WAIT A MINUTE!!!!!! My old X6 Spoiler fits the GC?

ARam · 04-19-2013, 12:10 PM

New Goodies! Just received a few must desired items from my priority list today.

Will probably install them by middle of next week. I'm having too much fun with the stock look of the GC. My car is very rare still in my area. (Upper West Side)

- High Gloss Grilles
- BMW 356 Wheels set * ETA is today afternoon.
- Rubber Floor Matts
- License Plate Bracket * Not sure why i had to buy this on my own. It should come standard with the car.

southern6er22 · 04-19-2013, 11:39 PM

I bought my own plate frame as well. The dealer's seemed chintzy, so I picked one up at the PC - which was surprisingly cheaper than ordering it!

M6-4KIX · 04-20-2013, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by djsaad1

I don't really like spoilers, but here are some pics of the soon to be released alpina GC. You could probably order this spoiler when it comes out.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11304185...me/lowphotos#4

Yuk !!! Overkill on a classy ride!! IMHO

ARam · 04-20-2013, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by southern6er22

I bought my own plate frame as well. The dealer's seemed chintzy, so I picked one up at the PC - which was surprisingly cheaper than ordering it!

southern6er22 -

Did you get yours painted to match the color of your exterior? I did this for my previous car in Alpine White to match the X6 but now i'm getting tire of doing this for every new car. I just dont understand why can't BMW just paint these at the plant.

ARam · 04-20-2013, 07:56 AM

I just noticed your car is black!!! But have you ever considered in the past to paint the license bracket?

southern6er22 · 04-20-2013, 01:41 PM

There was a small bracket that came on my car that separates the plate from the paint. The frame I got also has some rubber "feet" to prevent the metal from coming in contact with the paint.

Fortunately, I don't have to have a front plate in my state - one of the few benefits of living in Bama.

Samurai of 2day · 04-21-2013, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ramirezalex

New Goodies! Just received a few must desired items from my priority list today.

Will probably install them by middle of next week. I'm having too much fun with the stock look of the GC. My car is very rare still in my area. (Upper West Side)

- High Gloss Grilles
- BMW 356 Wheels set * ETA is today afternoon.
- Rubber Floor Matts
- License Plate Bracket * Not sure why i had to buy this on my own. It should come standard with the car.

Hey, are you replacing the grilles yourself, or are you taking it to the BMW center? I ask because I was going to do the switch myself in my driveway today, but I must admit that I got a little intimidated when I popped the hood because the grilles are not easy access like they were on the X6.
Let me know if you have any DIY grille replacing tips, because I'm a little reserved when it comes to taking apart a car that costs over 100 grand, lol

neversummer78 · 04-21-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

Hey, are you replacing the grilles yourself, or are you taking it to the BMW center? I ask because I was going to do the switch myself in my driveway today, but I must admit that I got a little intimidated when I popped the hood because the grilles are not easy access like they were on the X6.
Let me know if you have any DIY grille replacing tips, because I'm a little reserved when it comes to taking apart a car that costs over 100 grand, lol

+1

ARam · 04-22-2013, 09:46 AM

Really!! I'm still holding off replacing them until next week! I must say the X6 was one of the easiest grilles replacement. I will take a look later today...

ARam · 04-22-2013, 09:47 AM

neversummer78 -

did you had the service department do the replacement or did you do it yourself?

neversummer78 · 04-22-2013, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ramirezalex

neversummer78 -

did you had the service department do the replacement or did you do it yourself?

Waiting for photo instruction from you!

Samurai of 2day · 04-22-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by neversummer78

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Originally Posted by ramirezalex

neversummer78 -

did you had the service department do the replacement or did you do it yourself?

Waiting for photo instruction from you!

Lol! Looks like we are all in the same boat. I was gonna try yesterday, but decided not to once I realiZed they are not that easy to get to as they might have been on other cars.
I don't want to go to a service center just for the grille replacement, but with just over 1500 miles, I don't think I will have another reason to stop there anytime soon... decisions, decisions.
So now it looks like it might turn into a race to see out of the three of us, who will decide to start turning wrenches first, or who will just stop into a service center and hope it doesn't take over an hour to swap out kidney grilles...
Now I am starting to get it wHen some of the other guys on this forum say that BMW is making the easy stuff more and more complicated every year, lol

neversummer78 · 04-22-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

Lol! Looks like we are all in the same boat. I was gonna try yesterday, but decided not to once I realiZed they are not that easy to get to as they might have been on other cars.
I don't want to go to a service center just for the grille replacement, but with just over 1500 miles, I don't think I will have another reason to stop there anytime soon... decisions, decisions.
So now it looks like it might turn into a race to see out of the three of us, who will decide to start turning wrenches first, or who will just stop into a service center and hope it doesn't take over an hour to swap out kidney grilles...
Now I am starting to get it wHen some of the other guys on this forum say that BMW is making the easy stuff more and more complicated every year, lol

They definitely make it more difficult these days. I am a DIY type, and not too happy with their new packaging so far.

I'll look into grill removal this weekend. I think I got some ideas on how to properly remove it without dropping the whole bumper. If I don't destroy it, then I'll share.

neversummer78 · 04-22-2013, 04:19 PM

By the way, if you get to it first, don't be shy and share.

Samurai of 2day · 04-22-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by neversummer78

By the way, if you get to it first, don't be shy and share.

You got it! I actually plan on going to my cousin's house this weekend, and his garage has been our car workshop for many years. I was gonna take the bike out there just to go for a spirited ride, but I will take the car instead and enlist his help on the grille swap. I will definitely let you guys know the outcome.

neversummer78 · 04-22-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

You got it! I actually plan on going to my cousin's house this weekend, and his garage has been our car workshop for many years. I was gonna take the bike out there just to go for a spirited ride, but I will take the car instead and enlist his help on the grille swap. I will definitely let you guys know the outcome.

Thanks!

ARam · 04-22-2013, 06:44 PM

Guys - Just to a closer look and it doesn't look like it will be an easy task. Bummer!!!!

ARam · 04-24-2013, 01:52 PM

I think BryanJGold will make a DIY guide... lol!!!

http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=832402

Samurai of 2day · 04-24-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ramirezalex

I think BryanJGold will make a DIY guide... lol!!!

[intlink]832402;Grilles[/intlink]

.... Standing by.... lol

neversummer78 · 04-24-2013, 08:28 PM

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.... Standing by.... lol

+1

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ARam First Lieutenant 61 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5M Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York City (Upper West Side) iTrader: (0)	Really!! I'm still holding off replacing them until next week! I must say the X6 was one of the easiest grilles replacement. I will take a look later today...
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ARam First Lieutenant 61 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5M Join Date: May 2007 Location: New York City (Upper West Side) iTrader: (0)	neversummer78 - did you had the service department do the replacement or did you do it yourself?
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