VRS style & authentic VRS lip and others...

werly · 02-06-2011, 01:46 PM

I am researching for lip + diffuser and after reading some posts I would like to know what are the differences btw VRS "style" and VRS authentic besides the price. I've heard the authentic one sometimes does not fit as well as the "style".
And I think both authentic and style are composed of CF overlay and fiber glass (correct me if I am wrong).
If that is the case, what would justify the higher cost of authentic one? branding?

This is the list of lip & diffuser of my choice

Lip:
Arkym = Challenge > VRS authentic/style

Diffuser:
VRS type II style/authentic > Arkym (does Arkym makes shorter type of diffuser?) > Challenge

Any suggestion or advice regarding price, fitment, quality...etc, is welcomed

Really appreciate the help

SV Concepts III · 02-06-2011, 03:01 PM

Can't speak for other manufacturers but we recently did a post about what goes into each Vorsteiner piece. It's an interesting read if nothing else to show you how a true prepreg dry vacuum form carbon fiber piece is produced:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484181

Cal@Sonic MS · 02-07-2011, 02:29 PM

Generally speaking, the VRS "Style" Replicas are wet lay CF which produces inferior fit/finish to the authentic VRS. The ARKYM pieces are also vacuum infused CF which will offer a superior fit/finish to the replica pieces you inquired about.

Unfortunately at this time, ARKYM does not offer a shorter diffuser (similar the VRS Type II).

Many people go with the replica VRS or ARKYM front lip because they consider it a disposable part, and do not see the point on spending the premium for a part that will get banged/scraped up eventually...

PIMP "E" · 02-08-2011, 03:38 AM

lol, these "disposable parts" dont come with disposable prices...........

BT M3 · 02-08-2011, 10:11 AM

I have a JL replica front VRS which fits 9.9/10 and weave was fine. Would not hesitate to suggest it.

Their JL diffuser is horrible. doesnt fit at all but looks OK. Run!

I went with an authentic VRS front + rear now and it fit first try - don't cheap out on the rear, buy used if you can't afford as you do get what you pay for which that curvy rear bumper design.

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werly First Lieutenant 53 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 2011 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	VRS style & authentic VRS lip and others... I am researching for lip + diffuser and after reading some posts I would like to know what are the differences btw VRS "style" and VRS authentic besides the price. I've heard the authentic one sometimes does not fit as well as the "style". And I think both authentic and style are composed of CF overlay and fiber glass (correct me if I am wrong). If that is the case, what would justify the higher cost of authentic one? branding? This is the list of lip & diffuser of my choice Lip: Arkym = Challenge > VRS authentic/style Diffuser: VRS type II style/authentic > Arkym (does Arkym makes shorter type of diffuser?) > Challenge Any suggestion or advice regarding price, fitment, quality...etc, is welcomed Really appreciate the help
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Can't speak for other manufacturers but we recently did a post about what goes into each Vorsteiner piece. It's an interesting read if nothing else to show you how a true prepreg dry vacuum form carbon fiber piece is produced: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484181
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Cal@Sonic MS 430 Rep 4,650 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: earth iTrader: (2)	Generally speaking, the VRS "Style" Replicas are wet lay CF which produces inferior fit/finish to the authentic VRS. The ARKYM pieces are also vacuum infused CF which will offer a superior fit/finish to the replica pieces you inquired about. Unfortunately at this time, ARKYM does not offer a shorter diffuser (similar the VRS Type II). Many people go with the replica VRS or ARKYM front lip because they consider it a disposable part, and do not see the point on spending the premium for a part that will get banged/scraped up eventually...
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PIMP "E" Colonel 59 Rep 2,500 Posts Drives: AW 2011 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CentCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	lol, these "disposable parts" dont come with disposable prices........... __________________ MONEY IS THE SAIL TO MY BOAT
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BT M3 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I have a JL replica front VRS which fits 9.9/10 and weave was fine. Would not hesitate to suggest it. Their JL diffuser is horrible. doesnt fit at all but looks OK. Run! I went with an authentic VRS front + rear now and it fit first try - don't cheap out on the rear, buy used if you can't afford as you do get what you pay for which that curvy rear bumper design.
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