Just found the Java Black tag.

Also re the chrome I am looking at changing it and might even colour code some of the existing grill rather than replacing it with the supercharged version. TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

(The s/c grill and the TDV8 grills are identical.. both have to be "colour coordinated" to get our look)

Are you sticking with a colour coordinated HST then? RRS gone
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Unfortunately u haven't been able to see any colour coordinated HST configs yet so keeping options open. TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

I posted a pic of Sam's colour coordinated HST grill on your other thread? RRS gone
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another "clearer" picture

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awd man wrote:

another "clearer" picture

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rrsboy wrote:

sherlock wrote:

HI MR H

As my car is 2nd hand to me how do I found out what black colour it is. Notice yours and wondered whether mine was the same?

paint code?

On mine it actually says santorini.... They mustve known I'm not that technical  Have i got the busted controller?!?!!?

2009 RRS TDV8
Santorini Black
Ivory / Anigre
Privacy
DVD & TV
Side Steps

General rule of thumb

2009 onwards = Santorini
Pre 2009 = Java



Sorry Sherlock

This is an HST grill, the other was a copy (different mesh)

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So my grill must be neither HST or S/C then! How strange, it must have been a special option at the time then?

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Aftermarket modification by the previous owner (including the lower grill)

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^^^ and aftermarket chrome fog light surrounds too  ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
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GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

I liked it when I bought it but going off it quickly now  TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

I noticed the standard lower grill doesn't exist, I wonder if I can simply remove my chrome lower grill or if I have to buy a new black non grill!  TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control

Beancounter_74 wrote:

^^^ and aftermarket chrome fog light surrounds too

Yes ALL the chrome is aftermarket

The lower grill "might" be push fit..(if your lucky) otherwise you may have some self tapping screw holes

If it was me (and that's just my taste which isn't chrome sorry so you are always free to tell me to f+*k off )

I'd get the lower grill sprayed Jave black.. saving the need to patch the bumper, then spray the original TDV8 grill either 100% black or as Ad & mine.... oh and didtch the chrome fog surrounds (just stuck on with 3M tape probably)

and as a compromise... you can keep the chrome mirror caps

Then stick the HST/X grill on ebay and see if you can get something for it... RRS gone
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I was in a similar place TBH mate. TDV8 HSE, Remap (+45 BHP + 100 Nm), Taylored sport exhaust system by Pipe Werx
20" HST alloys, Privacy glass, Side steps, Xenon Adaptive Lighting, Adaptive cruise control