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kb135 · 07-31-2012, 03:23 AM

Anyone have or had this diffuser?
Looks like the Hartge diffuser.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BMW-E82-1...item33785d4371

Hows the fitment and finish (and yes, I'm well aware its eBay, but....just asking)

kb135 · 08-01-2012, 08:04 AM

Nobody here a fan of the Hartge diffuser?

I contacted one of the Hartge stockists - apparently I can only purchase the diffuser if i buy their exhaust - I am looking at a custom exhaust though. So this eBay one might be my only choice, as I have no idea where else to get this style... Anyone tried the above link or know where I can get a good rep, seeing as I can't get a genuine?

suprtran · 08-02-2012, 08:54 PM

No mentioning of fitment quality, no close-up pics of fitment on car. I'd say stay away.

Sylon · 08-02-2012, 09:37 PM

Unless you have a Hartge exhaust, or a custom one built exactly like one, then this diffuser will not fit.

But if you can afford a real Hartge exhaust, then you have the coin to afford an authentic Hartge diffuser to go with it.

ReyT · 08-02-2012, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sylon

Unless you have a Hartge exhaust, or a custom one built exactly like one, then this diffuser will not fit.

But if you can afford a real Hartge exhaust, then you have the coin to afford an authentic Hartge diffuser to go with it.

the man did say he is making a custom exhaust that will fit the diffuser...

Cozy · 08-03-2012, 04:53 AM

You can buy this diffuser on its own here in the UK, will require a custom exhaust though...but the diffuser is genuine at least.

A member on here has this diffuser, whit 135i with custom rear spoiler. He has a custom quad which looks great but the pics behine the diffuser show a tight fitment so you better use a good exhaust fabricator.

http://www.mstyle.co.uk/acatalog/info_B03AC047.html (ignore the product description, it's not ACS)

kb135 · 08-05-2012, 09:16 AM

Thanks for that guys, as always a big help. Yip it's going to be a custom fabricated exhaust, and the guy has had a look and knows it will be tight, but he reckons he can hack it - Battery box is the worry.

And thanks JamJay, I have emailed them awaiting a reply on a quote. Been looking everywhere for someone who will sell me just a diffuser. Although, I know I am going to be paying Hartge prices for Hartge quality!

Regards to you all

Makkasteez · 08-30-2012, 10:49 PM

did you ever get this piece?

kb135 · 08-31-2012, 04:15 AM

Hi makkasteez

Yes I did actually. No vendor was prepared to sell me the genuine diffuser without the $3000 exhaust system, so I got the eBay one instead. I havn't mounted it yet, but it looks quite good for the price. Finish is gloss black (my option) and it is quite good, I'd rate the finish an 8.5 or 9 out of 10. The exhaust shop seems to think it should go on just fine when they looked at it. I am booked in to get the exhaust made and fitted in 2 weeks time.
For the time being, here are some photos of the diffuser itself. sorry they're indoor iPhone ones. Note the "HARTGE" stamped into the diffuser with the Hartge part number too - seems this was modelled off a genuine diffuser...

Cozy · 08-31-2012, 06:46 AM

That looks really good!

Please post back in here when it's fitted

suprtran · 08-31-2012, 10:06 AM

Yea, that actually looks pretty good. If the fitment is spot on then you got yourself a great deal. Is it an exact replica of the Hartge diffuser?

Makkasteez · 08-31-2012, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kb135

Hi makkasteez

Yes I did actually. No vendor was prepared to sell me the genuine diffuser without the $3000 exhaust system, so I got the eBay one instead. I havn't mounted it yet, but it looks quite good for the price. Finish is gloss black (my option) and it is quite good, I'd rate the finish an 8.5 or 9 out of 10. The exhaust shop seems to think it should go on just fine when they looked at it. I am booked in to get the exhaust made and fitted in 2 weeks time.
For the time being, here are some photos of the diffuser itself. sorry they're indoor iPhone ones. Note the "HARTGE" stamped into the diffuser with the Hartge part number too - seems this was modelled off a genuine diffuser...

awesome! thanks for the post and pics! i will probablt end up doing the same and get a custom quad axleback made. how much did it cost you to get it painted gloss black?

Makkasteez · 08-31-2012, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kb135

Hi makkasteez

Yes I did actually. No vendor was prepared to sell me the genuine diffuser without the $3000 exhaust system, so I got the eBay one instead. I havn't mounted it yet, but it looks quite good for the price. Finish is gloss black (my option) and it is quite good, I'd rate the finish an 8.5 or 9 out of 10. The exhaust shop seems to think it should go on just fine when they looked at it. I am booked in to get the exhaust made and fitted in 2 weeks time.
For the time being, here are some photos of the diffuser itself. sorry they're indoor iPhone ones. Note the "HARTGE" stamped into the diffuser with the Hartge part number too - seems this was modelled off a genuine diffuser...

awesome! thanks for the post and pics! i will probablt end up doing the same and get a custom quad axleback made. how much did it cost you to get it painted gloss black?

kb135 · 09-02-2012, 12:24 AM

No Problems! This forum has given me alot, so, time to give back i think...

He only charged me an extra US$30 for the gloss black paint. shipping was around $40 i think? And it only took about a week and a half to arrive here in Australia.

so all up maybe around $280 landed and painted, not bad. Let's just hope it fits come install day! From looking at pics it seems to be identical to the genuine Hartge diffuser.

Yes I will definitely post up pics once installed. We will probably be using a magnaflow resonator as part of the axle-back system. i have some pics of the Hartge quad exhaust and will get him to model my custom system on that.

iNAN3 SOLDi3R · 09-02-2012, 12:29 AM

Subscribing....

Seems like you've found a great way to get into quad exhaust. I hope it works out for you, because it will work out for the rest of us who are interested!

WhiteTgr135i · 09-03-2012, 02:11 AM

Can't wait to see the results, i was thinking about purchasing this diffuser. Let us know how the fitment goes!

kb135 · 09-03-2012, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tycho

Can't wait to see the results, i was thinking about purchasing this diffuser. Let us know how the fitment goes!

Definitely will! Booked in in two weeks time. Will post up soon after

MaDoNiOn · 09-03-2012, 04:24 PM

Awsome cant wait to see it!

joe628 · 09-06-2012, 05:36 PM

LMK how it goes because my shiop wouldnt do a custom quad exhaust for me because they said they didnt know where to put the second pipe. They said they didnt have small enough tips, What tips are you using?

kb135 · 09-13-2012, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe628

LMK how it goes because my shiop wouldnt do a custom quad exhaust for me because they said they didnt know where to put the second pipe. They said they didnt have small enough tips, What tips are you using?

Hi Joe. I am going with 80 mm tips. Well, that was the plan. Tomorrow is install day. Will let you know how it goes... Will see if the guy can get some pics for me

WhiteTgr135i · 09-14-2012, 02:56 PM

I was planning on going with the Hartge diffuser + quad exhaust setup, but when i talked to my exhaust guy, he told he it would be a 400$-500$ job...so i bailed

. When you do install it, can you take pictures of the under tray so we can see how the exhaust is setup, thanks!

kb135 · 09-16-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tycho

I was planning on going with the Hartge diffuser + quad exhaust setup, but when i talked to my exhaust guy, he told he it would be a 400$-500$ job...so i bailed

. When you do install it, can you take pictures of the under tray so we can see how the exhaust is setup, thanks!

Hi Tycho. On Friday the exhaust shop custom-fabricated an axle back system for me. Looks great. However, the diffuser needed a slight modification of the tabs that allow it to slot into the bumper. I have taken pics of it all (exhaust, mod to the diffuser etc) and will post them up as soon as I get to my desktop. Btw, my custom axle-back cos tme $1,100 fitted. And when you compare it to Inside-performace etc, that is cheap. And because its custom, I got them to do exactly what I wanted in terms of muffler, piping layout, tip diameter and style, etc. so to me it was worth it.

In all honesty, the mod to the diffuser is actually simple, but will require you to be handy with epoxy and a scissor and a ratchet driver. On test fit it looks fantastic! in any case, the exhaust shop couldn't mod the diffuser for me so they rebolted my stock exhaust and diffuser on and now that I've modded it, I will take it back to get the exhaust bolted. Once on I will take pics too and post those up. That should happen around Tues/Wed.

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kb135 Private First Class Drives: 135i Alpine white Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 100 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [4.50]	Hi makkasteez Yes I did actually. No vendor was prepared to sell me the genuine diffuser without the $3000 exhaust system, so I got the eBay one instead. I havn't mounted it yet, but it looks quite good for the price. Finish is gloss black (my option) and it is quite good, I'd rate the finish an 8.5 or 9 out of 10. The exhaust shop seems to think it should go on just fine when they looked at it. I am booked in to get the exhaust made and fitted in 2 weeks time. For the time being, here are some photos of the diffuser itself. sorry they're indoor iPhone ones. Note the "HARTGE" stamped into the diffuser with the Hartge part number too - seems this was modelled off a genuine diffuser... Attached Images

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08-01-2012, 08:04 AM	#2
kb135 Private First Class Drives: 135i Alpine white Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 100 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [4.50]	Nobody here a fan of the Hartge diffuser? I contacted one of the Hartge stockists - apparently I can only purchase the diffuser if i buy their exhaust - I am looking at a custom exhaust though. So this eBay one might be my only choice, as I have no idea where else to get this style... Anyone tried the above link or know where I can get a good rep, seeing as I can't get a genuine?

08-02-2012, 08:54 PM	#3
suprtran First Lieutenant Drives: cars. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 399 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 E82 135i [4.00] 2002 996TT [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 M (sold) [3.00] 2007 B7 A4 2.0T (re ... [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 (sold) [0.00] 2002 E46 325Ci (sold) [0.00]	No mentioning of fitment quality, no close-up pics of fitment on car. I'd say stay away.

08-03-2012, 04:53 AM	#6
Cozy Major Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 1,240 iTrader: (0)	You can buy this diffuser on its own here in the UK, will require a custom exhaust though...but the diffuser is genuine at least. A member on here has this diffuser, whit 135i with custom rear spoiler. He has a custom quad which looks great but the pics behine the diffuser show a tight fitment so you better use a good exhaust fabricator. http://www.mstyle.co.uk/acatalog/info_B03AC047.html (ignore the product description, it's not ACS)

08-05-2012, 09:16 AM	#7
kb135 Private First Class Drives: 135i Alpine white Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 100 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [4.50]	Thanks for that guys, as always a big help. Yip it's going to be a custom fabricated exhaust, and the guy has had a look and knows it will be tight, but he reckons he can hack it - Battery box is the worry. And thanks JamJay, I have emailed them awaiting a reply on a quote. Been looking everywhere for someone who will sell me just a diffuser. Although, I know I am going to be paying Hartge prices for Hartge quality! Regards to you all

08-30-2012, 10:49 PM	#8
Makkasteez 1nt3n5ity Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County Posts: 370 iTrader: (0)	did you ever get this piece?

08-31-2012, 06:46 AM	#10
Cozy Major Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 1,240 iTrader: (0)	That looks really good! Please post back in here when it's fitted

08-31-2012, 10:06 AM	#11
suprtran First Lieutenant Drives: cars. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 399 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 E82 135i [4.00] 2002 996TT [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 M (sold) [3.00] 2007 B7 A4 2.0T (re ... [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 (sold) [0.00] 2002 E46 325Ci (sold) [0.00]	Yea, that actually looks pretty good. If the fitment is spot on then you got yourself a great deal. Is it an exact replica of the Hartge diffuser?

09-02-2012, 12:24 AM	#14
kb135 Private First Class Drives: 135i Alpine white Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 100 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [4.50]	No Problems! This forum has given me alot, so, time to give back i think... He only charged me an extra US$30 for the gloss black paint. shipping was around $40 i think? And it only took about a week and a half to arrive here in Australia. so all up maybe around $280 landed and painted, not bad. Let's just hope it fits come install day! From looking at pics it seems to be identical to the genuine Hartge diffuser. Yes I will definitely post up pics once installed. We will probably be using a magnaflow resonator as part of the axle-back system. i have some pics of the Hartge quad exhaust and will get him to model my custom system on that.

09-02-2012, 12:29 AM	#15
iNAN3 SOLDi3R Private First Class Drives: 2011 135i LMB DCT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 196 iTrader: (0)	Subscribing.... Seems like you've found a great way to get into quad exhaust. I hope it works out for you, because it will work out for the rest of us who are interested!

09-03-2012, 02:11 AM	#16
WhiteTgr135i Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 135i in Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 841 iTrader: (4)	Can't wait to see the results, i was thinking about purchasing this diffuser. Let us know how the fitment goes!

09-06-2012, 05:36 PM	#19
joe628 Enlisted Member Drives: 135i N54 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: United States Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	LMK how it goes because my shiop wouldnt do a custom quad exhaust for me because they said they didnt know where to put the second pipe. They said they didnt have small enough tips, What tips are you using?

09-14-2012, 02:56 PM	#21
WhiteTgr135i Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 135i in Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 841 iTrader: (4)	I was planning on going with the Hartge diffuser + quad exhaust setup, but when i talked to my exhaust guy, he told he it would be a 400$-500$ job...so i bailed . When you do install it, can you take pictures of the under tray so we can see how the exhaust is setup, thanks!