Hamann Diffuser
05-20-2007, 02:33 AM
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So I decided to buy the Hamann diffuser from our very own Hamann aficionado, ats77 (he is a very nice member and helpful with any Hamann related questions).
Heres how it went:
03/06/07: Asked ats77 for a price quote.
03/06/07: Ats77 replied and invoiced me the price through paypal.
03/06/07: Paid through paypal.
03/21/07: Notified by ats77 that the diffuser has been shipped.
03/23/07: Notified by ats77 of the flight number for the diffuser.
03/25/07: Diffuser arrives in US.
03/25/07: Diffuser held by US customs.
03/26/07: Schenker Customs Broker calls and say they will send me the necessary forms to clear customs.
03/27/07: Custom broker e-mail me the forms.
03/27/07: Completed forms fax to customs broker.
03/28/07: Customs broker calls and said they sent me the wrong forms and e-mail me the correct forms along with necessary power of attorney forms.
03/28/07: Correct forms notorized and completed and then faxed to customs broker.
04/06/07: Custom broker calls and said the item has been cleared. Item scheduled to be delivered next Monday between 8am~7pm.
04/07/08: Socal Meet #7
Monday, 04/09/07: Diffuser arrives @ 5pm.
Cost
Diffuser
Here is a before and after picture:
Exhaust is Eisenmann 4 x 76mm.
A couple of comments on the fitment:
There are a few 'clips' along the edge of the diffuser that go into the m-aero rear bumper; one of them has to be broken off so that it will fit. The diffuser is made out of fiberglass and doesn't have much 'give'. To make it fit, it has to be put under relatively high strain. It kind of feels like it would pop out at any moment. Also, if you get the Eisenmann exhaust, part of the diffuser conflicts with the right half of the exhuast and a 3"x3" square needs to be cut off.
As a last note to people contemplating buying this diffuser, I would recommend that you get the 4 x 90mm Hamann exhaust to complement the diffuser (like a fellow member aR. did), as the Eisenmann exhaust looks too small. Unfortunately, the 90mm exhaust is only avaliable for the 550i...
Good night y'all.
Heres how it went:
03/06/07: Asked ats77 for a price quote.
03/06/07: Ats77 replied and invoiced me the price through paypal.
03/06/07: Paid through paypal.
03/21/07: Notified by ats77 that the diffuser has been shipped.
03/23/07: Notified by ats77 of the flight number for the diffuser.
03/25/07: Diffuser arrives in US.
03/25/07: Diffuser held by US customs.
03/26/07: Schenker Customs Broker calls and say they will send me the necessary forms to clear customs.
03/27/07: Custom broker e-mail me the forms.
03/27/07: Completed forms fax to customs broker.
03/28/07: Customs broker calls and said they sent me the wrong forms and e-mail me the correct forms along with necessary power of attorney forms.
03/28/07: Correct forms notorized and completed and then faxed to customs broker.
04/06/07: Custom broker calls and said the item has been cleared. Item scheduled to be delivered next Monday between 8am~7pm.
04/07/08: Socal Meet #7
Monday, 04/09/07: Diffuser arrives @ 5pm.
Cost
Diffuser
$536.70 (399,00? @ 1 U.S. Dollar = 0.743431 Euros)
Shipping$201.77 (150,00? @ 1 U.S. Dollar = 0.743431 Euros)
Notarization$10
Custom Fees$472.96 (!)
Paint$100
Total: $1321.43Here is a before and after picture:
Exhaust is Eisenmann 4 x 76mm.
A couple of comments on the fitment:
There are a few 'clips' along the edge of the diffuser that go into the m-aero rear bumper; one of them has to be broken off so that it will fit. The diffuser is made out of fiberglass and doesn't have much 'give'. To make it fit, it has to be put under relatively high strain. It kind of feels like it would pop out at any moment. Also, if you get the Eisenmann exhaust, part of the diffuser conflicts with the right half of the exhuast and a 3"x3" square needs to be cut off.
As a last note to people contemplating buying this diffuser, I would recommend that you get the 4 x 90mm Hamann exhaust to complement the diffuser (like a fellow member aR. did), as the Eisenmann exhaust looks too small. Unfortunately, the 90mm exhaust is only avaliable for the 550i...
Good night y'all.
05-20-2007, 02:39 AM
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Very nice change 
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05-20-2007, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by nelson29' post='426489' date='May 20 2007, 10:33 AM
looks great
quick question, why didnt you get it from quad m. he probably could've avoid you those custom fees.
quick question, why didnt you get it from quad m. he probably could've avoid you those custom fees.
05-20-2007, 06:01 PM
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Great thread and def an improvement.
Where did you get your 1st diffuser with the dual cut-out? Is that custom made from the factory Mtech diffuser? Is it for sale?
Where did you get your 1st diffuser with the dual cut-out? Is that custom made from the factory Mtech diffuser? Is it for sale?
05-20-2007, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jonsibal' post='426631' date='May 20 2007, 07:01 PM
Great thread and def an improvement.
Where did you get your 1st diffuser with the dual cut-out? Is that custom made from the factory Mtech diffuser? Is it for sale?
Where did you get your 1st diffuser with the dual cut-out? Is that custom made from the factory Mtech diffuser? Is it for sale?
05-20-2007, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Owen530i' post='426669' date='May 20 2007, 09:17 PM
I got the first diffuser from Eurorev (www.eurorev.com). It is custom made. It is also not for sale, just in case anything goes wrong with the Hamann diffuser.