10-27-2021, 11:39 PM | #24 |
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Mine is arriving tomorrow. I ordered the last one today but only live less than 50 miles away from the seller's location. I'll post pics as soon as it arrives
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small areas of rough paint on bottom side. right side has some missing paint so it shows a little white but i think i can live with that. not sure it's worth shipping back Last edited by cclcal; 10-28-2021 at 11:16 AM.. Reason: attach new image |
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10-28-2021, 12:12 PM | #26 |
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Nice, looking forward to hearing if it fits on perfectly and the tips fit into the holes. Is it painted or is it just gloss plastic?
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Interesting. Curious how you install it too, whether you use existing holes and screws or need to drill at all.
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haven't looked yet. maybe I'll get to it this weekend. let me know when you get yours, see if it has same imperfections. |
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In terms of the imperfections, although it's only a couple of hundred bucks, if any of the blemishes you referenced were visible from looking at it straight on from back, my OCD would drive me to swap it out. If they are underneath or on the edges in places not easily visible, I guess I could live with it. The trouble is, for the money, the quality control probably isn't there on all of them. That white 1.5" chip on the left edge would be a non starter for me. I guess you could touch it up, but if you didn't, that would be an eye magnet for me.
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for 200$, if I exchange, the next one could be worse. |
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Just got a chance to look at it right now, looks like it would fit.
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I am pretty close to pulling the trigger on a full Dinan exhaust. I'd love to save a few bucks on the diffuser, but at the same time, I am spending $4,000 on the exhaust and the debate is, since I am spending so much, I want it to look perfect with no need to cut, or I will just drop another $600-$800 on the M-Performance or RW Carbon offerings. I really don't like GF though, so I want it black and glossy, like the M5. I want the double tips to fit well and centered.
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You can prob go w the other offerings on ebay for the G30 M-sport diffusers. |
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Anyway, I want to hear your feedback. If it's an easy install and fits well, I may as well put it on and check it out in person. Could help with the decision on springs vs exhaust. The only reason I want to do the exhaust is for the double tips, but a sexy diffuser like this may fit the bill.
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I'll take some photos when I'm home but I didn't notice any paint blemishes. I'm taking it to the shop for install this coming week.
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used 7 out of 10 screws, there are two holes that don't match up but diffuser is stable. looks good. I'll get some better pictures during the day. |
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Edit: Never mind, got it:
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