Help with M Aerodynamic Kit

LuisBoston · 10-12-2010, 09:04 AM

I purchased the M Aerodynamic Kit (PN: 51950403533) and it was brought to my shop for painting and installation. This morning they called and said the rear spoiler is not included. I thought the kit includes everything necessary. Is this not the case?

Thanks!

ChasVS · 10-12-2010, 10:16 AM

Nope: Front & Rear Bumper and side skirts.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=51&fg=95&hl=3

LuisBoston · 10-12-2010, 04:32 PM

Well now I need to get a diffuser.

BaMBaM4002 · 10-12-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by lem144

Well now I need to get a diffuser.

?? u mean spoiler?

LuisBoston · 10-13-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BaMBaM4002

?? u mean spoiler?

That's the confusing part. Why would the shop call it a spoiler, when the kit doesn't include the diffuser? Why can't there just be one name for something?

michael1284 · 10-13-2010, 10:14 AM

a spoiler is on your trunk. a diffuser is the bottom part of your rear bumper. which is it?

BaMBaM4002 · 10-13-2010, 01:19 PM

^ its very common for dealerships and product catalogs to have slightly different names than the actual street term for items.

I have seen many "lip spoiler" and that is the front bottom lip. I have also seen "rear apron" or "rear skirt" which would be the rear bumper lip (or valences etc.) and you will see "rocker panel" vs. "side skirts"

Therefore it doesn't surprise me that bmw would call the rear "diffuser" a "rear spoiler". Because im sure they call what we call a spoiler, a "rear deck spoiler" or a "Deck lid trim" lol

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ChasVS Colonel 40 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: 2012 MB ML350 Bluetec Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central FL iTrader: (10)	Nope: Front & Rear Bumper and side skirts. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=51&fg=95&hl=3
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BaMBaM4002 Lieutenant 11 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 6sp -BSM/Coral Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9)	^ its very common for dealerships and product catalogs to have slightly different names than the actual street term for items. I have seen many "lip spoiler" and that is the front bottom lip. I have also seen "rear apron" or "rear skirt" which would be the rear bumper lip (or valences etc.) and you will see "rocker panel" vs. "side skirts" Therefore it doesn't surprise me that bmw would call the rear "diffuser" a "rear spoiler". Because im sure they call what we call a spoiler, a "rear deck spoiler" or a "Deck lid trim" lol
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