[cobrar97]

I'm looking to get a V1 grill from NWCarbonhaus, and I noticed it's a 2-piece. And I've seen 1-piece out there also. Just wondering if there's a benefit to one versus the other.

[n4owo]

I hate my 2-piece so much that I am going out of my way to order a new 1-piece one. Quality is great tho.

2-piece was a PITA to line up correctly and after about 8k miles it started to have a bit misalignment to it.

[cobrar97]

Originally Posted by n4owo

I hate my 2-piece so much that I am going out of my way to order a new 1-piece one. Quality is great tho.

2-piece was a PITA to line up correctly and after about 8k miles it started to have a bit misalignment to it.

Ok...well that's good enough for me

1-piece it is! Thanks.

[beaver9ght]

1 piece usually takes less effort to confirm if fits as using the factory slots.
For 2 piece, it’s like a cost cutting approach to me

[nosbocaj]

I went with the V3 (two piece) mostly because I wanted the second horizontal slot on the bottom of the grill. I have no issues with mine.

[cobrar97]

Originally Posted by nosbocaj

I went with the V3 (two piece) mostly because I wanted the second horizontal slot on the bottom of the grill. I have no issues with mine.

I would have liked the lower bar, but I have ACC, and I think the V1 looks better with the ACC box (too bad though).

[nosbocaj]

Originally Posted by cobrar97

I would have liked the lower bar, but I have ACC, and I think the V1 looks better with the ACC box (too bad though).

Yeah I agree. Hope you enjoy it! I have a few of their parts and I'm a big fan.

[M4rchael]

I have the V3s from NWCarbon and the quality is awesome. However, fitment is okay. Being a 2-piece, it takes alot to get them to fit right. If I had a choice to do it all over again, I'd probably go 1-piece which is probably what I'll do one day

[gc.m3zcp]

Originally Posted by cobrar97

I'm looking to get a V1 grill from NWCarbonhaus, and I noticed it's a 2-piece. And I've seen 1-piece out there also. Just wondering if there's a benefit to one versus the other.

I've had the 2 pieces Vorsteiner grille and fitment wasn't good at all... I switched to one piece V2 grille from Autotecknik and fitment is great and the look I was searching from day 1.

[cobrar97]

Thanks for the assistance...I went with the 1-piece to ensure it's as nice as it can be.

[RACE M3]

Do yourself a favor and get the oem csl grill. I’ve yet to see a great fitting kit. The ones that are perfect having 20 hours into modifying and test fitting.

[gc.m3zcp]

Originally Posted by cobrar97

Thanks for the assistance...I went with the 1-piece to ensure it's as nice as it can be.

you won't regret the one piece grille !

[SLE3PER]

Originally Posted by gc.g80brg

you won't regret the one piece grille !

What grill do you have?

[gc.m3zcp]

Originally Posted by SLE3PER

What grill do you have?

Autotecknick v2, 1 piece and installed aluminium mesh with epoxy behind.

[SLE3PER]

Originally Posted by gc.g80brg

Autotecknick v2, 1 piece and installed aluminium mesh with epoxy behind.

Awesome! Looks great! I plan on getting this as I heard the 2 piece is a pain.

What are your thoughts on quality and fitment? Did you get it directly from AutoTecknic or a 3rd party? Looks cheaper from them directly on their website but not sure if they are overseas…

[forcefed]

Originally Posted by SLE3PER

Awesome! Looks great! I plan on getting this as I heard the 2 piece is a pain.

It's not really, you just have to use screws to hold it in place, double sided tape also works but good luck taking it off.
But 1 piece is definitely easier to install.

Some early 2 piece grills don't have those tabs so you gotta drill into the sides, problem is when you want to put the stock grill back you'll see the holes.

[MMnut]

I was one of the first back in the day when the CF grills were just a prototype. Started with 2 pieces and finished with 1 piece later. Never looking back. 1 piece is the way to go.