[Genovese45]

Where did you get the grill from if you dont mind me asking. 1st mod that Id like to do

[NYG1121]

Originally Posted by Genovese45

Where did you get the grill from if you dont mind me asking. 1st mod that Id like to do

It was the OEM grill from getbmwparts if I recall correctly

[Genovese45]

Originally Posted by Pno420

has anyone removed the active grill on the m850i ? I removed mine and now have a check engine light. I left the motor plugged in so not sure what setting it off? I scanned the code which was 138802 ( radiator blind top limit not reached ) tried clearing it but check engine light came back on after I drove the car. Anyone have any ideas on how to get rid of that code?

How did you get the CEL out? I will want to swap out the grill, and want to be prepared if I have the same issue.

[mpop302]

Originally Posted by Tenac

Genuinely asking if you did. Sometimes people add the little body stuff that makes the models different. It's not like you stuck an M3 badge on a 320i.... lol

Originally Posted by willie55912

It drives me bonkers at times about M and M sport. Go to the BMW build site and look for a specific series, and it brings up BOTH M and M sport models for M cars....Been to several dealerships several years ago and was told by some SA that the M sport is the same as the M except for the motor....what a white lie.... BMW truly needs to either make sure the M is the ultimate M and keep it separate from other models in their model build site. Because of the BMW sales approach, I am fine with anyone putting M badges on their BMW regardless of model.

Originally Posted by NYG1121

Totally agree. “What is M?” has almost become a philosophical question lol. I think nowadays it means track car only as they are also mostly rolling out competition only models in the US. Most others are opting for the almost M cars because they are more than adequate

One of the few things not diluted is the vin number. WBS vins are still only used for true Ms. Though a bit off topic, the following is an insightful snip bit from Reddit I thought I’d share

The first 3 character represents different manufacturer division or group at BMW, not specific assembly plants. All M car is now assembled in the same plants as the regular BMW models.

Here is a quick BMW VIN decoding guide:

(example VIN) 'WBA' 'AA13' '1' '4' 'L' 'A' 'E57862'

first 3 characters = Mfg Code WBA = BMW AG, Munich, West Germany WBS = BMW Motorsport GMBH, Munich 4US = BMW Manu. Corp., Spartanburg, SC, USA

next 4 characters = Vehicle Description Section AA13 - AG model Code for E32 7 series

next character = Restraint System 0 - manual safety belts 1 - manual safety belts with driver supplemental restraint system 2 - manual safety belts with driver & passenger supplemental restraint system

next character = Check Digit

next character = Model Year A =1980 E =1984 J =1988 N =1992 T =1996 B =1981 F =1985 K =1989 P =1993 V =1997 C =1982 G =1986 L =1990 R =1994 W =1998 D =1983 H =1987 M =1991 S =1995

last 6 characters = Plant of Manufacture A, F, G, K - Munich, Germany B, C, D - Dingolfling, Germany E, J - Regensburg, Germany L - Spartanburg, SC, USA

[magicvii]

Originally Posted by Pno420

has anyone removed the active grill on the m850i ? I removed mine and now have a check engine light. I left the motor plugged in so not sure what setting it off? I scanned the code which was 138802 ( radiator blind top limit not reached ) tried clearing it but check engine light came back on after I drove the car. Anyone have any ideas on how to get rid of that code?

Did you end up solving it?

[Dasky_spas]

Originally Posted by FullTiltM3

I purchased a M8 grill from German car accessories to convert my chrome grill to black and it fits fine.

Where did you mount the shutter motor?