CF diffuser on order!

Ickdeep · 03-08-2018, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charter23

I'm not excited about the idea of spending hours of my life installing a new M5 adapter (51128053585) that no one will see, only to throw away my current one...which I could have cut up in the first place. Right?

Hold my beer...

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Originally Posted by kthxbai

Yeah, if no one is going to see the imperfection will not matter lol. I would just DIY it and some money.

To follow kthxbai point, its worth trying to modify your current one. Worth case , you use the one you ordered. Best case is that you just return the piece you bought.

Charter23 · 03-11-2018, 05:44 PM

All done adding the CF M5 diffuser. I basically followed the same process as this thread.

DIY F10 535i OEM M5 diffuser retrofit with Foot Trunk Release Comfort Access http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=887130

The only difference is that my diffuser is one piece and a little different in shape. It required a little more cutting (see red lines in the edited pic below from the above thread)

Charter23 · 03-11-2018, 05:46 PM

Ready for the M5 CP mufflers tomorrow!!

lsturbointeg · 03-11-2018, 11:10 PM

there you go! looks pretty clean. now you need a carbon fiber trunk spoiler!

Charter23 · 03-12-2018, 01:48 PM

Sounds freaking mean with the flaps wired open! Flipping through the gears with the paddle shifters even emits a subtle burble.

I'll probably end up getting one of those remote controlled valve systems just to keep it civilized when needed.

I just got home so I will shoot a cold start video once it cools down. In the mean time, here are some pics, don't mind how dirty it is, we are getting 2 feet of snow tomorrow. FML

Sylverlee · 03-12-2018, 02:28 PM

That's a pretty good fitment. Didn't even need to take it to a shop for install?

Ickdeep · 03-12-2018, 03:28 PM

Looks super clean!

Charter23 · 03-12-2018, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylverlee

That's a pretty good fitment. Didn't even need to take it to a shop for install?

I installed the diffuser which was easy. A shop installed the exhaust though. I have a welder but not a pipe bender.

Charter23 · 03-12-2018, 07:25 PM

Here is the before:

Here is the after:

Best part is that as I backed into my driveway tonight I noticed that a guy in a BMW had pulled over to talk to me. I immediately thought he was going to yell at me for driving like a maniac but he had followed me home from the store to compliment my exhaust. He knew it was an M5 set up and wanted to know how I got it on a 535! Only 4 hours with the new exhaust and I got my first compliment! My wife just rolled her eyes...

Ickdeep · 03-13-2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Charter23

Here is the before:

Here is the after:

Best part is that as I backed into my driveway tonight I noticed that a guy in a BMW had pulled over to talk to me. I immediately thought he was going to yell at me for driving like a maniac but he had followed me home from the store to compliment my exhaust. He knew it was an M5 set up and wanted to know how I got it on a 535! Only 4 hours with the new exhaust and I got my first compliment! My wife just rolled her eyes...

Sounds and looks really clean. Nice work!

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Charter23 Private First Class 76 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2014 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Toyota 4Runner ... [10.00] 2014 BMW 535i xdrive [10.00]	All done adding the CF M5 diffuser. I basically followed the same process as this thread. DIY F10 535i OEM M5 diffuser retrofit with Foot Trunk Release Comfort Access http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=887130 The only difference is that my diffuser is one piece and a little different in shape. It required a little more cutting (see red lines in the edited pic below from the above thread) Attached Images __________________ ___________________________ 2014 535i xdrive m-sport
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Charter23 Private First Class 76 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2014 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Toyota 4Runner ... [10.00] 2014 BMW 535i xdrive [10.00]	Sounds freaking mean with the flaps wired open! Flipping through the gears with the paddle shifters even emits a subtle burble. I'll probably end up getting one of those remote controlled valve systems just to keep it civilized when needed. I just got home so I will shoot a cold start video once it cools down. In the mean time, here are some pics, don't mind how dirty it is, we are getting 2 feet of snow tomorrow. FML Attached Images __________________ ___________________________ 2014 535i xdrive m-sport
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Charter23 Private First Class 76 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2014 535i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 Toyota 4Runner ... [10.00] 2014 BMW 535i xdrive [10.00]	Here is the before: Here is the after: Best part is that as I backed into my driveway tonight I noticed that a guy in a BMW had pulled over to talk to me. I immediately thought he was going to yell at me for driving like a maniac but he had followed me home from the store to compliment my exhaust. He knew it was an M5 set up and wanted to know how I got it on a 535! Only 4 hours with the new exhaust and I got my first compliment! My wife just rolled her eyes... __________________ ___________________________ 2014 535i xdrive m-sport
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