My New Carbon Fiber Grilles!

GeriFix · 05-09-2008, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Keto

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Still can't decide between these and matte black. Chrome is the enemy.

Was thinkin the same, but carbon kidneys still leaves chrone side gills and the shiney things hangin out the back. Decided to leave my car White and Shiney, after looking at the Vorsteiner diffuser and splitter.

And OP ... don't chew your finger nails.

adamaster · 05-09-2008, 07:15 AM

Looks great.

Jackie · 06-05-2008, 11:38 PM

where u order it? Website plz

CatchM3 · 06-09-2008, 02:01 PM

Is the 08 E90 M3 grill 4 pieces or two pieces?

bmwprince4life · 06-12-2008, 01:34 AM

will post pics of this hopefully this wkend :P

2FED · 06-12-2008, 07:36 PM

At eBay you can find something...
Here we go:

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nusevad · 06-16-2008, 07:27 PM

anyone experience bubbling and bumps on your grilles?

LuKe450 · 06-16-2008, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

Looks good, we have the same versions available as well

Hi Nick,

My M3 arrives in August.

Will your company ship to Australia ?

bmwprince4life · 06-16-2008, 07:57 PM

ill let you guys know about my grilles when i put em on this thursday thanks

2FED · 06-16-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

anyone experience bubbling and bumps on your grilles?

Unfortunally, yes

Seems what is not very good quality of this grilles, does not resist M3 heat

I have a little bubbles at bottom of grilles and little fade of gloss at top...

nusevad · 06-16-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 2FED

Unfortunally, yes

Seems what is not very good quality of this grilles, does not resist M3 heat

I have a little bubbles at bottom of grilles and little fade of gloss at top...

Same with me. The bad news is that it will get progressively worse...i made the decision to switch to matte black. I believe its a hit or miss, some people's grilles are fine while others might get the bubbles.

2FED · 06-16-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

Same with me. The bad news is that it will get progressively worse...i made the decision to switch to matte black. I believe its a hit or miss, some people's grilles are fine while others might get the bubbles.

I'll wait a little to see if it will be get more bubbles, and if yes, matte black

nusevad · 06-16-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 2FED

I'll wait a little to see if it will be get more bubbles, and if yes, matte black

Yea, give it a little more time, my second set of CF grilles werent as bad as the first, they still developed bumps but they did not get progressivly worse as my first set. However i believe I should get the best product for my money and I wont settle for anything less.

Nucking Futs! · 06-17-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

Same with me. The bad news is that it will get progressively worse...i made the decision to switch to matte black. I believe its a hit or miss, some people's grilles are fine while others might get the bubbles.

That sucks to hear!

The hit or miss part pretty much sealed the deal for me so I got the matte black as well. Should be here any day now.

swamp2 · 06-17-2008, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Keto

ZOMG somebody with a car put these on.

Still can't decide between these and matte black. Chrome is the enemy.

Get CF, that way there will one less of the very cool option that is available. I totally agree that all chrome looks out of place on the car (except the exhaust tips, heck even there I'd prefer brushed over chrome). I'll have the matte (oops I mean CF

) side marker inserts ASAP.

On the bubbling: Bet you won't see the roof on the car bubble (not the Joint Strike Fighter...). The problem is simple. CF material selection and processing is an art and science and there are too many jokers out there building garbage.

Keto · 06-17-2008, 10:14 AM

Well, I've got CF grilles in hand and plan to install very soon. If they become visually suspect I'll go matte black.

nusevad · 06-17-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Keto

Well, I've got CF grilles in hand and plan to install very soon. If they become visually suspect I'll go matte black.

Just keep a eye on it, if bubbles and bumps do appear they will appear very fast. Mine started to have bumps/bubbles within days.

moog55 · 06-17-2008, 12:28 PM

that totally blows. i think CF grilles look great on the M3 too. i don't like the matte black as much. the visual impact is less, but i guess i will go with that option. i won't settle for bubbled CF or ugly-ass chrome.

nusevad · 06-17-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by moog55

that totally blows. i think CF grilles look great on the M3 too. i don't like the matte black as much. the visual impact is less, but i guess i will go with that option. i won't settle for bubbled CF or ugly-ass chrome.

CF definitely FTW, but i wouldn't hesitate to try it. Or perhaps you can try painted grilles...they can chip but look better than matte black and chrome.

SV Concepts III · 06-18-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LuKe450

Hi Nick,

My M3 arrives in August.

Will your company ship to Australia ?

We certainly will

icemang17 · 06-20-2008, 02:57 PM

Its a bummer the CF grills are bubbling...that sucks since I really want them...but maybe the matt black plastic is a better option.....hmm maybe I'll stop by my local body shop and see if they can paint them with a heat resistant paint in black....or maybe Melbourne red to match the car?

911 Now · 06-20-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by icemang17

Its a bummer the CF grills are bubbling...that sucks since I really want them...but maybe the matt black plastic is a better option.....hmm maybe I'll stop by my local body shop and see if they can paint them with a heat resistant paint in black....or maybe Melbourne red to match the car?

I also think the bubbling thing sucks. My CF grilles have been on "backorder" for over a month but I will still put them on. I think they will look great on my car (space gray) as I hate the chrome.
I don't think that you want red grilles. For what it's worth I think the grilles should be something other than the cars paint color. Just my opinion, but if the CF doesn't work out for me (bubbling) I'm gonna go with matte black.

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