If you are looking for blackout grills they are on sale at ECS right now.

[quikryptonite]

I have the carbon fiber ones and they look really good in my opinion. I love not having the chrome grills that had signs of wear and tear after being on the car for 10 years.

This is a really good price for these. Blackout Grilles (https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/News/BMW_E46_323_325_328_330_ECS_Blackout_Grilles_Gloss _Matte_Carbon_Fiber_17243/)

I just had to dremel out a small spot on mine to let the hood latch fit properly.

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x428/dcrider48/BMW%20330i%20ZHP/CF%20Grill/2015-05-22%2015.46.25_zpswuoaerju.jpg

From further away it is much more subtle:
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x428/dcrider48/BMW%20330i%20ZHP/CF%20Grill/2015-05-22%2015.46.44_zpsf4mifggh.jpg

[Dual]

Hey, I'll take a chance on that- see what gloss black looks like on my Alpine White... thanks!!!

[FungShui]

Looks good! In terms of fitment, mine did not require any modifications.

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[Johnmadd]

Looks good! In terms of fitment, mine did not require any modifications.

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And you have the ecs ones?

[ELCID86]

I saw this email and meant to post it (in the save money thread). Glad someone posted it.


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - anonymous

[FungShui]

And you have the ecs ones?
Yes the gloss black. Is mine a outlier or something?

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[Johnmadd]

Yes the gloss black. Is mine a outlier or something?

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Just curious about fitment.

[WOLFN8TR]

I have the ECS Grilles and they fit perfect and high quality. I would snag a pair of these at this price! [emoji106]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160526/3a03b6edb3fcfbccabc2acd2c58e258d.jpg

[quikryptonite]

I should clarify. They fit the space where the grilles go fabulously. It's just on the back end that I had to dremel to make a little more space for the latch. I'll try and get a photo. I was very impressed with the fitment though overall.

[D1ESEL]

I'm all about the OEM BMW Perf ones. Nothing fits better then OEM

[09mageec]

I'm all about the OEM BMW Perf ones. Nothing fits better then OEM

Where the hell can you find them? I've been looking?

[Vas]

Where the hell can you find them? I've been looking?

tischer bmw

https://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=AccessoryCatalog&catalogid=4462&siteid=214672&categoryID=103121

$56 per grill

[D1ESEL]

The dealer. They are like $120 or ECS

https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Exterior/Body/Grille/ES2597175/

[09mageec]

hummmmmmm

[theothersawyer]

I'm gonna have to order a set! Trying not to spend money since I took two weeks off work and went on vacation, but....screw it! Lol

[FungShui]

Adding a pic of it on my car.

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[ELCID86]

Adding a pic of it on my car.

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There's an update out for iOS. Not sure about android.

[BMWCurves]

I'm all about the OEM BMW Perf ones. Nothing fits better then OEM

Agreed. The BMW Performance ones are spendy, but they're perfect.

I'd bet the ECS ones are fine as well, they updated them in the last few years.

[theothersawyer]

Ordered! Thanks for the heads up!

[D1ESEL]

Agreed. The BMW Performance ones are spendy, but they're perfect.

I'd bet the ECS ones are fine as well, they updated them in the last few years.

I got Jeff (JConlin16) hooked on the OEM ones. It's worth the money you spend for sure

[Aeternalis]

I got Jeff (JConlin16) hooked on the OEM ones. It's worth the money you spend for sure
Definitely. I plan on replacing the ill-fitting matte black ones that came with my car with the OEM gloss set.

[330i Lover]

Purchased, thanks!

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[alexandre]

Price on the OEM gloss black ones ($54.xx) doesn't seem that good. $50.40 at Morristown!

26159

[rguti153]

Price on the OEM gloss black ones ($54.xx) doesn't seem that good. $50.40 at Morristown!

26159
for one side

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[alexandre]

for one side

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Same setup on ECS no?

[rguti153]

Same setup on ECS no?
i think is just for one side of the grill u still need the other side

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[330i Lover]

It took about a week for them to arrive, which is fine. I installed them tonight with ease. Luckily I had a non-scratching hard-plastic tool that helped pry the clips away to remove the OEM kidneys. I can't wait to see what it looks like with the angel eyes after a car wash. Thanks again for starting this thread.