BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe G26 Pre-Preg Carbon Fibre T-CSL Front Kidney Grilles with ACC by FORM (2021 on)

When the G80 and G82 platform launched there was a huge discussion within the car community for the Front Grilles. Since then, FORM Industries have developed the pre-preg carbon fibre front grilles. These swap out from your original grilles and slot straight in. Available from Forge Automotive supply only, or fitted at our sites in Darwen and Leeds.

All of the Grilles have been developed using 3D Data to ensure all mounting points and fit is comparable to OEM.

Key features

• T-CSL style kidney grilles, direct replacement for the originals
• Dry pre-preg carbon fibre, 2x2 weave
• Developed from 3D data so the mounting points match OEM
• Versions with and without active cruise control

What's in the box

• 1 x dry pre-preg carbon fibre T-CSL front grille

Fitment

• BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2021+, G26)

Supplied, fitted and finished by Forge Automotive

Forge Automotive can fit these grilles at either of our sites: Darwen in the North West or Gildersome, Leeds in Yorkshire. Forge Automotive can also finish these grilles before fitting: paint protection film (PPF) to guard the carbon, a colour change or satin wrap, or colour matching to the car. Ask when ordering. See more BMW 4 Series G22/G23/G26 parts.

Common questions

What is pre-preg carbon fibre?
Pre-preg is carbon cloth that arrives from the mill already impregnated with a measured amount of resin. The part is laid up in the mould and cured under heat and pressure, usually in an autoclave or oven. Because the resin content is controlled, the finished part is lighter, stiffer and more consistent than a hand-laid one, with a cleaner weave and better dimensional accuracy. It costs more to make, which is why pre-preg parts sit at the top of a range.

What does "dry carbon" mean?
Dry carbon is the everyday name for a pre-preg part: carbon fibre all the way through, rather than a carbon skin over a fibreglass or plastic base. The surface still has a clear lacquer, but there is no excess resin in the laminate, so the part is light and rigid.

What is a 2x2 twill weave?
The weave pattern in the carbon cloth. In a 2x2 twill each strand passes over two and under two, which gives the diagonal pattern BMW use on their own M Performance and M carbon parts. Choosing 2x2 means aftermarket and factory carbon on the same car match.

How do I look after a carbon fibre part?
Treat the lacquer like paint: wash with pH-neutral shampoo, avoid harsh solvents, and wax or seal it. UV is what ages carbon, so a protected finish lasts longer. Forge Automotive can apply paint protection film to any carbon part before fitting, which guards against stone chips and keeps the weave clear.

Fitting is available on every part at our North West (Darwen) and Yorkshire (Leeds) workshops. Prefer to fit it yourself? Fitting instructions ship with every part.

In-stock parts ship in 3–5 working days, fully insured. Every part is fitment-checked before dispatch.

Covered by the manufacturer warranty. Fitting through our workshop keeps it intact.