Comments Needed on Arkym Rear Diffuser

MaverickNemesis · 08-06-2010, 09:11 PM

you dont need a trunk but def 90mm tips either akrapovic or gintani

Race_Doc11 · 08-06-2010, 10:06 PM

I'm looking at Akrapovic slip on but to be honest I hate to spend 3,500 for just the look...Lets see what BMW has in mind when they release theirs....

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Originally Posted by MaverickNemesis

you dont need a trunk but def 90mm tips either akrapovic or gintani

mmm_03 · 08-11-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

I'm looking at Akrapovic slip on but to be honest I hate to spend 3,500 for just the look...Lets see what BMW has in mind when they release theirs....

The Akrapovic slip on doesn't only look good, they also have one of the best if not the best build quality I have ever seen, sounds awesome and practically no drone, incredibly light and also adds a few hp and torque as well. After 3 months of intensive research, I eventually decided to go for it despite the high cost.

MaverickNemesis · 08-16-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mmm_03

The Akrapovic slip on doesn't only look good, they also have one of the best if not the best build quality I have ever seen, sounds awesome and practically no drone, incredibly light and also adds a few hp and torque as well. After 3 months of intensive research, I eventually decided to go for it despite the high cost.

yep mine is awesome... would have powdercoated it black but oh well. Great build quality, definitely the best

endofanera7 · 08-17-2010, 03:13 AM

It's one of the weakest looking diffuser on the market IMO.

chris s · 08-17-2010, 08:52 AM

Can someone tell me the price of the ARKYM rear diffuser? thx

MaverickNemesis · 08-17-2010, 09:35 AM

hit up eric at pyspeed it all depends on the what you want... single, double sided cf or matte

Jack28 · 08-17-2010, 08:48 PM

Im really liking this rear diff. Does anyone that have one know if they make one with just the center piece? Like the Version II of the Vorsteiner without the outside cf section?

PYSpeed.com · 08-17-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack28

Im really liking this rear diff. Does anyone that have one know if they make one with just the center piece? Like the Version II of the Vorsteiner without the outside cf section?

Jack, there is only one type of E92 M3 ARKYM AeroSport Diffuser for now. Here are some closeup photos for you.

MaverickNemesis · 08-18-2010, 05:58 AM

eric quote me on the trunk and front lip

mmm_03 · 08-18-2010, 10:34 AM

I was advised that my Arkym Rear Diffuser has just been shipped out. Can't wait to receive them in the next few days and have them installed. Thanks Eric for the great service!

Race_Doc11 · 08-18-2010, 07:27 PM

I went to the bodyshop today ...they did a terrific job when I get the car tomorrow I will post pictures

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Originally Posted by mmm_03

I was advised that my Arkym Rear Diffuser has just been shipped out. Can't wait to receive them in the next few days and have them installed. Thanks Eric for the great service!

mmm_03 · 08-18-2010, 07:50 PM

That's great to hear racedoc! Excited to see some photos of your Arkym rear diffuser.

Race_Doc11 · 08-19-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mmm_03

That's great to hear racedoc! Excited to see some photos of your Arkym rear diffuser.

MaverickNemesis · 08-19-2010, 04:41 PM

i see u took my advice and painted the front white and the rear black...

Race_Doc11 · 08-19-2010, 04:54 PM

MaverickNemesis, You were right about the color however it was painted white first and when I saw it I decided to go with black. don't get me wrong it was not as bad as it sounds but for sure Black is better (semi-gloss finish). Now I'm thinking of painting the front and the back bumper grills the same black to match the kidney grill and the diffuser...What do you think?

MaverickNemesis · 08-19-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

MaverickNemesis, You were right about the color however it was painted white first and when I saw it I decided to go with black. don't get me wrong it was not as bad as it sounds but for sure Black is better (semi-gloss finish). Now I'm thinking of painting the front and the back bumper grills to paint the same black to match the kidney grill and the diffuser...What do you think?

na dont even bother with the grills its not even worth it. I told you a diffuser should never be painted the same as the car unless its molded on... but regardless the car is looking good. Im hoping to buy the arkym front soon but i have the vrs one on already in white

mmm_03 · 08-20-2010, 10:46 AM

I kinda agree with MaverickNemesis, diffusers shouldn't be painted the same as body color unless its molded. I think semi gloss black would look awesome on your AW M3

mmm_03 · 08-24-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MaverickNemesis

yep mine is awesome... would have powdercoated it black but oh well. Great build quality, definitely the best

Hi MaverickNemesis! I just received my Arkym diffuser today and wanted to get your recommendation on whether to install the Arkym diffuser first or my brand new Akra Slip On? I still have my stock axle-back exhaust in my M3. Thanks!

MaverickNemesis · 08-24-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mmm_03

Hi MaverickNemesis! I just received my Arkym diffuser today and wanted to get your recommendation on whether to install the Arkym diffuser first or my brand new Akra Slip On? I still have my stock axle-back exhaust in my M3. Thanks!

First: Take off Stock Exhaust
Second: Clean bumper real good making sure no dirt is left (same goes for the diffuser)
Third: Use Double Sided Tape on the Diffuser and bolt on the Diffuser with the 4 screws underneath the car.
Fourth: You should let the diffuser settle in a little and use painters blue tape to keep the diffuser in place without movement.
Fifth: Either let the car sit for a day while the double sided tape has a firm grip or just bolt on the akra exhaust while its held with the painters tape.

Just make sure the double sided tape holds up so you wont go thru what I went thru and had to do it a 2nd time lol

mmm_03 · 08-24-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MaverickNemesis

First: Take off Stock Exhaust
Second: Clean bumper real good making sure no dirt is left (same goes for the diffuser)
Third: Use Double Sided Tape on the Diffuser and bolt on the Diffuser with the 4 screws underneath the car.
Fourth: You should let the diffuser settle in a little and use painters blue tape to keep the diffuser in place without movement.
Fifth: Either let the car sit for a day while the double sided tape has a firm grip or just bolt on the akra exhaust while its held with the painters tape.

Just make sure the double sided tape holds up so you wont go thru what I went thru and had to do it a 2nd time lol

Thanks so much for your inputs MaverickNemesis! Greatly appreciated!

Alex@Alpine · 08-29-2010, 01:16 PM

I love that rear

08-06-2010, 09:11 PM	#45
MaverickNemesis Captain 49 Rep 807 Posts Drives: Your Girl Crazy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gotham City, New York iTrader: (3)	you dont need a trunk but def 90mm tips either akrapovic or gintani
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08-17-2010, 03:13 AM	#49
endofanera7 Major General 514 Rep 5,392 Posts Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 2018 Porsche GT3 [9.50]	It's one of the weakest looking diffuser on the market IMO.
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08-17-2010, 08:52 AM	#50
chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	Can someone tell me the price of the ARKYM rear diffuser? thx __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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08-17-2010, 09:35 AM	#51
MaverickNemesis Captain 49 Rep 807 Posts Drives: Your Girl Crazy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gotham City, New York iTrader: (3)	hit up eric at pyspeed it all depends on the what you want... single, double sided cf or matte
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08-17-2010, 08:48 PM	#52
Jack28 HUSTLER 14 Rep 1,317 Posts Drives: E46 M3-E92 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: So/Ca Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Im really liking this rear diff. Does anyone that have one know if they make one with just the center piece? Like the Version II of the Vorsteiner without the outside cf section? __________________ E92 M3 ZCP- AW/FR w/Extended Leather) Packages: ZCP, 6MT, Fully Loaded E46 M3 - AW/IR 6 Spd, Fully Loaded. 19'' BBS LM DBK, V-CSL C/F Bmpr, Botld, Diff, V-CSL Custum IR-CF Center Counsel, V-GTR Hood, Dixis Ti 76mm, Meisterschaft Ti Sec. 1&2, EvoSport Headers, CAI, D/A Chip, tck d/a, Alcantera Headliner with Imola Red Sttitching....
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08-18-2010, 05:58 AM	#54
MaverickNemesis Captain 49 Rep 807 Posts Drives: Your Girl Crazy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gotham City, New York iTrader: (3)	eric quote me on the trunk and front lip
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08-18-2010, 10:34 AM	#55
mmm_03 Private 15 Rep 74 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ph iTrader: (0)	I was advised that my Arkym Rear Diffuser has just been shipped out. Can't wait to receive them in the next few days and have them installed. Thanks Eric for the great service!
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08-18-2010, 07:50 PM	#57
mmm_03 Private 15 Rep 74 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ph iTrader: (0)	That's great to hear racedoc! Excited to see some photos of your Arkym rear diffuser.
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08-19-2010, 04:41 PM	#59
MaverickNemesis Captain 49 Rep 807 Posts Drives: Your Girl Crazy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gotham City, New York iTrader: (3)	i see u took my advice and painted the front white and the rear black...
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08-19-2010, 04:54 PM	#60
Race_Doc11 Lieutenant Colonel 458 Rep 1,633 Posts Drives: 2023 G82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 BMW G82 M4 [0.00] 2018 F80 M3 [10.00] 2013 Audi RS5 (Sold) [10.00] 2008 E93 M3 (Sold) [10.00]	MaverickNemesis, You were right about the color however it was painted white first and when I saw it I decided to go with black. don't get me wrong it was not as bad as it sounds but for sure Black is better (semi-gloss finish). Now I'm thinking of painting the front and the back bumper grills the same black to match the kidney grill and the diffuser...What do you think? Last edited by Race_Doc11; 08-19-2010 at 09:18 PM..
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08-20-2010, 10:46 AM	#62
mmm_03 Private 15 Rep 74 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ph iTrader: (0)	I kinda agree with MaverickNemesis, diffusers shouldn't be painted the same as body color unless its molded. I think semi gloss black would look awesome on your AW M3
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08-29-2010, 01:16 PM	#66
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