M5POST
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   M5POST - BMW M5 Forum > F10 M5 Forum > BMW M5 (F10) General Forum

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      10-24-2012, 09:54 AM   #1
PatrickC23
Colonel
PatrickC23's Avatar
United_States
183
Rep
2,245
Posts

Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NNJ

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 BMW ///M5  [0.00]
Painted Diffuser?

Has anyone with an AW M5 painted the OEM diffuser black? Was curious how it would look.
__________________
2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS
2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red
Appreciate 0
      10-24-2012, 09:57 AM   #2
Ryan@IND
Ryan@IND's Avatar
United_States
1756
Rep
7,651
Posts

Drives: ACR
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (18)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Patsc23 View Post
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.



__________________
IND DISTRIBUTION | 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAMFACEBOOKFLICKR
Appreciate 0
      10-24-2012, 10:02 AM   #3
PatrickC23
Colonel
PatrickC23's Avatar
United_States
183
Rep
2,245
Posts

Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: NNJ

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2013 BMW ///M5  [0.00]
Thanks - that does look nice. Ive noticed on some 7-series on the road they come with a black diffuser and it looks good.
__________________
2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS
2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red
Appreciate 0
      10-24-2012, 10:03 AM   #4
Vic55
Lieutenant General
Vic55's Avatar
18966
Rep
10,095
Posts

Drives: 2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupe
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: THE Orange County

iTrader: (9)

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??
__________________
2023 BMW M8 Coupe Competition Alpine White
2022 BMW M3 Competition XDrive Aventurine Red
2022 Porsche Carrera GTS Coupe Shark Blue
2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Suzuka Gray
2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Obsidian Black
Appreciate 0
      10-24-2012, 10:43 AM   #5
mwlmd
Lieutenant Colonel
mwlmd's Avatar
United_States
187
Rep
1,548
Posts

Drives: Porsche 991 TTS
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Portland, OR

iTrader: (0)

I agree that by painting it black you lose the visual contours of the diffuser. Mine will definitely stay white.
__________________
CURRENT:
His: Porsche 991 Turbo S
Carrera white/Black
Hers: BMW X3MC
BSM/Black
Appreciate 0
      10-24-2012, 10:43 AM   #6
Nate@IND
Nate@IND's Avatar
2863
Rep
11,374
Posts

Drives: BMW
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (19)

Go 3D

__________________
IND DISTRIBUTION | 866-963-4520 • FACEBOOKINSTAGRAMFLICKR
Appreciate 0
      10-24-2012, 12:06 PM   #7
M54ccibo
Major
M54ccibo's Avatar
United_States
83
Rep
1,489
Posts

Drives: '16 GT4
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (0)

Mmm...3D for me if I go that direction. May not though...if I get the Akra Evo w/CF tips
Appreciate 0
      10-24-2012, 12:09 PM   #8
dingding
Banned
22
Rep
102
Posts

Drives: 2005 Carrera GT, 2012 750IAH
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by mwlmd View Post
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

Last edited by dingding; 10-24-2012 at 12:21 PM..
Appreciate 0
      10-24-2012, 12:24 PM   #9
Ryan@IND
Ryan@IND's Avatar
United_States
1756
Rep
7,651
Posts

Drives: ACR
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Chicago

iTrader: (18)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dingding View Post
+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



__________________
IND DISTRIBUTION | 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAMFACEBOOKFLICKR
Appreciate 0
      10-24-2012, 12:42 PM   #10
dingding
Banned
22
Rep
102
Posts

Drives: 2005 Carrera GT, 2012 750IAH
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Andrew@IND View Post
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
Appreciate 0
      10-25-2012, 09:28 AM   #11
Steel Blue
Enlisted Member
4
Rep
43
Posts

Drives: 2013 F10 M5
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Singapore

iTrader: (0)

Apologies but to me, black with black appears to "wash out" the details...
Appreciate 0
      10-25-2012, 12:13 PM   #12
b0bab0i
Major
24
Rep
1,033
Posts

Drives: 03 TiAG z4 3.0i w/ hardtop
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: SoCal

iTrader: (0)

Same car from afar

Appreciate 0
      10-28-2012, 02:53 AM   #13
wdimagineer
Major
wdimagineer's Avatar
United_States
355
Rep
1,377
Posts

Drives: 2015 X5 M
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA

iTrader: (0)

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.
__________________
Current: 2015 X5 M - Donington Grey/Mugello Red - DINANTRONICS Stage 2 + Free Flow Exhaust - Bimmerpost Featured!
Past: Bimmerpost Featured 2014 X5 xDrive50i · 2014 Jeep SRT · 2013 Tesla Model S P85+ · Bimmerpost Featured 2013 F10 M5 · 2012 550 xDrive · 2011 M3 ZCP
Appreciate 0
      10-28-2012, 03:14 AM   #14
smashhell
Lieutenant
United_States
23
Rep
490
Posts

Drives: 2011 535i
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA

iTrader: (0)

Don't do it. Than it'll look like a 550
__________________
2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster on black interior, Premium 1 & 2 Package, Magnaflow Full Cat-Back Exhaust, JB4 Stage 2
Appreciate 0
      10-28-2012, 12:51 PM   #15
wdimagineer
Major
wdimagineer's Avatar
United_States
355
Rep
1,377
Posts

Drives: 2015 X5 M
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
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.
__________________
Current: 2015 X5 M - Donington Grey/Mugello Red - DINANTRONICS Stage 2 + Free Flow Exhaust - Bimmerpost Featured!
Past: Bimmerpost Featured 2014 X5 xDrive50i · 2014 Jeep SRT · 2013 Tesla Model S P85+ · Bimmerpost Featured 2013 F10 M5 · 2012 550 xDrive · 2011 M3 ZCP
Appreciate 0
      10-28-2012, 01:12 PM   #16
dingding
Banned
22
Rep
102
Posts

Drives: 2005 Carrera GT, 2012 750IAH
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Texas

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by wdimagineer View Post
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.
Appreciate 0
      10-29-2012, 10:46 AM   #17
Vic55
Lieutenant General
Vic55's Avatar
18966
Rep
10,095
Posts

Drives: 2023 BMW M8 Competition Coupe
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: THE Orange County

iTrader: (9)

Quote:
Originally Posted by wdimagineer View Post
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.
__________________
2023 BMW M8 Coupe Competition Alpine White
2022 BMW M3 Competition XDrive Aventurine Red
2022 Porsche Carrera GTS Coupe Shark Blue
2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Suzuka Gray
2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Black Series Obsidian Black
Appreciate 0
      10-29-2012, 11:01 AM   #18
Used2be
Perennial PFC
Used2be's Avatar
United_States
335
Rep
1,274
Posts

Drives: F90 M5 DG/Aragon
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Michigan, USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dingding View Post
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.
Appreciate 0
      10-30-2012, 02:30 PM   #19
wdimagineer
Major
wdimagineer's Avatar
United_States
355
Rep
1,377
Posts

Drives: 2015 X5 M
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: San Francisco, CA

iTrader: (0)

Here's a quick picture of my diffuser and exhaust tips. I thought my shop took more. If I get more, I'll post.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Current: 2015 X5 M - Donington Grey/Mugello Red - DINANTRONICS Stage 2 + Free Flow Exhaust - Bimmerpost Featured!
Past: Bimmerpost Featured 2014 X5 xDrive50i · 2014 Jeep SRT · 2013 Tesla Model S P85+ · Bimmerpost Featured 2013 F10 M5 · 2012 550 xDrive · 2011 M3 ZCP
Appreciate 0
      10-30-2012, 04:25 PM   #20
Used2be
Perennial PFC
Used2be's Avatar
United_States
335
Rep
1,274
Posts

Drives: F90 M5 DG/Aragon
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Michigan, USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by wdimagineer View Post
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.
Appreciate 0
      11-01-2012, 04:02 PM   #21
datbimmerdoe
Lieutenant General
datbimmerdoe's Avatar
United_States
1265
Rep
17,493
Posts

Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY

iTrader: (0)

this's a must imo
__________________
#datbimmerdoe #thatbimmertho

FOLLOW @datbimmerdoe on INSTAGRAM
Appreciate 0
      11-01-2012, 06:23 PM   #22
MJones3
Captain
Sweden
569
Rep
896
Posts

Drives: RWD
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Sweden

iTrader: (0)

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



Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:56 PM.




m5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST