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      03-22-2013, 10:36 AM   #265
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Got back from business trip yesterday at 2 pm. Started the install at 2:30 pm. Finished at 3 pm. It was a breeze of an install and looks good. The tabs are more or less nonexistent on the diffuser though...opposite of the problem I've heard on the scorpion diffusers. It worries me that it might come loose from the bumper without having tabs to help keep it locked in place. The fitment is a 7.5 out of 10 in my opinion. It has a quarter of an inch gap on each side, but fits flush along the top. Sine the tabs are very small I couldn't really use some forced pressure to pull the bumper in and lock it in with the tabs and then tighten the screws. The carbon fiber is pretty consistent along the entire piece. There are a few spots where the weave seems to be out of place, but it isn't noticeable unless you get at eye level and look closely. I'll post pics tomorrow. Overall I think it was a great purchase and really enhanced the rear end of my car. LCI black line tails are next for it.
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      03-25-2013, 10:55 AM   #266
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Here are my results with the eBay CF rear diffuser. As you can see there is a little gap on each side. I think it looks pretty good though!
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      03-25-2013, 11:25 AM   #267
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^looks great to me
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      03-25-2013, 11:31 AM   #268
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Agreed, which seller was that from? What did you pay etc?

Thanks!
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      03-25-2013, 11:49 AM   #269
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Agreed, which seller was that from? What did you pay etc?

Thanks!
The seller was 3A-MOTOR-US, http://stores.ebay.com/3A-MOTOR-US. I paid $362 after shipping and handling. It was $279 and $83 for shipping and handling. I received it 5 business days after I ordered it.
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Nice, where did it come from? China, or internally from the US?
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      03-25-2013, 01:33 PM   #271
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Nice, where did it come from? China, or internally from the US?
It came from Taipei, Taiwan.
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      03-25-2013, 02:10 PM   #272
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I just read through the entire thread and did not see the Mod Bargains diffuser mentioned...is this a bad sign?
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I just read through the entire thread and did not see the Mod Bargains diffuser mentioned...is this a bad sign?
I think the jest of this thread is all about the economics of purchasing a CF rear diffuser. I believe the ModBargins is on the more expensive end of the market. I'm sure the ModBargins would fit better and have a better fiber pattern than the eBay CF diffusers. Would you like to be the ginny pig and pick one up and let us know how it goes?
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I think the jest of this thread is all about the economics of purchasing a CF rear diffuser. I believe the ModBargins is on the more expensive end of the market. I'm sure the ModBargins would fit better and have a better fiber pattern than the eBay CF diffusers. Would you like to be the ginny pig and pick one up and let us know how it goes?
Sure, its only~$40 more than the Scopione I believe. The mesh style is different from the pictures each website has posted (Scopione and Mod Bargains) but in this thread, people have posted pics and it looks the same.
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Sure, its only~$40 more than the Scopione I believe. The mesh style is different from the pictures each website has posted (Scopione and Mod Bargains) but in this thread, people have posted pics and it looks the same.
Yeah, I would go with the ModBargins one over the Scorpion solely based on all the issues people have complained about with the tabs on them. Good luck! Keep us posted on what you do.
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Yeah, I would go with the ModBargins one over the Scorpion solely based on all the issues people have complained about with the tabs on them. Good luck! Keep us posted on what you do.
Will do! Probably ordering one this weekend/next week sometime.
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Will this fit on a 2012 135 cabrio?
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Just ordered Mod Bargains. Should ship today/tomorrow, install on friday april 5th.
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Does anyone know if this will fit on 2012 135i carbio
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More pics of mine : directparts4u







And bonus : just received the spoiler from this seller too
(30$ off the Ebay regular price, I made an offer)

I just ordered the same trunk spoiler from the same seller with an excepted offer of 128+shipping of 40 bux. Once I get it delivered I will post up pics of fitment etc...
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I know this is the diffusor thread but seen we're on the topic of CF pieces anyone wanna guinea pig this
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...507478953.html
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I know this is the diffusor thread but seen we're on the topic of CF pieces anyone wanna guinea pig this
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/prod...507478953.html
that seems a bit excessive to me leaning towards the vip modding style IMO
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I recieved the diffuser from Mod Bargains. I will open it up after work and take some pictures of the weave, hopefully installing it tomorrow after work.
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I recieved the diffuser from Mod Bargains. I will open it up after work and take some pictures of the weave, hopefully installing it tomorrow after work.
Sweet!!
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Here are some quick pictures. Overall the weave is good enough for what I paid for... cant expect perfection. One thing I noticed...there are no holes along the bottom of the diffuser. On the factory one, it looks like there are a series of screws holding it in place. Is there any good DIY's on this forum for this install?
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Here are some quick pictures. Overall the weave is good enough for what I paid for... cant expect perfection. One thing I noticed...there are no holes along the bottom of the diffuser. On the factory one, it looks like there are a series of screws holding it in place. Is there any good DIY's on this forum for this install?
Try to match holes of your stock one.
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