01-12-2023, 12:57 PM | #1 |
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Bronze Trim Swap or Delete
I picked up my M60 yesterday and am considering blacking out the brone trim on the exterior. I didn't really want it but this model was my desired spec so I went for it. I have the 22" bi-color wheels with bronze accents.
Does anyone know if you can remove/replace the window sill and mirror trim (and door handle trim) with oem black versions? Otherwise I will just have it wrapped. Similarly, the wheel trim looks like stick on plastic pieces (5 around the wheel). Can I just remove those plastic pieces entirely? I assume they have some aero function? Based on this thread for i4 wheels, I am thinking they are attached with torx screw https://www.******.com/threads/remov...n-wheels.3637/ UPDATE - I was able to remove one of the aero pieces on the wheels. They are attached with 2 T25 Torx bolts each. Kind of a pain to get each piece off without taking off wheels, and the screw holes are pretty unsightly, but wanted to share here: Last edited by funkyboss; 01-12-2023 at 01:56 PM.. |
01-12-2023, 07:30 PM | #2 |
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The window trim simply pulls up but is prone to bending. The mirror base would require removing the door cards. If you order the black parts from a BMW dealer you're looking at around $2100 (last time I checked).
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01-14-2023, 06:34 PM | #4 |
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Thanks - I think I’m going to end up wrapping the car/trim. Do you know if it’s possible to swap the “grill?”
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01-14-2023, 08:41 PM | #5 |
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Don’t forget that there’s a bunch of sensors and cameras behind that grill. Personally, I would not mess with it as dependent upon electronics as this vehicle is…
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Anything is possible. The cost will be the determining factor assuming you are looking for the black and silver version.
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01-14-2023, 11:50 PM | #8 |
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Wrapping the bronze pieces on the wheels is not cheap, and a few high end and reputable shops said on the wheels wrapping would last 4-10 months, depending on weather and road conditions driven through.
When I had an iX 50, I wanted to wrap the wheels (the light, silver part). Both shops said they would do it, but were very up front about it not lasting too long. |
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