GTS-V rep rear diffuser - Page 5

Yamdan · 01-15-2013, 11:34 AM

Ive placed the order from Autofans and it shipped of yesterday so hopefully in a week or so Ill have it :-)
They have been very good to communicate with, Fast answers

Will be intresting :-)

Boostin FD · 01-15-2013, 01:37 PM

I had no time at all to put it on my car or test fit it... but this is what it looks like out of the box... There are some imperfections on the weave... but i'm okay with it.

AlexTek · 01-15-2013, 08:07 PM

I'm ordering mine soon

Hey they guys that have installed it, is it easy to do with 3M tape?
Does it bolt on on oem bolt holes?

E92inSG · 01-15-2013, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexTek

I'm ordering mine soon

Hey they guys that have installed it, is it easy to do with 3M tape?
Does it bolt on on oem bolt holes?

yes.

yes.

AlexTek · 01-15-2013, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92inSG

yes.

yes.

Thank You!

E92inSG · 01-15-2013, 10:58 PM

as with all 3M installs, the more care you take during the installation will result in a better fit and lasting finish.

some tips i used to install both my ARKYM rear lip (previous) and the replica GTS-V lip:

1) make sure both surfaces are clean and free from grease/ oil and DRY, i didn't use any surface prep before hand, just soap and dry

2) test fit on your bumper to see where the diffuser touches the bumper to know where to put the 3M tape. especially for the replica diffuser, this may not be at the outer most corners of the lip

3) line the diffuser with 3M tape and press down firmly

4) mount on your bumper with OEM screws (not tightened)

5) once you got the diffuser where you want it, slowly remove the 3M tape from one end to the next.

6) use masking tape or painters tape (liberally) to ensure upward pressure for at least 24hrs!

to me point 6 is the most important step. Good luck with your installs!

Rapture · 01-16-2013, 12:08 AM

Ok, here we go. Please excuse the iPhone pics, that's the best I can do

Install was pretty simple and straight forward. I chose to move my exhaust tips out about 2" to fit almost flush with the diffuser. Once the tips heat up from driving they stick out about 1/4" or so.

Nice box, well packaged

Out of the box

Some flaws I noticed right out of the box

This is what I meant be being able to see light through the weave

Taping up and painting the inside

Double stick applied

On the car pics

Small gap over/to the side of the right exhaust tips

A bit of a gap over/to the side of the left tips

Right side not sticking too well, this is probably the biggest gap/poorest fitment are of the whole piece

Right side gap

Left side gap

Rapture · 01-16-2013, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boostin FD

I had no time at all to put it on my car or test fit it... but this is what it looks like out of the box... There are some imperfections on the weave... but i'm okay with it.

The weave on mine seems to be much better. I would consider asking for a replacement

Heps · 01-16-2013, 12:52 AM

These look really good for the price!

AlexTek · 01-16-2013, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heps

These look really good for the price!

+1

Bel-Tirid · 01-16-2013, 09:41 AM

i just bought one, hope it will be the best one. Just 278€, like the days with Sti

froz_v · 02-12-2013, 02:00 PM

Does anybody know if there is a chance for this diffuser to fit a e90M?

ms372 · 02-12-2013, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapture

The weave on mine seems to be much better. I would consider asking for a replacement

looks good !

bchang2001 · 02-13-2013, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean05

is anyone else concerned as to the difference in color of the CF? the diffuser looks more gray.

JoshuaWong1989 · 02-13-2013, 02:16 AM

^ Its the camera editing that played with the shadows and contrast. In real life they look the same even with lights shining on it.

Superfly_M3 · 02-13-2013, 02:46 AM

Ummm, some of the pictures above are supposed to show "imperfection in the weave"
Imperfections are when you can notice something wrong looking it over for the second time from 20" away from eye level. Those are disasters.

carbon//m3 · 02-13-2013, 10:15 AM

It fits good, but the product itself could use a little help

Boostin FD · 02-13-2013, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rapture

The weave on mine seems to be much better. I would consider asking for a replacement

I did... they said they could give me "little Dollars" or I can return it... No exchanges as it costs too much to ship back and forth. So I just kept it... didn't install it yet though as the car has been in the garage for the past 2months... no time to drive it.

ACEE · 02-13-2013, 11:37 AM

I've been slacking...I made this thread almost exactly 6 months ago and I still have yet to buy one of these things....

My final conclusion....since I was able to find a less expensive route to get a really nice diffuser (even though its not 100% flawless) ya'll should pitch in and help buy me one?? What ya'll think? I'll pay 1/2 and you all can chip in and pay the other 1/2

Sean05 · 02-13-2013, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bchang2001

is anyone else concerned as to the difference in color of the CF? the diffuser looks more gray.

lighting issue.. usually cheap carbon and clear coated pretty cheap will give that kind of finish sometimes its just clear coat or light.

AlexTek · 02-13-2013, 03:07 PM

I don't know why they are having this problem. I remember that when
I purchased my two sets from 4AMotor on the BMW Performance CF Splitters, they came perfect, flawless. Compared them side to side with OEM from BMW and you couldn't tell a difference.

They should take the same quality they had on those, to make this diffuser flawless.

maxenar · 02-13-2013, 08:02 PM

I think the color looks fine lol. I'd be more concerned with the clearance between the exhaust and the diffuser.. I've seen so many of them melt. :s

01-15-2013, 01:37 PM	#90
Boostin FD Captain Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 905 iTrader: (2)	I had no time at all to put it on my car or test fit it... but this is what it looks like out of the box... There are some imperfections on the weave... but i'm okay with it. __________________ 2009 e92 ///M3 Jerez Black<~~FS Feeler 2009 Audi //S5 Phantom Black<~~Sold 2002 e46 ///M3 Carbon Black <~~Sold 2007 Audi //RS4 Dolphin Gray<~~Sold

01-15-2013, 08:07 PM	#91
AlexTek Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW M3 E92 2011 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	I'm ordering mine soon Hey they guys that have installed it, is it easy to do with 3M tape? Does it bolt on on oem bolt holes? __________________ BMW M3 E92 2011 Fox Red Novillo/Carbon Leather/Competition Package/Premium Package 2/Convenience Package /Enhanced Premium Sound/Satelite Radio Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2006 Mitsubishi Mirage Technica 1997 - 10:53@140.12mph @ Carolina w/550whp

01-15-2013, 10:58 PM	#94
E92inSG Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Asia Posts: 139 iTrader: (0)	as with all 3M installs, the more care you take during the installation will result in a better fit and lasting finish. some tips i used to install both my ARKYM rear lip (previous) and the replica GTS-V lip: 1) make sure both surfaces are clean and free from grease/ oil and DRY, i didn't use any surface prep before hand, just soap and dry 2) test fit on your bumper to see where the diffuser touches the bumper to know where to put the 3M tape. especially for the replica diffuser, this may not be at the outer most corners of the lip 3) line the diffuser with 3M tape and press down firmly 4) mount on your bumper with OEM screws (not tightened) 5) once you got the diffuser where you want it, slowly remove the 3M tape from one end to the next. 6) use masking tape or painters tape (liberally) to ensure upward pressure for at least 24hrs! to me point 6 is the most important step. Good luck with your installs! __________________ 2009 Interlagos Blue E92 VOLK RACING\|BILSTEIN\|AKRAPOVIC\|ARKYM\|KICS\|LUX\|BMW PERFORMANCE\|ESS\|BREMBO

01-16-2013, 12:52 AM	#97
Heps RedlineSociety Drives: RedcarWhitetruck Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sk Can Posts: 139 iTrader: (2)	These look really good for the price! __________________ 2011 Audi A4 Sline Stasis wheels,exhaust/tune 2013 Ford F150 Fx4 w/6.2L Colour matched 24's WTB: e92 m3. AW, SG, orMBR. 6spd CF roof

02-12-2013, 02:00 PM	#100
froz_v Lieutenant Drives: AW/FR ///M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 492 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00] 2009 BMW 335 xDrive ... [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayenne S [0.00]	Does anybody know if there is a chance for this diffuser to fit a e90M? __________________ 11 E90 ///M ZCP 09 E92 335xi M-sport 06 Porsche Cayenne S 08 E90 328xi Gone but will never be forgotten!

01-15-2013, 11:34 AM	#89
Yamdan Private Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 82 iTrader: (0)	Ive placed the order from Autofans and it shipped of yesterday so hopefully in a week or so Ill have it :-) They have been very good to communicate with, Fast answers Will be intresting :-)

01-16-2013, 12:08 AM	#95
Rapture I'm suckin gas but I'm haulin ass Drives: 2011 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: OC, CA Posts: 457 iTrader: (7)	Ok, here we go. Please excuse the iPhone pics, that's the best I can do Install was pretty simple and straight forward. I chose to move my exhaust tips out about 2" to fit almost flush with the diffuser. Once the tips heat up from driving they stick out about 1/4" or so. Nice box, well packaged Out of the box Some flaws I noticed right out of the box This is what I meant be being able to see light through the weave Taping up and painting the inside Double stick applied On the car pics Small gap over/to the side of the right exhaust tips A bit of a gap over/to the side of the left tips Right side not sticking too well, this is probably the biggest gap/poorest fitment are of the whole piece Right side gap Left side gap

01-16-2013, 09:41 AM	#99
Bel-Tirid Private Drives: M3 e92 Interlagos blue Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Slovenia Posts: 76 iTrader: (0)	i just bought one, hope it will be the best one. Just 278€, like the days with Sti

02-13-2013, 02:16 AM	#103
JoshuaWong1989 Major Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: HK/Vancouver Posts: 1,006 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00] 2008 335i [0.00]	^ Its the camera editing that played with the shadows and contrast. In real life they look the same even with lights shining on it. __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S Raven Black 2009 BMW E92 M3 Alpine White/Foxtrot Red Leather/M-DCT/Dinan Intake/Dinan ECU/Dinan Stage 1 Suspension/Dinan Strut Bar/Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2008 BMW E90 335i 2005 BMW X3 3.0i

02-13-2013, 02:46 AM	#104
Superfly_M3 Captain Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 883 iTrader: (0)	Ummm, some of the pictures above are supposed to show "imperfection in the weave" Imperfections are when you can notice something wrong looking it over for the second time from 20" away from eye level. Those are disasters.

02-13-2013, 10:15 AM	#105
carbon//m3 Second Lieutenant Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CA Posts: 266 iTrader: (2)	It fits good, but the product itself could use a little help

02-13-2013, 11:37 AM	#107
ACEE Average Car Exceeding Expectations (ACEE) Drives: 2007 335i e92 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 2,881 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 e92 [3.50]	I've been slacking...I made this thread almost exactly 6 months ago and I still have yet to buy one of these things.... My final conclusion....since I was able to find a less expensive route to get a really nice diffuser (even though its not 100% flawless) ya'll should pitch in and help buy me one?? What ya'll think? I'll pay 1/2 and you all can chip in and pay the other 1/2 __________________ MSport front// CPS Front lip// M3 Side Skirts// Custom M3 (non wide body) rear bumper// VRS Type 1 Rear Diffuser// ACS style roof spoiler// AC Schnitzer Pedals// VRSF FMIC// AFE Intake// Magnaflow Axle Back// KSport Kontrol Pro Coilovers// 20" Volk GT30 BUY MY VOLKS // Vredestein Tires// Custom sound sytem

02-13-2013, 03:07 PM	#109
AlexTek Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW M3 E92 2011 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 220 iTrader: (0)	I don't know why they are having this problem. I remember that when I purchased my two sets from 4AMotor on the BMW Performance CF Splitters, they came perfect, flawless. Compared them side to side with OEM from BMW and you couldn't tell a difference. They should take the same quality they had on those, to make this diffuser flawless. __________________ BMW M3 E92 2011 Fox Red Novillo/Carbon Leather/Competition Package/Premium Package 2/Convenience Package /Enhanced Premium Sound/Satelite Radio Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 2006 Mitsubishi Mirage Technica 1997 - 10:53@140.12mph @ Carolina w/550whp

02-13-2013, 08:02 PM	#110
maxenar Enlisted Member Drives: ESS VT2-650 M3 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	I think the color looks fine lol. I'd be more concerned with the clearance between the exhaust and the diffuser.. I've seen so many of them melt. :s

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