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      01-03-2017, 03:27 AM   #1
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Question Should i, which one, or both?

Thinking of going for a front splitter & rear defuser, but just can't push myself to order them
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      01-03-2017, 04:34 AM   #2
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Why don't you want to? I'll be doing the m sport conversion soon and I plan on getting both. Maybe even carbon fiber diffuser and front lip! Go for it, it'll look great!!
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I think my worry is getting the best aftermarket quality splitter, from what I've seen the rear defuser is easy fit (remove clips, pull of trim, refit new defuser & refit clips) as for the splitter i think you have to make more holes & hope its a good fit & not look shit with gaps.
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      01-03-2017, 07:02 AM   #4
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Get both. They massively improve the look of the car.
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Probably go for this one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SALOON-Bump...A37NGBG5XYOPZX
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      01-03-2017, 09:27 AM   #6
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If only getting one, I would opt for the rear diffuser. The standard diffuser on the M sport is too plain IMO and the M Performance diffuser makes the rear more aggressive and nicer looking over all. The M Sport front bumper looks good enough on its own to carry the front of the car. I am going to do both, but I am having second thoughts on the front splitter even though I already purchased it.
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I have just ordered the above, will report back once i get it
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      01-04-2017, 04:27 AM   #8
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Blimey that was quick, i think the courier's more eager to see it fitted than me
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People don't even bother ordering the one i got off Amazon, slightly off shape near the ends & the end push on tabs don't line up
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      01-04-2017, 03:59 PM   #10
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People don't even bother ordering the one i got off Amazon, slightly off shape near the ends & the end push on tabs don't line up
Yup thats pretty standard with all of them. Does yours have made in taiwan on the inside? I assume they are all from the same place.
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Taiwan indeed
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      01-11-2017, 12:52 PM   #12
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Any recommended Carbon Fiber F30 Rear diffuser ? under $400 if possible?
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Taiwan indeed
loads of people ordered this one and happy with the fitment

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-F30-F3...cAAOSw3YNXYTaW


i have ordered complete MP kit from this company , well knows and recommended by few senior members , i can't be arsed buying separate

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-F30-F3...4AAOSw7W5XOHwV

Good price too .
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Thanks for the info but i have lost confidence in pattern parts, took me a while to put the original part back as the middle refused to clip back in
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Thanks for the info but i have lost confidence in pattern parts, took me a while to put the original part back as the middle refused to clip back in


Everybody here got parts from this company or one in Romford and they fit perfect mate .

OEM parts are so expensive though
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Tell me about it shocking prices.
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That one from eBay looks exactly like the one I'm sending back, i have examined the photos well.
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That one from eBay looks exactly like the one I'm sending back, i have examined the photos well.


what was actually wrong with the one you got ?

someone else put this link as well but i didn't buy only because when something is cheap is cheap for a reason but i am sure someone else fitted this same one and was happy with it .

let me see if i can find that thread mate .
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The end tabs could not be pushed in, looks like it was a tad short. It was a cold day so trying to get it to flex was a pain, gave up at the end, id love for some one to do a video fitting an aftermarket diffuser & Splitter.
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The end tabs could not be pushed in, looks like it was a tad short. It was a cold day so trying to get it to flex was a pain, gave up at the end, id love for some one to do a video fitting an aftermarket diffuser & Splitter.


You in luck , i should be getting my MP kit by end of this week (well i hope) and they it's going for painting so should be getting fitted next week sometime.

i will make a video for both front splitter and rear diffuser for you mate

after all you helped me to do my first mod (gloss black centre trim) .
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Nice one, that's what forums are all about.
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The end tabs could not be pushed in, looks like it was a tad short. It was a cold day so trying to get it to flex was a pain, gave up at the end, id love for some one to do a video fitting an aftermarket diffuser & Splitter.


if i were you mate just get one of local bodyshop to fit it and this will fit as other people have fitted same one, bodyshop shouldn't charge you more than £20 if you have yours off and they only fitting new one .

watch this video mate



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