Black e90 mtech lci

Black Gold · 02-27-2011, 10:18 PM

I have a black lci e90 with mtech kit and gunmetal vmr710s.

I need new kidney grills, and I am torn between gloss, matte black and to a lesser extent cf grills.

Any pics or thoughts on which way to go on my car?

Thanks.

skinrock · 02-27-2011, 10:29 PM

I just went through the same debate, I have a jet black pre-lci e90. Obviously with the pre-lci, the top part of the grilles were actually small slits in the hood. I thought matte black would look a little funny, but going all glossy wouldn't produce any contrast. So I went with both - glossy edges and matte black fins.

I personally like that look, creates a smooth transition and provides contrast.

Black Gold · 03-01-2011, 07:15 PM

Interesting setup, I bet it does look pretty good. Not an option for the lci though

Still unsure, trying to make a move tonight. Anyone else have any thoughts? They are much appreciated

skinrock · 03-01-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyPowers

Interesting setup, I bet it does look pretty good. Not an option for the lci though

Still unsure, trying to make a move tonight. Anyone else have any thoughts? They are much appreciated

http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/3-Se...duct_info.html

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_shim · 03-01-2011, 10:31 PM

I would go with gloss black grilles, just my opinion!

posite · 03-01-2011, 10:35 PM

Paint matched with matte fins.

Craig@SupremePower · 03-01-2011, 10:43 PM

gloss..

Black Gold · 03-01-2011, 11:26 PM

ok gloss it is, i was leaning that way anyway lol

so any reason i should go for the jlevi grills when the oem bmw performance ones are cheaper (100 from tischer)?

i want the best quality, not going to squabble over 30 bucks......

E92-Lighting · 03-02-2011, 06:28 PM

gloss or matte black should probably match the best for your setup

Black Gold · 03-02-2011, 06:30 PM

any pics of a matte black setup?

maxipad96 · 03-02-2011, 08:25 PM

OEM BMW performance is the only way to go.

Black Gold · 03-02-2011, 09:14 PM

^^^^^^^^^^

Thats what Im thinking. My other thought was, I think I have seen 335 lci's with a stock grill which has chrome surround and black slats. Is this true? What would that look like on a black 335 lci?

maxipad96 · 03-02-2011, 11:09 PM

OEM Performance is a little bit best of both worlds. It has the Glossy surround with matte slats.

Black Gold · 03-03-2011, 09:31 AM

Really, that sounds cool. I did not know that, but did order them last night.

I am excite

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Black Gold Major General 620 Rep 5,395 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	Black e90 mtech lci - matte, gloss or cf grill? I have a black lci e90 with mtech kit and gunmetal vmr710s. I need new kidney grills, and I am torn between gloss, matte black and to a lesser extent cf grills. Any pics or thoughts on which way to go on my car? Thanks.
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skinrock Agent Smith 281 Rep 3,344 Posts Drives: 2016 i8 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The Matrix iTrader: (9) Garage List 2016 BMW i8 [10.00]	I just went through the same debate, I have a jet black pre-lci e90. Obviously with the pre-lci, the top part of the grilles were actually small slits in the hood. I thought matte black would look a little funny, but going all glossy wouldn't produce any contrast. So I went with both - glossy edges and matte black fins. I personally like that look, creates a smooth transition and provides contrast. __________________ The i8 needs a V8 amirite?
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Black Gold Major General 620 Rep 5,395 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	Interesting setup, I bet it does look pretty good. Not an option for the lci though Still unsure, trying to make a move tonight. Anyone else have any thoughts? They are much appreciated
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posite Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: TX iTrader: (5)	Paint matched with matte fins.
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Black Gold Major General 620 Rep 5,395 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	ok gloss it is, i was leaning that way anyway lol so any reason i should go for the jlevi grills when the oem bmw performance ones are cheaper (100 from tischer)? i want the best quality, not going to squabble over 30 bucks......
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E92-Lighting 889 Rep 35,253 Posts Drives: Next Generation LED Lighting Join Date: May 2008 Location: Walnut iTrader: (324)	gloss or matte black should probably match the best for your setup
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Black Gold Major General 620 Rep 5,395 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	any pics of a matte black setup?
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Black Gold Major General 620 Rep 5,395 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	^^^^^^^^^^ Thats what Im thinking. My other thought was, I think I have seen 335 lci's with a stock grill which has chrome surround and black slats. Is this true? What would that look like on a black 335 lci?
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maxipad96 First Lieutenant 27 Rep 318 Posts Drives: 335 E90 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (3)	OEM Performance is a little bit best of both worlds. It has the Glossy surround with matte slats.
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Black Gold Major General 620 Rep 5,395 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	Really, that sounds cool. I did not know that, but did order them last night. I am excite
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