my 1st mod-modified grills

f1swk · 03-24-2013, 09:58 AM

added mesh to help protect the radiator and intercooler from further stone damage, its painted black so hardly noticeable from the front

venkata · 03-24-2013, 12:15 PM

Do you have any pics that aren't as close up? Hard to see the overall look of the car from the front...

derekh929 · 03-24-2013, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by venkata

Do you have any pics that aren't as close up? Hard to see the overall look of the car from the front...

Yes please +1 would like to see it in EBII

Steve_M_Sport · 03-24-2013, 03:09 PM

Look at mine on this thread

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=816975

HiBee · 03-24-2013, 03:13 PM

Think the protective mesh would look better once spray painted, then fitted.
Don't you think.

Steve_M_Sport · 03-24-2013, 03:16 PM

Mesh would look better sprayed black to match the grill slats

dan172 · 03-24-2013, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

Mesh would look better sprayed black to match the grill slats

I thought the same at first but I think that the flash reflection makes it look wrong?

dan172 · 03-24-2013, 03:28 PM

Third photo down the mesh looks black on the left, out of the direct flash light.

f1swk · 03-24-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by derekh929

Yes please +1 would like to see it in EBII

ill get the spray tin out

f1swk · 03-24-2013, 04:05 PM

its definitely black,i will take pics outside when the snow clears

HiBee · 03-24-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by f1swk

its definitely black,i will take pics outside when the snow clears

That's good to know.

Obviously the camera flash shows the mesh as bare metal.
I was a bit worried with small stones getting in there, but not now. An easy enough job to fit i suppose. Now to find some black coated mesh that is sort of flexible.

F30AM · 04-20-2013, 05:24 AM

@f1swk: Just sent you a PM regarding the mesh installation as I would like to do the same. Where can I source the mesh from, please? It's a brilliant idea.

f1swk · 04-21-2013, 05:58 AM

replied,i will post updated pics later,the mesh is needing repainted already,intercooler one looks shot blasted

crazybones · 04-21-2013, 06:54 AM

Thought about fitting the mesh this morning when I had the bumper off to fit the new lower grill. However, I decided to press on and get the job done.

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03-24-2013, 12:15 PM	#2
venkata Lieutenant 27 Rep 583 Posts Drives: F30 330e MSport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	Do you have any pics that aren't as close up? Hard to see the overall look of the car from the front... __________________ Driving: F30 330e // /M-Sport \| Mineral Grey \| Coral Red Leather \| M Sport Plus Pack \| Media Pro Plus Pack \| Active Security Pack \| Adaptive LED Lights \| Advanced Parking Pack \| Interior Comfort Pack \| Enhanced Bluetooth with Wireless Charging\| Black Performance Grill \| Heated Seats \| Heated Steering \| Speed Limit Display
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Steve_M_Sport Lieutenant Colonel 614 Rep 1,799 Posts Drives: U06 230e Active Tourer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (0)	Look at mine on this thread http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=816975 __________________ U06 230e Active Tourer \| Previous : 2019 F31 340i : 2017 F31 335D M-Sport
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HiBee Major 121 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: F90 Comp 2019. DG & Silverston Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	Think the protective mesh would look better once spray painted, then fitted. Don't you think.
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Steve_M_Sport Lieutenant Colonel 614 Rep 1,799 Posts Drives: U06 230e Active Tourer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (0)	Mesh would look better sprayed black to match the grill slats __________________ U06 230e Active Tourer \| Previous : 2019 F31 340i : 2017 F31 335D M-Sport
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03-24-2013, 03:28 PM	#8
dan172 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 46 Posts Drives: F31 320d M Sp. xDrive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Amesbury iTrader: (0)	Third photo down the mesh looks black on the left, out of the direct flash light.
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f1swk First Lieutenant 36 Rep 398 Posts Drives: f31 330d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	its definitely black,i will take pics outside when the snow clears __________________ f31 330d mineral grey/black interior with extra stuff fitted
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F30AM Major General 707 Rep 5,021 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	@f1swk: Just sent you a PM regarding the mesh installation as I would like to do the same. Where can I source the mesh from, please? It's a brilliant idea. __________________ Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys
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f1swk First Lieutenant 36 Rep 398 Posts Drives: f31 330d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	replied,i will post updated pics later,the mesh is needing repainted already,intercooler one looks shot blasted __________________ f31 330d mineral grey/black interior with extra stuff fitted
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04-21-2013, 06:54 AM	#14
crazybones Lieutenant 262 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 718S Boxster, Tesla Model Y Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thought about fitting the mesh this morning when I had the bumper off to fit the new lower grill. However, I decided to press on and get the job done. Attached Images
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