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      12-11-2011, 11:48 PM   #1
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which grill looks better? I have the 335i with the stock grill and am trying to decide between regular chrome or the black seen in the other pic. I trust you guys, which looks better?
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      12-12-2011, 12:09 AM   #2
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      12-12-2011, 12:09 AM   #3
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      12-12-2011, 12:42 AM   #4
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So black 2 and Chrome 0. Glossy black would be cool. I need more opinions please!
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      12-12-2011, 10:04 AM   #5
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I'm thinking glossy black. Weigh in though. What do you think?
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I've always had matte black grills.
In this case though, I'd go with the chrome on a gray car. Pops much better, I find in the pics the black takes away from the car more than contributes.

In this case, looks like more of a mod you do because you want to mod something.
In that pic the chrome also pops better with the intercooler behind the lower grill.
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      12-12-2011, 01:51 PM   #7
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      12-12-2011, 02:15 PM   #8
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Best of both worlds... get the 335is Black Chrome grills.
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      12-12-2011, 02:58 PM   #9
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      12-12-2011, 04:08 PM   #10
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I've always had matte black grills.
In this case though, I'd go with the chrome on a gray car. Pops much better, I find in the pics the black takes away from the car more than contributes.

In this case, looks like more of a mod you do because you want to mod something.
In that pic the chrome also pops better with the intercooler behind the lower grill.
I agree with this but it appears most people do not. I'm also considering doing A roof spoiler and Rear deck spoiler. So perhaps I'll leave the grills
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      12-12-2011, 04:49 PM   #11
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      12-12-2011, 09:48 PM   #12
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I've always had matte black grills.
In this case though, I'd go with the chrome on a gray car. Pops much better, I find in the pics the black takes away from the car more than contributes.

In this case, looks like more of a mod you do because you want to mod something.
In that pic the chrome also pops better with the intercooler behind the lower grill.
I also agree. To me...I'd go chrome on a gray or silver car.
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Looks like black is still winning the race here. But I am still more on the side of chrome
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... black my friend ... just ordered "gloss black" myself (OEM)

and i am bummed that nobody makes a "gloss black" for my other automobile
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      12-13-2011, 08:07 PM   #15
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I also say best of both worlds. Do the black and chrome. Chrome just looks classy and black looks sporty. If your under 25 years of age you may want all black. If your older, do both. It's a maturity thing.
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The black chrome grilles on the 335is look great, you should get those!
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335is is BLACK CHROME? I gotta check a pic. Thank you all very much I love this forum
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I kept both and switch back and forth periodically (bored syndrome) win win situation.
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I kept both and switch back and forth periodically (bored syndrome) win win situation.
but if you had to pick which you favor...
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I mix and match them too.....left the chrome outer and black slates. Thats its current state right now :P
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