[tvasica]

Do you know anybody if side grille from X5M fit to G05?

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by tvasica

Do you know anybody if side grille from X5M fit to G05?

I'm not aware if anyone has tried yet and you'd be the first, since the F95 and parts aren't up on at least two of the online catalogs - RealOEM and Bimmercat.

Most likely it should fit if the trim openings are the same. The X5M F95 air duct side trim are a bit longer but follow the same surfacing as G05 X5.

[Unit]

No no no no no! Even if it does fit leave it alone. Nothing worse than M parts added to non-Ms. Ruins an otherwise loverly car in its own right.

[KrisV]

Yes they fit. I purchased from ind-distribution and installed myself. They look so much better than the stock side grilles. I removed the x5 ///m badge but don't pay any attention to what those people say about it being a non-m. it's your vehicle, you bought it, do what you want to it.

[Alan l.]

Originally Posted by KrisV

Yes they fit. I purchased from ind-distribution and installed myself. They look so much better than the stock side gills. I removed the x5 ///m badge but don't pay any attention to what those people say about it being a non-m. it's your vehicle, you bought it, do what you want to it.

I'm curious. Is that "vent" actually functional at all? meaning is there an actual hole there or just a trim piece that looks like there is one there.

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

I'm curious. Is that "vent" actually functional at all? meaning is there an actual hole there or just a trim piece that looks like there is one there.

Vent's not functional like the previous F15 side air breather vents.

Similar to the G01 X3/4, there's an actual hole there. You'll need to pop 3 clamps at the points indicated.

View of OEM G05 Side Air Duct Vent Trim from back








BMW G05 51 13 045 Removing and installing/replacing front side panel trim on left or right
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...rip/1VndRegBtG







Visual example - X3 side vent trim removed showing hole in front quarter panel

[tvasica]

Originally Posted by KrisV

Yes they fit. I purchased from ind-distribution and installed myself. They look so much better than the stock side gills. I removed the x5 ///m badge but don't pay any attention to what those people say about it being a non-m. it's your vehicle, you bought it, do what you want to it.

Have you got photos please?

[mnavis29]

Originally Posted by tvasica

Have you got photos please?

I can only echo that!

Pictures would be awesome.
Same for the X5M front grill you installed and mentioned on another thread.

Thanks!

[atlas]

Looks good I'd certainly give it a shot

[tvasica]

Original M cost 70,- eur/ pcs. Competition 170,-eur/pcs

[GlennC]

Now I know I may take some heat for installing these on my Carbon Black 2020 X5 M50i but I think they look great and fit perfectly. 5 minute install. I may remove the X5M label. Wanted to ensure they fit first.

[tvasica]

Originally Posted by GlennC

Now I know I may take some heat for installing these on my Carbon Black 2020 X5 M50i but I think they look great and fit perfectly. 5 minute install. I may remove the X5M label. Wanted to ensure they fit first.

Looks fantastic

[Unit]

They look good but I’d lose the X5M badge and replace with a normal ///M badge.

[GlennC]

Originally Posted by Unit

They look good but I’d lose the X5M badge and replace with a normal ///M badge.

That's my plan, thanks

[sjak92]

In the UK, people who impersonate M cars on non M cars have a very special name...

Absolutely nothing wrong with the vents, not my taste personally. I have horn style M mirror caps on mine, but please, remove the X5M badges

[GlennC]

Originally Posted by sjak92

In the UK, people who impersonate M cars on non M cars have a very special name...

Absolutely nothing wrong with the vents, not my taste personally. I have horn style M mirror caps on mine, but please, remove the X5M badges

Since I have already said that is my plan twice already now I'm not sure why you found your post necessary especially the first sentence. If you want to call me a name, go ahead dude, whatever....

[JonnyCrash]

Elitism at its best? Come on people, let’s be positive. Does it hurt anyone to put M parts on non-M cars? Does doing so somehow reduce the value of someone’s X5M? I didn’t think so, so what’s the problem. What does it matter? Honestly, from some of the reactions you see, you’d think that someone modifying their car with an oem part from a more expensive version caused physical harm to others.

If you’re in the camp that one should not modify one’s car to look like something it’s not, I hope you’re also in the camp where you don’t tint windows, fit aftermarket wheels or spacers, etc. Otherwise I cannot begin to understand the hypocrisy.

This is a forum for people who own and love the cars, isn’t it?

[ted920]

Originally Posted by GlennC

That's my plan, thanks

Glenn, Great idea on these vents.

I'm likely gonna do it.

Is the decal easy to take off and where will you get the replacement decal you mentioned.
The help is appreciated.

You got the new vents from IND?

[samvora]

Originally Posted by ted920

Glenn, Great idea on these vents.

I'm likely gonna do it.

Is the decal easy to take off and where will you get the replacement decal you mentioned.
The help is appreciated.

You got the new vents from IND?

I am also interested to know where did you buy the vents from and where to get the decal you are considering

[GlennC]

Originally Posted by samvora

I am also interested to know where did you buy the vents from and where to get the decal you are considering

Thanks guys. I purchased the vents from IND. Haven't dealt with the decal yet. Step 1 will be to attempt to remove the decals today. I'm thinking of heating it up with a heat gun and peeling it off might work. Step 2 will then be finding something to replace it with or just leaving it without a decal. Will let you know.

PS - Interestingly, unless one is looking at the vent at eye level from within a foot or two away, one cannot even see the "X5 M" on the vent because it's black. It's really just the stripes that are clearly visible. Having said that, I will be giving it a go to remove them anyway.

[KrisV]

Originally Posted by GlennC

Thanks guys. I purchased the vents from IND. Haven't dealt with the decal yet. Step 1 will be to attempt to remove the decals today. I'm thinking of heating it up with a heat gun and peeling it off might work. Step 2 will then be finding something to replace it with or just leaving it without a decal. Will let you know.

PS - Interestingly, unless one is looking at the vent at eye level from within a foot or two away, one cannot even see the "X5 M" on the vent because it's black. It's really just the stripes that are clearly visible. Having said that, I will be giving it a go to remove them anyway.

the decal is easy to remove. i was hoping it was just a flat surface underneath but there is a dimple like hole in center so it definitely needs some kind of badge there to cover it. lmk what you come up with. i'll try to get pics up today of what i mean.

[samvora]

Originally Posted by tvasica

Original M cost 70,- eur/ pcs. Competition 170,-eur/pcs

Are you saying that's the price on IND? Are you referring to the prices that you mentioned as per piece or a set of 2? IND is at $395 + shipping -
The fact that they charge shipping for such a high priced item in this day and age is unfathomable but that's another topic for another day!