Bmw performance black grill - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

al1 · 05-31-2011, 06:15 AM

Hey guys,

For some reason, I am not a big fan of the grey grill. I was wondering if anybody has a picture of the Bmw performance grill on a z4 ??

My car color is space grey and to see its combination with a black grill would be really helpful too..

thanks,

ChuckB · 05-31-2011, 11:43 AM

Only have Black grills on a Black car, not sure that would help, but it would look awesome on a Silver model.

T89 · 05-31-2011, 05:18 PM

Overcast so not the best of photos. The vertical slats are more noticeable in real life.

T

Wraith. · 05-31-2011, 05:26 PM

Looks great

flpnout · 05-31-2011, 11:54 PM

Here is a picture courtesy of ///carbon's Z4. At first I was not a fan of black grills, but now it is starting to grow on me. It actually looks really good with black.

flpnout · 05-31-2011, 11:57 PM

Also here is another from Bimmerfest 2011. I like it with the CF splitter:

al1 · 06-01-2011, 02:11 AM

Both of these cars look just gorgeous ! In my opinion, after seeing these pictures, black grill + black wheels is the most aggressive combination that Ive seen on a space grey z4..

Definitely black grill creates a bad ass contrast on white cars too, I guess I should order one asap...

al1 · 06-01-2011, 02:11 AM

Btw T89, is this the oem grill or the glossy aftermarket ones that I ve been seeing ??

Wraith. · 06-01-2011, 11:08 AM

I'd show you mine if I could figure out how to upload pics..

Vintage · 06-01-2011, 02:31 PM

That looks killer - I would have bought it for my wife's Z but hers is black (I think it looks good on all colors but black. On a better note - the iS bumper is now painted and installed - AMAZING!

al1 · 06-02-2011, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wraith.

I'd show you mine if I could figure out how to upload pics..

go to www.imageshack.us, upload the pic and copy paste the link that is set for forums ....

shadowfax777 · 06-02-2011, 05:04 AM

SupremeArt · 06-02-2011, 07:22 AM

I have a 2011, and for some reason. They list the Bmw performance grill as only being compatible with models up to 2010, and even on Ebay sellers don't recommend me getting it for my car because the manufacturer does not say the grill is compatible. Is there a reason why it won't fit a 2011? I know there is some front bumper difference since when I had to have mine replaced by the body shop, it took longer to get in because there was some mid model year change in August 2010. Not sure what difference there could be though..

Wraith. · 06-02-2011, 10:22 AM

AHHH.. Photobucket... Supreme, i have a 2011, ordered my grill directly from the dealer and had them install on re-delivery. The Sidemarkers i sent to them to install if anyone is curious.

al1 · 06-02-2011, 12:23 PM

I think all the black z4s should have black grills, it looks amazing especially with the m bumper ...

SupremeArt · 06-02-2011, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wraith.

AHHH.. Photobucket... Supreme, i have a 2011, ordered my grill directly from the dealer and had them install on re-delivery. The Sidemarkers i sent to them to install if anyone is curious.

Cool. I'll probably get them then from BMW. Can't they be installed easily though? Would thing they are like other models where you can snap old out, and new in without dealer intervention..

Wraith. · 06-02-2011, 01:10 PM

No, they are different than previous years, although many here have done them themselves. I wanted the side markers swapped out which involves removing the wheel so I just had them do it while they were in the vicinity.

Wraith. · 06-02-2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by al1

I think all the black z4s should have black grills, it looks amazing especially with the m bumper ...

Thanks, it really makes the car look more aggressive in my opinion, particularly in person.

Vintage · 06-02-2011, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by al1

I think all the black z4s should have black grills, it looks amazing especially with the m bumper ...

You might be right - maybe I will order them and install; I bet my wife will love them. Now if I can just scrounge up a set of the 313 wheels with Michelins.

Wraith. · 06-02-2011, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VintageBMW

You might be right - maybe I will order them and install; I bet my wife will love them. Now if I can just scrounge up a set of the 313 wheels with Michelins.

Some decent "Bargains" on ebay for 313's right now.

T89 · 06-02-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by al1

Btw T89, is this the oem grill or the glossy aftermarket ones that I ve been seeing ??

They are the OEM performance grill.

T

flpnout · 06-02-2011, 10:14 PM

I picked mine up from the dealership today. Wow, paid $119 for the set. I picked up before they closed so they couldn't install them. I have not yet tried. If anyone has done on their own, could you please share. Thanks. Otherwise I will swing by the dealership this weekend to see if they have some time to do so.

05-31-2011, 06:15 AM	#1
al1 Private Drives: z4 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Istanbul / Turkey Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	Bmw performance black grill Hey guys, For some reason, I am not a big fan of the grey grill. I was wondering if anybody has a picture of the Bmw performance grill on a z4 ?? My car color is space grey and to see its combination with a black grill would be really helpful too.. thanks,
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05-31-2011, 11:43 AM	#2
ChuckB Lieutenant Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hockenheim, Germany (APO) Posts: 444 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 Z4 sDrive 3.0 [0.00] 2007 120d M-Sport L ... [0.00]	Only have Black grills on a Black car, not sure that would help, but it would look awesome on a Silver model. __________________ 2007 E81 - 120d Limited Sport Ed 2009 E89 - sDrive3.0

05-31-2011, 05:18 PM	#3
T89 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (0)	Overcast so not the best of photos. The vertical slats are more noticeable in real life. T Last edited by T89; 05-31-2011 at 05:26 PM.

05-31-2011, 11:54 PM	#5
flpnout Major Drives: 2009 135i 2010 Z4-35i 2013 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,188 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [4.75]	Here is a picture courtesy of ///carbon's Z4. At first I was not a fan of black grills, but now it is starting to grow on me. It actually looks really good with black. Attached Images __________________ http://youtu.be/Y60zQcNcAhY?hd=1 2010 BMW Z4-35i AW/Red, 6-spd MT, Dinan: Stage 3, Flywheel, & FMIC, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, KW v3, H&R Sway Bars, ACS Type 8 Forged Wheels w/ Michelin PSS, Alpine HID. 2013 E92 M3 Speed Yellow/Black ZCP 6-spd MT, Loaded.

05-31-2011, 11:57 PM	#6
flpnout Major Drives: 2009 135i 2010 Z4-35i 2013 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,188 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [4.75]	Also here is another from Bimmerfest 2011. I like it with the CF splitter: Attached Images __________________ http://youtu.be/Y60zQcNcAhY?hd=1 2010 BMW Z4-35i AW/Red, 6-spd MT, Dinan: Stage 3, Flywheel, & FMIC, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, KW v3, H&R Sway Bars, ACS Type 8 Forged Wheels w/ Michelin PSS, Alpine HID. 2013 E92 M3 Speed Yellow/Black ZCP 6-spd MT, Loaded.

05-31-2011, 05:26 PM	#4
Wraith. Captain Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 636 iTrader: (0)	Looks great

06-01-2011, 02:11 AM	#7
al1 Private Drives: z4 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Istanbul / Turkey Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	Both of these cars look just gorgeous ! In my opinion, after seeing these pictures, black grill + black wheels is the most aggressive combination that Ive seen on a space grey z4.. Definitely black grill creates a bad ass contrast on white cars too, I guess I should order one asap...

06-01-2011, 11:08 AM	#9
Wraith. Captain Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 636 iTrader: (0)	I'd show you mine if I could figure out how to upload pics..

06-01-2011, 02:31 PM	#10
Vintage Colonel Drives: 2010 Z4 35i and 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,049 iTrader: (0)	That looks killer - I would have bought it for my wife's Z but hers is black (I think it looks good on all colors but black. On a better note - the iS bumper is now painted and installed - AMAZING!

06-02-2011, 05:04 AM	#12
shadowfax777 Private Drives: Z4 sDrive23i M Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bedfordshire, England Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)

06-02-2011, 07:22 AM	#13
SupremeArt Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW Z3 3.0i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York, USA Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	I have a 2011, and for some reason. They list the Bmw performance grill as only being compatible with models up to 2010, and even on Ebay sellers don't recommend me getting it for my car because the manufacturer does not say the grill is compatible. Is there a reason why it won't fit a 2011? I know there is some front bumper difference since when I had to have mine replaced by the body shop, it took longer to get in because there was some mid model year change in August 2010. Not sure what difference there could be though.. Last edited by SupremeArt; 06-02-2011 at 07:43 AM.

06-02-2011, 10:22 AM	#14
Wraith. Captain Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 636 iTrader: (0)	AHHH.. Photobucket... Supreme, i have a 2011, ordered my grill directly from the dealer and had them install on re-delivery. The Sidemarkers i sent to them to install if anyone is curious.

06-02-2011, 12:23 PM	#15
al1 Private Drives: z4 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Istanbul / Turkey Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	I think all the black z4s should have black grills, it looks amazing especially with the m bumper ...

06-02-2011, 01:10 PM	#17
Wraith. Captain Drives: ED '11 Z4 35is Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 636 iTrader: (0)	No, they are different than previous years, although many here have done them themselves. I wanted the side markers swapped out which involves removing the wheel so I just had them do it while they were in the vicinity.

06-02-2011, 10:14 PM	#22
flpnout Major Drives: 2009 135i 2010 Z4-35i 2013 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,188 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [4.75]	I picked mine up from the dealership today. Wow, paid $119 for the set. I picked up before they closed so they couldn't install them. I have not yet tried. If anyone has done on their own, could you please share. Thanks. Otherwise I will swing by the dealership this weekend to see if they have some time to do so. __________________ http://youtu.be/Y60zQcNcAhY?hd=1 2010 BMW Z4-35i AW/Red, 6-spd MT, Dinan: Stage 3, Flywheel, & FMIC, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, KW v3, H&R Sway Bars, ACS Type 8 Forged Wheels w/ Michelin PSS, Alpine HID. 2013 E92 M3 Speed Yellow/Black ZCP 6-spd MT, Loaded.

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