Hamann or OEM MTech Quad Diffuser
03-12-2013, 07:56 AM
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03-12-2013, 08:08 AM
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Here's the only one I could dig up. I'll have to try and take a trip to the body shop.
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03-12-2013, 10:30 AM
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I went with this:
BMW Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser E60 M Sport Tech Quad | eBay
...and it came out looking like this...
So I say option 1 or the eBay diffuser which is actually really nicely put together.
03-12-2013, 10:38 AM
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My Ride: BMW
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By that logic why modify the car at all if you don't have an M5? An exhaust doesn't have to be for straight performance. Some people prefer aesthetics over speed... not me but I know they're out there.
I went with this:
BMW Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser E60 M Sport Tech Quad | eBay
...and it came out looking like this...
So I say option 1 or the eBay diffuser which is actually really nicely put together.
I went with this:
BMW Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser E60 M Sport Tech Quad | eBay
...and it came out looking like this...
So I say option 1 or the eBay diffuser which is actually really nicely put together.
03-12-2013, 10:53 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530I
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I wonder if it would be possible to take our OEM diffusers to a professional body shop and get them to cut another slot for us.
It might be worth their time and cost effective (with paint job and all) for us if two or more members do a group thingy.
Anyone interested in the idea? We can either find a shop in LA or Orange County. I am thinking of Michael's Auto Body and Paint in Fullerton.
03-12-2013, 11:11 AM
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Balbs,
I wonder if it would be possible to take our OEM diffusers to a professional body shop and get them to cut another slot for us.
It might be worth their time and cost effective (with paint job and all) for us if two or more members do a group thingy.
Anyone interested in the idea? We can either find a shop in LA or Orange County. I am thinking of Michael's Auto Body and Paint in Fullerton.
I wonder if it would be possible to take our OEM diffusers to a professional body shop and get them to cut another slot for us.
It might be worth their time and cost effective (with paint job and all) for us if two or more members do a group thingy.
Anyone interested in the idea? We can either find a shop in LA or Orange County. I am thinking of Michael's Auto Body and Paint in Fullerton.
BMW E60 Dual Exhaust Diffuser Cover , M Tech - Primed: Bekkers.com Driiv Autosport
03-12-2013, 11:49 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530I
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Yes it's possible. In fact, Bekkers sell it.
BMW E60 Dual Exhaust Diffuser Cover , M Tech - Primed: Bekkers.com Driiv Autosport
BMW E60 Dual Exhaust Diffuser Cover , M Tech - Primed: Bekkers.com Driiv Autosport
I think I'll follow Mike_K's lead with the "finished" product.
Thanks.
03-12-2013, 12:30 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
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V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
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SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
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19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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If you like the M5 look, I'd say go for the rear conversion. I had the rear conversion done on my first 5er. It looks better then the Hamann add-on.
03-12-2013, 01:04 PM
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