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Adam135 · 10-07-2012, 04:26 PM

I remember seeing some photos of this before, but can't find them now.

How easy is it to pop off the diffuser? I think I'd rather just drop that off with the painter than the whole car.

Dmacc · 10-07-2012, 05:15 PM

Here is mine done matte black, car is a bit dirty though so it may appear lighter than it actually is, sorry

Jetblack135 · 10-07-2012, 05:21 PM

My advice is instead of paying for someone it, is to get a Icarbon diffuser rep on ebay for about 300-350$, or use plasti dip and do it yourself, you can peel off later if you want to or if you mess up. The can is 5-6$ at a local home depot, osh, etc.

Adam135 · 10-07-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dmacc

Here is mine done matte black, car is a bit dirty though so it may appear lighter than it actually is, sorry

Yep, perfect! Thanks for the pic. Matte black only - no clear? Any issues with the exhaust tips being so close?

p.s. the performance CF spoiler would look amazing on your car

Dmacc · 10-07-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam135

Yep, perfect! Thanks for the pic. Matte black only - no clear? Any issues with the exhaust tips being so close?

p.s. the performance CF spoiler would look amazing on your car

Thank you I've been thinking about a spoiler

Nope no issues with exhaust being too close, I also have the tips painted black as well

135Pats · 10-07-2012, 09:36 PM

Its not at all difficult to remove the OE diffuser, there are several screws along the bottom, and the clips come out with modest force. Just be careful about how you pull on the clips, the bumper flexes with it. Take your time and its simple. There are multiple high quality cf diffusers out there.

135Pats · 10-07-2012, 09:36 PM

Its not at all difficult to remove the OE diffuser, there are several screws along the bottom, and the clips come out with modest force. Just be careful about how you pull on the clips, the bumper flexes with it. Take your time and its simple. There are multiple high quality cf diffusers out there.

Nugget · 10-07-2012, 10:56 PM

This is mine, diffuser comes off with 6 screws and I just painted with a spray can.
I'm thinking of redoing to try and get a glossier finish.

Adam135 · 10-09-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nugget

diffuser comes off with 6 screws

Do you have to remove the bumper cover to get to the diffuser screws?

A couple photochops, didn't have blacklines yet in these photos.

Nugget · 10-10-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam135

Do you have to remove the bumper cover to get to the diffuser screws?

A couple photochops, didn't have blacklines yet in these photos.

Nope. The screws are underneath then you just have to pull out where it is clipped into the bumper. Very simple to do.

derekL · 10-10-2012, 12:42 AM

Here you go! I didn't paint the inner piece so there is some contrast

andrey_gta · 10-10-2012, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Nugget

This is mine

Love the Silver wheels on blue look, as most go black wheels/ shadowline

Are they 19"

afisherunc · 10-11-2012, 05:43 PM

In case you are still interested, here is mine in gloss black. Looks like it's the same color as derekL's just on Space Gray.

After (sorry for camera phone quality)

Before

Nugget · 10-12-2012, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by andrey_gta

Love the Silver wheels on blue look, as most go black wheels/ shadowline

Are they 19"

Thanks, it is a clean look. They are 19" Alufelgen Sf-71s. Look great but are a pain in the arse to clean!
They will be getting replaced soon though

1forlife · 10-12-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by derekL

Here you go! I didn't paint the inner piece so there is some contrast

I wish I thought of that! Looks great.

So correct me if I'm wrong but one of the middle screws for the diffuser also holds up part of the muffler right?

Adam135 · 11-06-2012, 11:23 AM

I'm trying to decide between satin clear coat or no clear. Leaning towards satin I think.

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So correct me if I'm wrong but one of the middle screws for the diffuser also holds up part of the muffler right?

I"m wondering that myself. I'd prefer to remove the piece at home and leave it with the painter a day or two. Any problems removing the lower piece and continuing to drive the car? My commute is less than 10 miles.

EL · 11-06-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by derekL

Here you go! I didn't paint the inner piece so there is some contrast

What spoiler is that?

Adam135 · 11-09-2012, 08:49 PM

Got mine painted today, I had them use black with satin/matte clearcoat. Hope to have better pictures in the AM

derekL · 11-10-2012, 06:33 AM

EL, it's a replica BMW Performance Spoiler

Adam135 · 11-10-2012, 12:55 PM

Eddie135 · 11-11-2012, 05:13 PM

Hi

How do you guys remove the diffuser?

I have removed all the screws undernealth but the tabs on the diffuser are secured very tightly to the bumper.

Tried to force the diffuser out and gave up worrying i might cause some damage.

Thanks.

Adam135 · 11-11-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddie135

Hi

How do you guys remove the diffuser?

I have removed all the screws undernealth but the tabs on the diffuser are secured very tightly to the bumper.

Tried to force the diffuser out and gave up worrying i might cause some damage.

Thanks.

It will pop off. Look from underneath so you know where the tabs are. Start from the edges and work towards the middle.

10-07-2012, 04:26 PM	#1
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10-07-2012, 05:15 PM	#2
Dmacc Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,841 iTrader: (1)	Here is mine done matte black, car is a bit dirty though so it may appear lighter than it actually is, sorry __________________ thanks to MGallop

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Jetblack135 Second Lieutenant Drives: Jet black 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 277 iTrader: (0)	My advice is instead of paying for someone it, is to get a Icarbon diffuser rep on ebay for about 300-350$, or use plasti dip and do it yourself, you can peel off later if you want to or if you mess up. The can is 5-6$ at a local home depot, osh, etc. __________________ \|'08 Jet Black 135i \| CCW Classics 18x9et 35 18x10.5 et 44 \| Vis Carbon Fiber GTR Hood \| Icarbon CSL trunk \| Quad Carbon Fiber Diffuser \| Full Custom Quad Exhaust\| OEM LCI Blacklines \| Alpine Hid Kit 6000k \| GodSpeed \|

10-07-2012, 09:36 PM	#6
135Pats Gooby Pls. Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,607 iTrader: (0)	Its not at all difficult to remove the OE diffuser, there are several screws along the bottom, and the clips come out with modest force. Just be careful about how you pull on the clips, the bumper flexes with it. Take your time and its simple. There are multiple high quality cf diffusers out there. __________________ E88 FBO N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Meisterschaft Race/Berk Resonated/Macht Schnell 3"/ER CP/Synapse/VRSF FMIC/BMS DCI/BMS Thermostat Delete/Rob Beck PCV/BMS OCC/Cobb 4.02/Alpina TCU Flash/Icarbon/3D Design/Cyba

10-07-2012, 09:36 PM	#7
135Pats Gooby Pls. Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,607 iTrader: (0)	Its not at all difficult to remove the OE diffuser, there are several screws along the bottom, and the clips come out with modest force. Just be careful about how you pull on the clips, the bumper flexes with it. Take your time and its simple. There are multiple high quality cf diffusers out there. __________________ E88 FBO N54 Alpinweiss/Coral Red/Meisterschaft Race/Berk Resonated/Macht Schnell 3"/ER CP/Synapse/VRSF FMIC/BMS DCI/BMS Thermostat Delete/Rob Beck PCV/BMS OCC/Cobb 4.02/Alpina TCU Flash/Icarbon/3D Design/Cyba

10-07-2012, 10:56 PM	#8
Nugget Captain Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Perth Posts: 601 iTrader: (2)	This is mine, diffuser comes off with 6 screws and I just painted with a spray can. I'm thinking of redoing to try and get a glossier finish.

10-10-2012, 12:42 AM	#11
derekL Captain Drives: e82 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Walnut, CA Posts: 624 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 128i [3.48]	Here you go! I didn't paint the inner piece so there is some contrast __________________ \|35% Tint\|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|

10-11-2012, 05:43 PM	#13
afisherunc Private Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 57 iTrader: (0)	In case you are still interested, here is mine in gloss black. Looks like it's the same color as derekL's just on Space Gray. After (sorry for camera phone quality) Before

11-09-2012, 08:49 PM	#18
Adam135 Captain Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 607 iTrader: (2)	Got mine painted today, I had them use black with satin/matte clearcoat. Hope to have better pictures in the AM Last edited by Adam135; 11-10-2012 at 12:54 PM.

11-10-2012, 06:33 AM	#19
derekL Captain Drives: e82 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Walnut, CA Posts: 624 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 128i [3.48]	EL, it's a replica BMW Performance Spoiler __________________ \|35% Tint\|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|

11-10-2012, 12:55 PM	#20
Adam135 Captain Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 607 iTrader: (2)	Last edited by Adam135; 11-10-2012 at 06:40 PM.

11-11-2012, 05:13 PM	#21
Eddie135 N55 Commando Drives: 135i - DCT - N55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 626 iTrader: (0)	Hi How do you guys remove the diffuser? I have removed all the screws undernealth but the tabs on the diffuser are secured very tightly to the bumper. Tried to force the diffuser out and gave up worrying i might cause some damage. Thanks. __________________ PPK-Stage 2 \| BMW 313 Wheels \| BMW CF Spoiler \| BMW CF Mirror Caps \| BMW Y-Pipe \| BMW CF Diffuser \| Black LCI Tailights \| K&N Drop-In \| iCarbon CF Front Lip \| LUX V3 \| PIVOT-Raizin Voltage Stabilizer \|

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