06-07-2020, 03:51 PM | #1 |
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Replica MPerformance rear diffuser gloss black w/color matched white center
So I ordered from IKON the Mperformance rear diffuser in gloss black. I then had the center section painted BMW 300 white to match my car. I was inspired by some of the leaked rear diffuser pics that have been shared of the upcoming M3.
I'm not sure if I'm going to like it or not - but it's always so easy to go back to black - so I figured why not try. I'll have it on the car in a couple days but for now... Last edited by chenry; 06-10-2020 at 04:36 PM.. |
06-08-2020, 02:26 AM | #2 |
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Definitely different but going on these shots, it's not for me.
Would still like to see what it looks like in the car to see if it changes my mind. |
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06-08-2020, 10:20 AM | #4 |
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Yeah I'm in much the same boat - not sure if I'm going to like or not - nice thing is with the MPerformance (oem or rep) diffuser the center section is separate so it makes changing things quite easy. I know I like gloss black - we'll see if I like this :-)
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06-08-2020, 12:09 PM | #6 |
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It's cool that you're giving it a shot & taking the chance. Never know until you try... Keep us posted on the outcome
Out of curiosity, does IKON sell this with a carbon fiber center section? ...Or perhaps a different vendor does? All the (non-OEM) diffusers I've seen for an M340i have painted the center section. Any guidance is appreciated! |
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I applaud you though for giving this a try. |
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Because the center section can come out, you could easily have it wrapped or hydrodipped a CF pattern. I’m not a big fan of faux CF but it’s an option that is available, cheaper, and might look good for that particular part. |
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06-09-2020, 01:38 AM | #11 |
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here are the pics. Don't love it 100% but also don't hate it - going to live with it for a while (knowing gloss black is only a day away) and see where I settle.
I do like that it is something different - and I am tired of looking at all gloss black rear diffusers on my cars- so maybe this will work for me in time. Think I need to do the tips in black (gloss black emblem is on its' way from IND). That said - for reference here you go :-) |
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06-09-2020, 01:48 AM | #12 |
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Couple thoughts from the install
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06-09-2020, 02:05 AM | #13 |
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I like it. It looks different compared to the all black look everyone (including me) loves. But hey. Since it’s colour matched, it works. Thumbs up from me.
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06-09-2020, 05:11 AM | #14 |
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I like it too, it's different, and may not be to everyone's taste, but another thumbs up from me
Not that I'll do it to mine, as I won't be doing anything to my beautiful M Performance Carbon Diffuser
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06-09-2020, 12:42 PM | #16 |
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I think it looks great! The inspiration from the G80 M3 is good and when it rolls out, your diffuser will look like it came that way from the factory. I think the body color matching creates more visual interest in the backend. I do agree that gloss black exhaust finishers would look tidier.
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It did turn out better than I expected and I reckon it would look even better for someone with SO or TB colour car and I say again well done for coming up with the idea and having the brass to do it |
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06-09-2020, 06:57 PM | #21 |
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exhaust finishers/tips (whatever they are called) are now in being powder coated gloss black - I'll have them back in a day or two and will post updated photos for anyone that is interested.
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