[SaxyBMW]

okay, just found a video of bumper removal and installation of inlets - ohhh helllll nah! lol a major project!

[M4rchael]

Originally Posted by SaxyBMW

Revisiting this idea - I assume to install these inlets, the entire front bumper has to come off? It's probably not terribly difficult, but a bit daunting! I do think the inlets make the car look more aggressive. I would also want to go with black as I do not have any exterior carbon fiber pieces.

Just tackled this project along with my grille yesterday and today (broke em up into two days cuz I had to work lol)

Yes, whole bumper needs to come off. In reality, the biggest pain in the butt is the fender/bumper bolts (there's two of em on each side) that are so awkward to get to... Not only that, you have the fender liner that you gotta pry out so you can fit your socket wrench in to get those two bolts out. Everything else is a cake walk. I did the job by myself and didn't even bother jacking up the car. It's a pretty straightforward install, just annoying because of those bolts...

[MJBO]

I purchased a set of gloss black intakes from AliExpress, arrived in about a week and the quality looks excellent. AU$151 delivered.

Having them installed at the same time as a CS grill in a weeks time, will report on fitment then.

[ipilcher]

Has anyone considered having their intakes painted to match the car's body?

I'm considering it, but I feel like it could look anywhere from awesome to ridiculous. (I'm also finding that I don't really dislike the honeycomb.)

[SaxyBMW]

Originally Posted by MJBO

I purchased a set of gloss black intakes from AliExpress, arrived in about a week and the quality looks excellent. AU$151 delivered.

Having them installed at the same time as a CS grill in a weeks time, will report on fitment then.

Yeah - I am curious to know how those fit! I would probably pick up a set of those because they're super reasonable and come already in gloss black. I await your findings.

[Shinkaze]

Originally Posted by Jonathanjpalermo

Just go on eBay and find a reputable seller offering the carbon vents at a reasonable price (listed as OEM fitment,) then get them painted and installed locally. I did that and it’s perfect.
$300 for the carbon vents
$150 to paint
$200 install

Wut Wait
$200 to remove the entire front bumper?
I must be paying the BMW-tax...

[MJBO]

Terrible photos and the car is filthy, but gives you an early idea how the AliExpress gloss black intakes look.

Fitment is great! Installer was very pleased with them. Got a CS grill installed at the same time.

Will get much better photos when I have the chance.

(Note I’ll be ditching the “CSL” badge. No thanks!).

[gc.g80brg]

Originally Posted by SaxyBMW

Revisiting this idea - I assume to install these inlets, the entire front bumper has to come off? It's probably not terribly difficult, but a bit daunting! I do think the inlets make the car look more aggressive. I would also want to go with black as I do not have any exterior carbon fiber pieces.

in order to install any grille, inlet or even a lot of lip, you need to remove the bumper.

[G80XLV]

A little hard to see with lighting. Definitely recommend NWCarbon Haus.

[Needsdecaf]

Got my Ali Express gloss black ones installed yesterday. Will take more pictures after I have had a chance to wash the car. Figment is great and they look absolutely awesome. So much better than the honeycomb, IMO.

[Diesel power]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Got my Ali Express gloss black ones installed yesterday. Will take more pictures after I have had a chance to wash the car. Figment is great and they look absolutely awesome. So much better than the honeycomb, IMO.

Does looks good, so you had someone do them for you? I'm stuck in a do loop of "these are so cheap I should just do it" and "If I'm going to take the bumper off I'm going to do the grill too" and not really being sure what grill I want. I like the Gloss Black look on IOMG and there's a lot less selection for that than CF.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by Diesel power

Does looks good, so you had someone do them for you? I'm stuck in a do loop of "these are so cheap I should just do it" and "If I'm going to take the bumper off I'm going to do the grill too" and not really being sure what grill I want. I like the Gloss Black look on IOMG and there's a lot less selection for that than CF.

Yes I had someone do it as I also had the Turner skid plate and iSweep pads installed at the same time. As well as spacers.

I'm in the "could do it but then wife would see me modding the car" operational mode.