Front radiator grill protection (or lack of)

Ghostrider.1127 · 04-03-2023, 11:17 AM

Seems without for the G87

but here we can see them

BMWGirlFL · 04-03-2023, 11:37 AM

Same?

Reesnat · 04-03-2023, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghostrider.1127

Seems without for the G87

but here we can see them

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0LvPUGkV9o

So according to this video it seems like the side radiators are also protected?

Really weird that some have them and some don’t…

Ghostrider.1127 · 04-03-2023, 12:00 PM

pre production cars came most of the time without few details.

T_U_D · 04-03-2023, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Did you look through Group 51 diagrams?

Think you will confirm:

Once our HEA drops I can.

Gib007 · 04-03-2023, 12:15 PM

Apologies if it's a stupid question at this point, but are production models definitely coming with these guard protectors on all front radiators (centre and sides)? I ordered mine in Spain and I assume all production models regardless of country have them if one country's has them.

CodeSlinger · 04-03-2023, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by T_U_D

Once our HEA drops I can.

Please don't drop it too hard

Sorry... dumb joke... I'm too tired for this day lol

diavliyo · 04-03-2023, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Gib007

Apologies if it's a stupid question at this point, but are production models definitely coming with these guard protectors on all front radiators (centre and sides)? I ordered mine in Spain and I assume all production models regardless of country have them if one country's has them.

Cuál es tu estado

Gib007 · 04-03-2023, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by diavliyo

Cuál es tu estado

Por ahora lo unico que se es que me dice Automotor que me llega en Agosto.

bluebro · 04-03-2023, 06:19 PM

It appears to me that cars with ACC radar at the front don’t have the centre stone guard but cars without the radar and are more open at the front do have the centre stone guards.

diavliyo · 04-03-2023, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gib007

Por ahora lo unico que se es que me dice Automotor que me llega en Agosto.

Yo también automotor entrega julio

bluebro · 04-04-2023, 05:56 PM

Here’s a clear picture of the upper and lower stone guards at production Name: IMG_0157.jpg
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Reesnat · 04-04-2023, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bluebro

Here’s a clear picture of the upper and lower stone guards at production Attachment 3147511

Awesome, thanks for sharing! Hoping we are getting the front side radiator protection as well.

Also seeing this pic brings another Q - we don’t get the transmission cooler in the automatic like the M3/M4 get in the competition trim?

M2-Bob · 04-06-2023, 05:46 PM

Just checked out the M2 my dealer got today. Here’s another pic of the guard.

JustinHEMI · 04-06-2023, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 335xi-Bob

Just checked out the M2 my dealer got today. Here’s another pic of the guard.

Similar for the side openings?

M2-Bob · 04-06-2023, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

Similar for the side openings?

Forgot to look. Was too excited just to see one. Haha. It’s definitely a car you have to see in person. The fender flares on the back and front are perfect.

David.m · 04-06-2023, 07:48 PM

Those plastic screens look like a cheap afterthought. If you're taking the car to places where you need rock protection I'm betting you'll be spending a bit of time on hands/knees cleaning out all the debris collected in those huge recesses.

How hard would it have been to integrate the screen/mesh into the bumper just ahead of the horizontal oil cooler? not difficult but no doubt a couple $ more p/car which the bean counters rejected

Squidget · 04-06-2023, 10:35 PM

Likely someone will make some sexy aftermarket grills, lol.

SW19 · 04-08-2023, 11:07 AM

I wonder what determines if you get the stone guard.The BSM 6MT HEA at my dealer had it but the ZB auto didn’t.I also noticed that the left side of the center piece in the front spoiler has an indent and the right doesn’t.Does anyone know why?

ACoup01 · 04-08-2023, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 335xi-Bob

Just checked out the M2 my dealer got today. Here’s another pic of the guard.

Perfect! I started looking at after market following the car wow 5 things he hates clip. No need now.

Tag · 04-08-2023, 11:27 AM

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I wonder what determines if you get the stone guard.The BSM 6MT HEA at my dealer had it but the ZB auto didn’t.I also noticed that the left side of the center piece in the front spoiler has an indent and the right doesn’t.Does anyone know why?

I'm not seeing what you're describing. I don't see an indent anywhere.

Tag · 04-08-2023, 11:29 AM

This pic is from the press photos. Increased the contrast so you can see the guards better.

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David.m Lieutenant 437 Rep 553 Posts Drives: M2 LCI 6MT BSM Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Those plastic screens look like a cheap afterthought. If you're taking the car to places where you need rock protection I'm betting you'll be spending a bit of time on hands/knees cleaning out all the debris collected in those huge recesses. How hard would it have been to integrate the screen/mesh into the bumper just ahead of the horizontal oil cooler? not difficult but no doubt a couple $ more p/car which the bean counters rejected
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