Black side grilles on LBB?

doug_999 · 08-24-2016, 03:50 PM

I'm torn on the black side grilles with LBB. Since the wheels are black with a slight bit of chrome, I think the stock ones look decent (going with black front grille of course).

Thoughts here?
With
http://s44.photobucket.com/user/Nick...s8ehp.jpg.html

Without
http://www.bmwm2forums.com/wp-conten...11/ttlYOsI.jpg

Going to reach out to Shankska to see if I can get a better pic (other pick above is from Nic)

jtodd_fl · 08-24-2016, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

I'm torn on the black side grilles with LBB. Since the wheels are black with a slight bit of chrome, I think the stock ones look decent (going with black front grille of course).

Thoughts here?
With
http://s44.photobucket.com/user/Nick...s8ehp.jpg.html

Without
http://www.bmwm2forums.com/wp-conten...11/ttlYOsI.jpg

Going to reach out to Shankska to see if I can get a better pic (other pick above is from Nic)

I recommend the color matched w/black. Looks great with the mirror and black grill surrounds.

zmo · 08-24-2016, 04:17 PM

Imo, the only colors that go along well with black side grills are Mineral Grey and Alpine White. Long Beach Blue & Saphirschwarz look better with chrome highlights making the contrast on the sides.

Edit: On another note, if you can find the matched color with black (although I like it better with matched color / chrome on LBB) like jtodd_fl did, it could look really cool.

LGWGN · 08-24-2016, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jtodd_fl

I recommend the color matched w/black. Looks great with the mirror and black grill surrounds.

I am about to order the opposite color combo, gloss black plate with LBB accent. I am hoping it looks good, as I like this look too.

Macphisto · 08-24-2016, 07:00 PM

I may be in the minority, but I like my LBB with the stock chrome front and sides.

Seagull · 08-24-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mybostonjack

I may be in the minority, but I like my LBB with the stock chrome front and sides.

+1 I like mine the way it is!

mxa121 · 08-24-2016, 07:32 PM

Do it. In due time, the gloss black, or black chrome accents will be standard. Become an early adopter while you can!

doug_999 · 08-24-2016, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LGWGN

I am about to order the opposite color combo, gloss black plate with LBB accent. I am hoping it looks good too, as I like this look too.

I think the black plate is nice. Now where are you ordering this version from? Cause that sounds yummy.

MTHRAR · 08-24-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by doug_999

I think the black plate is nice. Now where are you ordering this version from? Cause that sounds yummy.

iND has them in a myriad of combinations, you just have to select what you want in the options in this link: http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...ide-marker-set

I also have the LBB backing plate with Black Chrome accent. I love it.

pruettfan · 08-25-2016, 01:47 AM

I have thought about what I am going to do also. I think if you go with black grilles you should go all in and do the side vents, exhaust tips and m2 badge. Not sure what I am going to do, I will just wait till I get my car to decide.

LGWGN · 08-25-2016, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MTHRAR

iND has them in a myriad of combinations, you just have to select what you want in the options in this link: http://ind-distribution.com/ind/bran...ide-marker-set

I also have the LBB backing plate with Black Chrome accent. I love it.
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There are enough options to make you seriously second guess yourself...

jtodd_fl · 08-25-2016, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by LGWGN

There are enough options to make you seriously second guess yourself...

Haha... so true. I ended up finding pictures of many options on other cars... putting them side by side and making the call that way. I was going back and forth between Black on Black, Blue on Blue, and Black on Blue. I am pretty sure it was actually MTHRAR 's car that tipped the scale for me. I like the look a lot. I don't think you can go wrong though. It is a personal touch, so whichever you pick, it is still that! Enjoy.

atxsk8r · 08-25-2016, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by pruettfan

I think if you go with black grilles you should go all in and do the side vents, exhaust tips and m2 badge.

Yes indeed, that's what i did

1M Tex · 08-25-2016, 02:40 PM

Black is nice.

LGWGN · 08-25-2016, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 1M Tex

Black is nice.

Would love to see a full side shot of that car. I'm not sure I've seen the MP carbon bits on an LBB car.

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