Non-CF performance-style rear diffuser?

135forthewin · 12-15-2008, 09:30 AM

Has anyone found a BMW performance-style diffuser NOT in carbon fiber? I don't want to deal with maintaining Cf and am not sure I like the look, however I would like a more aggressive-looking rear diffuser.
Any options out there?

E91_E88_E21 · 12-18-2008, 03:34 AM

i would like to have one in CF. why do you search for a nion CF version

135forthewin · 12-19-2008, 07:26 PM

Keeping Carbon Fiber looking good can be a pain, plus the cost is too high right now. That mold with a simple, plastic (?) composition for a lower price is something i'd be interested in.

EINSER M · 12-20-2008, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 135forthewin

Keeping Carbon Fiber looking good can be a pain, plus the cost is too high right now. That mold with a simple, plastic (?) composition for a lower price is something i'd be interested in.

+1

ki__ · 12-20-2008, 02:05 PM

Hamann, ACS, Hartge, and 3d Design have all different kinds of spoilers, some look very good and similar to OEM's

135forthewin · 12-20-2008, 07:45 PM

Thanks for the input, BlacknRedi.
The only one out of those 4 that have a setup for the stock exhaust is ACS, and personally their design looks more bland than stock.
Here's a link to a picture of the ACS diffuser:
http://image.motortrend.com/f/afterm...-rear-view.jpg

lannypoffo · 12-20-2008, 07:47 PM

I've never understood why people like the look of carbon fiber. Besides the weight savings, its pretty ugly to look at. I too would like a better diffuser the same material as the oem one.

audi2bmw1 · 12-20-2008, 08:26 PM

kinda dig that wing/spolier

135forthewin · 12-21-2008, 10:53 AM

Now here's a thread with some pics of the CF perf. diffuser from BMW:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6714

That would be the kind of thing I want.
I know there are some companies that have a performance mold already, and although I'm sure making a platic diffuser is a different process, it seems like a product of simple plastic (like the stock diffuser) could be manufactured for low $ and sold for more reasonable prices than the expensive carbon fiber pieces.

mrgoochio · 12-27-2008, 03:40 AM

Cheap replicas will most likely be made out of fiberglass, not "cheap plastic like the stock diffuser". Actually, that plastic is typically a lot more durable and more expensive than their fiberglass counterparts

ken@exoticstuning · 12-27-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mrgoochio

Cheap replicas will most likely be made out of fiberglass, not "cheap plastic like the stock diffuser". Actually, that plastic is typically a lot more durable and more expensive than their fiberglass counterparts

Correct. So don't expect a replica in plastic material like PU or ABS will be sold for the price like a FRP :smile:

But again,If a FRP product is made correctly and molded correctly,it still will fit pretty perfect.

ki__ · 12-27-2008, 10:56 AM

you can always paint the stock diffuser a nice color to make it look better, cause i hate that grey personally

hubs · 01-07-2009, 01:29 PM

I'm thinking of fabricating a replacement. We use a metal shop a lot at work, and though I am in sales, they'd most likely help me out. Yet, It'd most likely be of aluminum, which would weigh more. Yet, it'd look better, cost less than Hannan's and be cleaner for a dual exhaust than simply cutting and then painting.

Add1ct · 01-11-2009, 11:33 PM

I like the performance one in non CF too, somebody make it!

Garduna · 01-12-2009, 12:40 AM

+1 to Non-CF performance-style rear diffuser

135forthewin · 01-12-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

+1 to Non-CF performance-style rear diffuser

That is exactly what I have been looking for.

PrimoM3 · 01-12-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Garduna

+1 to Non-CF performance-style rear diffuser

Ditto. In high-gloss black to match the shadowline trim. Sell it over $500 and I'll punch your eye.

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135forthewin Lieutenant 48 Rep 546 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Keeping Carbon Fiber looking good can be a pain, plus the cost is too high right now. That mold with a simple, plastic (?) composition for a lower price is something i'd be interested in.
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135forthewin Lieutenant 48 Rep 546 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input, BlacknRedi. The only one out of those 4 that have a setup for the stock exhaust is ACS, and personally their design looks more bland than stock. Here's a link to a picture of the ACS diffuser: http://image.motortrend.com/f/afterm...-rear-view.jpg
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135forthewin Lieutenant 48 Rep 546 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Now here's a thread with some pics of the CF perf. diffuser from BMW: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6714 That would be the kind of thing I want. I know there are some companies that have a performance mold already, and although I'm sure making a platic diffuser is a different process, it seems like a product of simple plastic (like the stock diffuser) could be manufactured for low $ and sold for more reasonable prices than the expensive carbon fiber pieces.
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hubs Enlisted Member 4 Rep 33 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0)	I'm thinking of fabricating a replacement. We use a metal shop a lot at work, and though I am in sales, they'd most likely help me out. Yet, It'd most likely be of aluminum, which would weigh more. Yet, it'd look better, cost less than Hannan's and be cleaner for a dual exhaust than simply cutting and then painting.
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