Vorstiener type II first thought

Nati Beastcat · 04-26-2013, 07:27 PM

Broke down last week after waiting for the challenge diffuser for the longest time among other brands. With nothing in sight for a while and low options for the E90 I did it. I bought the Vorstiener type II. An initial test fit doesn't look very promising. I know its after market and all, but for $800 and a "certificate of Authenticity" one would think it would pretty much fit snug to the bumper with little to no issue.. I'll wait till I put the screws to it and apply the tape before the rant begins.

lsmkr01 · 04-27-2013, 08:16 AM

Your not the first to report fitment issues with brand V. Hopefully it works out for you to help alleviate some of the sting of the whole challenge ordeal.

BIGW0RM · 04-27-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Nati Beastcat

Broke down last week after waiting for the challenge diffuser for the longest time among other brands. With nothing in sight for a while and low options for the E90 I did it. I bought the Vorstiener type II. An initial test fit doesn't look very promising. I know its after market and all, but for $800 and a "certificate of Authenticity" one would think it would pretty much fit snug to the bumper with little to no issue.. I'll wait till I put the screws to it and apply the tape before the rant begins.

I had the SAME issue! Mine would not stay on at all! I even had vorsteiner themselves put it on and it FAILED twice!!! They even dremeled it to fit!!! Swear to god.

There only solution was to epoxy it on to my bumper. At that point I asked for my money back which I got a free weeks later, but I also found a quarter size paint chip where the diffuser was taped too. No one fessed up to it and they pretty much blew it off when I pointed it out to them.

When I first had the issue, the owner Peter called me and told me they would replace it. Plus give me a free front lip. And that they take quality seriously, yadda yadda, he sold it THICK! I passed on the free stuff (the lips are ugly) and some he had some other guy handle my reinstall. When that failed twice they pushed some Asian chick on me and Peter never showed his face to me not even once! So I got the run around from three of them and excuse after excuse. They didnt even try another diffuser!

My parting gift... A business card holder! It was a slap in the face.

I'll never buy another vorsteiner product EVER!

Return it if you can or call them directly to get a refund. It's crap!

Nati Beastcat · 04-27-2013, 02:32 PM

Its on! Wouldn't say its perfect but it looks nice and the jerez helped hide the small gaps that seem to be on the passanger side of the tail pipes. I was able to push the bumper from behind with my finger tips towards the diffuser. Once they made contact the tape worked some magic. Used a hair dryer before the final stick and heated the tape and bumper. I'll post some pics when i have time.

Detroit M3 · 04-28-2013, 04:02 AM

Interesting, thought vorsteiner was supposed to be the best??

Nati Beastcat · 04-28-2013, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Detroit M3

Interesting, thought vorsteiner was supposed to be the best??

You and me both. Dont get me wrong it does look good. But hey for $800-$900 that thing should fit awesome! Not 90%

M3_FJ · 04-28-2013, 05:55 PM

My GTS-V diffuser is a unsatisfactory fit for a $1,800 item. Like mentioned above you'd think fitment would be spot on for the amount they charge but it's not.

W/// · 04-28-2013, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Detroit M3

Interesting, thought vorsteiner was supposed to be the best??

Thought so too until I saw pics that show otherwise. I refuse to play ridiculous prices for it to look no better than parts I can off eBay for a couple of hundred.

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Originally Posted by Nati Beastcat

You and me both. Dont get me wrong it does look good. But hey for $800-$900 that thing should fit awesome! Not 90%

Luckily you have a black car and not white. Strange, I thought everything they sold were over $1k. Glad you were able to make it work though.

jkim723 · 04-28-2013, 06:35 PM

In for pics

the_road_less_traveled · 04-28-2013, 06:47 PM

I just installed my Vorsteiner diffuser and it was about a 92% fitment. Not as good as Challenge, but comparable price.

NELSON.MLGB · 04-28-2013, 07:07 PM

Arkym is the best fitment I tried.

Orange fever · 04-28-2013, 07:53 PM

never had a problem with Vorsteiner parts on both my cars e46m / e90m. im a happy customer

BIGW0RM · 04-29-2013, 01:01 AM

Lets see some pics a few days after install...

Detroit M3 · 04-29-2013, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by W///

Thought so too until I saw pics that show otherwise. I refuse to play ridiculous prices for it to look no better than parts I can off eBay for a couple of hundred.

I'm newer to the cf game but i'm running the full mode carbon kit now and fitment was 100%.

W/// · 04-29-2013, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Detroit M3

I'm newer to the cf game but i'm running the full mode carbon kit now and fitment was 100%.

Agreed. From the pictures, they make way better stuff than Vorsteiner IMO (fitment wise)

Nati Beastcat · 04-29-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ILSMKU

Lets see some pics a few days after install...

Well you nailed it. Checked it out this morning... Seeing more gaps after letting it sit for a few days! From the top view you can see where the left side now has a noticeable gap and the right side is flush to the bumper

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Originally Posted by Detroit M3

I'm newer to the cf game but i'm running the full mode carbon kit now and fitment was 100%.

Mode carbon has discontinued the diffuser for the E90. There is a race version coming but its not out yet.

Going to take it off and try again...

vastano · 04-29-2013, 11:59 AM

AW E90 here as well. I've attempted 2 times to install my Vorsteiner diffuser. I cant get it satisfactory enough where i'd feel safe leaving it on my car. I'm going to try one more time and if I cant succeed, its off the the FS forums.

Nati Beastcat · 04-29-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by vastano

AW E90 here as well. I've attempted 2 times to install my Vorsteiner diffuser. I cant get it satisfactory enough where i'd feel safe leaving it on my car. I'm going to try one more time and if I cant succeed, its off the the FS forums.

Really disappointed in mine at this point. I'm going back for a third time this evening. Its takes longer to clean it up than it does to install.... Once you stick it and realize you're 1/8" here or there its to late.

** Third times the charm! Vorstiener had accidentally sent 2 diffuser's in the same box

The other one seemed to fit a lot better!! 95% fitment.
its on and looking good for now..... pics when the rain stops

chris s · 04-30-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Nati Beastcat

Really disappointed in mine at this point. I'm going back for a third time this evening. Its takes longer to clean it up than it does to install.... Once you stick it and realize you're 1/8" here or there its to late.

** Third times the charm! Vorstiener had accidentally sent 2 diffuser's in the same box

The other one seemed to fit a lot better!! 95% fitment.
its on and looking good for now..... pics when the rain stops

BONUS! Sell the other one... free diffuser for you! LOLLL

Nati Beastcat · 04-30-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chris s

BONUS! Sell the other one... free diffuser for you! LOLLL

Thought about that but didn't want the bad karma!!

RogeM3 · 04-30-2013, 10:18 AM

where are the pics?

Nati Beastcat · 04-30-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by RogeM3

where are the pics?

Don't have the performance spoiler on yet but the OEM is removed.

just a quick iphone pic

fitment is pretty good on the second diffuser so far. I'll get better pics when its all together

04-26-2013, 07:27 PM	#1
Nati Beastcat Party at the Moontower 134 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: X5D Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (5)	Vorstiener type II first thought Broke down last week after waiting for the challenge diffuser for the longest time among other brands. With nothing in sight for a while and low options for the E90 I did it. I bought the Vorstiener type II. An initial test fit doesn't look very promising. I know its after market and all, but for $800 and a "certificate of Authenticity" one would think it would pretty much fit snug to the bumper with little to no issue.. I'll wait till I put the screws to it and apply the tape before the rant begins. __________________ Eisenmann race \| Test Pipes \| BPM Stage 2 \| Vorsteiner \| Black lines \| AA filter \| iND cosmetics \| KW Sleeve over \| 20" BBS LM's \| Macht Schnell Tow Strap \| Euro modded front bumper \| Revinora lip \| iND mirror caps \| BMW spoiler \| BMW Steering wheel \| iND Interior Pkg \|You bet Jerez its black and i'll never go back! Instagram @NATIBEASTCAT
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lsmkr01 Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Your not the first to report fitment issues with brand V. Hopefully it works out for you to help alleviate some of the sting of the whole challenge ordeal.
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Nati Beastcat Party at the Moontower 134 Rep 1,287 Posts Drives: X5D Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (5)	Its on! Wouldn't say its perfect but it looks nice and the jerez helped hide the small gaps that seem to be on the passanger side of the tail pipes. I was able to push the bumper from behind with my finger tips towards the diffuser. Once they made contact the tape worked some magic. Used a hair dryer before the final stick and heated the tape and bumper. I'll post some pics when i have time. __________________ Eisenmann race \| Test Pipes \| BPM Stage 2 \| Vorsteiner \| Black lines \| AA filter \| iND cosmetics \| KW Sleeve over \| 20" BBS LM's \| Macht Schnell Tow Strap \| Euro modded front bumper \| Revinora lip \| iND mirror caps \| BMW spoiler \| BMW Steering wheel \| iND Interior Pkg \|You bet Jerez its black and i'll never go back! Instagram @NATIBEASTCAT
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Detroit M3 Major 31 Rep 982 Posts Drives: Murdered E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bloomfield Hills iTrader: (0)	Interesting, thought vorsteiner was supposed to be the best?? __________________ E92. ModeCarbon. iND. eisenmann. ACM Test Pipe. BPM Sport. KW.
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M3_FJ Captain 51 Rep 883 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (9)	My GTS-V diffuser is a unsatisfactory fit for a $1,800 item. Like mentioned above you'd think fitment would be spot on for the amount they charge but it's not. __________________ Blower & stuff
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jkim723 Private 3 Rep 75 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (4)	In for pics
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the_road_less_traveled Id rather be boating... 67 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: Baja 26 Outlaw Join Date: May 2012 Location: the lake iTrader: (3)	I just installed my Vorsteiner diffuser and it was about a 92% fitment. Not as good as Challenge, but comparable price.
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04-29-2013, 11:59 AM	#17
vastano Captain 103 Rep 893 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (5)	AW E90 here as well. I've attempted 2 times to install my Vorsteiner diffuser. I cant get it satisfactory enough where i'd feel safe leaving it on my car. I'm going to try one more time and if I cant succeed, its off the the FS forums.
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