performance grills or black aftermarket painted?

werke-t · 05-02-2011, 12:08 AM

Hello, I just wanted someones option about the quality of the OEM performance grills compared to a aftermarket pair of painted gloss black grills like from EAS or mod bargains.

The price is only slightly higher for the OEM performance grills, so im leaning that direction but wanted a few members insight on the quality of both.

Thanks Travis

CRG3 · 05-02-2011, 12:43 AM

I recently ordered some Gloss Black grills for my '11 E92 from **********s, and what I received were actual OEM BMW grills. You can also get the OEM ones from Tischer. Easy install.

ZuerstBMW · 05-02-2011, 12:55 AM

I went OEM with the ones I just bought for my 2012 X5.

Miami · 05-02-2011, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CRG3

I recently ordered some Gloss Black grills for my '11 E92 from **********s, and what I received were actual OEM BMW grills. You can also get the OEM ones from Tischer. Easy install.

really? price diff?

BMXtreme · 05-02-2011, 02:02 AM

I plastidip mine, for $5.88, it turns out ok. If you're a pro spray painter, it'll turn out awesome.

335BBS · 05-02-2011, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by werke-t

Hello, I just wanted someones option about the quality of the OEM performance grills compared to a aftermarket pair of painted gloss black grills like from EAS or mod bargains.

The price is only slightly higher for the OEM performance grills, so im leaning that direction but wanted a few members insight on the quality of both.

Thanks Travis

I got dealer to do mine before delivery. Can't go wrong . If there is a problem just go back. Problem with someone elses youre screwed.

ChasVS · 05-02-2011, 08:07 AM

There's no significant difference and if you don't like the repro's most if not all vendors will take them back. On the other hand, if price doesn't matter, then go OEM and be done with it.

Edward · 05-02-2011, 11:36 AM

Why wouldn't you go oem? don't be cheap.

DC_Oldboy · 05-02-2011, 04:04 PM

OEM ftw.

ryan970 · 05-02-2011, 05:12 PM

http://www.**********s.com/OEM-BMW-P...1712158984.htm they look good i went with the other ones on there website because they did not carry these when i was looking for grilles. but yea 25 dollar price difference,not that much

BzzzBom · 05-02-2011, 05:24 PM

OEM

jkhwaja · 05-02-2011, 05:27 PM

I always prefer OEM

JS82 · 05-02-2011, 06:07 PM

I bought my OEM gloss black Performance grilles from a BMW dealer (Morristown BMW) who sold them on Ebay for $95.00.

Quisp · 05-08-2011, 01:07 AM

First set i got were not oem because they didnt make them in gloss at the time. They started to chip and flake awaya fter about 8 months. The place took stock grills and just painted them( and as we all know paint does not stick to chrome or similar finishes very well unless prepped properly). After touching them up on a weekly basis I got tired of it and it looked like hell so I went with OEM. Save the time and money, go with oem or someone that offers oem rather than a secondary paint job.

ltbsstmbtspbfc · 05-08-2011, 02:15 PM

I actually went with the matte black from Jlevi. Couldn't be happier.

ModBargains.com · 05-09-2011, 03:46 PM

We do have both the aftermarket matte black kidney grills and the OEM BMW performance gloss black kidney grills for you guys to choose from. It honestly comes down to personal choice and what you're looking to do to the car. For example, if you guys have the M-sport package, the window trims should be gloss black. Most guys like to match it all up when it comes down to it. Either way, here's a comparison shot for you to check out!

OEM BMW Performance Gloss Black Kidney Grills:
[img]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/OEMParts/BMW-Performance-Gloss-Black-Grilles-E92-E93-2.jpg[/img]

Matte Black Kidney Grills:
[img]http://www.**********s.com/images/Products/MISC/silverm34.jpg[/img]

natelam · 05-09-2011, 04:58 PM

I think they all turn out just about the same

PeteW84 · 05-09-2011, 07:16 PM

OEM Gloss Black

bulldog_yyc · 05-09-2011, 07:41 PM

oem performance grills - best fitment & quality

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CRG3 Private First Class 12 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KY iTrader: (1)	I recently ordered some Gloss Black grills for my '11 E92 from ********s, and what I received were actual OEM BMW grills. You can also get the OEM ones from Tischer. Easy install. __________________ 2011 E92 M-Sport** 6 Spd Manual BSM/Black Dakota/Dark Burl Heated Seats / H&K / Sat / Ipod/USB / CA / AST 4100s / M3 Suspension Bits / 18" Forgestar F14 - Gunmetal with Michigan Super Sports / Quaife LSD, etc...etc...
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ChasVS Colonel 41 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	There's no significant difference and if you don't like the repro's most if not all vendors will take them back. On the other hand, if price doesn't matter, then go OEM and be done with it. __________________ My speeding isn't the problem. It's the Slow Folks ahead of me that cause accidents!
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ryan970 Major 178 Rep 1,304 Posts Drives: Tiag 328i,DGM F10 550 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	http://www.**********s.com/OEM-BMW-P...1712158984.htm they look good i went with the other ones on there website because they did not carry these when i was looking for grilles. but yea 25 dollar price difference,not that much __________________ 08 TIAG 328i 13 DGM 550 x drive
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JS82 Captain 31 Rep 659 Posts Drives: '08 E92 328i 6MT Jet Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA USA iTrader: (12)	I bought my OEM gloss black Performance grilles from a BMW dealer (Morristown BMW) who sold them on Ebay for $95.00.
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Quisp Does not play well with others 85 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	First set i got were not oem because they didnt make them in gloss at the time. They started to chip and flake awaya fter about 8 months. The place took stock grills and just painted them( and as we all know paint does not stick to chrome or similar finishes very well unless prepped properly). After touching them up on a weekly basis I got tired of it and it looked like hell so I went with OEM. Save the time and money, go with oem or someone that offers oem rather than a secondary paint job. __________________
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ModBargains.com Banned 493 Rep 13,582 Posts Drives: JB E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 iTrader: (51)	We do have both the aftermarket matte black kidney grills and the OEM BMW performance gloss black kidney grills for you guys to choose from. It honestly comes down to personal choice and what you're looking to do to the car. For example, if you guys have the M-sport package, the window trims should be gloss black. Most guys like to match it all up when it comes down to it. Either way, here's a comparison shot for you to check out! OEM BMW Performance Gloss Black Kidney Grills: [img]http://www.********s.com/images/Products/OEMParts/BMW-Performance-Gloss-Black-Grilles-E92-E93-2.jpg[/img] Matte Black Kidney Grills: [img]http://www.********s.com/images/Products/MISC/silverm34.jpg[/img]
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