[Boneman]

Local BMW dealer with 50% off on accessories so I ordered front lip, rear diffuser and rear deck spoiler. I have decided not to paint the front lip but unsure of the rear diffuser . I am asking for opinions on painting alpine white to match or leave black. I have seen it white with the diffuser gloss black and I am torn between that and leaving it black. I would appreciate any suggestions.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Boneman

Local BMW dealer with 50% off on accessories so I ordered front lip, rear diffuser and rear deck spoiler. I have decided not to paint the front lip but unsure of the rear diffuser . I am asking for opinions on painting alpine white to match or leave black. I have seen it white with the diffuser gloss black and I am torn between that and leaving it black. I would appreciate any suggestions.

Dealer contact info, please?

[horsepower_and_hounds]

yes

[alz0rz]

Dealer?

[J-Sud]

Originally Posted by alz0rz

Dealer?

+1

[1stm235i]

How much did you get for both?

[hyperzulu]

ROFL love how now one comments on his question, just how to get their grubby mitts on the same deal.

I like the look of both the white with the diffuser slats left unpainted, but I also kinda like it with the outer edge painted body color and the rest inner/lower parts unpainted. There are three segments to the diffuser that you can play with: thin outer edge, large inner portion, and the slats on the lower/center.

[bimmerfile]

Originally Posted by Boneman

I would appreciate any suggestions.

IMO, this is the best look (by far):

[BenWM]

I am considering having the whole thing done in a gloss black - at least there is no colour matching to be done. I've seen diffusers per the one above, but the paint colour matching has been awful. I'd rather just avoid that and go glass black on my AW. It would match the spoiler and the MP Grill.

My hardest decision is deciding on carbon tips or chrome, TBH.

[mikeyymonster]

I agree it looks best painted with the fins left black. However, in almost all the cars that do this on white, the paint color is mismatched which makes it look horrible. So if you do decide to do that, make sure your shop takes the extra time to make it blend.

[Boneman]

Thanks guys. The dealer is Leith BMW in Raleigh Nc. Sale on through sat. Cost front lip 300.00$, rear diffuser 250.00 and rear deck spoiler 275.00. Thanks for all suggestions.

[Boneman]

I think I am going with the all black front and rear. See the alpine white Manhart in the next thread. I really like the way that is,

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Boneman

Thanks guys. The dealer is Leith BMW in Raleigh Nc. Sale on through sat. Cost front lip 300.00$, rear diffuser 250.00 and rear deck spoiler 275.00. Thanks for all suggestions.

Thanks for the tip. Just bought the spoiler at half-price and will paint it bodycolor for a monochromatic look, which is also my recommendation for you. Of course, excellent color-matching is critical!

[hyperzulu]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

Thanks for the tip. Just bought the spoiler at half-price and will paint it bodycolor for a monochromatic look, which is also my recommendation for you. Of course, excellent color-matching is critical!

How much was shipping?

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by hyperzulu

How much was shipping?

Free

[1stm235i]

Do i need to call? Tried online noluck

[hyperzulu]

Originally Posted by 1stm235i

Do i need to call? Tried online noluck

Yep. I called a few minutes too late, but they'll be open tomorrow morning. Maybe I can get in on this deal.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by 1stm235i

Do i need to call? Tried online noluck

Use the dealership's website and enter BLACK as the discount code. In the cart on the website, it cuts the price in half.

[1stm235i]

Thanks just called also closed already il try the code

[1stm235i]

Thanks you guys and tax free yahoooo

[1stm235i]

Buy your m exhaust half the price

[hyperzulu]

I'm considering a differential at this price...