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M Rear Bumper Splitter / Diffuser

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M Rear Bumper Splitter / Diffuser

I must have one!
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I might be interested...
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Not for me.
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Total votes: 46

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Post by kis » Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:09 pm

Hi all,

As per the title me and JINGLE have our hearts set on a diffuser similar to that seen on the FancyWide website. Some pics to wet your appetite!

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If we can gather enough interest hopefully dans6490 will be able to replicate one, not to dissimilar from the Ram Air Scoops he made.

I've created a poll so that interest can be gauged before we go ahead. I previously raised concerns about the reduced rear end ride height post modification, the replicated diffuser wouldn't be quite so aggressive (see pictures to give you an idea of clearance). This would enable you to still use it day to day without fear of ripping the diffuser off as you hurdle your first speed bump.
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Post by Tcochrane92 » Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:15 pm

Looks great on the M, but I wonder if the lack of 2nd exhaust on the non M's would look a bit odd? Like something is missing?
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Post by kis » Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:50 pm

Probably on a single exhaust set up but then there a few non-M's out there running the duel exhaust set up (or quad set up). This is my end game eventually so will all go together nicely IMO.
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Post by tomscott » Fri Mar 03, 2017 1:07 pm

Looks a bit need for speed compared to a more subtle one.

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Post by ranski » Fri Mar 03, 2017 1:35 pm

I like it, but a bit too much for my lowly 3.0

Myself and a few others went the cheaper, less impact one

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Post by tomscott » Fri Mar 03, 2017 1:58 pm

ranski wrote:I like it, but a bit too much for my lowly 3.0

Myself and a few others went the cheaper, less impact one

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Always thought these were pretty cool :thumbsup:

Like the integration of the pic I posted above but nobody makes them or they are advertised but not available

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Post by JINGLE » Fri Mar 03, 2017 2:56 pm

I love the aggressive look of the fancy wide version!! Just a shame it's so expensive and hard to get as it's from Russia!

If this doesn't happen tho I wouldn't mind having 1 of the 1s Ranski suggested, do you have a link?
I looked online but so many available and universal fitments etc it's hard to see which 1 would work?

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Post by ranski » Fri Mar 03, 2017 3:14 pm

JINGLE wrote:If this doesn't happen tho I wouldn't mind having 1 of the 1s Ranski suggested, do you have a link?
Looks like quite a few ebayers sell these now, i think we paid £120 + import tax (from a USA seller)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pop-Rear-Bump ... 1872745994
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Post by soundb0y » Fri Mar 03, 2017 4:45 pm

I just want a decent front splitter! Well, really want the M front end but dont want all the hassle that comes with sourcing all the extras, spraying/repairing etc.

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Post by Worcester_spoon » Fri Mar 03, 2017 5:00 pm

It is agreesive and I'd be keen to see how it's works with my aftermarket (MM) quad as from these pics it looks quite tight to them M exhaust set up. Might be an optical illusion though.
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Post by pcube » Tue Mar 14, 2017 5:01 am

So how has this been coming along?

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Post by kis » Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:53 am

Think we're waiting on more interest buddy. I might settle for something like that eBay link as well... not much interest so doesn't make buying and fabricating just one or two that feasible.
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Post by kis » Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:57 am

Worcester_spoon wrote:It is agreesive and I'd be keen to see how it's works with my aftermarket (MM) quad as from these pics it looks quite tight to them M exhaust set up. Might be an optical illusion though.
Being tight isn't an issue. As I mentioned we'd tweak it a bit, it does look close and if spaced better I think lines would flow nicer. Also would reduce the height somewhat so that you can maintain clearance going over bumps, random potholes, etc.
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BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71

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Post by JINGLE » Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:52 pm

Worst comes to worst we can do a group buy to import the cheaper less aggressive Ebay option from USA?

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Post by kis » Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:03 pm

Could do! Looks like it's just me and you that are interested! :(
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BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71

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