[Karrint]

Originally Posted by jmciver

I like the black out grill too (I have it on my F80 M3 as part of the Competition Package), but on the X7 it was almost "too black" for me due to the automatic grill louvers. The traditional black grill (with no louvers) provides that small bit of contrast in the grill that I think the X7 (and all modern BMW's with the louvers) are missing. So I decided to go the hybrid grill route to get back some of that slight contrast, but still keep the overall shadowline look that I like.

This is the OEM black grill with the OEM aluminum slats (took both grills apart to make this), which I think also goes nice with the factory running boards and wheels as well....

How did you combine the two grills? Thinking about doing something similar on mine, but chrome for the outside trim and leave the vertical slats black.

[J_PNW]

Karrint, we went extended shadowline - no regrets there.

[Saejin]

Just compare these two...which do you prefer...luxury or sport/aggressive. I know they're only build pics, but it does give you a good sense of the looks.

[V8EBR]

Shadowline for us too (had to get it on both cars so they'd match!)

[Wild Blue]

Definitely sport with shadowline for me.

[Karrint]

I received it with the extended Shadowline, and am toying with the idea of swapping out just the black grill for satin aluminum/cerium grey. Car is alpine white.

[jsmonet]

cerium grey's alternative name is "hello waterspots from hell"

[jmciver]

Originally Posted by Karrint

How did you combine the two grills? Thinking about doing something similar on mine, but chrome for the outside trim and leave the vertical slats black.

I very carefully took the two stock grills apart. Not that difficult to do as the plastic tabs that hold them together are easily accessible. Just takes some patience.

[Luminor513]

Originally Posted by V8EBR

Shadowline for us too (had to get it on both cars so they'd match!)

That's awesome, we did the same thing too, both BSM w extended shadowline....

[DSTJ99]

Love the black grill on our Tanzanite blue.

[MomoM3]

Originally Posted by Karrint

I opted for the extended shadow line trim, but then my husband told me it was "sacrilege" to black out the grill

I personally think it's a sacrilege to have chrome anything on a BMW

[naiza3k]

Originally Posted by jsmonet

nonsense. black on white ala stormtrooper is fantastic



it really helps reduce the visual impact of the acre of grille, and all around looks quite nice even when you're going for the full limo effect.

My only gripe was that the badges were cerium, so I bought black badges and now the only things not black or white on the outside are the blues of the badges and in the headlights

Which side mirror caps are those?

[Karrint]

Originally Posted by MomoM3

I personally think it's a sacrilege to have chrome anything on a BMW

I'll pass that along to my husband

Stunning car!

[jsmonet]

Originally Posted by naiza3k

Which side mirror caps are those?

they're the x3m ones done by IND

[Karrint]

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Here she is in her extended Shadowline.

Her name is "Bitch Tits." Inside
joke. Anyway, voice control she now responds to "hey bitch tits" instead of "hello BMW." And that's how it's done in our family....😬

[cavalierx7]

Originally Posted by Karrint

Hmmm....perhaps I will reconsider the spare tire. As for the hitch, I ultimately decided to go aftermarket for that. Apparently when you get the hitch as part of the build it disables the kick to open feature on the back (which I use a ton on my current vehicle).

What after market hitch did you go with? I assume it was bumper cut free?

[Karrint]

Originally Posted by cavalierx7

What after market hitch did you go with? I assume it was bumper cut free?

I'm going with a stealth hitch. Bumper cut free, yes. Will be completely out of sight when not in use, and I'll keep the kick to open feature.

[Heimdall]

Originally Posted by Karrint

I'm going with a stealth hitch. Bumper cut free, yes. Will be completely out of sight when not in use, and I'll keep the kick to open feature.

I'm interested to see how you go on about the towing package update and the wiring for that.

Please do share I'm on the fence between invisihitch and another brand.

[cavalierx7]

Originally Posted by Karrint

I'm going with a stealth hitch. Bumper cut free, yes. Will be completely out of sight when not in use, and I'll keep the kick to open feature.

Thanks for the response, i just watched the video.. absolutely clever.

Curious about integration with wiring though. I don't think i will need the wiring hookup as i may just have a bike/luggage platform at the most.