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06-23-2023, 04:48 PM | #1 |
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Illuminated Kidney Grille i7
While the illuminated kidney grille is standard equipment on the i7, in Canada, the option gets deleted if the car comes with the M Sport Shadowline Package. A disappointment when I picked up this beauty last week. Anyone else feels the same way?
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06-24-2023, 01:29 AM | #2 | |
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same here in switzerland... it drops out of the config when selecting shadowline. i disagree with a lot of the "designs" that BMW imposes on you. like the colour... i wanted u21, this would cost 23k extra... it's nice to get a suggestion, but if i want an ugly car in terms of colour/design combination, please let me do it. THEY started it with the wheels |
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06-24-2023, 11:34 AM | #3 |
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I think this may have changed for model year 2024. I had the illuminated grille on the first G70 (the one that was totaled) and now have M package on the second. While I prefer the black grille, I do miss that very cool illumination.
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06-24-2023, 02:03 PM | #4 |
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It really is a shame because it makes the car look very cool. If that actually changed for 2024 model, do you think BMW might be able to retrofit at the dealer level?
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06-24-2023, 02:25 PM | #5 |
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All three 2024 i7 models will include the Illuminated Kidney Grill if you purchase the ZPP Premium Package -- and why shouldn't one? ;-)
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07-11-2023, 12:59 AM | #6 |
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Only comes in chrome grille for iconic glow. Not sure if there’s always a connector for iconic glow regardless of vehicle options. Will be retrofitting a black one on a car with iconic glow.
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07-11-2023, 09:26 AM | #7 |
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The stealthy black shadowline trim beats the pimpmobile light-up grill anytime...
You can always hang some Christmas lights on the grill if you want! ;-) $0.02
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I've also ordered one with the MSport Plus and I'm quite disappointed, that the IconicGlow isn't available. Would be very interested in your experiences regarding the retrofitting.
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Just had a customer change out all exterior chrome to black. Rear tail lights as well (which are each a control unit and need to be programmed). |
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Still need to figure out chrome delete on lower rear bumper and rear tail lights! |
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08-02-2023, 11:42 PM | #11 |
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You should get them wrapped or painted. As replacing all 4 tail lights requires programming them as well. Removing the lower rear trims on the bumper requires removing bumper. I’ve done both of these things for a customer wanting black parts instead of chrome.
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Would anyone know if dealerships will fit the M-Sport Pro pack after delivery? I just ordered a build with the black grill, and to my disappointment, the iconic glow is only available for the chrome trim. I have one week until I can no longer make any changes, and I’d like to retain this feature while having black design elements.
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Unfortunately, ZMQ (with Shadowline Trim and Black Grill) will not be homologated (available/produced) until week 44. If you got an order submitted early enough with ZMQ, you will have a production date sometime week 44 or later. However, BMW recently removed ZMQ from the ordering system (and the online configurator). Anyone wanting ZMQ (like myself), who doesn't already have an order in place with it, has to wait for the option to become available again (hopefully sometime well before week 44) If you want to see a build with ZMQ, you can check one of my earlier build codes. The configurator will still display the older builds (with ZMQ) but no longer allows you to select that option interactively: https://www.bmwusa.com/build-your-ow...exterior/color You will even see "M Sport Pro package" listed in the vehicle summary. ...and, no, the black grill is not exclusive to the M70. You can add the "M Drivers Pro" package (with black grill) to the x50 and x60 as well (check the configurator). In fact, ZMQ is still an enabled option for the x50and x60 even though it has been temporarily disabled for the M70...) ...and yes, you can get Blue Painted calipers with ZMQ/Shadowline. You just have to select that sub-option (3M1)! If you have a reference that the optional Black grill is ALSO Illuminated, I'ld appreciate a link to that info.
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Thanks!
I guess that would be this one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pya2Wnn8wok I'm gonna need to find the wiring so I can turn it off...
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ZMQ includes Shadowline. The first quote implies the illuminated grill gets deleted with ZMQ. The second implies ZMQ includes an illuminated grill (albeit a black one). Is there some nuance I am missing?
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Personally, I'm hoping BMW will adopt a lung-shaped grill. Cooler-looking triangular aesthetics!
[Can't you just HEAR the Google Image searches clicking now?] :-) |
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7ML (M Performance Package) adds M sports breaks w/ black calipers, rear spoiler, extended shadow line trim, and M Sports pro content. Note: The kidney grill remains silver and illuminated. The black non-illumated grill from MY23 is no longer an option. ZMQ (M Sports Professional Package) combined with 7ML (M Performance Package) adds the new black grill that’s now illuminated. 7ML w/ ZMQ was only available for those of us who had early orders/allocation for MY24 i7’s and will be available again around week 44. |
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Per the dealer ordering guide, ZMQ for the i7 M70 includes ZML (see attached):
(Note that ZMQ is slightly different between x50/60 and M70) ZMQ (M Sport Professional) Package for the i7 M70 Includes - 3M3 M Sport Brakes with Black Calipers or -3M1 M Sport Brakes with Blue Calipers - 754 Rear spoiler - 7M9 Extended Shadowline Trim - 7ML M Performance package - 9TB M Sport Pro Contents Per BMW NA: ZMQ for the I7 M70 will be homologated (enter production) on week 44
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Can confirm M70 black grille is illuminated. Very interesting for other people who want to retrofit to black and still want illuminated.
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