Carbon Fiber Grille Installation

fmzip · 01-17-2023, 07:41 PM

Installed my carbon fiber M8 Style grille from German Car Accessories.

Fitment and quality is great, install was rather easy. The piece matches the factory CF parts perfectly and appears more black than photographed.

I created a PDF tutorial for anyone who wants to tackle this

https://german-car-accessories.com/p...8aAtApEALw_wcB

Da_BatMann_ · 01-17-2023, 07:54 PM

How long did shipment take

fmzip · 01-17-2023, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_BatMann_

How long did shipment take

Ordered on 1/5/23. Got it today 1/17/23

Da_BatMann_ · 01-17-2023, 08:21 PM

Awesome going to order this vs. the M performance grille then. Save some money

Edit: did you put the m badge back on the grille?

fmzip · 01-17-2023, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_BatMann_

Awesome going to order this vs. the M performance grille then. Save some money

Edit: did you put the m badge back on the grille?

My car is an M850i....No badge

M8CompSoCal · 01-17-2023, 11:21 PM

Hmmm I’ve been considering doing this but I almost think the piano black looks better since I already have the carbon package.

fmzip · 01-18-2023, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by alksion

Hmmm I’ve been considering doing this but I almost think the piano black looks better since I already have the carbon package.

I was on the fence too. Since I put a black grille on the wife's 2 series, thought CF was a better choice

M8CompSoCal · 01-18-2023, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by fmzip

I was on the fence too. Since I put a black grille on the wife's 2 series, thought CF was a better choice

Looking good

Da_BatMann_ · 01-18-2023, 04:57 PM

Has anyone added an m8 grille badge to these? Looking at my OEM grille it looks like the badge is almost a part of the grill itself. Has anyone removed the grill badge?

Mbwny · 01-18-2023, 05:39 PM

Id buy this but only if I can add my M8 badge to it.

Da_BatMann_ · 01-18-2023, 06:09 PM

I did find these : https://www.ebay.com/itm/31429710189...mis&media=COPY

Not exactly the same as the OEM badge though. The OEM seems to have a housing for the logo

fmzip · 01-18-2023, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mbwny

Id buy this but only if I can add my M8 badge to it.

What is the actual length of your M8 badge? This grille measures 2.25 inches across. If your badge is this length, seems would be simple to epoxy it right on

https://www.bmwpartshub.com/oem-part...VkIFByb2R1Y3Rz

Da_BatMann_ · 01-18-2023, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fmzip

What is the actual length of your M8 badge? This grille measures 2.25 inches across. If your badge is this length, seems would be simple to epoxy it right on

https://www.bmwpartshub.com/oem-part...VkIFByb2R1Y3Rz

That part you shared looks to clip into the housing I'm talking about. This carbon fiber grille doesn't have the housing so I would assume the only option to retain it is to use the one I shared above. Correct if I'm wrong someone who has done this already..

fmzip · 01-18-2023, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_BatMann_

That part you shared looks to clip into the housing I'm talking about. This carbon fiber grille doesn't have the housing so I would assume the only option to retain it is to use the one I shared above. Correct if I'm wrong someone who has done this already..

Agreed but if someone wanted to use the stock badge, couldn't they just trim the back of the stock badge flush and glue it on?

Stock grille is below

Da_BatMann_ · 01-18-2023, 07:37 PM

Not sure, probably wouldn't stay on very long or look as clean. Wish they had this grille with the housing on it.

fmzip · 01-18-2023, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_BatMann_

Not sure, probably wouldn't stay on very long or look as clean. Wish they had this grille with the housing on it.

If you were to use JB weld 2 part epoxy, it will never come off.

Da_BatMann_ · 01-19-2023, 12:02 AM

Well I ordered one of these CF grilles, I'll attempt to add my m8 badge to it

Browntailguy · 02-07-2023, 06:52 PM

Looks amazing. I just ordered the CF grill and CF mirror caps for my Black M8. Was going to get new wheels but I really like the OEM wheels from my 2020 so I am going to get them powdercoated gloss black. Thanks for the tutorial. I downloaded it and it should be very helpful.

fmzip · 02-07-2023, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Browntailguy

Looks amazing. I just ordered the CF grill and CF mirror caps for my Black M8. Was going to get new wheels but I really like the OEM wheels from my 2020 so I am going to get them powdercoated gloss black. Thanks for the tutorial. I downloaded it and it should be very helpful.

Glad to be of help. The side clips are are the only minor challenge with the the install. If you run into any issues, feel free to ask.

Da_BatMann_ · 02-07-2023, 07:08 PM

Question, are you able to pull the grill inserts from the carbon frame or is it all one piece?

fmzip · 02-07-2023, 07:58 PM

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Question, are you able to pull the grill inserts from the carbon frame or is it all one piece?

I don't recall....I believe you can do that with the stock grille. I see where you are going with it, use the stock M8 center double slat?

Da_BatMann_ · 02-07-2023, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fmzip

I don't recall....I believe you can do that with the stock grille. I see where you are going with it, use the stock M8 center double slat?

Yea that's my plan if possible, my grille should be delivered this week so I'll let everyone know

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