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Old 05-18-2005, 10:59 PM
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M7 grille all the way baby!

It was my birthday few days ago and I got the upper & middle grille for myself ( I had the lower one for a while). I know they are not everyone's cup of tea but I think they look pretty cool on my car.

Unlike certain other M7 product, this one actually makes some measurable power gain. Substantially increased air flow to the radiator will blow any other grille on the market. I have the numbers to prove it but I am NOT going to post it

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Old 05-19-2005, 02:38 AM
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Got any better pics I can barely see the grill
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 08:46 AM
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Another one.



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Old 05-19-2005, 08:52 AM
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Any more pictures?

I like how you mounted the front license plate.
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 09:24 AM
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That looks awesome! Very good choice... I've seen those grilles in person and they are VERY nice.
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 10:19 AM
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Those do look very good. I didn't know they were available in black. I had only seen them in silver. Very nice.
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 06:02 PM
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I'm thinking about ordering a set of those. How hard was the install, the website says that they are very easy to install but I'd like to hear from someone who has actually installed them. About how long did it take you?
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 06:25 PM
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can we get any pics in full sun or something. I love to state that they look good but those pics are way too dark...
 
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I will get a better picture tomorrow. As far as the installation goes, it is not easy but do-able. Stock top one comes off easy but it is a ***** to put he screws in place since they are very short. Middle one is very easy but you have to take the bumper cover off to put it in. No drilling though. There are plenty of info on how to take the OEM grill off if you do a search on grille on stock bumper threads. I think it is much nicer than the plastic Aero grille and I like the fact this one is edge-less.
 
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Old 05-19-2005, 08:40 PM
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Nice! Very sinister. I just ordered the lower grille and rear grilles for my DS. Hope it looks as good as yours does.
 
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Are they the black grilles, similar to the ones in the picture?

Here's the photo from M7 website:
 
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awesome, but...

Originally Posted by pfunk
It was my birthday few days ago and I got the upper & middle grille for myself ( I had the lower one for a while). I know they are not everyone's cup of tea but I think they look pretty cool on my car.
I like that grill bunches, but we need a better picture! I'm gonna go blackout on my mini, but would you say its worth the extra money over the factory Aero grills? Kinda steep, if you ask me, compared to those.
 
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Looks great Way better than i had expected :smile:
 
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OK, I'm getting my axx kicked here for my picture! I just checked my digital camera and the setting was all messed up. Like I said, I will try to post better ones tomorrow. Yes, they are bit more than Aero grille but these are far more pimping, don't you think?
 
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Here are a few pics of mine in black. The top two were the first prototypes so are a little wavey which the production units are not.

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Old 05-20-2005, 05:08 PM
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OK some more pics







Are you happy now?
 
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great pictures....really show off the grill well....thank you
 
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I like the EVO license plate!
 
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Old 05-20-2005, 06:51 PM
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Thanks for noticing the careful placement of my front number plate. They are the latest high tech aftermarket part called "Front Plate Relocator 2000" Some people call it zip tie but I ignore them.
 
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Nicely done bro!...your car looks good!
 
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thanks man!
 
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Ahh, so nice.

These pics are so much better.. Looks sweet too. Decided not to paint that framing behind the grill?
 
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pfunk

Those pic looks great. Can you send me how to post pic? I have some to share with you all.
 
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create a member gallery, upload your pictures, then copy & past the source link into your post using the "insert image" button...
 
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Originally Posted by maxmini
Here are a few pics of mine in black. The top two were the first prototypes so are a little wavey which the production units are not.

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M7 has such style! I wish they would tackle the 2005 tail light.
 


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