Need help deciding between CF vs Matte Black/FRP bits on a BSM (3D style diffuser)

[therealkenc]

Guys, Happy Thanksgiving! I could use some aesthetics-related input from you folks.

I'm looking to get the 3D style rear diffuser from XPH, but I can't quite decide between the CF and FRP versions:

https://x-ph.com/xph-3d-style-diffuser-bmw-f8x-m3-m4/

My situation is as follows:

- I'm going for the sports executive look, rather than the racy look on my BSM F83
- I currently have a CF trunk spoiler on and I'm fine with it (somehow it doesn't look bad to me, maybe because it's in the rear)
- I got the CF side mirror covers but ended up not installing them cos I didn't think they enhanced the look of the BSM/looked too racy.
- In a similar vein, I'm thinking of going with the OEM Matte Black side skirts instead of CF ones
- No plans to do a front lip for now, but if I did I would probably do a matte black similar to the M lip or the Lightweight lip
- In general, I think CF bits work better on lighter/brighter/non-black colors as they provide the right contrast and don't draw that much attention to themselves, unlike on a black car.

Questions:

- Would it look weird if I went with a CF 3D rear diffuser but had matte black side skirts? I'm thinking CF rear diffuser because it would tie in better with the 2x2 weave CF trunk spoiler, but am concerned that it'd look weird with matte black side skirts.

- Has anyone (ideally a BSM owner) gone with the FRP version of the 3D style rear diffuser? Long shot, I know, but I thought I'd ask.

- Anyone know if the Matte Black material on the OEM side skirts would look similar to unpainted FRP on the diffuser?

Thanks in advance.

[therealkenc]

Just some pics of how the car looks now, for reference

[ToySnobs]

Originally Posted by therealkenc

Just some pics of how the car looks now, for reference

Carbon fiber all day !!!

[Groganrocket]

Carbon fiber

[therealkenc]

Thanks - I pulled the trigger and went with the CF

[N44RP]

Do you have any sort of tint on your windows?

[therealkenc]

Originally Posted by N44RP

Do you have any sort of tint on your windows?

Not here, no. I currently have tints on my side and rear glass but don't have a good pic to show them.

[fsum4]

I like your trunk spoiler. Where did you get it?

[therealkenc]

Originally Posted by fsum4

I like your trunk spoiler. Where did you get it?

Unfortunately, I checked my eBay purchase history and the seller I got it from (autocon247) no longer sells it. Mine came with free returns so I managed to exchange the first defective piece for a good one. I'd prioritize seller reviews and free returns when shopping for such accessories cos the quality is typically hit or miss.

[mike@x-ph.com]

+1 on the carbon fiber, we are discontinuing FRP. That's why it's priced so low.