kidney swap 95 to 97 +? (new b ?)

[rockstar]

i saw on an english site, they h ad an oem kit for this.

How much need to be painted, how much are the parts

info is greatly appreciated.

references to part numbers and or points of purchase also appreciated.

I know this is a played subject, thanks for helping the new b

[Seedster]

it can definitely be done. all you would need is the 97+ kidney grilles which include the slats (should be ~$30 or so) and the panel in which they sit in.....the big old huge thing that wraps under the headlights as well...not sure about the part number but its a common piece...i believe that's somewhere in the ~$70-$100 range unpainted...paint is another 30-40 or so (depending on hook ups and where u get it done). all pieces are "plug and play"....hope this helps

[rockstar]

yah ,helps a lot. thanks

so i shoudl just hit a dealr and ask them for the 99 part numbers and parts i suppose.. thanks

[Joey325i]

Hy Rockstar,
Would you be kind enuf to pass the information on to me when you get it? I.E. the parts numbers and prices. Thanks In Advance.

[rockstar]

sure man, i will fire up a post about it.

I have to goto teh dealer tomorrow probably to see if the seat frame is in yet, and i can ask while i am there.

[Seedster]

part no. 41 33 8 225 981 for the FRONT PANEL
part no. 51 13 8 195 151/152 (GRILLE LEFT/RIGHT)

who da man??

[rockstar]

Originally posted by Seedster
part no. 41 33 8 225 981 for the FRONT PANEL
part no. 51 13 8 195 151/152 (GRILLE LEFT/RIGHT)

who da man??

you da man!!

did you do the swap?

i woudl love to see detailed pics of a 97 + up and i can post a clear pic of my 95 if anyone really wants to see it

all i know is it is a subtle change but it makes a huge impact on modernizing the look, i dunno why, but something def looks way diff about my 95. up front i mean.

[rockstar]

oh yah, next up, people that have the m logo in teh grille, where did they/you get that?

[Seedster]

here's a pic of the newer style ones...this is Willy's car....notice how they slats and the kidneys pop outwards instead of inwards (ignore the chrome)....below that is a pic of my kidneys (again....ignore the mesh....notice the kidneys....they go inwards and aren't as noticable)....big difference if ya ask me:

willy's grille


my grille


hope this helps

[rockstar]

1st pic didn't show

nm i got it

[rockstar]

what about replacing the body colored mesh with black mesh?

i like your grille btw

[Joey325i]

Saeed is the man!

Do you guys know if the 93 grills are the same up until 96 or 97? I have a 93 and would love to get those new grilss, they look super nice!

[Joey325i]

Hey Saeed you wouldn't happen to have the prices of the parts do you?