Black Grills and Stainless Pedals

The Nerd · 09-01-2014, 09:28 AM

A couple silly questions regarding grills and pedals. I'm probably going to order a set of black kidney grills for my 335i. Are there differences amongst the various grills? Do the "official" M Performance black grills looks much different than other cheaper aftermarket options? Does Turner Motorsport only handle the M Perf. type (thinking of ordering from them)? Are they all matte black? Shiny black? Any feedback on differences between M Perf. line vs others would be appreciated.

Second....I'd also like to order the M Perf. stainless pedals....but I'm afraid they'd scratch up and look worn after a while. I live in northern Ohio (lots of snow and salt in the winter time) and I'm concerned they wouldn't hold up. Any experience with this? Thx in advance for your feedback!

Fronzdan · 09-01-2014, 09:33 AM

The pedals aren't mirror polished stainless. They are more satin. I've had stainless pedals in the past and never had a problem with them. If they do get scuffed, I'm sure a scotch-brite pad or ultra fine grit paper would fix that up. Anyway I'll let you know next Spring how mine hold up.

As for the grills, I've read some of the cheaper knock offs chip and flake.

G559 · 09-01-2014, 01:00 PM

BMW of Newton on ebay. $99 shipped for OEM performance grills. They are gloss black.

jhynes · 09-01-2014, 02:01 PM

Installed black grills from Turner on my e92, had them for three years and they were great - no flaking or chipping, look really sharp.

09-01-2014, 09:28 AM	#1
The Nerd Major 428 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 22 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Black Grills and Stainless Pedals A couple silly questions regarding grills and pedals. I'm probably going to order a set of black kidney grills for my 335i. Are there differences amongst the various grills? Do the "official" M Performance black grills looks much different than other cheaper aftermarket options? Does Turner Motorsport only handle the M Perf. type (thinking of ordering from them)? Are they all matte black? Shiny black? Any feedback on differences between M Perf. line vs others would be appreciated. Second....I'd also like to order the M Perf. stainless pedals....but I'm afraid they'd scratch up and look worn after a while. I live in northern Ohio (lots of snow and salt in the winter time) and I'm concerned they wouldn't hold up. Any experience with this? Thx in advance for your feedback!
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Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 304 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	The pedals aren't mirror polished stainless. They are more satin. I've had stainless pedals in the past and never had a problem with them. If they do get scuffed, I'm sure a scotch-brite pad or ultra fine grit paper would fix that up. Anyway I'll let you know next Spring how mine hold up. As for the grills, I've read some of the cheaper knock offs chip and flake.
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G559 . 23 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 2017 X5M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: California iTrader: (1)	BMW of Newton on ebay. $99 shipped for OEM performance grills. They are gloss black.
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jhynes Private First Class 10 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2015 335 xDrive M Perf Ed -LSB Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada (Waterloo) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 335 xDrive ... [10.00]	Installed black grills from Turner on my e92, had them for three years and they were great - no flaking or chipping, look really sharp.
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