Ordered my X5 XDrive35d - Searching for accessories

[rbrockman]

New member, and first post to the forum. I'd first like that thank everyone for the wealth of information to be found here. This forum was my #1 resource for making the decision to order an X5 and what options I selected.


Now the search begins for 2014 X5 accessories. I've found a few references to items I'm searching for buried in threads but thought it would be helpful to have a thread dedicated to accessories.


I'm looking for the following items, and am asking for any leads on where to purchase them:

*) Gloss black kidney grille
*) Orange front side reflector replacements (clear or painted)
*) Floor matts (OEM or 3rd party)
*) Mud guards

If there are accessories you've purchased for your new X5, please share what they are and where you purchased them.

Thanks again

[Malakas]

Welcome. Check IND for the grills. I also ordered the 35d and am thinking of adding black grills.

http://www.ind-distribution.com

[Michiganian]

I have those and with the sloppy winter weather, am glad I have them

[wdimagineer]

If you do not have Night Vision, you can order the regular gloss black M Performance grilles from BMW. They are an original accessory.

If you have Night Vision, iND is the way to go.

[rbrockman]

Are the grills exactly the same on the 2013 and 2014 X5 35?

2013: http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ACCESSORIE...LES/?Year=2013 <-- shows available

2014:http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ACCESSORIE...LES/?Year=2014 <-- shows unavailable

[wdimagineer]

Originally Posted by rbrockman

Are the grills exactly the same on the 2013 and 2014 X5 35?

2013: http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ACCESSORIE...LES/?Year=2013 &lt;-- shows available

2014:http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ACCESSORIE...LES/?Year=2014 &lt;-- shows unavailable

No. But they are available through your dealer.

[atomic80]

What the others said about the black kidney grilles. BMW OEM (non-Night vision) is MUCH cheaper than the iND versions. You can get painted reflectors from iND also. I have them but haven't figured out how to install them yet. I'm told that I might have to remove both front/rear bumpers to do that.

Rubber mats from BMW works great..haven't seen mudflaps yet.

[barcelona]

Mats either weather tech or BMW, latter has two rubber styles.
Mudflaps BMW has them for non-M version.
I got m/flaps on F25 but not for F15, latter has thermoplastic fenders.

[oskee64]

I got the OEM with BMW logo Carpet Liner not the Rubber Mat. Higher edges for liquid control and the rear is one piece all around with velcros underneat. Works great!