AW M4 with gloss black painted OEM diffuser

filip75 · 08-18-2014, 05:21 PM

I just had my diffuser painted gloss black, to match the emblems and the grill. $60 and done on the same day. Very happy with the outcome. There are two screws (8mm) on the sides of it and several push clips holding it. After the screws are removed, just pull on it to pop it off and then wiggle it out. Once the outer portion comes off, pull the diffuser down, as it will position the lower two clips for easy removal. Put it back on by inserting the back two clips in, then pop the rest in. Takes about 2 minutes to take off and put it back on just laying under the car. No jack required.

It will look even better with the CF trunk spoiler, when it arrives.

Edit: CF spoiler has arrived

19x · 08-18-2014, 05:32 PM

Looks good

Although personally, I prefer the bulkiness of the M Performance diffuser, which, despite also being dark, has more presence.

JDUni1 · 08-18-2014, 05:58 PM

I did my M3 too. Looks much better in black..... IMO

Blindside_137 · 08-18-2014, 06:07 PM

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I did my M3 too. Looks much better in black..... IMO

100 percent agree. Makes the booty look not so bulky down low. Gives it a nice Brazilian lift.

JoeFromPA · 08-18-2014, 06:09 PM

Was thinking about during this in a vinyl wrap of some sort in case I wanted to change it in the future. Nonetheless, definitely agree that the diffuser needs to contrast. Very nice.

m3rxn · 08-18-2014, 06:47 PM

looks good..tastefully done

filip75 · 08-18-2014, 07:15 PM

I also chose to go with the slimline gloss black license plate frame. It adds to the contrast pattern

MpowerLex · 08-18-2014, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by filip75

I just had my diffuser painted gloss black, to match the emblems and the grill. $60 and done on the same day. Very happy with the outcome. There are two screws and several clips holding it. Takes about 2 minutes to take off and put it back on just laying under the car. No jack required.

It will look even better with the CF trunk spoiler, when it arrives.

Very nice flip75 looks like I came like that from factory!

khanyam4 · 08-18-2014, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by camber

Looks good

Although personally, I prefer the bulkiness of the M Performance diffuser, which, despite also being dark, has more presence.

I agree although this is a sweet and cheap alternative.

MasterJohn · 08-19-2014, 12:28 AM

wow looks great. I may do this but with gloss vinyl wrap. Thanks for the pics!

haynstyleM2 · 08-19-2014, 10:18 PM

looks awesome! how was the removal or did you keep it on to get painted?

filip75 · 08-19-2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by haynstylem4

looks awesome! how was the removal or did you keep it on to get painted?

Remove two bolts (8mm socket) on the sides, and then just pull it off.

motex · 08-19-2014, 10:33 PM

Looks great, I was thinking to do the same on my AW M4, I think is not worth to spend money on the CF diffuser from M Performance, is just my honest opinion

haynstyleM2 · 08-19-2014, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by filip75

Remove two bolts (8mm socket) on the sides, and then just pull it off.

i don't see myself spending that much on the diffuser as well. this mod is simple and looks good. thanks for your help!

parky1215 · 08-19-2014, 10:57 PM

Looks alright, but I think cf diffuser is better choice to match with your future cf spoiler.

filip75 · 08-21-2014, 11:08 PM

And here is one with the trunk lid spoiler

Blindside_137 · 08-22-2014, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by filip75

And here is one with the trunk lid spoiler

Gorgeous! Looks so aggressive

Plano · 08-22-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by filip75

And here is one with the trunk lid spoiler

Whats the installation process on this? Just the double sided tape?

filip75 · 08-22-2014, 03:44 PM

Double sided tape. Very simple

evanescent03 · 08-31-2014, 12:12 AM

looks good.. did you have them spray your vent & trunk emblems while they were at it? sounds like the IND stuff is nice but seems like spraying the stock set makes more sense ...

Oakleyguy · 08-31-2014, 09:45 AM

Think I might have to do this as well.

KayMo · 08-31-2014, 06:20 PM

looks niiice

08-18-2014, 05:21 PM	#1
filip75 Facetious 109 Rep 530 Posts Drives: '15 AW M4 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	AW M4 with gloss black painted OEM diffuser I just had my diffuser painted gloss black, to match the emblems and the grill. $60 and done on the same day. Very happy with the outcome. There are two screws (8mm) on the sides of it and several push clips holding it. After the screws are removed, just pull on it to pop it off and then wiggle it out. Once the outer portion comes off, pull the diffuser down, as it will position the lower two clips for easy removal. Put it back on by inserting the back two clips in, then pop the rest in. Takes about 2 minutes to take off and put it back on just laying under the car. No jack required. It will look even better with the CF trunk spoiler, when it arrives. Edit: CF spoiler has arrived Attached Images __________________ Current: '15 BMW M4 (6MT), '08 HD Dyna Street Bob Previous: '06 BMW 330Ci; '06 Mercedes CLK-350; '04 Acura TL A-Spec; '95 BMW 318ti; '92 Mercury Cougar; '94 Honda Accord Last edited by filip75; 08-21-2014 at 11:56 PM.. Reason: Added removal instructions
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08-18-2014, 05:32 PM	#2
19x Banned 460 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ iTrader: (1)	Looks good Although personally, I prefer the bulkiness of the M Performance diffuser, which, despite also being dark, has more presence.
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08-18-2014, 05:58 PM	#3
JDUni1 Lieutenant 76 Rep 521 Posts Drives: '15 M3, '12 135i (Sold) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0)	I did my M3 too. Looks much better in black..... IMO __________________ 2015 Alpine White ///M3 \| Sakhir Orange/Black Extended Merino Leather \| 6MT \| Lighting Package \| Harmon Kardon \| H&R Sport Springs (F32) \| iND Cosmetic Treatment \| M Performance Spoiler \| 19" HRE 301M Frozen Red\| Mode Carbon Trophy R1 Diffuser
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08-18-2014, 06:09 PM	#5
JoeFromPA Colonel 1795 Rep 2,997 Posts Drives: '15 AW M3 6MT Stripper Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Was thinking about during this in a vinyl wrap of some sort in case I wanted to change it in the future. Nonetheless, definitely agree that the diffuser needs to contrast. Very nice.
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m3rxn Colonel 978 Rep 2,124 Posts Drives: boosted Inline 6's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Cali iTrader: (0)	looks good..tastefully done __________________ 15 F82 M4,YMB-6MT 17 G30 540i,AW-8spd ZF 24 G82 M4C x-drive, DY-Dakar Yellow ind-8spd ZF
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08-18-2014, 07:15 PM	#7
filip75 Facetious 109 Rep 530 Posts Drives: '15 AW M4 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	I also chose to go with the slimline gloss black license plate frame. It adds to the contrast pattern
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08-19-2014, 12:28 AM	#10
MasterJohn New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 335i, M3, M5, M6 GC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CALIFORNIA, LA County iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 435i [0.00] 2012 MB C63 AMG [0.00] 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2014 BMW M6 Grand C ... [0.00] 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2014 BMW 335i [0.00]	wow looks great. I may do this but with gloss vinyl wrap. Thanks for the pics!
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08-19-2014, 10:18 PM	#11
haynstyleM2 Major 358 Rep 1,199 Posts Drives: '24 M2 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Honolulu, HI iTrader: (0)	looks awesome! how was the removal or did you keep it on to get painted?
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08-19-2014, 10:33 PM	#13
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08-19-2014, 10:57 PM	#15
parky1215 Lieutenant Colonel 561 Rep 1,981 Posts Drives: F90 M5C \| G06 X6 M60i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA iTrader: (13)	Looks alright, but I think cf diffuser is better choice to match with your future cf spoiler.
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08-21-2014, 11:08 PM	#16
filip75 Facetious 109 Rep 530 Posts Drives: '15 AW M4 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	And here is one with the trunk lid spoiler Attached Images __________________ Current: '15 BMW M4 (6MT), '08 HD Dyna Street Bob Previous: '06 BMW 330Ci; '06 Mercedes CLK-350; '04 Acura TL A-Spec; '95 BMW 318ti; '92 Mercury Cougar; '94 Honda Accord
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filip75 Facetious 109 Rep 530 Posts Drives: '15 AW M4 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Double sided tape. Very simple
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08-31-2014, 12:12 AM	#20
evanescent03 Lieutenant Colonel 1032 Rep 1,997 Posts Drives: '24 M3 CS; '22 GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	looks good.. did you have them spray your vent & trunk emblems while they were at it? sounds like the IND stuff is nice but seems like spraying the stock set makes more sense ... __________________ Gone but not forgotten: '09 STi // '08 335i // '02 M3 // '11 335i // '15 M3 // '16 M3 // '16 Camaro SS // '16 Audi S3 // '18 Boxster 718S // '17 Camaro SS 1LE // '16 M6 GC CP
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08-31-2014, 09:45 AM	#21
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08-31-2014, 06:20 PM	#22
KayMo Captain 36 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 6o4 iTrader: (0)	looks niiice __________________
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