Enforcer
So I was about to buy a gloss black (piano black) grille from Khoalty after about 2 weeks of putting it off and of course when I get a chance to buy them they are discontinued. So I am wondering if you guys have any other suggestions on where to get gloss black grilles from around the same price. Based off what people said, the Khoalty ones had a decent fit for the price so hopefully I can find some of equal or better value somewhere else?
Messaggero
Check out ecstuning.com bavauto.com or andysautosport.com
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Mods: BimmerBrakes Headers, Magnaflow full system, BYS Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Racing Dynamics Intake, Dinan Throttle Body, Bavarian Auto Short Shifter, ECS Tuning Strut Bar, Projector Fogs, Blackout Grilles, Euro Smoked Tail Lights, Black Corner Lights.
Upcoming: Coil Overs, Sway Bars, Polyurethane Bushings all around, M3 motor mounts.
Enforcer
Ecs tuning only has matte black ones, could not find any on bavauto, and andysautosport has these which are pretty expensive. Maybe I should just try to paint them myself, pretty disappointed I didn't get them from Khoalty...
Messaggero
That's always an option. If that's the route you want to go, sand, primer, sand, base, then clear. After cured, polish with the power cone and a good polish. Then put on some sunglasses, it's gonna shine!Originally Posted by NickZHP
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My 7 year itch.
Mods: BimmerBrakes Headers, Magnaflow full system, BYS Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Racing Dynamics Intake, Dinan Throttle Body, Bavarian Auto Short Shifter, ECS Tuning Strut Bar, Projector Fogs, Blackout Grilles, Euro Smoked Tail Lights, Black Corner Lights.
Upcoming: Coil Overs, Sway Bars, Polyurethane Bushings all around, M3 motor mounts.
Campieri
OEM performance grilles for OEM fit and finish.
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Enforcer
Really not looking to spend $112 on a set of grilles, I think I may just try to paint them myself if I can't find a good deal or a used set somewhere else.
Messaggero
PM me if you need any help with your DIY project
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My 7 year itch.
Mods: BimmerBrakes Headers, Magnaflow full system, BYS Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Racing Dynamics Intake, Dinan Throttle Body, Bavarian Auto Short Shifter, ECS Tuning Strut Bar, Projector Fogs, Blackout Grilles, Euro Smoked Tail Lights, Black Corner Lights.
Upcoming: Coil Overs, Sway Bars, Polyurethane Bushings all around, M3 motor mounts.
Campieri
I painted mine but they are already chipping.
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Enforcer
That sucks. I got them last year for what, around $40 I think.
You can probably find another vendor that carries/sells them, I remember shopping around back then and remember finding some other sources but Khoalty's was the cheapest.
Highly recommend going the paint route if you cannot find any sellers though, just need to add a clear coat at the end to make sure it doesn't chip and can be protected from small impacts. No sense in pay triple digits for BMW Performance grilles.....can't see the "performance" in grilles....maybe the intake and exhaust but not a 100% aesthetic piece.
Enforcer
Thanks will do, I also found this useful DIY thread that I can use. http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=651307
Agreed triple digits is way too much for this, thanks for the tips.
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