Tri-Color Grille Slat Covers/Stripes

SteveinArizona · 09-17-2021, 04:09 PM

While I wouldn't do it, I do think it is less cheesy than the illuminated kidney grill (or the MB illuminated star that started this nonsense).

Tyga11 · 09-17-2021, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

While I wouldn't do it, I do think it is less cheesy than the illuminated kidney grill (or the MB illuminated star that started this nonsense).

No shot - it's way cheesier than the star IMO

stein_325i · 09-17-2021, 04:58 PM

Tacky as hell, every time I see it I cringe, especially on the ones who get the tone of color wrong.

M_Bimmer · 09-17-2021, 07:32 PM

Maybe one of the "appreciate" members on Post #2 should call up BMW CCA and let them know you think it's "corny" for anything other than an ///M Badge from BMW to use the three //M colors......

Since you know better, please make sure you stop me when you see me driving around, and remind me that I'm a "fake" enthusiast.

{Come on, say it, "X5///M's are "fake" ///M's"

shiftdnb · 09-17-2021, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverSteve

This isn't about M badging, there's plenty of threads about that. Simply grille stripes. Did BMW ever use the grille-stripes on factory produced cars?

Yeah but some people will claim those colors are only for the M division.

DenverSteve · 09-17-2021, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shiftdnb

Yeah but some people will claim those colors are only for the M division.

Claiming, and being correct, are two different things. They would be incorrect.

NickyC · 09-18-2021, 12:12 AM

The last thing any ///M car needs is another damned stripe/badge/emblem.

Hard no.

DenverSteve · 09-18-2021, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NickyC

The last thing any ///M car needs is another damned stripe/badge/emblem. Hard no.

I would concur.

Westside Guy · 09-18-2021, 04:43 PM

I added the stripes this week and really like the way they look on my Z4's black grill.

Years ago I used to put pin striping on my cars.

Different strokes for different folks!!!

M_Bimmer · 09-18-2021, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I added the stripes this week and really like the way they look on my Z4's black grill.

Years ago I used to put pin striping on my cars.

Different strokes for different folks!!!

@ Westside Guy, you should set a new trend..."double-wide"..so, that the Grill-Slat haters can hate you 2x....

Should you go "triple-wide"?....

Westside Guy · 09-18-2021, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Bimmer

@ Westside Guy, you should set a new trend..."double-wide"..so, that the Grill-Slat haters can hate you 2x....

Should you go "triple-wide"?....

Double your pleasure, double your fun!

cvitt · 09-19-2021, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverSteve

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Originally Posted by erickonphoenix

I think early on the M stripes were kind of an homage to the brand from racing fans. I'd reckon today very few if any of the folks who deploy these colors know what they mean or even watch any motorsport. ....

I think you're right. The Motorsport stripes preceded the first M3 by over 15 years making the stripes, and use thereof, more race-associated and less M-car associated. However, I think BMW drivers and fans today still identify with BMW's racing heritage and history. Without the history, current BMW performance cars are simply nice cars.

Not really … m3 was not the first … m1, 2002 turbo were before

Ximian · 09-19-2021, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Bimmer

@ Westside Guy, you should set a new trend..."double-wide"..so, that the Grill-Slat haters can hate you 2x....

Should you go "triple-wide"?....

One vote for triple-wide.

I don't think these belong on M cars because it would be trying too hard. There's already too many M badges on them.

Otherwise, go for it.

nebrilon · 09-20-2021, 03:30 AM

I'm not a fan of the tri-color grille slats.

cvitt · 09-20-2021, 01:52 PM

Remember in the 80's when people did put some gti or turbo stickers that they found in a random auto center on any cars ? This is just the same … Wish.com tuning.

(I'm a stock guy on the level of badges and stickers)

King Rudi · 09-20-2021, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Bimmer

Maybe one of the "appreciate" members on Post #2 should call up BMW CCA and let them know you think it's "corny" for anything other than an ///M Badge from BMW to use the three //M colors......

Since you know better, please make sure you stop me when you see me driving around, and remind me that I'm a "fake" enthusiast.

{Come on, say it, "X5///M's are "fake" ///M's"

I didn't appreciate post #2, but yes, still corny; regardless of of your membership to anything. Your membership to BMW CCA means nothing other than you paid to be in a car club. Congrats I guess. Membership to BMW CCA must mean that you enjoy your car WAY more than everyone else does huh? I suppose because they didn't pay to be in CCA that they aren't nearly the level of enthusiast you are.

BMWBear · 09-20-2021, 02:21 PM

I would remove them from a car if I saw them and promptly throw them in the trash.

Yeah i probably wouldn’t because there are cameras everywhere but the thought has crossed my mind many times.

DenverSteve · 09-20-2021, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BYEIL

I would remove them from a car if I saw them and promptly throw them in the trash.

Yeah i probably wouldn’t because there are cameras everywhere but the thought has crossed my mind many times.

Yeah, I guess the way to look at that is what would you do if you found someone defacing your car? No cameras needed as I could tell you what I would do if you had your hands on my car when I approached.

Westside Guy · 09-20-2021, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BYEIL

I would remove them from a car if I saw them and promptly throw them in the trash.

Yeah i probably wouldn’t because there are cameras everywhere but the thought has crossed my mind many times.

Seriously, you would damage someone else’s property like that?

Humdizzle · 09-20-2021, 11:23 PM

never was a fan. the last thing an M car needs is more badges to let people know its an M car. bmw cca badge looks corny too.

but in general i'm not a fan of vinyls / stripes / etc on cars. When i was searching for a gt3 i didn't even look at any of the cars that had that dumb 'gt3' or 'porsche' lettering down the side or on the wing.

BMWBear · 09-21-2021, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Seriously, you would damage someone else’s property like that?

I technically would be improving. The slats would come right out with no damage to the vehicle.

Westside Guy · 09-21-2021, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BYEIL

I technically would be improving. The slats would come right out with no damage to the vehicle.

Not if they were attached with Crazy Glue!

View Poll Results: Do you like Grille Inserts / Stripes?
Looks great I did, or would, do it.	10	7.19%
Looks great but not for me.	6	4.32%
I don't like it and would never do it.	92	66.19%
I don't care. Do what you want to your car.	37	26.62%
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09-17-2021, 04:09 PM	#23
SteveinArizona Brigadier General 3100 Rep 4,210 Posts Drives: BMW 530e Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater Phoenix iTrader: (0)	While I wouldn't do it, I do think it is less cheesy than the illuminated kidney grill (or the MB illuminated star that started this nonsense).
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stein_325i Ring Leader of G8X Haters 25300 Rep 8,764 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: All-Around iTrader: (0)	Tacky as hell, every time I see it I cringe, especially on the ones who get the tone of color wrong.
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M_Bimmer Major 748 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: F02 B7, G12 B7, G07 XB7, 911 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Left Coast iTrader: (0)	Maybe one of the "appreciate" members on Post #2 should call up BMW CCA and let them know you think it's "corny" for anything other than an ///M Badge from BMW to use the three //M colors...... Since you know better, please make sure you stop me when you see me driving around, and remind me that I'm a "fake" enthusiast. {Come on, say it, "X5///M's are "fake" ///M's" Attached Images
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NickyC Lieutenant General 19280 Rep 11,207 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	The last thing any ///M car needs is another damned stripe/badge/emblem. Hard no.
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09-20-2021, 03:30 AM	#36
nebrilon Enlisted Member 8 Rep 37 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: AL iTrader: (0)	I'm not a fan of the tri-color grille slats.
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BMWBear Ultimate Driver 863 Rep 916 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: N/A iTrader: (1)	I would remove them from a car if I saw them and promptly throw them in the trash. Yeah i probably wouldn’t because there are cameras everywhere but the thought has crossed my mind many times.
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09-20-2021, 11:23 PM	#42
Humdizzle Brigadier General 6526 Rep 3,848 Posts Drives: 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	never was a fan. the last thing an M car needs is more badges to let people know its an M car. bmw cca badge looks corny too. but in general i'm not a fan of vinyls / stripes / etc on cars. When i was searching for a gt3 i didn't even look at any of the cars that had that dumb 'gt3' or 'porsche' lettering down the side or on the wing. __________________ 2018 Porsche GT3 6MT Previous: Ferrari 458 \| R35 GTR \| F80 M3 \| F87 M2c \| E46 M3 \| E36 M3 \| Scion FRS
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