How to install the "Black Shadowline Grille" on the G05 X5

MystroX5 · 05-16-2019, 02:15 PM

jimv03 · 05-16-2019, 02:22 PM

Wow! Looks great! Thanks for the instructions. Looks really easy!

samvora · 05-19-2019, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

Why the repetitive diy thread? IND already has one right below yours!

MystroX5 · 05-20-2019, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by samvora

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.

samvora · 05-20-2019, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

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.

LexxM3 · 05-20-2019, 12:22 PM

@MystroX5, just ignore samvora. The rest of us really appreciate the detailed DIY with pics and notes!

ncm5guy · 05-20-2019, 07:26 PM

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.

Slipmiester · 09-14-2019, 03:19 PM

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 ...

concept · 10-10-2019, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Slipmiester

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!

ted920 · 10-22-2019, 08:10 PM

Greatly appreciate the detailed write-up.

I have the Ebay grill and will be installing soon.

05-16-2019, 02:15 PM	#1
MystroX5 Colonel 2582 Rep 2,571 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Comp, X5 50M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Central Pa. iTrader: (0)	How to install the "Black Shadowline Grille" on the G05 X5 Last edited by MystroX5; 05-16-2019 at 02:24 PM..
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jimv03 Private 25 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Wow! Looks great! Thanks for the instructions. Looks really easy!
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LexxM3 Lieutenant Colonel 940 Rep 1,594 Posts Drives: E46M3, G05X5 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Waterloo, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 X5 [0.00]	@MystroX5, just ignore samvora. The rest of us really appreciate the detailed DIY with pics and notes! __________________ G05 X5 x40i (04/2019 mfg, Canada) on S18A-19-11-540
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ncm5guy Enlisted Member 18 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 5.0 M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ 2019 X5 5.0 M sport- active 2010 X5M- retired 2008 E60 M5- retired 2002 M5- retired
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Slipmiester Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW X5 G05 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: UK , Scotland iTrader: (0)	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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ted920 Private First Class 45 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 40i, Lexus GS 300 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Greatly appreciate the detailed write-up. I have the Ebay grill and will be installing soon.
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