Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

General car related chat
User avatar
acideraser
Member
Member
Posts: 216
Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:03 pm
Location: London

Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by acideraser » Fri Feb 11, 2011 4:56 pm

Hi, thinking of fitting titanium kidney grill on 3.0d (comes with black one as standard). Will you fellow x5/x6 owners consider it uncool or not at all? ;)
------------------------------------
2011 X5 xDrive30d SE Platinum Grey 20" 336 alloys

NewX5
Member
Member
Posts: 242
Joined: Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:55 pm

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by NewX5 » Fri Feb 11, 2011 4:58 pm

[quote=""acideraser""]Hi, thinking of fitting titanium kidney grill on 3.0d (comes with black one as standard). Will you fellow x5/x6 owners consider it uncool or not at all? ;)[/quote]


Don’t worry about us, do you like is the main thing, if so then go for it.
X5 Xdrive 30d MSport
Carbon Black
Oyster Interior
Media Package
Third Row Seating

User avatar
535dboy
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 5491
Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:38 am
Location: East Sussex

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by 535dboy » Fri Feb 11, 2011 5:40 pm

[quote=""acideraser""]Hi, thinking of fitting titanium kidney grill on 3.0d (comes with black one as standard). Will you fellow x5/x6 owners consider it uncool or not at all? ;)[/quote]

I told you to buy the proper engine :P

why not - your car
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

User avatar
Jalf
Member
Member
Posts: 393
Joined: Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:33 pm
Location: North Yorkshire

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by Jalf » Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:19 pm

I took my chrome/titanium grille off as it wasn't cool :D it depends on the colour of the car to be honest, on your grey it will look good, we'll need pics 8-)
Last edited by Jalf on Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:19 pm, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar
acideraser
Member
Member
Posts: 216
Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:03 pm
Location: London

Post by acideraser » Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:19 pm

Haha I knew you were going to say that 535dBoy ;)
------------------------------------
2011 X5 xDrive30d SE Platinum Grey 20" 336 alloys

User avatar
Sanj
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 5624
Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:45 am
Location: Berkshire

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by Sanj » Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:19 pm

OK so I have the lowly E53 in grey but I have the titanium or home-made silver grills! :oops:

I like that look - should look OK. But above all else, do it for you, if you like it - we're not cool in any way! Your car, your choice! :thumbsup:
Scn Protect,Alarm Chirp,Ashtray del,Sub install,IV2,Screens,PS2 Media,Chrome rings,Schnitzer pedals,Reverse cam,Silver Grills,F/mirrors,Comp Spkrs,Heated S/W,20"168s,Splash scn,Arches,Remap,LED Tails,ACS Spoiler,'is' Bumper Trim,Rear heated seats,Rear blinds

User avatar
Chompers
Snr Member
Snr Member
Posts: 1287
Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:08 pm
Location: Co. Down

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by Chompers » Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:29 pm

Have you considered going the other way and going for the all Matt black look aka Jalf style? just a thought. Do agree that Titanium ones will go well with your Platinum Grey.

Your car do as you wish :driving:
Current
09/59 e61 520d MSport Touring Business ED - Platinum Grey / Cream Beige Leather
Previous
06/06 e53 X5 4.4i V8 Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Nappa Leather

User avatar
acideraser
Member
Member
Posts: 216
Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:03 pm
Location: London

Post by acideraser » Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:49 pm

Thanks guys.
I am actually thinking either titanium to match car color and lower mech if it's silver or make it all black without any chrome to match high-gloss shadow-line. But I need to see the actual ca which should be arriving early April...
------------------------------------
2011 X5 xDrive30d SE Platinum Grey 20" 336 alloys

User avatar
Chompers
Snr Member
Snr Member
Posts: 1287
Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:08 pm
Location: Co. Down

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by Chompers » Fri Feb 11, 2011 9:55 pm

I'll wait for you to go the all black route before I decide to do mine :poke:
Current
09/59 e61 520d MSport Touring Business ED - Platinum Grey / Cream Beige Leather
Previous
06/06 e53 X5 4.4i V8 Sport - Titanium Silver / Black Nappa Leather

Raj
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4512
Joined: Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:30 pm
Location: Midlands

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by Raj » Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:03 pm

My 4.8 came with them but I have never been keen on chrome on any of of my previous cars so removed them. At the end of the day some colours it suits and also some peeps like them. If you like the look then go for it (that's why we're all individuals).

I have a genuine set just sat in the garage if you want them...
Image

User avatar
x555
Snr Member
Snr Member
Posts: 1763
Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:06 pm
Location: south wales

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by x555 » Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:32 am

As others have said go with what you think :thumbsup: after all our cool may not be your cool ;)
I have had both on my e53 but prefer the all black look at the mo.But then i still have the spare titanium set so if the mood fancies i can swap them back at any time :D
All black ......
Image

Titanium.....
Image

I did take a photo once with one black grill and one titanium whem i was swapping them over :lol: but i cant find it to show you half and half :D
54 PLATE E53 3.0d X5 FACELIFT BLACK WITH BLACK

NewX5
Member
Member
Posts: 242
Joined: Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:55 pm

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by NewX5 » Tue Feb 15, 2011 12:32 pm

The titanium looks better although the black looks great as well.
X5 Xdrive 30d MSport
Carbon Black
Oyster Interior
Media Package
Third Row Seating

User avatar
acideraser
Member
Member
Posts: 216
Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:03 pm
Location: London

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by acideraser » Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:06 pm

Hi Raj,
thank you, that sounds tempting :P . Apparently I found out that because of dynamic pack lower mesh will be in titanium/silver so I would need kidney grill to match. 4.8i is E70 isn't it? How much do you want for your set?
------------------------------------
2011 X5 xDrive30d SE Platinum Grey 20" 336 alloys

User avatar
acideraser
Member
Member
Posts: 216
Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2011 10:03 pm
Location: London

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by acideraser » Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:08 pm

@x555 you probably already know but on your car both look great!
------------------------------------
2011 X5 xDrive30d SE Platinum Grey 20" 336 alloys

User avatar
535dboy
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 5491
Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2010 11:38 am
Location: East Sussex

Re: Titanium Kidney Grill on 30d - uncool ?

Post by 535dboy » Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:09 pm

[quote=""acideraser""]Hi Raj,
thank you, that sounds tempting :P . Apparently I found out that because of dynamic pack lower mesh will be in titanium/silver so I would need kidney grill to match. 4.8i is E70 isn't it? How much do you want for your set?[/quote]

I think Raj has an E53
Currently :
2012 Audi RS4 (B8)
2012 Porsche Boxster S (981)
2008 Lotus Exige S (a bit modified!)
2015 Nissan Leaf twin turbo with Nitros

Previously :
2008 BMW X5 3.0sd MSport
2005 BMW 535d MSport

Post Reply