[gibee]

Hey folks, anyone been brave enough to buy the new grill?

 

[northerncalguy]

Nothing over here yet this side of the pond...how about there, is it showing up in parts catalogs yet?

I cannot confirm just by looking at the various websites, otherwise I would have done it.

 

[toosteeley]

Honestly, the aftermarket ones on AE are a really good (and reasonably priced) alternative.

 

[gibee]

Nothing over here yet this side of the pond...how about there, is it showing up in parts catalogs yet?

I cannot confirm just by looking at the various websites, otherwise I would have done it.

I've not tried the local BMW dealer. Online it's showing on some US and Euro sites, but no images. I am wondering if they just integrated the radar cover into the grill to simplify things.

The Euro site lists it at €195 and I would take a punt on it at that price, but since we lost the culture war in 2016 and the site won't ship to the UK 😢

 

[Mozart]

I ordered the new grille, arrived yesterday. Thanks @Saltkjelen for the part numbers so I was able to order the correct one. This is 51 13 5 A79 D59 because I have DAP and PAP. I'm probably not gonna install it myself and might take a couple weeks to get it done professionally but I'll post as soon as I get it installed. While the AE grille looks great I personally wanted to go the official BMW route instead.

 

[gibee]

Fantastic, and it's good to see a proper picture of it.

What are plans for the radar cover, wrap it or get a new cover?

 

[northerncalguy]

@Mozart Awesome, how much did you pay and was it from a US dealer or other country, please share if you're comfortable.

 

[i4.phil]

What's the part number for the matching (new) radar cover?

 

[Saltkjelen]

P/N new radar cover for cars with Driving Assistant Professional. The cover is a part of the radar if the car is equipped with ACC.

 

[Mozart]

I ordered from bmwautoparts.net based in Lithuania. They deliver to EU and cost for the part is around 195€ but you get some discounts depending on total order cost.

Honestly I didn't do enough research to know I also need a new radar cover, but I want to keep sensor stuff OEM so I also ordered the new cover (which costs more than the grille at around 240€). Thanks again @Saltkjelen.

 

[northerncalguy]

I ordered from bmwautoparts.net based in Lithuania. They deliver to EU and cost for the part is around 195€ but you get some discounts depending on total order cost.

Honestly I didn't do enough research to know I also need a new radar cover, but I want to keep sensor stuff OEM so I also ordered the new cover (which costs more than the grille at around 240€). Thanks again @Saltkjelen.

I see, well it makes sense that you would need a new radar cover as the previous version is textured/pattern. Please take a picture and share with us if possible! Thank you!

@Saltkjelen - Thanks for sharing the part number! It appears that the radome [radar cover] also fits the M440 as well -- that's what's showing up in my searches.

So, in order to retrofit, one needs both the LCI grill and matching radome:

1. 51135A79D59 Grill for DAPP and PAP
2. 66319500096 Radome for DAPP

Also appears that in the US, these parts are around $575 total USD at the time of this posting.

 

[M50Cent]

I see, well it makes sense that you would need a new radar cover as the previous version is textured/pattern. Please take a picture and share with us if possible! Thank you!

@Saltkjelen - Thanks for sharing the part number! It appears that the radome [radar cover] also fits the M440 as well -- that's what's showing up in my searches.

So, in order to retrofit, one needs both the LCI grill and matching radome:

1. 51135A79D59 Grill for DAPP and PAP
2. 66319500096 Radome for DAPP

Also appears that in the US, these parts are around $575 total USD at the time of this posting.

Hmm, I called my local dealer for those two part numbers and the Grill showed $370, and the Radome was $435.........eek, seems crazy for a small radar cover......unless the radar is part of the cover as stated in thread above

 

[northerncalguy]

Hmm, I called my local dealer for those two part numbers and the Grill showed $370, and the Radome was $435.........eek, seems crazy for a small radar cover......unless the radar is part of the cover as stated in thread above

The dealer will always quote pretty high, try one of the online vendors specific to BMW parts. GetBMWParts is one such vendor and the pricing is close to what I noted.

And yes, this is just for the cover - the radar unit is much more $$$.

 

[Saltkjelen]

I see, well it makes sense that you would need a new radar cover as the previous version is textured/pattern. Please take a picture and share with us if possible! Thank you!

@Saltkjelen - Thanks for sharing the part number! It appears that the radome [radar cover] also fits the M440 as well -- that's what's showing up in my searches.

So, in order to retrofit, one needs both the LCI grill and matching radome:

1. 51135A79D59 Grill for DAPP and PAP
2. 66319500096 Radome for DAPP

Also appears that in the US, these parts are around $575 total USD at the time of this posting.

Yes, thats correct. Here is the list of fitment:

 

[mcmxb]

Hey there,
is it possible to put the grill above on a i4 e35?
I got my i4 e35 a couple of days ago with the Chrome surrounded grill. Iwas looking for wrapping it until i found the thread.
I like the grill and started wondering, if it fits on my car.
I hope you can help me out! Thanks!

 

[snake06]

Would really appreciate if someone could share the part number for an i4 with only 05AQ and 05DF.
This car would probably not need the extra cover?

 

[Saltkjelen]

Would really appreciate if someone could share the part number for an i4 with only 05AQ and 05DF.
This car would probably not need the extra cover?

 

[snake06]

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Thanks! appreciate it.

 

[M50Cent]

I ordered the new grille, arrived yesterday. Thanks @Saltkjelen for the part numbers so I was able to order the correct one. This is 51 13 5 A79 D59 because I have DAP and PAP. I'm probably not gonna install it myself and might take a couple weeks to get it done professionally but I'll post as soon as I get it installed. While the AE grille looks great I personally wanted to go the official BMW route instead.
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Based on the pic the m badge is included?

 

[Mozart]

Based on the pic the m badge is included?

Yes! A pleasant surprise.