Which upper diffuser matches lower varis rep

ryank382 · 04-13-2021, 09:38 AM

Hey guys, just want to make sure I'm buying the correct upper diffuser to match my lower varis rep. Was gonna buy the one that goes from one end to the other from POM but want to make sure it's going to fit. The middle section does not look like it has much room for the "fins" but I've seen a lot of people running that setup

Cefalo · 04-19-2021, 09:07 PM

I have this one. You'll need it professionally installed.

ryank382 · 04-20-2021, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cefalo

I have this one. You'll need it professionally installed.

Yea going to take it to my shop for sure. It's called the upper V style right? V for varis I guess?

Cefalo · 04-20-2021, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ryank382

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Originally Posted by Cefalo

I have this one. You'll need it professionally installed.

Yea going to take it to my shop for sure. It's called the upper V style right? V for varis I guess?

I sell these as a vendor, it's the GTS V

https://bimmersource.net/products/bm...ffb7&_ss=r

x Spades x · 04-21-2021, 10:39 AM

Those aren't the proper upper that matches the undertray. The veins are too aggressive and the undertray hangs to far down.

You need the super small veins, so the undertray can fit tightly in between the tsilpipes

ryank382 · 04-21-2021, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by x Spades x

Those aren't the proper upper that matches the undertray. The veins are too aggressive and the undertray hangs to far down.

You need the super small veins, so the undertray can fit tightly in between the tsilpipes

That's exactly what I was fearful of, thank you. Problem is I don't know where to get a proper replica one. Not tryna pay the brand name premium

Cefalo · 04-23-2021, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ryank382

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Originally Posted by x Spades x

Those aren't the proper upper that matches the undertray. The veins are too aggressive and the undertray hangs to far down.

You need the super small veins, so the undertray can fit tightly in between the tsilpipes

That's exactly what I was fearful of, thank you. Problem is I don't know where to get a proper replica one. Not tryna pay the brand name premium

Although that's the correct diffuser style, both work. They are really common at this time with the upper GTSV

Blindside_137 · 04-25-2021, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ryank382

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Originally Posted by x Spades x

Those aren't the proper upper that matches the undertray. The veins are too aggressive and the undertray hangs to far down.

You need the super small veins, so the undertray can fit tightly in between the tsilpipes

That's exactly what I was fearful of, thank you. Problem is I don't know where to get a proper replica one. Not tryna pay the brand name premium

Arkym replica would be more likely to work than the vorsteiner GTSV diffuser.

x Spades x · 04-30-2021, 05:14 PM

This one is what you need. Varis upper replica (VS Style instead of V Style)... You can pay me in hugs, lol.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25294243112...QAAOSwsbVdEe-m

ryank382 · 05-03-2021, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by x Spades x

This one is what you need. Varis upper replica (VS Style instead of V Style)... You can pay me in hugs, lol.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/25294243112...QAAOSwsbVdEe-m

much appreciated man but I'm skeptical about buying from a random company on Ebay. Was thinking about going with this. Think it'll work well enough?

https://pomperformance.com/all-produ...roducts/e92-m3

Willie Dynamite · 05-24-2021, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cefalo

I sell these as a vendor, it's the GTS V

https://bimmersource.net/products/bm...5905ffb7&_ss=r

Are there fitment issues with this and aftermarket exhaust? I have the gintani race and am hearing that it is too large for these

Cefalo · 05-24-2021, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie Dynamite

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Originally Posted by Cefalo

I sell these as a vendor, it's the GTS V

https://bimmersource.net/products/bm...ffb7&_ss=r

Are there fitment issues with this and aftermarket exhaust? I have the gintani race and am hearing that it is too large for these

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Originally Posted by Willie Dynamite

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Originally Posted by Cefalo

I sell these as a vendor, it's the GTS V

https://bimmersource.net/products/bm...ffb7&_ss=r

Are there fitment issues with this and aftermarket exhaust? I have the gintani race and am hearing that it is too large for these

There are issues with most aftermarket exhausts because tip size. Which isn't the manufacturers fault of the carbon. Since they based it off OEM most likely. Trimming is usually required. For upper GTS V however I did not need it for mine, but the undertray did require some for the back section. I have a akrapovic evolution for reference.

Nisfro98 · 05-25-2021, 02:13 PM

Why is professional installation needed? What makes it so difficult ?

x Spades x · 05-25-2021, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Cefalo

There are issues with most aftermarket exhausts because tip size. Which isn't the manufacturers fault of the carbon. Since they based it off OEM most likely. Trimming is usually required. For upper GTS V however I did not need it for mine, but the undertray did require some for the back section. I have a akrapovic evolution for reference.

Can you post a bunch of pics of yours installed? Also, got any pics from underneath (on a lift)?

Cefalo · 05-25-2021, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by x Spades x

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Originally Posted by Cefalo

There are issues with most aftermarket exhausts because tip size. Which isn't the manufacturers fault of the carbon. Since they based it off OEM most likely. Trimming is usually required. For upper GTS V however I did not need it for mine, but the undertray did require some for the back section. I have a akrapovic evolution for reference.

Can you post a bunch of pics of yours installed? Also, got any pics from underneath (on a lift)?

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Originally Posted by x Spades x

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cefalo

There are issues with most aftermarket exhausts because tip size. Which isn't the manufacturers fault of the carbon. Since they based it off OEM most likely. Trimming is usually required. For upper GTS V however I did not need it for mine, but the undertray did require some for the back section. I have a akrapovic evolution for reference.

Can you post a bunch of pics of yours installed? Also, got any pics from underneath (on a lift)?

Sadly don't have the underneath shot, wish I did. Never really bothered lol.

x Spades x · 05-26-2021, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Cefalo

Sadly don't have the underneath shot, wish I did. Never really bothered lol.

Do you know how many holes they needed to drill and from where?

x Spades x · 06-24-2021, 08:15 PM

Just got the Varis upper diffuser rep and installed with the undertray rep. Definitely the way to go

M3 Number 86 · 06-27-2021, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by x Spades x

Just got the Varis upper diffuser rep and installed with the undertray rep. Definitely the way to go

What kind of bracketing and mounting does it take to install the bottom trau
Y? What are the mounting points if you don't mind me asking

x Spades x · 06-28-2021, 02:42 PM

The bottom tray depends on exhaust setup. Whats constant is 2 long bolts on each side (with spacers). After that, its different for everyone. I used the exhaust hangers (using L brackets) for two more mounting points. Finally, I used a couple of L brackets to mount the front of the tray.

Everyone hole is 1/4... I widened them to 1/2 and used washers. You will need to drill two holes in the tray, for the exhaust hangers mounting.

ryank382 · 07-01-2021, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by x Spades x

Just got the Varis upper diffuser rep and installed with the undertray rep. Definitely the way to go

Looks great where'd you find the upper rep? I got one very similar from POM but I think my fins are a bit bigger

STONEDM3 · 07-01-2021, 06:23 PM

I strongly thinking of getting this diffuser. Looks good

x Spades x · 07-02-2021, 12:20 AM

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Looks great where'd you find the upper rep? I got one very similar from POM but I think my fins are a bit bigger

Yeah, the ones from POM are V-style (as in Vorsteiner style which have bigger fins).
The proper Varis rep can be purchased from this like. Call and ask for just the upper piece only.

https://www.cnautofans.com/products/c73/bmw-e92-3-m3-carbon-fiber-rear-diffuser-af-0005-332.html

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x Spades x Lieutenant 212 Rep 572 Posts Drives: BMW E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	The bottom tray depends on exhaust setup. Whats constant is 2 long bolts on each side (with spacers). After that, its different for everyone. I used the exhaust hangers (using L brackets) for two more mounting points. Finally, I used a couple of L brackets to mount the front of the tray. Everyone hole is 1/4... I widened them to 1/2 and used washers. You will need to drill two holes in the tray, for the exhaust hangers mounting.
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