 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  09-19-2006, 08:28 PM | #16 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: 43609 Posts: 3,425 |
Quote: Originally Posted by m-technik_ti  Just buy the e-bay ones, you cant go wrong. I've had mine for a couple of years now they are still perfect. I wouldnt recommend painting them yourself; they WILL chip in no time. $30-$40 bucks will get you a set from e-bay and you wont look back. | I agree with just buying the Ebay ones, but i still havent had any problems with mine chipping. *shrugs* __________________ 1995 Hellrot Clubsport 318ti -Gone 1996 Schwartz II Sport 357ti - 5.7L V8 LS1/6 1997 Moregrun Metallic 318ti - Gone
1998 Schwartz II sport 318ti - M50TUB25/5 |  |  | | 09-19-2006, 09:16 PM | #17 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |
I just purchased those grills, and a few other goodies. Thanks for the link. Quote: Originally Posted by Shaggy Wow, I got a blackout grill from www.bimmian.com for $80. Atleast I know its of good qualitly lol. | __________________ 
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 09-19-2006, 09:32 PM | #18 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Or Posts: 2,666 |
Use POR and they won't likely chip. That stuff is durable!
Wurth also sells a semi gloss coating that gets used on trailing arms a lot that might work.
Of course both products cost 20+ dollars a pint.....
Dave __________________
Dave - PDX
1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan.
2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black | | | | | 09-21-2006, 06:22 AM | #19 | | islander on the mainland Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 286 |
I think the aftermarket black grills are okay (3DGE's grills look good), but some of them don't fit well. I bought a set on Ebay that looked okay, but they moved around and could be easily pulled out. So, I ditched those and just painted my original grills black. The fit is perfect since it's OEM, and the paint turned out great, so I'm much happier with them. __________________
moku
1996 318ti Cali Top w/ Downing/Atlanta Supercharger
2003 M3 w/ CSL trunk, splitters, & diffuser | | | | | 09-22-2006, 07:29 AM | #20 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 642 |
I think blacked out grills can look pretty good, but these might possibly look better! __________________
'95 330ti CS w/sr delete, S50USB30, cams, 24# inj, Conforti SW, Euro HFM, Samco Silicone Intake Boot, BBTB, Euro Oil Cooler, JTD CAI Duct, RE DMS exhaust, RE Tranny mounts, CF Valve Cover, LTW flywheel/Kevlar sprung hub clutch, RE SSK, 3.46 Finned LSD (M6) , M3 tranny, Brembos, RE Wheel Studs, SS brake/clutch lines, CF interior, Rear Headrest retrofit, Tilt Steering retrofit, 13.5 lb DynaBatt in rear, LED interior/footwell lights, ZKW HID, Headlight Aim Control, Rear fog light w/cluster indicator, CF 3 Aux gauge pod, BMW Traffic Pro/Alpine MP3-CD Changer, Staggered LTW wheels, '95 M3 steering rack, VIS CF Hood, M3 LTW Strut Bar, TCK SA coilovers, Red LTW Motorsport Seatbelts, OEM Fire Extinguisher, Z8 Starter button, Auto dim rear view mirror w/ Homelink/Compass, PDC, Rear Sun Shade, Euro Gauge Cluster w/oil temp/shift light , Headlight Washers, "Motorsport" Door Handles, CF Grills, French ZKW Fogs, Euro dash bins, Power Lumbar Support is next, Coming e39 M5 interior light, Bimmer Magazine 8/2007 | | | | | 09-22-2006, 07:39 AM | #21 | | islander on the mainland Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 286 |
Quote: Originally Posted by clex2 I think blacked out grills can look pretty good, but these might possibly look better! | Those are nice and thought about them before, but they're a bit expensive and I'd worry about someone ripping them off. But sweet nonetheless. __________________
moku
1996 318ti Cali Top w/ Downing/Atlanta Supercharger
2003 M3 w/ CSL trunk, splitters, & diffuser | | | | | 09-22-2006, 09:28 AM | #22 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 1,363 |
Quote: Originally Posted by clex2 I think blacked out grills can look pretty good, but these might possibly look better! | how much for that?? | | | | | 09-22-2006, 01:30 PM | #23 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: ipswich Posts: 656 |
that grill is loverly what age ti will it fit as it looks alot different to mine | | | | | 09-30-2006, 06:30 AM | #24 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawton, Oklahoma Posts: 110 |
I got the ebay ones, the blacked out e46 look. They're pretty good, and they look damn good on my red. I'm happy with them. | | | | | 10-01-2006, 12:11 AM | #25 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 642 |
Here are some before and after pics.... __________________
'95 330ti CS w/sr delete, S50USB30, cams, 24# inj, Conforti SW, Euro HFM, Samco Silicone Intake Boot, BBTB, Euro Oil Cooler, JTD CAI Duct, RE DMS exhaust, RE Tranny mounts, CF Valve Cover, LTW flywheel/Kevlar sprung hub clutch, RE SSK, 3.46 Finned LSD (M6) , M3 tranny, Brembos, RE Wheel Studs, SS brake/clutch lines, CF interior, Rear Headrest retrofit, Tilt Steering retrofit, 13.5 lb DynaBatt in rear, LED interior/footwell lights, ZKW HID, Headlight Aim Control, Rear fog light w/cluster indicator, CF 3 Aux gauge pod, BMW Traffic Pro/Alpine MP3-CD Changer, Staggered LTW wheels, '95 M3 steering rack, VIS CF Hood, M3 LTW Strut Bar, TCK SA coilovers, Red LTW Motorsport Seatbelts, OEM Fire Extinguisher, Z8 Starter button, Auto dim rear view mirror w/ Homelink/Compass, PDC, Rear Sun Shade, Euro Gauge Cluster w/oil temp/shift light , Headlight Washers, "Motorsport" Door Handles, CF Grills, French ZKW Fogs, Euro dash bins, Power Lumbar Support is next, Coming e39 M5 interior light, Bimmer Magazine 8/2007 | | | | | 10-01-2006, 12:14 AM | #26 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 1,363 |
IT looks so much better...I WANT YOUR HOOOD!! | | | | | 10-01-2006, 02:25 PM | #27 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 1,085 |
As my Ti is Calypso red, I do not think that the blacked out grills would look good. Chrome seems to go well with the colour of my car.
I was thinking about getting a set of those "mesh" kidneys though that replace the flat black plastic with a steel mesh similar to the lower grill on my m3 bumper | | | | | 10-01-2006, 07:09 PM | #28 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 500 |
Paint yours, and put a few layers of clear over it. I ended up putting about 3-4 thin layers of black, and about another 3-4 of clear. I Dont have any chips on my grille yet either, like other said I would get. __________________
Joe, In San Luis Obispo
E30-> '96 TI sport -> E30 -> '96 TI | | | | | 10-01-2006, 08:03 PM | #29 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |  My new grill
Got these at Bimmian.com  __________________
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | |
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