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      05-16-2019, 02:15 PM   #1
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Wow! Looks great! Thanks for the instructions. Looks really easy!
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Why the repetitive diy thread? IND already has one right below yours!
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      05-20-2019, 09:22 AM   #4
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Why the repetitive diy thread? IND already has one right below yours!
I am a forum member and not a paid sponsor. Most would rather get a real owners perspective of these types of projects. This also isn’t the grill being sold by IND so the fit and finish can vary with manufactures.
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      05-20-2019, 12:13 PM   #5
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I am a forum member and not a paid sponsor. Most would rather get a real owners perspective of these types of projects. This also isn’t the grill being sold by IND so the fit and finish can vary with manufactures.
Bro....lol!!! OK sounds good.
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@MystroX5, just ignore samvora. The rest of us really appreciate the detailed DIY with pics and notes!
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I totally appreciated this post. I ended up buying the exact same one off EBay- it literally arrived 2 days later. While it's not as heavy and substantial as the OEM grill, the figment was perfect and the plastic wasn't fragile.

I just couldn't bring myself to pay the high mark up prices of some vendors- and really want the OEM black one when it comes out. This was the perfect short term fix. Thanks again.
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Took delivery of new X5 , dealers technicians refused to fit grill, unless they took front bumper/ fender off. I said thanks but no thanks, Drove away from dealer with new OEM shadow line grill in boot/ trunk. Parked in Asda carpark, 3 minutes later, no tools required , no tape required. (push your fingers in the holes ) new grill installed ..... under 5 minutes . daughter vlogged it ...
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Took delivery of new X5 , dealers technicians refused to fit grill, unless they took front bumper/ fender off. I said thanks but no thanks, Drove away from dealer with new OEM shadow line grill in boot/ trunk. Parked in Asda carpark, 3 minutes later, no tools required , no tape required. (push your fingers in the holes ) new grill installed ..... under 5 minutes . daughter vlogged it ...
Same with my dealer.

Picked the car up yesterday, grill arrived today, done in 5 minutes, without setting fire to it, scratching it, dropping it, which is a record 1st for me!
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Greatly appreciate the detailed write-up.

I have the Ebay grill and will be installing soon.
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Thanks OP! Great write up!!
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Link to eBay grille?
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      07-24-2021, 03:54 PM   #13
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Anyone know how to detach the led connector from the X6 iconic grill?
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Thanks!!
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I recently bought this one from eBay for about $85. Fit and finish was perfect and no issues with camera fit. Couldn’t be happier.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/40382906916...mis&media=COPY
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That looks so much better OP
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      01-29-2023, 08:38 PM   #17
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I apologize for the photobucket pics. Photobucket screwed so many of us with extortion like fees. I now use my own server but I have a lot of forum pics over the years lost to Photobucket.
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