Would anyone be interested in replica AA brake duct grills? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

RPM Photography · 26th November 2006, 19:56

I didn't want to spend $400 on the AA Grill:

So I decided to make my own:

A lot of people have been really interested in my replicas, I have had requests to make a few for some people. If anyone would be interested let me know so I can see if it is worth my time. I could also sell them pre-installed in a BMW Grill.

They are made out of T6 6061 Aluminum, and are, to my knowledge, very very similar in size to the AA ducts.

minted_aye · 26th November 2006, 21:17

have you pics before the bumper fit?

M5inGA · 26th November 2006, 21:32

Yes, please provide more info...

Blown540 · 26th November 2006, 21:38

Very intrested depending on the price... I take it they are not functional???

Scott

minted_aye · 26th November 2006, 21:42

I am intrested if its similar to the last threads on this forum

http://www.beastpower.com/5driver/sh...=4701#post4701

RPM Photography · 26th November 2006, 22:38

Well since these pieces were installed on a 540i M-tech, the brake ducts were already there.

For you M5 guys, I will have to do a tiny bit of research on fitment, but the BMW ducts should just screw/slide/clip right into your car.

These inlets will function with the BMW Brake Cooling Ducts part numbers:

Left Duct - 51 11 7 890 013
Right Duct - 51 11 7 890 014

The grill fuctions just like the AA one though, the brake ducts need to be installed, and you simply just switch out the lower grille.

And Minted_aye, yes, these inlets will work with the process he decribed, these inlets simple take the place of sink drains. I mean I don't mind the sink drain look, but these look much more clean and professional, they give it a very sporty look. I just didn't want to spend $400 on the AA Grille.

Blown540 · 26th November 2006, 22:58

Any idea if these will work (actually function) on a 97 540i??

Scott

RPM Photography · 27th November 2006, 01:49

Well, I am still not 100% sure, I will probably come up with a number tonight hopefully.

I will probably offer it two ways, first would be just the two inlets, and second would be the two inlets installed in a BMW OEM grill. Which way would you guys want?

Beamer_usa · 27th November 2006, 01:52

A lot of guys have used the "Home Depot" sink drain special

SCC · 27th November 2006, 02:41

I might be interested as well depending what they look like and their pricing.

Here are another option available as well

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1855&rd=1&rd=1

RPM Photography · 27th November 2006, 02:45

They look exactly like what is pictured, if you would like I can get some close up pictures?

SCC · 27th November 2006, 03:00

Sure some pictures would be good. Figured out a price yet?

RPM Photography · 27th November 2006, 03:03

Its looking like it will be right around half the cost of the AA grill.

I will go snap some pictures right now.