[Beerflakes]

Hey all. Planning out what I'm hoping to have done once my aventurine red metallic m550i arrives. I am personally a fan of CF, but it can go overboard really quickly. Looking for some opinions on the right amount of CF in the right places to add to the car.

Currently:
- CF mirror caps (port installed)
- CF spoiler (port installed)
- CF diffuser and m performance trim (port installed)

Should I bother with after market side skirts or front lip? If so, what's a reputable place to go for these?

My gut is saying to skip the side skirts, but get a subtle front lip.

[RogueAI]

I've got CF front lip, side skirts, spoiler, and rear diffuser on order due to be fitted in next couple of weeks. I've gone with gloss black mirror caps though.

I'm also a fan of CF, if you can't tell, and had a fair few parts on my last two BMWs. I share your concern though about it being too much on this car. I guess only time will tell. I'll upload some pics once it's all done.

My car is Bluestone metallic.

[Beerflakes]

Originally Posted by Kier77

I've got CF front lip, side skirts, spoiler, and rear diffuser on order due to be fitted in next couple of weeks. I've gone with gloss black mirror caps though.

I'm also a fan of CF, if you can't tell, and had a fair few parts on my last two BMWs. I share your concern though about it being too much on this car. I guess only time will tell. I'll upload some pics once it's all done.

My car is Bluestone metallic.

Perfect, sounds great and I appreciate the insight. I guess I also don't need to get everything at once. I'm leaning a bit toward this front splitter, which seems more subtle.
https://ind-distribution.com/product...19001105547333

Perhaps some floating CF caps, CF front and rear roundels (not sure on this one), and I'll be pretty happy. Black Friday is around the corner too.

[RogueAI]

That's a really nice and subtle front lip. I like it

[Texox]

The diffuser and trim doesn't show up on the shop bmw website. Do you know the part numbers? I did not get anything installed at the port, but now thinking about doing some CF. CF mirror caps, side skirts, spoiler, side vents, and diffuser are what I am currently thinking. I want to get the car first and then decide if I want to do everything or not. Right now I just have some subtle stuff to add - roundels and floating caps.

[Beerflakes]

Originally Posted by Texox

The diffuser and trim doesn't show up on the shop bmw website. Do you know the part numbers? I did not get anything installed at the port, but now thinking about doing some CF. CF mirror caps, side skirts, spoiler, side vents, and diffuser are what I am currently thinking. I want to get the car first and then decide if I want to do everything or not. Right now I just have some subtle stuff to add - roundels and floating caps.

I'm not sure the diffuser is available for the 21 yet. It was added to my build, and then promptly booted off once production was scheduled. CF mirror caps and spoiler are still on the build though.




I'm thinking the parts are:
CF Spoiler - 51192414142
CF Mirror Caps - 51162466670 & 51162466669
CF Diffuser - 51192412405 (diffuser) & 51192412409 (trim)

I wanted to get as much as possible on my actual build because I am leasing, so I would only be paying for part MSRP - discount %, residualized. I think roughly $10/mo per $1000 added.

[Texox]

Originally Posted by Beerflakes

I'm not sure the diffuser is available for the 21 yet. It was added to my build, and then promptly booted off once production was scheduled. CF mirror caps and spoiler are still on the build though.

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I'm thinking the parts are:
CF Spoiler - 51192414142
CF Mirror Caps - 51162466670 & 51162466669
CF Diffuser - 51192412405 (diffuser) & 51192412409 (trim)

I wanted to get as much as possible on my actual build because I am leasing, so I would only be paying for part MSRP - discount %, residualized. I think roughly $10/mo per $1000 added.

Yeah, the spoiler and mirror caps are online. Can buy those right now. I believe the diffuser and trim is different on the new model, so that is probably why it is not available. I might go aftermarket for those.

I was going to lease as I do with most of my cars, but I am already getting the mod itch and know it will not be getting better any time soon - so I decided to purchase the m550.

[freshxdough]

M Performance Diffuser on a 2021

[Daniels1117]

Could you share the link to where you got the spoiler and diffuser?

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by Daniels1117

Could you share the link to where you got the spoiler and diffuser?

OEM M Performance parts.

[Graaf_Autowerks]

I am going with…

RW Carbon front lip and mirror caps(both backordered)

Kies Motorsports side skirts and m4 style spoiler

M performance diffuser

CF emblems all around.

I think that gives the car a good balance of carbon fiber without going overboard.

Personally I can’t stand the CF on things like side vents, front vents, roof wrapped, or grill are all cheesy and don’t add much to the overall aesthetics. Kind of like the M stripes on grills, I think it cheapens the look.

Mines still coming together, here’s some pics as of now. It’s in shop getting full PPF, ceramic coating etc.

[Drifttime85]

Originally Posted by Graaf_Autowerks

I am going with…

RW Carbon front lip and mirror caps(both backordered)

Kies Motorsports side skirts and m4 style spoiler

M performance diffuser

CF emblems all around.

I think that gives the car a good balance of carbon fiber without going overboard.

Personally I can’t stand the CF on things like side vents, front vents, roof wrapped, or grill are all cheesy and don’t add much to the overall aesthetics. Kind of like the M stripes on grills, I think it cheapens the look.

Mines still coming together, here’s some pics as of now. It’s in shop getting full PPF, ceramic coating etc.

I’m in agreement with you. I used to love CF on a lot of my jdm cars but I’ve changed a lot of my view on CF. I’m torn on putting any on my car but I’m struggling to find non-CF front lip on the ‘23 bumper.