Opinions on painted Rieger diffuser

850tgul · 10-29-2015, 11:13 AM

Been looking at the Rieger rear diffuser and came across what looks like their show car with a modified diffuser. The section above the mesh has been paint matched to the car giving it a more distinctive look. Kind of reminiscent of the 1M's diffuser a bit.

Curious if any 1ers have done this or, if not, what your opinion would be. One drawback is resale value since you'd now have to find someone who has the same color as you.

BigRussia · 10-29-2015, 12:37 PM

That actually looks really good! And I wouldn't worry about resale too much since they can just buy a can of paint and rattle can it themselves. It a simple and small part to respray.

mackeroni · 11-02-2015, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRussia

That actually looks really good! And I wouldn't worry about resale too much since they can just buy a can of paint and rattle can it themselves. It a simple and small part to respray.

I agree completely. Anything we can do to differentiate this area is good. Have you noticed that all the KIAs and Hyundais have blacked out the 'diffuser' space on their rear bumper covers? I have almost mistaken a couple of them for BMWs lately. Gawd, I hate to admit that to THIS group.

IEDEI · 11-02-2015, 10:37 PM

looks sloppy and amateur-ish just like just like everything Rieger makes.

10-29-2015, 11:13 AM	#1
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BigRussia Captain 152 Rep 984 Posts Drives: 04 M3 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SFL iTrader: (5)	That actually looks really good! And I wouldn't worry about resale too much since they can just buy a can of paint and rattle can it themselves. It a simple and small part to respray. __________________ 2004E46M36MTCBCinn 'Clubsport'
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11-02-2015, 10:37 PM	#4
IEDEI Banned 1130 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	looks sloppy and amateur-ish just like just like everything Rieger makes.
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