Oem Diffuser...what color/finish is it unpainted?
11-24-2008, 07:50 PM
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well i finally came to realize that detto probably will not be sending my missing diffuser and mounting brackets for the rear bumper (have a temp credit from BofA while they are looking into my claim) in the meantime ive decided to just go to the dealer and buy it myself. they're like $50 bucks unpainted. i actually like the look of it when its flat black vs painted. i know the bumpers come in that flat bluish finish but im not sure about the diffuser, is it bluish or black?
btw: anyone know if its necessary to use the m mounting brackets that come with the mtech kit for the rear bumper install? detto screwed me on those as well and now i dont know if i have to buy them as well or if i can install the rear bumper without them.
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btw: anyone know if its necessary to use the m mounting brackets that come with the mtech kit for the rear bumper install? detto screwed me on those as well and now i dont know if i have to buy them as well or if i can install the rear bumper without them.
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11-24-2008, 07:56 PM
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Instead of the OEM diffuser, you should just buy the ACS diffuser painted. It will probably come out to around the same cost, after you have the OEM painted and it looks WAY better than the OEM one. 
11-24-2008, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='730661' date='Nov 24 2008, 11:56 PM
Instead of the OEM diffuser, you should just buy the ACS diffuser painted. It will probably come out to around the same cost, after you have the OEM painted and it looks WAY better than the OEM one.
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Originally Posted by e60_fanatic' post='730702' date='Nov 25 2008, 12:35 AM
how much would the ACS cost me? also where can i get one?
11-24-2008, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='730705' date='Nov 24 2008, 09:37 PM
Eurorev. Contact John@Eurorev or MacFly. They can help you out. Not sure about cost, but just remember their price will include paint and shipping.
i'll actually be at EuroRev tomorrow morning and i can get you a quote. i'm assuming you want it painted and shipped to St. Louis?
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='730705' date='Nov 25 2008, 12:37 AM
Eurorev. Contact John@Eurorev or MacFly. They can help you out. Not sure about cost, but just remember their price will include paint and shipping.
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Originally Posted by MacFly' post='730720' date='Nov 25 2008, 12:54 AM
thanks C!
i'll actually be at EuroRev tomorrow morning and i can get you a quote. i'm assuming you want it painted and shipped to St. Louis?
i'll actually be at EuroRev tomorrow morning and i can get you a quote. i'm assuming you want it painted and shipped to St. Louis?
. would a carbon fiber one cost more or less vs a painted one?thanks
11-24-2008, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by e60_fanatic' post='730722' date='Nov 24 2008, 09:57 PM
yes please. i saw what the ACS looks like and i really like it compared to the oem one i just think it is going to be outta my price range if its authentic . would a carbon fiber one cost more or less vs a painted one?
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. would a carbon fiber one cost more or less vs a painted one?thanks
The ACS diffuser however requires you to play around with it because it is not a plug and play diffuser. You will need to glue it on.
If you want the M-tech diffuser, it is 180 shipped and painted.
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Originally Posted by John@EuroRev' post='730729' date='Nov 25 2008, 01:14 AM
The ACS replica diffuser is 470 shipped in CF or 480 painted and shipped.
The ACS diffuser however requires you to play around with it because it is not a plug and play diffuser. You will need to glue it on.
If you want the M-tech diffuser, it is 180 shipped and painted.
The ACS diffuser however requires you to play around with it because it is not a plug and play diffuser. You will need to glue it on.
If you want the M-tech diffuser, it is 180 shipped and painted.
plus i dont want to glue it on.John, could you please tell me what color the oem diffuser is unpainted?
thanks