IND F10 M5 front grille DIY (LCI install)

Nate@IND · 02-15-2014, 10:56 AM

This might be the most simple install on the F10 M5 as long as you have been hitting the gym

No tools needed.

Pull the grilles out

Click the new LCI set in place

PatrickC23 · 02-15-2014, 11:11 AM

Just saved me some $$, guess I'll buy something from ind

DrKevM5 · 02-15-2014, 11:42 AM

NV instructions available?

Nate@IND · 02-16-2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DrKevM5

NV instructions available?

I have a NV LCI M5 coming into iND soon for some work. I'll be sure to take photos. The install is just as simple but requires a few extra steps to unclip the night vision bracket.

DrKevM5 · 02-16-2014, 11:18 AM

Thanks!!

Bokke · 02-17-2014, 06:42 PM

Works, just a shown!!

MCM5 · 02-19-2014, 04:50 AM

Just pull it out, that simple ?! Will it break anything ?

When I did mine, I followed this, & it wasn't easy :
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...=Front+grilles

Nate@IND · 02-19-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MCM5

Just pull it out, that simple ?! Will it break anything ?

When I did mine, I followed this, & it wasn't easy :
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...=Front+grilles

My installer has pulled out around 30+ sets with no issues.

MCM5 · 02-19-2014, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCM5

Just pull it out, that simple ?! Will it break anything ?

When I did mine, I followed this, & it wasn't easy :
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...=Front+grilles

My installer has pulled out around 30+ sets with no issues.

any tricks or special technique when pulling? and how much force are we talking about?

Nate@IND · 02-20-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MCM5

any tricks or special technique when pulling? and how much force are we talking about?

I can take a video when the iND F10 M5 gets back from the dealership.

MCM5 · 02-20-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

I can take a video when the iND F10 M5 gets back from the dealership.

Thanks Nate.

One more question : can the small M5 badge on LCI grille be mounted to pre-LCI grille ?

Nate@IND · 02-23-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MCM5

Thanks Nate.

One more question : can the small M5 badge on LCI grille be mounted to pre-LCI grille ?

There is no location for the M5 logo on the pre LCI grilles. I guess you could custom mount the logo but at that point it makes more sense to get the new grilles.

04S · 03-09-2014, 10:24 PM

This is the best DIY ever. Thanks. I just installed my LCI grills in 3 minutes (all up).

halfbent · 03-09-2014, 10:50 PM

We need to get a group buy going for the F10 M5 LCI Cosmetic Package

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...c-package-1057

Anyone else in?

patb23 · 03-10-2014, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCM5

any tricks or special technique when pulling? and how much force are we talking about?

I just did this technique when I got my grilles back from IND. it worked as described was done in less then 5mins.

DesertEagle50 · 03-10-2014, 11:25 AM

I was worried about bending the tabs on the bumper so I did the 'hands through the top of the bumper' method. This looks a lot easier.

04S · 03-10-2014, 07:33 PM

I just grabbed the grills and used the grill surrounds as a lever to pull the grills out. Very simple, no breakage of tabs and surprisingly easy to remove.

cassidysdad · 03-23-2014, 04:08 PM

nate
can you pm me a price for the LCI black grills
black m5 trunk badge
and the rkp spoiler in singapore gray
i have a 2014 m5 zcp in singapore gray
do the grills come in color trim too? or do you think it is overkill
are there any pictures of the singapore gray ones?
shipment to 91030
thanks

ice7 · 03-26-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate@IND

My installer has pulled out around 30+ sets with no issues.

Nate - I'm assuming this method also works for the F12/F13 M6?

Nate@IND · 03-26-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ice7

Nate - I'm assuming this method also works for the F12/F13 M6?

Nope sorry it does not. For the M6 you will need to remove the front bumper cover.

jet888 · 04-03-2014, 08:22 AM

This is great. Sooooo there is no need to do all this?

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...=Front+grilles

DrRay81 · 04-07-2014, 08:04 PM

i wasn't able to just pull the grills out on my 2014, i ended removing the weather stripping and a few bolts to get my hand behind the bumper and i was able to pull them out, i did break 2 clips on the driver's side. new ones went it very easily. the sidemarkers were very easy to get in though as were the rear reflectors. tomorrow i'll tackle the rear spoiler and front reflectors.

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04S Captain 251 Rep 891 Posts Drives: M2 LCI, X5 40i LCI and U11 X1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	This is the best DIY ever. Thanks. I just installed my LCI grills in 3 minutes (all up).
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halfbent Peanut Butter Jelly Time 24 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi R8 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	We need to get a group buy going for the F10 M5 LCI Cosmetic Package http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...c-package-1057 Anyone else in?
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04S Captain 251 Rep 891 Posts Drives: M2 LCI, X5 40i LCI and U11 X1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I just grabbed the grills and used the grill surrounds as a lever to pull the grills out. Very simple, no breakage of tabs and surprisingly easy to remove.
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cassidysdad Lieutenant 108 Rep 474 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 gone, 2016 pms m5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: south pasadena, california iTrader: (0)	nate can you pm me a price for the LCI black grills black m5 trunk badge and the rkp spoiler in singapore gray i have a 2014 m5 zcp in singapore gray do the grills come in color trim too? or do you think it is overkill are there any pictures of the singapore gray ones? shipment to 91030 thanks
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jet888 Enlisted Member 14 Rep 48 Posts Drives: M5 F10 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	This is great. Sooooo there is no need to do all this? http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...=Front+grilles
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DrRay81 First Lieutenant 465 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 2024 M3 CS Frozen White Join Date: May 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	i wasn't able to just pull the grills out on my 2014, i ended removing the weather stripping and a few bolts to get my hand behind the bumper and i was able to pull them out, i did break 2 clips on the driver's side. new ones went it very easily. the sidemarkers were very easy to get in though as were the rear reflectors. tomorrow i'll tackle the rear spoiler and front reflectors. __________________ 2017 F87 M2 BSM DCT, Executive, IND Cosmetic package (painted front reflectors, black grills, black badge, accexxon rear reflectors), IND floor mats, Mode Carbon Rear Spoiler, Dinan Resonator Delete, CTS Intake, Eibach Pro kit
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