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      09-07-2020, 11:42 PM   #1
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Grille Chrome & Black Part

I saw this picture of a grill for the X5M Individual that is chrome on the outside with black slats. I really like the way it looks and I hope that this part will be available to order soon, preferably without the model designation. I have the all black grille but would prefer chrome surrounds.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/09/07/b...or-new-models/
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      09-16-2020, 12:21 AM   #2
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Have you seen this? They seem to have every color combo. They are not cheap tho: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1576123
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we also like that look, so we covered it with black vinyl. super easy, took about 30mins

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Have you seen this? They seem to have every color combo. They are not cheap tho: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1576123
Thanks. Yes, I contacted IND and was quoted $580 + shipping. Not cheap for sure and I am not sure how durable the paint will be on the slats. Vinyl wrap might be the way to go for now.
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I saw this picture of a grill for the X5M Individual that is chrome on the outside with black slats. I really like the way it looks and I hope that this part will be available to order soon, preferably without the model designation. I have the all black grille but would prefer chrome surrounds.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/09/07/b...or-new-models/
Have you purchased this part yet?
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      10-10-2020, 10:50 AM   #6
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Have you purchased this part yet?
No not yet.Still thinking about it.
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No not yet.Still thinking about it.
I will be picking up my X5M on the 20th and it will have this grill. I have a replacement grill and I will be removing the original as soon as i get the vehicle home. If your interested we can work something out.
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BMW finally realized that this is how it should have been done in the first place, IMO stock is too blingy in such a huge grille and all black looks muted, like no grille at all, just a huge hole, specially on dark colors.
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Is this an option for my 2023 X5 M sport? I like the black slats with Chrome surroun

Is this an option for my 2023 X5 M sport? I like the black slats with Chrome surround
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Does anyone have the part number for the chrome-surround X5M non Comp grille? I've only been able to find the all black Competition version so far.
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I prefer the opposite, but as a result I do have chrome with black slats now available. Combined my OEM chrome with an OEM Shadowline. If anyone is interested in it let me know.
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I saw this picture of a grill for the X5M Individual that is chrome on the outside with black slats. I really like the way it looks and I hope that this part will be available to order soon, preferably without the model designation. I have the all black grille but would prefer chrome surrounds.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/09/07/b...or-new-models/
I parked next to a X5M that looked like a similar year to my G05 (2022 X5 xDrive 40i). The grills on the X5M looked longer (top to bottom) than my grills. You need to make sure they will fit. The X5M has a lot of body pieces that are changed from the normal X5. The front bumper and grill surround may be different.
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I prefer the opposite, but as a result I do have chrome with black slats now available. Combined my OEM chrome with an OEM Shadowline. If anyone is interested in it let me know.
How did you combine the two, can you disassemble the slates from the grille? Or is this still available
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The grill is made of 3 pieces. The surround, and 2 sets of slats.
The slats are held in by several
Clips. There is a set of slats for each side. I ordered a “cheap” black grill off of Amazon. Took that one apart the same
Way. Switched the aftermarket black slats into the OEM chrome surround and it fit perfectly. The clips on both grills can be difficult to do, but possible without breaking. I did break one clip, and it was on the OeM one! Seemed cheaper then thr Amazon one!!!!
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The grill is made of 3 pieces. The surround, and 2 sets of slats.
The slats are held in by several
Clips. There is a set of slats for each side. I ordered a “cheap” black grill off of Amazon. Took that one apart the same
Way. Switched the aftermarket black slats into the OEM chrome surround and it fit perfectly. The clips on both grills can be difficult to do, but possible without breaking. I did break one clip, and it was on the OeM one! Seemed cheaper then thr Amazon one!!!!
Thank you. Will try it out.
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Yeah I used an OEM shadowline to combine the two. Tight fit and recommend having another set of hands when clipping them back together. Some aftermarket parts don't sperate so I'd recommend trying to grab a used shadowline. And I did already sell the inverse.
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Yeah I used an OEM shadowline to combine the two. Tight fit and recommend having another set of hands when clipping them back together. Some aftermarket parts don't sperate so I'd recommend trying to grab a used shadowline. And I did already sell the inverse.
What is a shadowline grill?
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nice work painting it
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so basically i bought a cheapo x5m grille off ali express and took it apart.
the centre separates from the surround. I wanted to keep the cerium grey surround on my m50i so i pulled the single slats out, clipped in the double slats and voila. took me about 30 mins to do.
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Shadowline is the oem black grille. You can use aftermarket as well so long as the slats actually separate. Not all of them do.



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I prefer the opposite, but as a result I do have chrome with black slats now available. Combined my OEM chrome with an OEM Shadowline. If anyone is interested in it let me know.
I like the look of the Chrome surround with black slats kidney grill.
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