Thoughts on Euro Grills?

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  • rturbo 930
    R3VLimited
    • Dec 2005
    • 2602

    #16
    Originally posted by anabolice30
    I think euro grills are overhyped. It's such a suttle difference. Even a seasoned e30er can't tell, unless he is specifically inspecting the grills.
    I'm with you. Especially for the price, not worth it IMO.

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    • Wschnitz
      R3V OG
      • Dec 2011
      • 8089

      #17
      How can you not tell lol, the US grilles have those stupid useless cutouts to "make sure light output isnt impaired"

      Just got these months ago, they fit fine:

      IMG_5826 by Wschnitz, on Flickr
      1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
      willschnitz

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      • ThatOneEuroE30
        R3V OG
        • Dec 2013
        • 8626

        #18
        I hate euro anything


        1989 325is l 1984 euro 320i l 1970 2002 Racecar
        1991 318i 4dr slick top


        Euro spec 320i/Alpina B6 3.5 project(the never ending saga)
        Vintage race car revival (2002 content)
        Mtech 2 turbo restoration
        Brilliantrot slick top "build"

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        • MPLFoster
          E30 Fanatic
          • May 2013
          • 1490

          #19
          Originally posted by ak-
          Huh. I can tell from a mile away lol.
          Originally posted by Reichart12
          When I'm seeing my car every day, I enjoy looking at the sight of euro grills. It might be subtle to some but I notice walking to my car each time to go for a drive.
          Agreed. Euro grilles were one of the first aesthetic mods i did...for a reason. They look better.

          form.follows.function IG @mplfoster

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          • tak7
            E30 Modder
            • Sep 2010
            • 856

            #20
            I bought my kopi grills from Abrahams and no complaints, a couple years ago though.
            It's the subtle changes that make the biggest difference.

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            • george graves
              I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
              • Oct 2003
              • 19986

              #21
              Euro grills are something you do cause you have an extra $30 in pocket, and want to do *something*.....With out turning a wrench, or cracking open a motor.

              Well it use to be $30....Still...I'd never buy aftermarket plastic parts - unless it has great reviews. Some of it is all Chinese crap that isn't UV stable, it's the cheapest plastic they could inject into the machines - Never seem an abrahabs stuff - but...

              I got mine from the motherland shortly after I got my e30. It's kinda-a-kick to have a *real* euro part on your car.

              3-4 years ago, I cleaned it with dishwashing soap, filled a few nicks with body filler, scrubbed it down with a 600 grit, and hit it with SEM trim pant. Looks as good as new - only wish I had it it with a coat of wax to help wash off the bugs in the summer.
              Last edited by george graves; 07-19-2014, 03:23 AM.
              Originally posted by Matt-B
              hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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              • ryan SF cabrio
                Member
                • Jul 2014
                • 98

                #22
                ... & the design of the louvres on the euro grills cools the engine better, too
                '92 alpinweiss 5spd cabrio w/mtech appearance package & factory hardtop
                '95 alpinweiss 528iT
                '88 dodge ram 50 sport cab

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                • Wschnitz
                  R3V OG
                  • Dec 2011
                  • 8089

                  #23
                  The Kopi ones from abrahams motorsport are perfectly fine. Ive had mine on for months and they have not dulled, a friend has had them for years. You just got a lemon or a UPS guy stepped on your package.
                  1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
                  willschnitz

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                  • nando
                    Moderator
                    • Nov 2003
                    • 34827

                    #24
                    I've had the kopi ones for about 6 years. the quality is meh but most people can't tell. mine are cracked though (cheap, thin plastic) and I won't buy the replicas again, want to pick up another new OEM set before they go NLA.
                    Build thread

                    Bimmerlabs

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                    • jaywood
                      R3V Elite
                      • Jul 2010
                      • 4528

                      #25
                      Never found the point in spending $$$ on Euro Grills (unless the stock ones are in terrible shape). The difference is so negligible IMO.

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                      • E30335i
                        E30 Enthusiast
                        • Feb 2014
                        • 1035

                        #26
                        I got a set broken. I called and sent me another the next day no charge or return or proof of broken item


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                        • Farbin Kaiber
                          Lil' Puppet
                          • Jul 2007
                          • 29502

                          #27
                          I about you guys, but my car came with them factory, so they are staying.

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                          • lolcantturn
                            R3V Elite
                            • Oct 2010
                            • 4588

                            #28
                            Euro grills are fantastic. End of.
                            Originally posted by TSI
                            ♫ Rust flecks are falling on my head...♫
                            OEM+

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                            • AntiScope
                              E30 Addict
                              • Oct 2011
                              • 401

                              #29
                              I have like 8 pairs of euro grills in my room, haha. I really notice the difference.. even though I wear eyelids on my E30 now

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                              • george graves
                                I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
                                • Oct 2003
                                • 19986

                                #30
                                Originally posted by nando
                                kopi ones (cheap, thin plastic) and I won't buy the replicas again
                                Originally posted by jaywood
                                Never found the point in spending $$$ on Euro Grills
                                That about sums it up.
                                Originally posted by Matt-B
                                hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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