IND painted front lip and Zunsport screens are transformative

BMW DIY Guy · 11-24-2023, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mtenhoven

Considering the Zunsport grill screens - their website states that the screen is compatible with the ACC (Active cruise control) sensor. How? It seems the grill would cover the sensor, right?

Would someone please explain how this would still work? Thanks!

They confirmed through testing on a model with ACC. Screens installed and then car driven for a week plus frequently using that system and no issues reported.

mtenhoven · 11-24-2023, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

They confirmed through testing on a model with ACC. Screens installed and then car driven for a week plus frequently using that system and no issues reported.

Thanks for the reply. I would still like to see a version that doesn't cover the sensor. Maybe two pieces for the center section would be an option.

GregW / Oregon · 11-24-2023, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mtenhoven

Thanks for the reply. I would still like to see a version that doesn't cover the sensor. Maybe two pieces for the center section would be an option.

It would be easy enough to cut the mesh around the sensor. It's stainless, so would not be a rust issue and you can paint the cut ends.

albertM3 · 01-13-2024, 05:32 PM

Decided to paint the front lip while deciding to a Maxton V1.

anthemavm · 01-13-2024, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by albertM3

Decided to paint the front lip while deciding to a Maxton V1.

Very nice.

ecerrini · 01-15-2024, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by albertM3

Decided to paint the front lip while deciding to a Maxton V1.

What radiator grille is that? I like the fact that it sits behind those two middle bars instead of covering them like the zunsport one.

albertM3 · 01-15-2024, 06:20 AM

I ordered that piece from radiatorgrillstore.com $70 but you can order the part from Amazon for $37 and cut it to fit the center and side ridiators as well. You would have plenty left over if you make a mistake.
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wrapman · 01-15-2024, 03:07 PM

My grill screens came in 2 days from England..
That's crazy with free shipping. I also have a KG Splitter coming which should complete the front end. Then I just have to figure out exhaust.

Shadak · 01-16-2024, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by albertM3

Decided to paint the front lip while deciding to a Maxton V1.

are you happy with how it turned out? i know it usually looks better IRL too. This is exactly what I want to do to make the front a bit more uniform without having to get a splitter, im a bit worried the maxtons will make it too low.

albertM3 · 01-16-2024, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadak

are you happy with how it turned out? i know it usually looks better IRL too. This is exactly what I want to do to make the front a bit more uniform without having to get a splitter, im a bit worried the maxtons will make it too low.

I think is what that somewhat awkward front needed and actually decided not to install the Maxton V1 splitter I had purchased in case anyone is interested. I removed the grill and had it painted for $300. You can order a new part as well for $165 plus shipping online. Did not want to wait several weeks to get it from IND, turned around time was 4 days.

sclui56 · 01-16-2024, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by albertM3

I think is what that somewhat awkward front needed and actually decided not to install the Maxton V1 splitter I had purchased in case anyone is interested. I removed the grill and had it painted for $300. You can order a new part as well for $165 plus shipping online. Did not want to wait several weeks to get it from IND, turned around time was 4 days.

It came out looking great on the paint. Was the shop able to do a nice seamless transition on the body color? Have been thinking about that as mine is going in for a front bumper work, someone back into me in a parking spot on day #1.

albertM3 · 01-16-2024, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by sclui56

It came out looking great on the paint. Was the shop able to do a nice seamless transition on the body color? Have been thinking about that as mine is going in for a front bumper work, someone back into me in a parking spot on day #1.

Came out perfect. Dropped the part to be painted with out the car to color match. If you are painting the whole bumper then probably need to bring the car so they can color match, just in case.

dominoM · 01-21-2024, 12:35 PM

Does anyone know if the front lip section can be removed/replaced without taking off the entire front bumper? Looking around there it might be possible but not sure if there are hidden fasteners on the back side.

MASHCT · 02-15-2024, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

I wanted to share some quick pics now that the Zunsport screens and IND V1 painted front lip is installed. I will have DIY videos up for both soon, but this absolutely transforms the car. I went by the dealership and I think I had every sales guy in the building out checking her out.

Universal comment on both changes: this should.be how the car looked by default, and completes the front.

Both item are absolutely worth it. I also have the Zunsport oil cooler screen installed, just can't see it from that angle of course.

Looks fantastic - like you said, transformative! Really fixes one of the main complaints about the look of the bumper. Finishing touch for sure. Nice job!!

abrandonment · 02-15-2024, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by albertM3

Came out perfect. Dropped the part to be painted with out the car to color match. If you are painting the whole bumper then probably need to bring the car so they can color match, just in case.

Yeah can you post more specifics.. you removed the entire bumper to have it painted? What was the cost? Anything is helpful.

anthemavm · 02-18-2024, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by abrandonment

Yeah can you post more specifics.. you removed the entire bumper to have it painted? What was the cost? Anything is helpful.

Would also be very interested, shipping time is up to 8 weeks.

mdrobc13 · 08-24-2024, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sacowich

Went same route.

Looks great...

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Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

I wanted to share some quick pics now that the Zunsport screens and IND V1 painted front lip is installed. I will have DIY videos up for both soon, but this absolutely transforms the car. I went by the dealership and I think I had every sales guy in the building out checking her out.

Universal comment on both changes: this should.be how the car looked by default, and completes the front.

Both item are absolutely worth it. I also have the Zunsport oil cooler screen installed, just can't see it from that angle of course.

Have the same oil cooler waiting for installation. Thinking about ordering the IND front lip too...how hard was the installation? DITY or did you have a shop do it? Fitment issues? looks great!

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Originally Posted by albertM3

Decided to paint the front lip while deciding to a Maxton V1.

Nice is that a Maxton V1 a lip? Can you install lips over this IND painted lip addition? Does anyone know?

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Originally Posted by dominoM

Does anyone know if the front lip section can be removed/replaced without taking off the entire front bumper? Looking around there it might be possible but not sure if there are hidden fasteners on the back side.

Yes querry here too...is this a DITY or a shop job? Does bumper need to come off? If so then time for other work to be done I guess. Does it require recalibration of sensors if bumper is taken off BTW if anyone knows?

BMW DIY Guy · 08-24-2024, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mdrobc13

Yes querry here too...is this a DITY or a shop job? Does bumper need to come off? If so then time for other work to be done I guess. Does it require recalibration of sensors if bumper is taken off BTW if anyone knows?

Easy DIY and my video will walk you through it.

JABCAT · 08-24-2024, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mdrobc13

Looks great...

Have the same oil cooler waiting for installation. Thinking about ordering the IND front lip too...how hard was the installation? DITY or did you have a shop do it? Fitment issues? looks great!

Nice is that a Maxton V1 a lip? Can you install lips over this IND painted lip addition? Does anyone know?

Yes querry here too...is this a DITY or a shop job? Does bumper need to come off? If so then time for other work to be done I guess. Does it require recalibration of sensors if bumper is taken off BTW if anyone knows?

Removing the front bumper cover is not difficult at all. You don't need to recalibrate any sensors. You can install any lip with the IND painted pieces as it's just the original part that's painted. Check out my thread on replacing the kidney grilles, I show how to remove the bumper without making you click a video

Ehloo · 08-29-2024, 10:44 AM

i have the bumper cover on order. the current build time for them is 4 weeks.

as mentioned in a previous post IND paint match is not as exact as before. my painted reflectors don’t match that great and my car is 2 weeks old and did not sit at the dealer for more than 1 day during pdi

wtb1313 · 08-30-2024, 07:50 AM

Following up on the above question. What’s a lip macron or other install below the painted front grille piece look like?

Assuming it’s possible since it’s the same structure you are bolting the lip into right? Would it look right?

fanofbmwe46 · 09-24-2024, 09:05 PM

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wtb1313 Enlisted Member 42 Rep 47 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: May 2024 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Following up on the above question. What’s a lip macron or other install below the painted front grille piece look like? Assuming it’s possible since it’s the same structure you are bolting the lip into right? Would it look right?
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