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      11-01-2017, 03:07 PM   #23
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Do the IND units fit the 2018 / LCI updated F87, can anyone confirm?

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Do the IND units fit the 2018 / LCI updated F87, can anyone confirm?

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they fit. the part didn't change.
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Chrome belongs on AMG and RS models because they tend to lean a bit more towards luxury than do M cars. Chrome also compliments the very impressive interiors of those two brands. They make me to think of 'old money' when seen on the road. Blacked out kidneys and shadowline trim exhibits sport, not luxury, which is what the M2 is all about. This is all my option, of course, but also irrefutable facts
Coming from a TTRS, even with the magnetic suspension... the M2 rides softer.

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I just think on a LBB car, the grilles themselves are already black, putting a black surround just makes it look like it has gaping holes up there from a distance. The chrome serves to accent a little bit.
I'm with you on the chrome - although I'd say we're in the definite minority here

For the side grills, I actually replaced the standard dull/matt backing plate with a gloss one, but left the chrome M2 badging in place as I think it looses definition with either the gloss black or body coloured M2 badging ... at least on LBB which benefits from showing off its beautiful curves.

The slight amount of jeweling the chrome provides on the front, side & rear (exhausts) I much prefer over the blacked out finish and helps bring out some of the great shapes on the car.
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I'm with you on the chrome - although I'd say we're in the definite minority here

For the side grills, I actually replaced the standard dull/matt backing plate with a gloss one, but left the chrome M2 badging in place as I think it looses definition with either the gloss black or body coloured M2 badging ... at least on LBB which benefits from showing off its beautiful curves.

The slight amount of jeweling the chrome provides on the front, side & rear (exhausts) I much prefer over the blacked out finish and helps bring out some of the great shapes on the car.
The one place I disagree is the exhaust tips... I do like the contrast on the ass of the car, but I loathe cleaning exhaust tips. When you think about it, they are like the butthole of your car... I like matte black tips for that reason.
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Do the IND units fit the 2018 / LCI updated F87, can anyone confirm?

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They sure do.

Love it.

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The one place I disagree is the exhaust tips... I do like the contrast on the ass of the car, but I loathe cleaning exhaust tips. When you think about it, they are like the butthole of your car... I like matte black tips for that reason.
I've put the MP Carbon Fibre Diffuser on the car, and the contrast makes both the exhausts and the diffuser stand out ... but I get you on the cleaning part.

If it helps, while I was collecting the car from the detailer following the completion of its initial coating/prep work, I asked about how best to clean exhausts. Turns out that its rather easy ... I've got a product called Wheel Woolies that are great for cleaning the wheels ... but it turns out that the smallest of the three (which I've never found a use for) is perfect for cleaning the exhausts. I was advised some regular cleaning (same time as the wheels) will keep them clean. The link is for a product available in Australia, but for sure you'll be able to find something in the US that's identical and probably half the price.

Of course, you may still hate doing the job

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/201985472317

You just pop out the inserts/slats and reinstall them into the black surrounds. That way you keep your M2 emblem.
Or $89.00 on Amazon. They fit perfectly.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Or $89.00 on Amazon. They fit perfectly.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
A steal, no doubt. There isn't an M2 logo in them though.
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Or $89.00 on Amazon. They fit perfectly.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
A steal, no doubt. There isn't an M2 logo in them though.
You just need the outer cover. Double slats along with M2 logo can be ported from your car.
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You just need the outer cover. Double slats along with M2 logo can be ported from your car.
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You just need the outer cover. Double slats along with M2 logo can be ported from your car.
Just bought these from Amazon for my M2. So I will pop and swap.

However I'm not a big fan of the M2 badge on the front. I may just stick w the non badge ones then sell the stock M2 ones.

I'll probably get somebody to buy the M2 ones with the M2 logo on them for a premium
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Do the IND units fit the 2018 / LCI updated F87, can anyone confirm?

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Yes, they are the same. I installed them on my 2018 yesterday.
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Just bought these from Amazon for my M2. So I will pop and swap.

However I'm not a big fan of the M2 badge on the front. I may just stick w the non badge ones then sell the stock M2 ones.

I'll probably get somebody to buy the M2 ones with the M2 logo on them for a premium
I may be wrong, but I think if you don't swap the inners, then you'll be stuck with the single slatted inners - whereas M2 has the more traditional 'M' double slats
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Is that an IND splitter?
It is the RKP Carbon front lip.

Here it is with the carbon lower splitter painted acid orange.

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I prefer the black grilles and I can't believe BMW can justify charging the money they do for a piece of plastic but I suppose as long as people keep buying them they will keep charging a pretty penny for them.
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Which would be a better match on the LBB- matte or gloss?
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Which would be a better match on the LBB- matte or gloss?
Matte doesn't match anything in my opinion... Unless of course you're doing Matte window surrounds, Matte side gills, Matte Carbon spoiler and diffuser.

Gloss has got to be the way to go, but that's just my opinion.

By the way... I wrapped mine in Avery Gloss Black. I liked that I could go back to Chrome if I ever wanted, and I also liked the low cost!
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