Carbon Fiber Grille Installation

Tejael · 02-12-2023, 12:38 PM

excellent pdf! pls repeat if you do colors on daytime running lights and m style mirrors

Doc73 · 02-12-2023, 03:13 PM

Hey, GPower has this grille in stock..

fmzip · 02-13-2023, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc73

Hey, GPower has this grille in stock..

not a fan of that one.....

KillerBlackRhino · 02-13-2023, 11:40 AM

Hey, GPower has this grille in stock..
Is that first one piano black? What was the cost?

Doc73 · 02-13-2023, 12:10 PM

https://www.g-power.com/en/configura...ill-m8-f92-dac

Browntailguy · 02-14-2023, 06:45 PM

Got the grill installed in about 30 minutes. Only issue was the two side clips. Took a few minutes. Looks great. Thanks again for the tutorial.

fmzip · 02-14-2023, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Browntailguy

Got the grill installed in about 30 minutes. Only issue was the two side clips. Took a few minutes. Looks great. Thanks again for the tutorial.

You're quite welcome. Looks fantastic!

Browntailguy · 02-16-2023, 03:35 PM

Carbon fiber mirror caps went on in about 15 minutes. Roof is carbon fiber nothing else. Think these kick it up a notch.

fmzip · 02-16-2023, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Browntailguy

Carbon fiber mirror caps went on in about 15 minutes. Roof is carbon fiber nothing else. Think these kick it up a notch.

Nice, which ones are these?

greatbm · 02-16-2023, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Browntailguy

Carbon fiber mirror caps went on in about 15 minutes. Roof is carbon fiber nothing else. Think these kick it up a notch.

What method did you use for removal of mirror caps?

Browntailguy · 02-16-2023, 07:03 PM

I got them from German Car Accessories. The source listed above. It came with a plastic pry tool. Just used the pry tool on the two clips at the top pulling while prying the tabs on at a time. Came off easily. Two torx screws size 10 took the light off. Screwed it into new cap. Then took my time lining up the new cap and when it was lined up just popped it on.

Watched a 1:41 video on YouTube a couple times. Very helpful

https://youtu.be/8WMx8-grfck

fmzip · 02-16-2023, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Browntailguy

I got them from German Car Accessories. The source listed above. It came with a plastic pry tool. Just used the pry tool on the two clips at the top pulling while prying the tabs on at a time. Came off easily. Two torx screws size 10 took the light off. Screwed it into new cap. Then took my time lining up the new cap and when it was lined up just popped it on.

Watched a 1:41 video on YouTube a couple times. Very helpful

https://youtu.be/8WMx8-grfck

Nice! Do they match the OEM weave of your roof?

Da_BatMann_ · 02-17-2023, 06:38 AM

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Nice! Do they match the OEM weave of your roof?

I have the same ones, and yes they do

I also have the autotecknic front carbon pieces, and they also match

fmzip · 02-18-2023, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tejael

excellent pdf! pls repeat if you do colors on daytime running lights and m style mirrors

Just ordered some CF mirror covers...I'll add it to the pdf

Browntailguy · 02-18-2023, 10:55 PM

Cool you'll find them easy to install

fmzip · 02-19-2023, 08:02 PM

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Cool you'll find them easy to install

Going to do a full M8 retrofit, looks to be a bit more involved, will need to pop off the mirror glass

Da_BatMann_ · 02-22-2023, 05:40 PM

Finally got my grille in and I can confirm that you can remove the slats from the grille frame. I just did and getting ready to install and swap my oem m8 badged grille in.

Will post pics after I'm done.

fmzip · 02-22-2023, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_BatMann_

Finally got my grille in and I can confirm that you can remove the slats from the grille frame. I just did and getting ready to install and swap my oem m8 badged grille in.

Will post pics after I'm done.

That's great news, looking forward to the pics

Da_BatMann_ · 02-24-2023, 03:26 PM

Okay, I just finished the install.

Note for those that plan on maintaining their m8 badge. You CAN remove the grille from both the OEM and CF trim. However, there is one slight modification I had to. On the OEM trim, in the center where the camera clips, there are 2 pairs of tabs that clip the trim and grille together, but on the CF trim there is only 1 pair of tabs in the center that doesn't align with the OEM grille slots. You would need to cut the tabs on the CF trim and it will fit perfectly fine and snug.

fmzip · 02-24-2023, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Da_BatMann_

Okay, I just finished the install.

Note for those that plan on maintaining their m8 badge. You CAN remove the grille from both the OEM and CF trim. However, there is one slight modification I had to. On the OEM trim, in the center where the camera clips, there are 2 pairs of tabs that clip the trim and grille together, but on the CF trim there is only 1 pair of tabs in the center that doesn't align with the OEM grille slots. You would need to cut the tabs on the CF trim and it will fit perfectly fine and snug.

Graet job bud! Glad it worked out

fmzip · 03-01-2023, 08:50 PM

Got the CF mirror covers today from https://german-car-accessories.com/c...ps-g14-g15-g16 for the M850i

Found the easiest way to install them was by removing the side glass first.

One thing with the new M850i covers, this area circled in red needed to be removed. My assumption, it was there for maintaining some rigidity in manufacturing/shipping

Attached is a pdf for installing the covers and side vents

blueeyesshined13 · 03-09-2024, 12:55 PM

Might attempt this today lol. Do I need to disconnect the battery in the trunk before I start? Thanks !

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Browntailguy New Member 33 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M8 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Louisville, Ky. iTrader: (0)	Got the grill installed in about 30 minutes. Only issue was the two side clips. Took a few minutes. Looks great. Thanks again for the tutorial. Attached Images
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Browntailguy New Member 33 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M8 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Louisville, Ky. iTrader: (0)	Carbon fiber mirror caps went on in about 15 minutes. Roof is carbon fiber nothing else. Think these kick it up a notch. Attached Images
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Browntailguy New Member 33 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M8 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Louisville, Ky. iTrader: (0)	I got them from German Car Accessories. The source listed above. It came with a plastic pry tool. Just used the pry tool on the two clips at the top pulling while prying the tabs on at a time. Came off easily. Two torx screws size 10 took the light off. Screwed it into new cap. Then took my time lining up the new cap and when it was lined up just popped it on. Watched a 1:41 video on YouTube a couple times. Very helpful https://youtu.be/8WMx8-grfck
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Da_BatMann_ Private First Class 178 Rep 176 Posts Drives: M8C GC Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Finally got my grille in and I can confirm that you can remove the slats from the grille frame. I just did and getting ready to install and swap my oem m8 badged grille in. Will post pics after I'm done.
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Da_BatMann_ Private First Class 178 Rep 176 Posts Drives: M8C GC Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Okay, I just finished the install. Note for those that plan on maintaining their m8 badge. You CAN remove the grille from both the OEM and CF trim. However, there is one slight modification I had to. On the OEM trim, in the center where the camera clips, there are 2 pairs of tabs that clip the trim and grille together, but on the CF trim there is only 1 pair of tabs in the center that doesn't align with the OEM grille slots. You would need to cut the tabs on the CF trim and it will fit perfectly fine and snug. Attached Images
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blueeyesshined13 Enlisted Member 64 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 320xi Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	Might attempt this today lol. Do I need to disconnect the battery in the trunk before I start? Thanks !
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