how not to install your e92 m3 vorsteiner rear difussor

longtran · 01-04-2009, 11:33 PM

hey guys, this is not how you install the difussor. if the tape is coming off, just remove it and reset the damn thing. i saw this on a member's car and felt bad for the owner. apparently another member was "doing him a favor" by fixing his difussor that was popping out. i saw this today and couldnt believe the mickey mouse work that was done to it. the guy who "fixed" the difussor bought some 2 ply epoxy and try to glue it back. now the owner have to get his bumper and rear difussor repainted because the expoxy will not come off. lesson learn guys, if the part is falling off, just redo it. do not try to mickey mouse the install. if you can't do it, just pay someone that knows how to do.

badfish · 01-04-2009, 11:47 PM

Another tip is to use 3M adhesion promoter when you put the doublesided molding tape on. It makes all the difference in the world. I see a lot of parts held on with molding tape where the tape peels off because it doesn't adhere to the paint. This would be a non-issue if you use the adhesion promoter.

daltonnnn · 01-05-2009, 02:18 AM

Nasty... Sucks for that person.

Good tip! Thanks!

FStop7 · 01-05-2009, 02:26 AM

I don't mean to laugh but that looks like he used the kind of caulk that they use on tiles in the bathroom.

The Shiekh · 01-05-2009, 01:11 PM

Classic self pwnage. Jeez

moog55 · 01-05-2009, 10:52 PM

wow, that was nasty looking. that diffuser suddenly became quite a bit more expensive now that the bumper needs to be repainted.

endofanera7 · 01-05-2009, 11:24 PM

doba_s · 01-06-2009, 12:04 AM

why would you even let somebody do this to your car ? can't you see that it is not working ?

bigjae1976 · 01-06-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badfish

Another tip is to use 3M adhesion promoter when you put the doublesided molding tape on.

Does Auto Zone or Home Depot have this?

FStop7 · 01-06-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Does Auto Zone or Home Depot have this?

Some people have found it at Wal Mart. If you can't find it locally you can get it from Amazon on the interweb.

tightie · 01-06-2009, 01:18 PM

ouch.

long, you coming to the meet?

pepper · 01-06-2009, 07:15 PM

has this part been wind tunnel tested?

01-04-2009, 11:33 PM	#1
longtran Moderator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 16,606 iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	how not to install your e92 m3 vorsteiner rear difussor hey guys, this is not how you install the difussor. if the tape is coming off, just remove it and reset the damn thing. i saw this on a member's car and felt bad for the owner. apparently another member was "doing him a favor" by fixing his difussor that was popping out. i saw this today and couldnt believe the mickey mouse work that was done to it. the guy who "fixed" the difussor bought some 2 ply epoxy and try to glue it back. now the owner have to get his bumper and rear difussor repainted because the expoxy will not come off. lesson learn guys, if the part is falling off, just redo it. do not try to mickey mouse the install. if you can't do it, just pay someone that knows how to do. Attached Images __________________
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01-04-2009, 11:47 PM	#2
badfish Major Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,037 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Another tip is to use 3M adhesion promoter when you put the doublesided molding tape on. It makes all the difference in the world. I see a lot of parts held on with molding tape where the tape peels off because it doesn't adhere to the paint. This would be a non-issue if you use the adhesion promoter. __________________

01-05-2009, 02:18 AM	#3
daltonnnn U.S. Navy Officer Drives: 2012 X5 Diesel Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mt Pleasant, SC Posts: 393 iTrader: (1)	Nasty... Sucks for that person. Good tip! Thanks! __________________ 2012 X5d - Alpine White \| Almost fully loaded \| Color matched X5M door moldings \| Clear Bra \| 4" Magnaflow race muffler exhaust system \| JBD @ 80% 2009 Honda CBR 1000RR - White 2008 M3 E92 - Retired - Alpine White \| 6MT \| Vorsteiner rear diffuser * Go Navy! * * SF 49ers NFC champions!!!*

01-05-2009, 01:11 PM	#5
The Shiekh Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 267 iTrader: (1)	Classic self pwnage. Jeez __________________ -James aka The Shiekh 2008 E92 M3 6MT SSII/Silver Novillo/Sycamore BPU+ lol

01-05-2009, 10:52 PM	#6
moog55 Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,108 iTrader: (1)	wow, that was nasty looking. that diffuser suddenly became quite a bit more expensive now that the bumper needs to be repainted. __________________ E92 M3 \| Space Gray \| Black Novillo \|M-DCT \| Mods: 20" BBS LM Champion Edition \|H&R springs \| BMW glossy black grilles \| matte black side vents \| hardwire V1 \| CF roundels \| smoked reflectors \| BMW aluminum pedals \| OSS led angel eyes \| 6000k lows \| Eisenmann Race exhaust + connecting pipes\| Eclipse Diffuser \| BMW ZCP CF Splitters & CF Rear Spoiler \| IND Custom CF & Space Grey mirrors \| ModMyNav front cam, rear cam, iPod video player \| Powerchip Stage 2 tune \| BMW v2 electronic steering wheel \|

01-05-2009, 02:26 AM	#4
FStop7 I like cars Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA Posts: 5,061 iTrader: (3)	I don't mean to laugh but that looks like he used the kind of caulk that they use on tiles in the bathroom.

01-05-2009, 11:24 PM	#7
endofanera7 Major General Drives: 08 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 5,035 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [5.00]

01-06-2009, 12:04 AM	#8
doba_s Major General Drives: M3, 1M Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 6,105 iTrader: (26)	why would you even let somebody do this to your car ? can't you see that it is not working ?

01-06-2009, 01:18 PM	#11
tightie JOSH SHOKRI. Drives: 2013 E92 Coupe. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, california. Posts: 4,832 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [3.85]	ouch. long, you coming to the meet? __________________ Speed District >> Past: 08 6MT E92 Matte Blue Gintani Supercharged - Present: 13 DCT E92 California Members Speed District M3 Track Days: May 31, 2012 @ Willow Springs Raceway (Road Course)

01-06-2009, 07:15 PM	#12
pepper Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 0 degrees Posts: 262 iTrader: (1)	has this part been wind tunnel tested?

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