performance diffuser on SG - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

abhishriv · 02-05-2013, 01:51 AM

im looking to go mtech rear in the next couple months since i got damage on my stock bumper. i want the performance (IS) rear diffuser but cant decide which paint combo is a better look for SG.

SG and satin black like below (1)? or replace the SG painted sections with gloss black (2)? another option was to find a CF one but anyone know who makes good fitment ones? feel free to suggest other colour alternatives for the performance diffuser!

IF YOU HAVE A SG WITH PERFORMANCE DIFFUSER PLEASE POST IT UP HERE!

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fresh_LA · 02-05-2013, 02:19 AM

Im literally trying to make the same decision as you...

I dont really like the two tone space gray with satin black as in your first picture. Im leaning more towards having the whole thing matte black, or a combination of the two just like in your second picture. Planned on plastidipping the whole thing matte black to see how'd id like it.

People have also wrapped diffusers in CF which seemed to hold pretty well. Id like to see what people have done with there IS diffusers, hopefully we'll see more pics.

abhishriv · 02-05-2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fresh_LA

Im literally trying to make the same decision as you...

I dont really like the two tone space gray with satin black as in your first picture. Im leaning more towards having the whole thing matte black, or a combination of the two just like in your second picture. Planned on plastidipping the whole thing matte black to see how'd id like it.

People have also wrapped diffusers in CF which seemed to hold pretty well. Id like to see what people have done with there IS diffusers, hopefully we'll see more pics.

i was really interested in the performance diffuser in carbon fiber that jl motoring sells but seems like people arent happy with the fitment of those. right now im leaning towards combo gloss and matte black. i heard of the cf wrap too but not sure how that would hold up through winter and all

fresh_LA · 02-05-2013, 02:26 AM

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This is the shot that inspired me to go OEM for the diffuser and spoiler...

looks like he has the diffuser painted gloss black throughout.

sbce90 · 02-05-2013, 04:56 AM

For your colour I'd say paint it.

Maaarkk · 02-05-2013, 05:33 AM

Actually thought no.1 looked quite good but after looking at the all black a few more times, I think it's better

#Tee · 02-05-2013, 07:12 AM

all gloss looks best imo, the matte stuff looks like unfinished primer.

mslam02 · 02-05-2013, 07:33 AM

i vote black!

Blindside_137 · 02-05-2013, 07:40 AM

Definitely go all black. I'm planning to do the same in the future.

If you want everything CF hit up LTMW and order the duke dynamics performance diffuser.

Alen E90 · 02-05-2013, 11:59 AM

IMO both styles look great for an SG E92

Game · 02-05-2013, 03:20 PM

I'd go painted.

Amini77 · 02-05-2013, 03:38 PM

I like the contrast with the black diffuser.

abhishriv · 02-05-2013, 07:36 PM

i think right now im leaning on black.. but thinkin about doing the section with slats as matte and the rest gloss... thoughts?

psmitty95 · 02-05-2013, 07:53 PM

I'm in the same boat also... People with SG keep posting pics!!!

Spensaur · 02-05-2013, 08:19 PM

I know this isn't a good angle but here is mine. I was in the same dilemma as you but I went with gloss for the painted section and the matte for the diffuser section

abhishriv · 02-05-2013, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Spensaur

I know this isn't a good angle but here is mine. I was in the same dilemma as you but I went with gloss for the painted section and the matte for the diffuser section

nice! got any more pics with the diffuser in the sunlight? this is exactly what im leaning towards.

Spensaur · 02-05-2013, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by abhishriv

nice! got any more pics with the diffuser in the sunlight? this is exactly what im leaning towards.

I'll take some tomorrow for you when it's daytime

abhishriv · 02-05-2013, 11:06 PM

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I'll take some tomorrow for you when it's daytime

Hybrid For Life · 02-06-2013, 02:01 AM

gloss black looks great IMO

Ivan@PYSpeed.com · 02-06-2013, 02:14 AM

Since you are looking for CF diffuser also, how about Arkym?

BrigsS4 · 02-06-2013, 02:18 AM

I pick numero uno! But if you go numero 2...go satin or matte black. Not a fan of gloss black accents.

Kid Red · 02-12-2013, 04:27 PM

I vote black. Flat black (or CF) as it gives it more weight and there are too many levels and layers to the diffuser design. If it's painted it will become too busy visually.

What spoiler is that?

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Originally Posted by fresh_LA

This is the shot that inspired me to go OEM for the diffuser and spoiler...

looks like he has the diffuser painted gloss black throughout.

02-05-2013, 01:51 AM	#1
abhishriv Major Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,093 iTrader: (0)	performance diffuser on SG im looking to go mtech rear in the next couple months since i got damage on my stock bumper. i want the performance (IS) rear diffuser but cant decide which paint combo is a better look for SG. SG and satin black like below (1)? or replace the SG painted sections with gloss black (2)? another option was to find a CF one but anyone know who makes good fitment ones? feel free to suggest other colour alternatives for the performance diffuser! IF YOU HAVE A SG WITH PERFORMANCE DIFFUSER PLEASE POST IT UP HERE! 1. 2. Last edited by abhishriv; 02-05-2013 at 01:59 AM.
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02-05-2013, 04:56 AM	#5
sbce90 Me Boosta Drives: 320i / MB C63 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4,966 iTrader: (3)	For your colour I'd say paint it. __________________

02-05-2013, 07:12 AM	#7
#Tee attention whore Drives: yes Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 3,067 iTrader: (0)	all gloss looks best imo, the matte stuff looks like unfinished primer. __________________ #teamstretchNpoke

02-05-2013, 07:40 AM	#9
Blindside_137 Brigadier General Drives: '09 E93 Space Gray 328 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,162 iTrader: (1)	Definitely go all black. I'm planning to do the same in the future. If you want everything CF hit up LTMW and order the duke dynamics performance diffuser. __________________ M3 Edition Grilles\|Painted Reflectors\|Matte Black Vinyl Window Trim\|M3 Lip Spoiler\|35% Tint\|19" Satin Black Avant Garde M359\|Lux H8 V3\|OEM Aero Lip\|Cyba

02-05-2013, 11:59 AM	#10
Alen E90 Major General Drives: E90 328i TiAg Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SO. CAL-818 (SFV) Posts: 5,429 iTrader: (4)	IMO both styles look great for an SG E92 __________________

02-05-2013, 02:19 AM	#2
fresh_LA First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 SG 6MT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 337 iTrader: (4)	Im literally trying to make the same decision as you... I dont really like the two tone space gray with satin black as in your first picture. Im leaning more towards having the whole thing matte black, or a combination of the two just like in your second picture. Planned on plastidipping the whole thing matte black to see how'd id like it. People have also wrapped diffusers in CF which seemed to hold pretty well. Id like to see what people have done with there IS diffusers, hopefully we'll see more pics.

02-05-2013, 02:26 AM	#4
fresh_LA First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 E92 SG 6MT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 337 iTrader: (4)	This is the shot that inspired me to go OEM for the diffuser and spoiler... looks like he has the diffuser painted gloss black throughout.

02-05-2013, 05:33 AM	#6
Maaarkk First Lieutenant Drives: E92 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 349 iTrader: (0)	Actually thought no.1 looked quite good but after looking at the all black a few more times, I think it's better

02-05-2013, 07:33 AM	#8
mslam02 New Member Drives: 2010 335i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 18 iTrader: (0)	i vote black!

02-05-2013, 03:20 PM	#11
Game Should stop modding Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lockport/Chicago, IL Posts: 3,282 iTrader: (11)	I'd go painted. __________________ Space Gray / Saddle Brown E92 335i - APRIL 2013 Car of the Month DecisiveSports.com

02-05-2013, 03:38 PM	#12
Amini77 Colonel Drives: SGM E90 330xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA Posts: 2,781 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330XI [5.00]	I like the contrast with the black diffuser. __________________ Instagram: amini77

02-05-2013, 07:36 PM	#13
abhishriv Major Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Space grey) Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,093 iTrader: (0)	i think right now im leaning on black.. but thinkin about doing the section with slats as matte and the rest gloss... thoughts?

02-05-2013, 07:53 PM	#14
psmitty95 Colonel Drives: 2009 E90 335i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greenwich, CT Posts: 2,117 iTrader: (6)	I'm in the same boat also... People with SG keep posting pics!!! __________________ E90 335i xDrive 6spd, Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, & Sports package - Msport Conversion Mods: FBO minus meth - JB4 15ohm \| ER + Tial \| VRSF \| STETT \| KW V1, OSS 2-Tone w/ V4's, Alufelgen SF-71's, TMS brake kit, "CRT" Perf. Spoiler, CF interior, ACS pedals, and much more Pictures: Build Thread /// Shop I use: Aci Dynamix

02-05-2013, 08:19 PM	#15
Spensaur First Lieutenant Drives: E93 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: So.Cal Posts: 390 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E93 328i [4.50]	I know this isn't a good angle but here is mine. I was in the same dilemma as you but I went with gloss for the painted section and the matte for the diffuser section

02-06-2013, 02:01 AM	#19
Hybrid For Life Whats “out of spec”? Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 1,791 iTrader: (4)	gloss black looks great IMO __________________ 2006 325i 6MT\|KW V2\|BBS Style 5's\|Black Kidneys\|Alpine Type R\|Alcantara Wrapped Sport Wheel\|Mtec V3 AE

02-06-2013, 02:14 AM	#20
Ivan@PYSpeed.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,621 iTrader: (3)	Since you are looking for CF diffuser also, how about Arkym?

02-06-2013, 02:18 AM	#21
BrigsS4 New Member Drives: E91 Wagon, Audi S4, VW R32 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Denver,CO Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	I pick numero uno! But if you go numero 2...go satin or matte black. Not a fan of gloss black accents.

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