. Do you have any pics of them installed on your X1?
Does anyone else have a brand they are using? Pricing?
I did it myself and it's not a lot of fun. The link below helped a little, but I still had to figure out a few things for myself. It helps to have long, narrow forearms, strong thumbs, and a LOT of patience. Once you get the first grille out, the second is much easier. (Don't install the first until you remove the second.) It's a good thing I am pleased with the look, because I have no intention of switching them back.
I'm still thinking about this mod because my car is sapphire metallic. I am asking around and it seems because my car has the heated washer jets in the bumper it might need another step, is there any more info here?
Do i have to remove the 4 torx screws ONLY or do I need to remove also the screws on both ends of the bumper for me to be able to unlatch the old grill?
I didn't remove ANY screws at all. On another thread or site even, we used a radiator tool and a lighted mirror to slip in between the fins of the old grille to push down on the clips. I had a wonderful member help me on a beautiful warm day this past spring. Done in less than 45 minutes both sides!
It's always like the grass is greener on the other side. If the X-1 came with black grilles, there would a post how to change them to chrome. I guess that's just human nature...:dunno:
If my X1 is black, I wouldn't change my chrome grill...
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