vtidaz Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Just fitted, fleabay special. The fit isn't perfect but with a little fettling it will be okay, just can't decide if I like it. It's the flat plastic... Maybe I'll colour code the outside of the grill and just leave the middle black? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohara Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I like them. Your m-sport will carry it off. I want them but I have an SE and don't think it will look right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan53 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 If it was my grey? car i would colour code it completely-or paint the original one they come apart and leave the grill blades original e46DaveyB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtidaz Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hmm, I'm not sure. I think I have been looking at it so long I'm starting to convince myself it doesn't look right. I think some CF badges and get some plates without the blue on will make it look different again... If I don't colour code the grill I may spray it black, just to loose that dull flat plastic look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtidaz Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Though painting the original would make more sense as its a much better fit, less the clip that I broke getting it off lol. Would it just be a case of sanding down the chrome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naj Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Hmm, doesn't look right. Maybe gloss black would look better? Or colour coded outside and leave the middle bits black. I did gloss black on mine 6 months ago. I now look at my car and want the chrome ones back lol. Would match my wheels! vtidaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtidaz Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Haha! I'm glad I'm not the only undecisive one. Been doing some research and I think I'm gonna colour code the outside and leave the vents black as suggested, will get the paint tomorrow if I can find the damn colour code. Read it is supposed to be under the bonnet but it's not, nor inside the door pillars. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shabaza Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 The originals definitely look better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) Haha! I'm glad I'm not the only undecisive one. Been doing some research and I think I'm gonna colour code the outside and leave the vents black as suggested, will get the paint tomorrow if I can find the damn colour code. Read it is supposed to be under the bonnet but it's not, nor inside the door pillars. Any ideas? Usually under the bonnet like so:Https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3904/15075293708_daef76f691_c.jpg Edited October 7, 2014 by The_judge aka Suf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtidaz Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 I didn't notice that earlier, I'll have another look first thing. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Your car looks silver graphite, but photos can be deceiving .... vtidaz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318E46 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Colour code ftw Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd1983 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) I have black grill but on black car Edited October 8, 2014 by Todd1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtidaz Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Colour code ftw Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Looks very slick mate, is your front plate on the dash? Or just removed for sake of the picture? I've bought some paint today so will have a look this afternoon and see what I can do with it. I have black grill but on black car Much much nicer on a black car, I've definitely decided I don't want it all black simply doesn't suit the grey colour. Let's see how it looks painted later today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtidaz Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Your car looks silver graphite, but photos can be deceiving .... Spot on mate, turns out it's "sparkling graphite" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
318E46 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Someone hit my number plate and cracked it so i binned it and ran no plate for just under a year then i pulled over and got a new plate mafe Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtidaz Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Ah, looks so much smoother with no plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das_flo Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Black grills are becoming like angel eyes I think, a bit past their time. That's not to say either don't suit certain cars, but the days of them both being must have styling mods are gone IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Judge_ Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Your car looks silver graphite, but photos can be deceiving .... Spot on mate, turns out it's "sparkling graphite" Doh, yeah thats the one ! I sprayed my carbon trims that colour to break up my interior a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott-o Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I thought the same, bought the genuine bmw performance ones, but the have really grown on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtidaz Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Primer is drying as we speak so will post up the results, going to see if I can do anything to make it a better fit as it seems to rattle about a fair bit. Will keep you all updated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL 666 Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 I love the black grille on a black car that's why I bought, if it's not black than colour code for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtidaz Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 What a beauty! She doesn't look very speed bump friendly though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtidaz Posted October 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 We have a winner! Still not 100% happy but it's a massive improvement in my opinion The_Judge_, 318E46 and Todd1983 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 Looks nice with the painted grille. I do like a black grill tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
