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Hrm. I might opt for the M2CS-Racing's method. I don't like the meshes in front of the grilles so much. Although those would stop the leaves and the cigarettes (??) from making their way in.

[Mizono]

Originally Posted by blkonblk

That's odd, I don't recall ordering "no logo" and I received one but it was unattached.

Thanks for your response.

[ColoradoSpringsM2C]

I just went through this....$40 in black aluminum called professional car grill mesh made by aggauto. Came out nice. The bumper was so easy to remove - most stressful part.

[syfotoz]

Looks pretty nice! Which size did you end up using?

Originally Posted by ColoradoSpringsM2C

I just went through this....$40 in black aluminum called professional car grill mesh made by aggauto. Came out nice. The bumper was so easy to remove - most stressful part.

[flybigjet]

Originally Posted by ColoradoSpringsM2C

I just went through this....$40 in black aluminum called professional car grill mesh made by aggauto. Came out nice. The bumper was so easy to remove - most stressful part.

Huh. I thought I posted, but it vanished.

Two questions:

1. How did you attach the mesh?

2. Was there any drilling (i.e. holes in the bumper) involved?

TIA.....

[ColoradoSpringsM2C]

No drilling at all - zip tied....and can barely see those.

AggAuto Universal 40"x13" Car Grill Mesh - Aluminum Alloy Automotive Grille Insert Bumper Rhombic Hole 6x12mm

[.Slug]

Originally Posted by ColoradoSpringsM2C

The bumper was so easy to remove - most stressful part.

Did you follow a tutorial for this from somewhere, if so can you post a link to it? I just bought the mesh and plan to do this over the weekend.

[ColoradoSpringsM2C]

I used this one. I didnt pull the wheels off or remove the wheel liner - it was three 8mm bolt/screws to pull back the wheel liner in order to get the 3 screws (NOT the big bolt that is easy to get to) that you have to get out.

[syfotoz]

Just did the same Rhombic grille like you did. Came out decent. Just took awhile with the removal of bumper.

Originally Posted by ColoradoSpringsM2C

No drilling at all - zip tied....and can barely see those.

AggAuto Universal 40"x13" Car Grill Mesh - Aluminum Alloy Automotive Grille Insert Bumper Rhombic Hole 6x12mm

[ColoradoSpringsM2C]

Ya man! $40 and a couple of hours...I almost paid the money for zunsport, but then they kidneys wouldnt have matched. Wouldve made me nuts.

[Daytona_550]

Originally Posted by .Slug

Did you follow a tutorial for this from somewhere, if so can you post a link to it? I just bought the mesh and plan to do this over the weekend.

This thread was really useful to me. There's a PDF with instructions that I couldn't see but I was able to get another forum member to email it to me. PM if you would like a copy.

Front Bumper Removal https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1532597

[.Slug]

Originally Posted by Daytona_550

This thread was really useful to me. There's a PDF with instructions that I couldn't see but I was able to get another forum member to email it to me. PM if you would like a copy.

Front Bumper Removal https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1532597

i was able to download the PDF from the thread. Thanks a bunch!

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by Saintjah

Zunsport protectors FTW

Absolutely!

I posted these pictures in another thread, but the quality and fast shipping is amazing!

[Mullins]

Sorta ok video of the removal steps I found on YouTube

[.Slug]

Even though I posted this in the "what did you do to your M2 today" thread, I feel its appropriate to add my experience with the mesh install here as well...

I went with the Aggauto option. My total cost was $36.00 for two boxes and more than enough for full coverage.

Initial thoughts on the mesh... very high quality and worth the money. The gloss finish appears to be premium and will probably last quite a while.

The bumper wasn't too hard to remove minus getting a small sensor unclipped from the driver side. You need really small fingers for that. I cut up my right arm trying to get this damn clip out and finally could only get it out with the help of the wife with small hands after two hours of trying myself. Otherwise bumper removal/install was a total breeze.

I'm not sure how this can be done in 2 hours though. Total time was 11 hours for me including a lunch and dinner break. I was careful and spent extra time taping up edges to prevent edge/headlight scratches etc.

I went with rhombic shape 6x12mm just like ColoradoSpringsM2C. The mesh is easily bendable without damaging the gloss finish and could be bent outward to match the curved flow of the kidney grills just perfectly. It looks like the car came stock with these. I also like how you can install them behind the grills to keep largely the stock look. The Zunesports go over the stock grills, which I don't prefer.

The zipties are not even really noticeable unless pointed out.

My new mesh has already prevented multiple items from getting behind my stock grills and I've been able to easily pick the stuff out from in between the mesh and stock grills. Cigarette butts, leaves and bugs etc. Working great so far.

[goforwand]

Originally Posted by .Slug

Even though I posted this in the "what did you do to your M2 today" thread, I feel its appropriate to add my experience with the mesh install here as well...

I went with the Aggauto option. My total cost was $36.00 for two boxes and more than enough for full coverage.

Initial thoughts on the mesh... very high quality and worth the money. The gloss finish appears to be premium and will probably last quite a while.

The bumper wasn't too hard to remove minus getting a small sensor unclipped from the driver side. You need really small fingers for that. I cut up my right arm trying to get this damn clip out and finally could only get it out with the help of the wife with small hands after two hours of trying myself. Otherwise bumper removal/install was a total breeze.

I'm not sure how this can be done in 2 hours though. Total time was 11 hours for me including a lunch and dinner break. I was careful and spent extra time taping up edges to prevent edge/headlight scratches etc.

I went with rhombic shape 6x12mm just like ColoradoSpringsM2C. The mesh is easily bendable without damaging the gloss finish and could be bent outward to match the curved flow of the kidney grills just perfectly. It looks like the car came stock with these. I also like how you can install them behind the grills to keep largely the stock look. The Zunesports go over the stock grills, which I don't prefer.

The zipties are not even really noticeable unless pointed out.

My new mesh has already prevented multiple items from getting behind my stock grills and I've been able to easily pick the stuff out from in between the mesh and stock grills. Cigarette butts, leaves and bugs etc. Working great so far.

Looks great!

Just to clarify, do you need one or two boxes of the AggAuto Universal 40"x13" Car Grill Mesh - Aluminum Alloy Automotive Grille Insert Bumper Rhombic Hole 6x12mm?

At $16.99 a box, it's cheap insurance so want to make sure I have enough to complete the project- thanks!

[ColoradoSpringsM2C]

You need two.

[.Slug]

Originally Posted by goforwand

Looks great!

Just to clarify, do you need one or two boxes of the AggAuto Universal 40"x13" Car Grill Mesh - Aluminum Alloy Automotive Grille Insert Bumper Rhombic Hole 6x12mm?

At $16.99 a box, it's cheap insurance so want to make sure I have enough to complete the project- thanks!

Yup you need two. If only doing Kidneys you only need 1.

[26k]

I'm going to have to go the aggauto route as well. Looks great.

[flybigjet]

I'm going to go this way too, I think-- especially as a Carbonio front license plate frame won't work with the ZunSport grills.

Now, I just have to figure out which mesh to get either the 11x25 or 6x12 hexagon-- they look like they might match better than the rhombic?

[Capt Canuck]

I wish I had your DIY zeal Slug, but I don't :-(
So for those like me who are interested, Zunsport has the black grills back in stock, mine just got shipped out this morning:

https://www.zunsport.com/us/bmw-m2-c...ront-grill-set

[.Slug]

Originally Posted by Capt Canuck

I wish I had your DIY zeal Slug, but I don't :-(
So for those like me who are interested, Zunsport has the black grills back in stock, mine just got shipped out this morning:

https://www.zunsport.com/us/bmw-m2-c...ront-grill-set

Well... if I would have known it was goin to take me almost 12 hours, I probably would have opted for the Zunesports. Once I had the bumper half removed, I didn't want to turn back haha.