[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by UKF30

NO i didn't .

You can't stick carbon trim to stock bumper trim because carbon trims fits on top of gloss black trim if you know what i mean.

see pic of bumper trim

Got it, I think. So you had to buy two pieces or was it a kit? Is the link I sent the one you have ($1,600 USD)?

[UKF30]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Got it, I think. So you had to buy two pieces or was it a kit? Is the link I sent the one you have ($1,600 USD)?

Yes same as your link , it comes as full kit gloss back bumper trim carbon trim and black trim goes behind bumper.

$1600USD similar price as here in UK

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by UKF30

Yes same as your link , it comes as full kit gloss back bumper trim carbon trim and black trim goes behind bumper.

$1600USD similar price as here in UK

Got it, so the eBay one I have is basically an m-performance knock-off without the CF bottom. For the $1,400 spread, I think I will live without the CF bottom!

[UKF30]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Got it, so the eBay one I have is basically an m-performance knock-off without the CF bottom. For the $1,400 spread, I think I will live without the CF bottom!

Precisely Yes .

You will live but it will be hollow life without bottom carbon trim

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by UKF30

Precisely Yes .

You will live but it will be hollow life without bottom carbon trim

[ChrisT5R]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

Mine is aftermarket off eBay, but I really didn't think it was a copy of anything in particular until I saw yours. I always prefer to go with OEM parts if I can. I don't recall seeing this diffuser as part of the M-performance line-up for the M550.

Joe-BMW33 Did you say the eBay diffuser was a good fit? I was looking at diffusers from Ikon:

https://ikonmotorsports.com/products...2f1ecedb&_ss=r

Though I think I prefer this version without the lower strip:

https://ikonmotorsports.com/products...69e1a5f9&_ss=r

I'd love to get an M5 type diffuser but I can't find one that's compatible with the stock exhaust tips.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by ChrisT5R

Joe-BMW33 Did you say the eBay diffuser was a good fit? I was looking at diffusers from Ikon:

https://ikonmotorsports.com/products...cedb&_ss=r

Though I think I prefer this version without the lower strip:

https://ikonmotorsports.com/products...a5f9&_ss=r

I'd love to get an M5 type diffuser but I can't find one that's compatible with the stock exhaust tips.

It is a very good fit and the gloss finish has held up really well. Both those diffusers look nice but not greatest pictures.

What I like about the one I got is that it fits both the trapezoid tips and 4" quad tips. There aren't many diffusers that can fit 4" tips. I liked it with my trapezoids too before I upgraded the exhaust.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22430179774...#38;media=COPY

[Mandingo9]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

It is a very good fit and the gloss finish has held up really well. Both those diffusers look nice but not greatest pictures.

What I like about the one I got is that it fits both the trapezoid tips and 4" quad tips. There aren't many diffusers that can fit 4" tips. I liked it with my trapezoids too before I upgraded the exhaust.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22430179774...#38;media=COPY

How long was install? Now a days I have zero tolerance for any sort of extended manual labor

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by Mandingo9

How long was install? Now a days I have zero tolerance for any sort of extended manual labor

Maybe 30 minutes going slowly. Ten 8mm screws removed, pop the old one off. Insert the new one and screw down.

[Kaeno]

If you're looking for CF parts In Massachusetts, Feel free to message when you are ready to order.
I'm a distributor for JC Sportline, which is one of the more prominent distributors to US-based carbon fiber retailers. Wholesale prices are available on small orders 1:1 as well.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by Kaeno

If you're looking for CF parts In Massachusetts, Feel free to message when you are ready to order.
I'm a distributor for JC Sportline, which is one of the more prominent distributors to US-based carbon fiber retailers. Wholesale prices are available on small orders 1:1 as well.

I am in MA, I think we exchanged PM's way back when. I will keep you in mind, but ideally, I would want almost the same exact diffuser I have (pics above) in CF. Got anything like that? I am not a fan of the one you posted.

[ianerrid]

Originally Posted by UKF30

My diffuser is OEM and got from one of dealers in UK.


is your aftermarket ?

i wish i had found one here and didnt' have to spend £1300 for diffuser

Mine was OEM M Performance and got a deal at 320 GBP?