M Performance Rear Diffuser

Hasser · 04-01-2016, 11:59 AM

so i have a new rear diffuser to replace my CF vorstiener as the quad set up has gone and now have single exit on each side from the MPE.

so I have the MP rear diffuser.

so my question is do I leave it the matt black or paint to colour match the car - alpine white.

I currently have CF tips on the MPE so was thinking to paint to get the better contrast with the CF tips as leaving it all black, then the CF tips will not be fully appreciated.

painted

black

remmib · 04-01-2016, 01:26 PM

No paint.

lsturbointeg · 04-01-2016, 01:26 PM

i vote for no paint as well!

.BMW. · 04-01-2016, 01:55 PM

+1

The Beast · 04-01-2016, 02:04 PM

Unpainted

Hasser · 04-01-2016, 03:01 PM

really no paint - was thinking to get better contrast on the CF tips.

will save money anyway if not painted.

hopefully can get a few more replies to a choice or other peoples ideas.

Trian · 04-01-2016, 03:14 PM

no paint - I think the different colors give it a better stance look.

lsturbointeg · 04-01-2016, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hasser

hopefully can get a few more replies to a choice or other peoples ideas.

i'm voting again! no paint haha!

i think if you paint it than you lose the look of the diffuser. what you'll end up having is a 1 piece huge bumper you know what i mean? what about painting it gloss black or matte?

Hasser · 04-02-2016, 09:18 AM

I cant get my ahead around the pricing of BMW.

the Stock diffuser is around £80 while the M Performance diffuser is £400 and made from the same plastic material!! WTF is that about - if it was CF maybe i'd understand.

but I suppose it doesn't matter as muppets like me pay it!!

KmanM3 · 04-02-2016, 11:06 AM

I went with the painted look on mine and I like it. Looks different but very OEM:
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...ighlight=Remus

Hasser · 04-02-2016, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KmanM3

I went with the painted look on mine and I like it. Looks different but very OEM:
http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...ighlight=Remus

yes - that's what I mean - is same diffuser but will be alpine white where yours is silver.

will keep the black parts black where yours are also black.

maybe looks better on yours as its a quad set up, I will have the single exit only on each side now with the MPE

Hasser · 04-02-2016, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Trian

no paint - I think the different colors give it a better stance look.

the stance does look better with all black.

the pictures where I have seen it painted appear to make the cars rear end not look so wide and it angles in.

Sixtoes · 04-02-2016, 01:11 PM

No paint.

Bmw doubles · 04-02-2016, 04:54 PM

Ha, I'm looking at the same diffuser. I vote for no paint too though I am considering having it gloss black wrapped. I saw one on eBay for 150 with free shipping. What are you getting yours for?

Hasser · 04-03-2016, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Ha, I'm looking at the same diffuser. I vote for no paint too though I am considering having it gloss black wrapped. I saw one on eBay for 150 with free shipping. What are you getting yours for?

i saw the replicas on ebay, but I also like OEM and original items - so I ended up getting OEM M Performance diffuser from my local BMW dealer - got a discount and was £366.

I have all other M Performance items on my car.

tbraden32 · 04-03-2016, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hasser

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bmw doubles

Ha, I'm looking at the same diffuser. I vote for no paint too though I am considering having it gloss black wrapped. I saw one on eBay for 150 with free shipping. What are you getting yours for?

i saw the replicas on ebay, but I also like OEM and original items - so I ended up getting OEM M Performance diffuser from my local BMW dealer - got a discount and was £366.

I have all other M Performance items on my car.

I painted mine gloss black.

Nalod · 04-03-2016, 03:02 PM

Not painting or contrast says: Look at my mod!!!
I realize on a non black car there is contrast, but to me it looks clumsy.
Painting it says "I go my own way", and it looks more OEM even though OEM was black.

Paint it. The contours of the mod will show great.

Hasser · 04-03-2016, 03:49 PM

This is what I have now, so will look the same all black I suppose.

SLVSRFR · 04-03-2016, 06:27 PM

I wouldn't paint it. It's not to gain attention, it just looks more aggressive.

Hasser · 04-04-2016, 02:54 AM

I found a better picture.

think this look good.

remmib · 04-04-2016, 11:39 AM

Sounds like you want to paint it, and you should do what you like.

Bmw doubles · 04-04-2016, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hasser

I found a better picture.

think this look good.

That is very fitting for a 535.

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Hasser Major 447 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Isle of Man iTrader: (0)	M Performance Rear Diffuser - Paint or Not Paint? so i have a new rear diffuser to replace my CF vorstiener as the quad set up has gone and now have single exit on each side from the MPE. so I have the MP rear diffuser. so my question is do I leave it the matt black or paint to colour match the car - alpine white. I currently have CF tips on the MPE so was thinking to paint to get the better contrast with the CF tips as leaving it all black, then the CF tips will not be fully appreciated. painted black __________________ 2014 M5 1990 E30 318i Touring 1999 E38 728i -sold M235i - sold Activehybrid 5 - sold
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Hasser Major 447 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Isle of Man iTrader: (0)	really no paint - was thinking to get better contrast on the CF tips. will save money anyway if not painted. hopefully can get a few more replies to a choice or other peoples ideas. __________________ 2014 M5 1990 E30 318i Touring 1999 E38 728i -sold M235i - sold Activehybrid 5 - sold
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Trian Second Lieutenant 79 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2015 535i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Victoria, B.C. iTrader: (0)	no paint - I think the different colors give it a better stance look.
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Hasser Major 447 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Isle of Man iTrader: (0)	I cant get my ahead around the pricing of BMW. the Stock diffuser is around £80 while the M Performance diffuser is £400 and made from the same plastic material!! WTF is that about - if it was CF maybe i'd understand. but I suppose it doesn't matter as muppets like me pay it!! __________________ 2014 M5 1990 E30 318i Touring 1999 E38 728i -sold M235i - sold Activehybrid 5 - sold
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KmanM3 Captain 57 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2017 540i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY iTrader: (4)	I went with the painted look on mine and I like it. Looks different but very OEM: http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthre...ighlight=Remus
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Sixtoes Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: F10 520D Manual Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0)	No paint.
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Nalod Major 79 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NorthCarolina iTrader: (0)	Not painting or contrast says: Look at my mod!!! I realize on a non black car there is contrast, but to me it looks clumsy. Painting it says "I go my own way", and it looks more OEM even though OEM was black. Paint it. The contours of the mod will show great. __________________ 2013 535i M-Sport with 6 speed Manual Transmission, Jet Black on Black, Technology, HUD, multi contour seats, Premium package, Premium HiFi, Non Runflat ExtremeConti DWS 06.............
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Hasser Major 447 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Isle of Man iTrader: (0)	This is what I have now, so will look the same all black I suppose. Attached Images __________________ 2014 M5 1990 E30 318i Touring 1999 E38 728i -sold M235i - sold Activehybrid 5 - sold
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Hasser Major 447 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Isle of Man iTrader: (0)	I found a better picture. think this look good. __________________ 2014 M5 1990 E30 318i Touring 1999 E38 728i -sold M235i - sold Activehybrid 5 - sold
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