Anyone fitted JLevi sw's Matte Black Kidneys?

ianc · 05-05-2010, 01:43 PM

I was thinking of a set of these:

http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/1-Se...duct_info.html

I would prefer the matte black to BMW's shiny finish, and they are considerably less expensive as well.

I did see a negative review regarding fit on the site from one user who fitted the E90 version, which gave me pause however.

Anyone installed these? How was the fit and finish? Thanks for any info,

ianc

thez99 · 05-05-2010, 11:55 PM

These are a bit dark, still trying to figure out the lighting when taking pics with this nikon, but you can still see the grills. They fit perfectly, clip in just like the oem ones did, durability seems top notch, not too expensive too.

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ianc · 05-06-2010, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the pics and the commentary Thez!

Guess I'll go ahead and order up a set then,

ianc

thez99 · 05-06-2010, 08:32 PM

You betchur ass you will!

P.S. My car is filthy and full of pollen yet again only a week after my last full wash job, I is angry

working it · 05-06-2010, 09:48 PM

I just got mine a few weeks ago. Fit in very nicely. So far the quality seem durable. It also make the car look more aggressive. Good luck

mineo77 · 05-07-2010, 08:45 AM

Nick and JLevisw is a great company, so if they dont fit to your standards just send them back. I have only seen great fitment from their grills around here..so GO FOR IT!!!

ianc · 05-07-2010, 09:47 AM

They're on the way as of yesterday. Thanks for the feedback gents. Will post some pics here when I've fittted them,

ianc

HotSauce · 05-18-2010, 11:11 AM

Mine just got in yesterday. I was surprised by the quick delivery time. I placed my order Friday morning and the package was waiting on my doorstep before I got home from work yesterday. Putting them on this weekend and I'll be sure to post some pics after I do.

thez99 · 05-18-2010, 08:15 PM

Quick tip, you will need a flashlight on ur shoulder or some good direct light on the grills while ur doing this to see the clips clearly, otherwise u may end up damaging the clips or the oem grills.

JimD · 05-19-2010, 06:53 AM

I received mine yesterday and put them in last night. It took a week from order to receipt but Jlevi shipped the same day I ordered. Shipping was also kind of expensive and the box was damaged but the grills were fine. Installation took about 15 minutes. I used a flashlight from the bimmer and a long flat screwdriver. It can be a little frustrating trying to get the grill to release it's hold on the front facia but it doesn't take much time and if you are just a little patient and gentle, it goes pretty quick.

Grills look good, at least as good as the OEM in terms of finish. My OEM 128 grills have a bubble in the area of the chrome but it is where it is covered by the facia. So I never knew it until I took them out. I took pictures but have not transferred them from my camera to my computer yet.

Jim

HPFREAK · 05-19-2010, 04:07 PM

I have them and they fit really well. I had a hard time getting the stock ones out sinc ei did not have the hook tool and had to make one.

SV Concepts III · 05-20-2010, 11:12 AM

Got them on my car, they are a solid fit.

ianc · 05-31-2010, 01:26 AM

Yep, I have had them on the car for awhile now (sorry about the no pics...), and they fit and look great. Recommended.

Thanks for the feedback!

ianc

05-05-2010, 01:43 PM	#1
ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	Anyone fitted JLevi sw's Matte Black Kidneys? I was thinking of a set of these: http://www.jlevistreetwerks.com/1-Se...duct_info.html I would prefer the matte black to BMW's shiny finish, and they are considerably less expensive as well. I did see a negative review regarding fit on the site from one user who fitted the E90 version, which gave me pause however. Anyone installed these? How was the fit and finish? Thanks for any info, ianc __________________ "I will tell you there is a big difference between driving money and driving blood, sweat and tears." - PorscheGuy79 "I got 328 loaner and was impressed with performance. It feels much faster than my 135i." - MOCKBA
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05-05-2010, 11:55 PM	#2
thez99 Colonel 153 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arden, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i [0.00]	These are a bit dark, still trying to figure out the lighting when taking pics with this nikon, but you can still see the grills. They fit perfectly, clip in just like the oem ones did, durability seems top notch, not too expensive too. [IMG] Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/IMG] [IMG] Uploaded with ImageShack.us[/IMG]
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05-06-2010, 02:17 PM	#3
ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the pics and the commentary Thez! Guess I'll go ahead and order up a set then, ianc __________________ "I will tell you there is a big difference between driving money and driving blood, sweat and tears." - PorscheGuy79 "I got 328 loaner and was impressed with performance. It feels much faster than my 135i." - MOCKBA
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05-06-2010, 08:32 PM	#4
thez99 Colonel 153 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arden, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i [0.00]	You betchur ass you will! P.S. My car is filthy and full of pollen yet again only a week after my last full wash job, I is angry
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05-06-2010, 09:48 PM	#5
working it New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	I just got mine a few weeks ago. Fit in very nicely. So far the quality seem durable. It also make the car look more aggressive. Good luck
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05-07-2010, 08:45 AM	#6
mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,925 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	Nick and JLevisw is a great company, so if they dont fit to your standards just send them back. I have only seen great fitment from their grills around here..so GO FOR IT!!! __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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05-07-2010, 09:47 AM	#7
ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	They're on the way as of yesterday. Thanks for the feedback gents. Will post some pics here when I've fittted them, ianc __________________ "I will tell you there is a big difference between driving money and driving blood, sweat and tears." - PorscheGuy79 "I got 328 loaner and was impressed with performance. It feels much faster than my 135i." - MOCKBA
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05-18-2010, 11:11 AM	#8
HotSauce Citizen Snips 11 Rep 114 Posts Drives: Crimson Red 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [10.00]	Mine just got in yesterday. I was surprised by the quick delivery time. I placed my order Friday morning and the package was waiting on my doorstep before I got home from work yesterday. Putting them on this weekend and I'll be sure to post some pics after I do.
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05-18-2010, 08:15 PM	#9
thez99 Colonel 153 Rep 2,757 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi A4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arden, NC iTrader: (5) Garage List 2013 BMW 135i [0.00]	Quick tip, you will need a flashlight on ur shoulder or some good direct light on the grills while ur doing this to see the clips clearly, otherwise u may end up damaging the clips or the oem grills.
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05-19-2010, 06:53 AM	#10
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I received mine yesterday and put them in last night. It took a week from order to receipt but Jlevi shipped the same day I ordered. Shipping was also kind of expensive and the box was damaged but the grills were fine. Installation took about 15 minutes. I used a flashlight from the bimmer and a long flat screwdriver. It can be a little frustrating trying to get the grill to release it's hold on the front facia but it doesn't take much time and if you are just a little patient and gentle, it goes pretty quick. Grills look good, at least as good as the OEM in terms of finish. My OEM 128 grills have a bubble in the area of the chrome but it is where it is covered by the facia. So I never knew it until I took them out. I took pictures but have not transferred them from my camera to my computer yet. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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05-19-2010, 04:07 PM	#11
HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,884 Posts Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (8)	I have them and they fit really well. I had a hard time getting the stock ones out sinc ei did not have the hook tool and had to make one.
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05-20-2010, 11:12 AM	#12
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Got them on my car, they are a solid fit.
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05-31-2010, 01:26 AM	#13
ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	Yep, I have had them on the car for awhile now (sorry about the no pics...), and they fit and look great. Recommended. Thanks for the feedback! ianc __________________ "I will tell you there is a big difference between driving money and driving blood, sweat and tears." - PorscheGuy79 "I got 328 loaner and was impressed with performance. It feels much faster than my 135i." - MOCKBA
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