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      01-31-2013, 08:56 PM   #1
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M5 Rear Diffusor on M-Sport Bumper

I've seen multiple M5 rear diffusors running on non-M5's and think they look great. I'm looking to add this to my m-sport bumper, but the local car shop has stated that the M5 rear diffusor is "shorter" and not a direct fit.

Is this true? If so, what needs to modified to make this happen? I already know the exhaust needs to be modified to fit the more narrow cut-outs, but I didn't know the actual diffusor had fitment issues.

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      01-31-2013, 09:11 PM   #2
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Diffuser isn't shorter. It bolts right up to the msport bumper BUT there is a part that you will need to trim off for it to fit. There is a bracket that holds the comfort access sensors that needs to be cut off and relocate the sensors. The bracket is right in the center behind the diffuser.

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Alan, where is the best spot to relocate the sensor?
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That i'm not sure since i didn't do this conversion on my own car. This is just what i gathered from seeing other people's posts. supposidly bmw sells a different bracket for the M5 so you can have a more oem setup but i heard its hard to get a hold of that part only. Check realoem.com

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Thanks Alan - i always assumed it was quite an easy upgrade, but will need to dig a bit deeper - especially regarding the comfort access sensors
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