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      04-19-2014, 10:35 PM   #1
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M6 Grills?

Does anyone know where I can buy the traditional M6 grills? (not blacked out)

also, how do I install these? Tried search but couldn't find anything.
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      04-22-2014, 12:01 AM   #2
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      04-22-2014, 08:44 AM   #3
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also, how do I install these? Tried search but couldn't find anything.
+1 on how to remove the old ones to install new. I just got a set and searched the forums and internet and could not find instructions for our cars.
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http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=832402

post #19 I explain how I did it
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      04-22-2014, 09:44 AM   #5
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Thanks for the link, I will do same as you. I found a similar DIY for an F30 and this seems to be the best approach. Yesterday I checked my car and it doesn't look like the clips can be released using the hose removal tool as there is a plastic cover just on top and behind the grills that doesn't allow direct access to them from the back
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Done! thanks Dannym, I used those instructions... it took just a few minutes to do: 6 screws and 4 clips, that's all is needed then pull the bumper a little to get access to the back side of the grill and the clips.

Here's the finished work... I like it, but I'm still considering if I should swap the chrome surrounding from the stock grill. The new M6 style grill is much darker than the other grills in the bumper and it creates a lot of contrast maybe because of my car's light color. I'll give it a couple days and then will decide.
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      04-23-2014, 02:24 PM   #7
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You're welcome - glad it worked out
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