[tobian]

Originally Posted by imyb

ooo, I like it.
Are these kits easy to self install or do they need a pro?

Is your car Sapphire Black?

It's carbon black
You need cordless to do it good if you don't have two left hands, like me

[tobian]

Originally Posted by hopduke

Wow, I like the look

I can't seem to find the parts on European resellers of Maxton Design. Did you get them straight from them or where did you buy these?

And as asked by someone before, is your car Saphire Black? How big is the color difference in real liefe between the parts and the car?

My car was demo for them, so you need to wait a while until those parts will be availble in their e-shop. My car is carbon black. Part are jet black (it's also carbon option) so they are little different from my car, but it's better for me

[bhe]

Originally Posted by tobian

No, it's maxtondeisgn.eu from Poland.

Didn't notice the license plate. Verry nice. I think I will order these to when my car is delivered.

[mnx5er]

Originally Posted by imyb

ooo, I like it.
Are these kits easy to self install or do they need a pro?

Is your car Sapphire Black?

I have the EBay version which is awesome. Install was very easy - my wife did it for me. (She is handy)

[imyb]

Do you have a link?

Originally Posted by mnx5er

I have the EBay version which is awesome. Install was very easy - my wife did it for me. (She is handy)

[James_G0540i]

Here's a BEFORE and AFTER shot with the Black Grill.

Very happy with the Black eBay grill from Taiwan, it not too different in quality and weight from the original factory grill.

I'm still trying to work out Arctic Grey, its a very unique colour, that's in full sunlight, and its got a lilac tinge to it !

[Habsone]

Originally Posted by mirex

New grill from official dealer. Cost 220 EUR.

Is your grille equipped with Night Vision? In second pic. it appears it is. If so can you give me the part no. Mine came with NV which i did not want but it was leased from dealer's lot. I want to replace it with Black. I was given 2 different part no. 51138096591 and 51137454889.

I need HELP. My vin 5UXJU2C52KLN66396

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by Habsone

Is your grille equipped with Night Vision? In second pic. it appears it is. If so can you give me the part no. Mine came with NV which i did not want but it was leased from dealer's lot. I want to replace it with Black. I was given 2 different part no. 51138096591 and 51137454889.

I need HELP. My vin 5UXJU2C52KLN66396

The BMW M Performance version for nightvision is 51 13 8 096 591. The 889 part number is for the factory chrome front grille.

Nothing in the U.S warehouses but we should have them within 12 days from Germany.

[Habsone]

Thank you so much IND-Disribution for verifying the part no.

[KrisV]

Originally Posted by LWX5M

I got the one from IND, much much better and I trust it will hold up properly.

did you remove the active shutters in second pic or are they just open? i'm looking to remove them.

[polychromatic]

I’m in the build process and have pretty much decided on the packages, and am leaning heavily to Mineral White. However I’m not sure I like the back hole or panda look with the extended shadowline package. BTW, I think it makes more sense on a black or dark color, and I “thought” I would like the contrast, but after looking at over the last few days, I’m thinking I would tire of it over time. Something about the classic look vs the trendy look maybe. dunno

Anyone feel the same way after getting your white X5 w/ extended shadowline?

[ElectroGeek]

Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

I wouldn't, the IND grill is painted over the chrome and even with ceramic coating, it will get damaged. Mine took 1 rock and now has a beautiful white/silver chip. I can post a pic for you

Ceramic is more ment to protect from scratching from regular washing. PPF would be the best recommendation as it is very thick and has self healing properties.

[ElectroGeek]

Originally Posted by skullman

This is what I did.

I would have made the colored stripes only 1-2" tall. it would look more like the BMW M logos.

[champkindwhammy]

I think the big grills are the worst part of the design and black trim helps minimize the look

[chrisny]

Originally Posted by ******

I still like the separation of the kidneys... just got mine back from IND where they added some additional paint layers and ceramic coating... excellent customer service from those folks, much appreciated...

Looks great. Did you have to send yours to them or bought new set? What did you do while you're were off if you sent them out (and how long did it take?)?

Thanks!

[kd_bui]

Bought this gloss black grill on Amazon. The item originated from Taiwan. Got it installed yesterday. Will black out the exhaust tips this weekend.

[-Vanguard-]

I actually really like the chrome and black mix.

[gofast182]

Originally Posted by polychromatic

I’m in the build process and have pretty much decided on the packages, and am leaning heavily to Mineral White. However I’m not sure I like the back hole or panda look with the extended shadowline package. BTW, I think it makes more sense on a black or dark color, and I “thought” I would like the contrast, but after looking at over the last few days, I’m thinking I would tire of it over time. Something about the classic look vs the trendy look maybe. dunno

Anyone feel the same way after getting your white X5 w/ extended shadowline?

We have mineral white (M Sport). I've seen one with the black grill and something about it doesn't look quite right to me. Maybe it's all the adjacent "chrome" in the headlights and the fact that the wheels have machined metal faces. If the wheels were also black maybe that would do the trick. What I really think would look good is the true classic look with the chrome surround and black slats.

[codex57]

Originally Posted by polychromatic

I’m in the build process and have pretty much decided on the packages, and am leaning heavily to Mineral White. However I’m not sure I like the back hole or panda look with the extended shadowline package. BTW, I think it makes more sense on a black or dark color, and I “thought” I would like the contrast, but after looking at over the last few days, I’m thinking I would tire of it over time. Something about the classic look vs the trendy look maybe. dunno

Anyone feel the same way after getting your white X5 w/ extended shadowline?

No regrets. My Cayenne neighbor remarked on how clean and integrated it looked. Both of us apparently noticed that the car looks unfinished/bipolar if it has the shadowline on the side but not on the grill.

[TheHangingJudge]

Really happy with the Mineral White with the gloss black grill. Actually changed it as mine originally came with chrome.

[Xtabi]

Originally Posted by polychromatic

I'm in the build process and have pretty much decided on the packages, and am leaning heavily to Mineral White. However I'm not sure I like the back hole or panda look with the extended shadowline package. BTW, I think it makes more sense on a black or dark color, and I "thought" I would like the contrast, but after looking at over the last few days, I'm thinking I would tire of it over time. Something about the classic look vs the trendy look maybe. dunno

Anyone feel the same way after getting your white X5 w/ extended shadowline?

Originally Posted by polychromatic

I'm in the build process and have pretty much decided on the packages, and am leaning heavily to Mineral White. However I'm not sure I like the back hole or panda look with the extended shadowline package. BTW, I think it makes more sense on a black or dark color, and I "thought" I would like the contrast, but after looking at over the last few days, I'm thinking I would tire of it over time. Something about the classic look vs the trendy look maybe. dunno

Anyone feel the same way after getting your white X5 w/ extended shadowline?

I'm going back and forth on this subject. Too much back on a white car reminds me of a land based Shamu.

However, on a dark car, my F80 for example, black is a must.


Edit: **WARNING** If you don't know what Shamu is, and you have a white car with a lot of black, then please don't look up a picture. You won't be able to unsee it.

[kd_bui]

Just painted my exhaust tips. My car is now complete. No more messing around with it.