Front Lower Grill Trims

Shorty Shorty · 06-12-2014, 11:30 AM

Afternoon all.

Anyone know where I can get the front bumper grill trims in Europe? Do 50d ones fit, can I just ask my dealer?

Thanks

r33_RGSport · 06-12-2014, 12:34 PM

Shorty,
What do you mean by the bumper flaps?
Do you mean the front bumper grill trim?
http://www.rgsportshop.com/index.php..._category=true

Shorty Shorty · 06-12-2014, 01:22 PM

That's what I mean, sorry. Are they available from BMW direct do you know, or available in Europe?

CatFlap · 06-12-2014, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty Shorty

That's what I mean, sorry. Are they available from BMW direct do you know, or available in Europe?

Order from your UK dealer...you need:

Trim on grill, left, 1 off 51118056867
Trim on grill, right, 1 off 51118056868
Lock Ring 8off 64118247773

Set you back about £200 They come painted Silver.

Shorty Shorty · 06-12-2014, 05:57 PM

Cheers CatFlap..

Shorty Shorty · 06-12-2014, 07:04 PM

Are they easy to fit, how is it done?

Thanks

opasha · 06-12-2014, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty Shorty

Are they easy to fit, how is it done?

Thanks

Shorty, it's fairly straigthforward. Here's a good thread on it: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=967954. Many of the members here have done it themselves. The tabs on the bottom are a little tricky because there are three of them from what I have read. You just need a little patience, but you can definitely do it yourself

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jpsjr70 · 06-12-2014, 08:05 PM

R33 (Ben) has them and they are a little difficult to install. You will need new rivets depending on the color of your X5. Driver side is easier than passenger side due to styrofoam around diesel tank. When I get mine I will post pics.

Joe

r33_RGSport · 06-13-2014, 12:07 AM

Shorty,
Installation is not hard, just time consuming.
You will need to remove the fender flare and fender liner in order to access it.
If you have a 5.0i, there will be an oil cooler on the right side.
If you have 3.0d or 3.5d, I think the oil cooler is on the left side.
I don't know about the 4.0d.
Some forum member able to install it from the bottom liner, I haven't got a chance to try it yet though.

ljxrayman · 06-13-2014, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by r33

Shorty,
Installation is not hard, just time consuming.
You will need to remove the fender flare and fender liner in order to access it.
If you have a 5.0i, there will be an oil cooler on the right side.
If you have 3.0d or 3.5d, I think the oil cooler is on the left side.
I don't know about the 4.0d.
Some forum member able to install it from the bottom liner, I haven't got a chance to try it yet though.

I just let my dealer do it. They charged me 30 mins of labour plus tax, which is about 60 Canadian dollar and it was very professionally installed.
I'm pretty sure they didn't take off the fender flare to install the trims but somewhere through the bottom panels.
Not a bad deal at all, saved me lots of time.

Shorty Shorty · 06-13-2014, 02:30 AM

Thanks for all your advice guys.

I'll have to get them sprayed also if they come silver, mine is black.

Baunton · 06-13-2014, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Shorty Shorty

Thanks for all your advice guys.

I'll have to get them sprayed also if they come silver, mine is black.

Shorty. I'm getting my dealer to order, remove current grille and fit; £169.22 including VAT.
Bargain!

Manatee · 06-13-2014, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Baunton

Shorty. I'm getting my dealer to order, remove current grille and fit; £169.22 including VAT.
Bargain!

You leaving them Silver or are you spraying Carbon Black? Would really like to see before I take the plunge. Photos please

Baunton · 06-13-2014, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Manatee

You leaving them Silver or are you spraying Carbon Black? Would really like to see before I take the plunge. Photos please

They come in black and that's the way they are goin' to stay

Will post a photo once done.

worsy · 06-13-2014, 04:45 AM

Am getting them too. Dealer has offered to spray (Carbon) but am likely keeping them silver as I have the satin alu rails and window surrounds.

Dealer has also offered to spray the wing mirror caps silver same as 50d. What do you think?

opasha · 06-13-2014, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worsy

Am getting them too. Dealer has offered to spray (Carbon) but am likely keeping them silver as I have the satin alu rails and window surrounds.

Dealer has also offered to spray the wing mirror caps silver same as 50d. What do you think?

I would leave them as they are if I were you. The silver doesn't seem to go well with that color. The factory paint looks sleeker. Comparison shots below:

Carbon Black M50D with silver mirrors: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...8&postcount=13

Carbon Black (I believe) M sport: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...=851129&page=2

Baunton · 06-13-2014, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worsy

Am getting them too. Dealer has offered to spray (Carbon) but am likely keeping them silver as I have the satin alu rails and window surrounds.

Dealer has also offered to spray the wing mirror caps silver same as 50d. What do you think?

In a word, naff!

Keep 'em as is.

worsy · 06-13-2014, 06:35 AM

Looking at the photo think I agree.

Baunton · 06-13-2014, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by worsy

Looking at the photo think I agree.

Hope to have mine swapped out next week so will post a picture then.

6605paull · 06-13-2014, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baunton

Shorty. I'm getting my dealer to order, remove current grille and fit; £169.22 including VAT.
Bargain!

That is a good price I have just been quoted:

"I have priced up the parts, its £107.12 each for the trims, £4.80 for the lock rings and it will be £120 to paint and fit the trims. Total price £339.04"

They come in painted Silver

Shorty Shorty · 06-13-2014, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baunton

Shorty. I'm getting my dealer to order, remove current grille and fit; £169.22 including VAT.
Bargain!

Share the love, which dealer is that?

Just to check, you are talking about the 2 fins on the left and right of the front bumper, not the actual bunny teeth grill on the bonnet?

Shorty Shorty · 06-13-2014, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 6605paull

That is a good price I have just been quoted:

"I have priced up the parts, its £107.12 each for the trims, £4.80 for the lock rings and it will be £120 to paint and fit the trims. Total price £339.04"

They come in painted Silver

I have just been quoted from my contact in Germany:

1 Front LEFT Grill Rim (BMW PART #51118056867) 84,00 €
1 Front RIGHT Grill Rim (BMW PART #51118056868) 84,00 €
8 Lock Rings (BMW PART #64118247773) one part costs 0,44 €

Plus 15 euro delivery to the UK.

So about £150 for the parts delivered. All BMW genuine straight from Germany.

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r33_RGSport General 12971 Rep 18,716 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	Shorty, Installation is not hard, just time consuming. You will need to remove the fender flare and fender liner in order to access it. If you have a 5.0i, there will be an oil cooler on the right side. If you have 3.0d or 3.5d, I think the oil cooler is on the left side. I don't know about the 4.0d. Some forum member able to install it from the bottom liner, I haven't got a chance to try it yet though. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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worsy Private First Class 43 Rep 120 Posts Drives: BSM G80 due Sept 1st! Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Near Wrexham Wales iTrader: (0)	Am getting them too. Dealer has offered to spray (Carbon) but am likely keeping them silver as I have the satin alu rails and window surrounds. Dealer has also offered to spray the wing mirror caps silver same as 50d. What do you think?
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