Feedback: Diffuser Vorsteiner vs Arkym (Quad)

F30 · 09-27-2013, 12:31 PM

Hi 5post I currently have an Arkym Quad Diffuser on my 535i (below) and I love the subtle look it provides but I am having thoughts of switching to the aggressive Vorsteiner diffuser. Opinions?

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Bobby_Drake · 09-27-2013, 03:25 PM

Vorsteiner looks meaner and thus more sporty IMO. Arkym looks more subtle. Really depends on the look you're going for.

+1 Vorsteiner for me.

BTW, that remus quad looks sexy!

Donser · 09-27-2013, 08:52 PM

Let me know if you decide to switch. I'll take the Arkym diffuser off your hands if you decide to sell.

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Originally Posted by F30

Hi 5post I currently have an Arkym Quad Diffuser on my 535i (below) and I love the subtle look it provides but I am having thoughts of switching to the aggressive Vorsteiner diffuser. Opinions?

Russkey · 09-28-2013, 04:12 AM

+1 for Vorsteiner
Have you considered 3D Design Diffuser for M5? I think the fitment is the same and it looks aggressive too!

Cairo Kid · 09-28-2013, 04:49 AM

IMO the vorsteiner has a lot more character. good choice, i'm trying to get one as well.

F30 · 09-28-2013, 08:28 PM

yeah from what my guys tell me the Vorsteiner is sold out 30-120 days if you order....

Cairo Kid · 09-29-2013, 12:40 AM

Just one other consideration, if you have the Comfort Access option, the Vorsteiner diffuser may not be a 'drop-in' replacement.

If anyone has specific knowledge, it would be appreciated.

ausdude · 09-29-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Cairo Kid

Just one other consideration, if you have the Comfort Access option, the Vorsteiner diffuser may not be a 'drop-in' replacement.

If anyone has specific knowledge, it would be appreciated.

I just had my M Performance diffuser painted gloss black and install it this weekend. It works with comfort access.

Bobby_Drake · 09-29-2013, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ausdude

I just had my M Performance diffuser painted gloss black and install it this weekend. It works with comfort access.

Installed a Vorsteiner style diffuser on mine with comfort access. No problems at all and no repositioning or what have you. I did have a local shop do the installation as the bumper needed to be removed in order to secure the diffuser. See the link below for pics.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=835325

BTW, Vorsteiner style diffuser saved me $500. The real one would be nice, but I really did not care about carbon fiber, so I decided to save my $ and spend $500 somewhere else.

KhanhtactMe · 09-30-2013, 04:20 PM

+1 to Vorsteiner, but then again I'm biased

remmib · 10-01-2013, 02:26 PM

I like the subtle style of the Arkym.

09-27-2013, 12:31 PM	#1
F30 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 39 Posts Drives: F10 535i Owner - Future M4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Feedback: Diffuser Vorsteiner vs Arkym (Quad) Hi 5post I currently have an Arkym Quad Diffuser on my 535i (below) and I love the subtle look it provides but I am having thoughts of switching to the aggressive Vorsteiner diffuser. Opinions? VS.
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Bobby_Drake Major 390 Rep 1,152 Posts Drives: '16 X5M Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: San Diego, CA -> Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	Vorsteiner looks meaner and thus more sporty IMO. Arkym looks more subtle. Really depends on the look you're going for. +1 Vorsteiner for me. BTW, that remus quad looks sexy!
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Russkey Captain 155 Rep 751 Posts Drives: '12 BMW AW 550xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 550xi [10.00]	+1 for Vorsteiner Have you considered 3D Design Diffuser for M5? I think the fitment is the same and it looks aggressive too! __________________ '15 Porsche Macan S / Black & Garnet Red / 20" RS Spyder Wheels / CF trim / Red Calipers / Black Rear Badge. '12 AW 550xi / Dinan S2 / Arkym CF Spoiler / 3D Design Style Splitter / Eisenmann Race Exhaust / 20' HRE FF01 / ACS Springs / CF Grill / CF 3D Design Diffuser / Blue Calipers...
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Cairo Kid Private First Class 8 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M Sport Package Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Doha iTrader: (0)	IMO the vorsteiner has a lot more character. good choice, i'm trying to get one as well.
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F30 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 39 Posts Drives: F10 535i Owner - Future M4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	yeah from what my guys tell me the Vorsteiner is sold out 30-120 days if you order....
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Cairo Kid Private First Class 8 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M Sport Package Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Doha iTrader: (0)	Just one other consideration, if you have the Comfort Access option, the Vorsteiner diffuser may not be a 'drop-in' replacement. If anyone has specific knowledge, it would be appreciated.
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KhanhtactMe Private 8 Rep 64 Posts Drives: NA Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Minneapolis, MN iTrader: (0)	+1 to Vorsteiner, but then again I'm biased
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