Painted Diffuser?

PatrickC23 · 10-24-2012, 09:54 AM

Has anyone with an AW M5 painted the OEM diffuser black? Was curious how it would look.

Ryan@IND · 10-24-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Patsc23

Has anyone with an AW M5 painted the OEM diffuser black? Was curious how it would look.

Modified for the Eisenmann Ovals, but you can get an idea. I personally think it looks very nice.

PatrickC23 · 10-24-2012, 10:02 AM

Thanks - that does look nice. Ive noticed on some 7-series on the road they come with a black diffuser and it looks good.

Vic55 · 10-24-2012, 10:03 AM

I think up close the painted diffuser looks good but from afar it plays more to the look of a 550 Sport. I have seen a few in person.

Im keeping my AW M5 diffuser white. I wish there was a center section with some more aggressive fins though??

mwlmd · 10-24-2012, 10:43 AM

I agree that by painting it black you lose the visual contours of the diffuser. Mine will definitely stay white.

Nate@IND · 10-24-2012, 10:43 AM

Go 3D

M54ccibo · 10-24-2012, 12:06 PM

Mmm...3D for me if I go that direction. May not though...if I get the Akra Evo w/CF tips

dingding · 10-24-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mwlmd

I agree that by painting it black you lose the visual contours of the diffuser.

+1. That's why I am still debating about get a 3D diffuser or not even I already bought an Akra Evo with carbon fiber tips

Ryan@IND · 10-24-2012, 12:24 PM

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+1. That's why I am still debating about get a 3D diffuser or not even I already bought an Akra Evo with carbon fiber tips

Carbon on carbon is not such a bad thing

dingding · 10-24-2012, 12:42 PM

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Carbon on carbon is not such a bad thing

Well, Andrew, you have to convince me with a good deal, just like you did with the Akra Evo

And I will definitely add carbon fiber spoiler if I go that direction, maybe a carbon fiber roof too

Steel Blue · 10-25-2012, 09:28 AM

Apologies but to me, black with black appears to "wash out" the details...

b0bab0i · 10-25-2012, 12:13 PM

Same car from afar

wdimagineer · 10-28-2012, 02:53 AM

I just did this to mine. My friends at Performance Technic ordered one for their 550 but ended up not installing it. I also changed exhaust tips to black.

smashhell · 10-28-2012, 03:14 AM

Don't do it. Than it'll look like a 550

wdimagineer · 10-28-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by smashhell

Don't do it. Than it'll look like a 550

Surprisingly I actually like it. When I take it out later I can snap a few pics.

Going to replace the spoiler next with something black or carbon.

dingding · 10-28-2012, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wdimagineer

Surprisingly I actually like it. When I take it out later I can snap a few pics.

Going to replace the spoiler next with something black or carbon.

Yeah, I have already ordered mine. I think the 3d diffuser looks really good on the f10m5.

Vic55 · 10-29-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wdimagineer

Surprisingly I actually like it. When I take it out later I can snap a few pics.

Going to replace the spoiler next with something black or carbon.

Id appreciate some pics, thanks.

Closeup's and perspective shots if possible.

Used2be · 10-29-2012, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dingding

I think the 3d diffuser looks really good on the f10m5.

My M5 will be Space Gray when I get it, who knows how many months from now, and I also think the 3D piece will look good. But, to test the look I'll paint my stock diffuser a matte black first and perhaps that might give me the look I want. It won't be as fancy and nicely shaped as the 3D unit, but it won't cost $1,900 either. Breaking up that large expanse of one color helps the back of the car I think. I don't know if the stock muffler tips can be replaced, but some dark, non-chrome tips would be what I'm looking for.

wdimagineer · 10-30-2012, 02:30 PM

Here's a quick picture of my diffuser and exhaust tips. I thought my shop took more. If I get more, I'll post.

Used2be · 10-30-2012, 04:25 PM

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Here's a quick picture of my diffuser and exhaust tips. I thought my shop took more. If I get more, I'll post.

That looks really good, and I also like the black chrome tips. I'd like to see more if you do get them. I may rethink my matte black decision. I've never used the low gloss additive for the clear coat anyway, and would probably screw it up.

datbimmerdoe · 11-01-2012, 04:02 PM

this's a must imo

MJones3 · 11-01-2012, 06:23 PM

Here's a comparision on the same car, got the pics from the F10 forum. I prefer the all white version.

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