What to do with M-Tech Diffuser?

jbttum3 · 05-08-2008, 03:07 PM

So I'm putting my car in the shop Monday to have my M-Tech rear/sides, OEM Aero, and Vorsteiner trunk put on. I just wanted to get some suggestions and opinions on what to do with the diffuser.

I can't decide whether or not to paint it or leave the stock plastic look.....mind you my car is space gray so I'm not too sure that leaving it the flat plastic color will look good. I was thinking of painting it space gray but I was also thinking of painting it Black or Black Saphire. Any other suggestions out there? I can't justify paying for CF so don't bother suggesting that.......unless you know somewhere to get them really cheap.

Pics would be a plus if you have them

benny90 · 05-08-2008, 03:17 PM

Leave it black, the contrast will look really good IMO

jbttum3 · 05-08-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by benny90

Leave it black, the contrast will look really good IMO

Leave it black or paint it black? I haven't opened the box yet but I thought it was gray from the factory....no?

benny90 · 05-08-2008, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jbttum3

Leave it black or paint it black? I haven't opened the box yet but I thought it was gray from the factory....no?

leave it "black", its really a dark gray but pretty close to a black, so yea don't paint it

LTO · 05-08-2008, 03:47 PM

leave it alone. definitely don't paint it space gray. it looks better with the contrast.

Mattscott · 05-08-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LTO

leave it alone. definitely don't paint it space gray. it looks better with the contrast.

Mine is still the color it came out of the box, I think painting it black would kinda stick out

RRGOO7 · 05-08-2008, 06:41 PM

Leave it the stock plastic color....It is grey....If you dont like it down the road you can always paint it.

cbad335 · 05-08-2008, 09:13 PM

I debated the same thing with my TiAg E90. I ended up leaving it stock dark grey (almost black) and am glad I did. The contrast looks great and helps the chrome tailpipes stand out more. It also matches black window trim, tint, and grill to bring it all together. Unpainted will look more aggressive, and match the look of your new front bumper.

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jbttum3 Captain 27 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i coupe 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TEXAS B*TCH!!! iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 e92 335i [0.00]	What to do with M-Tech Diffuser? So I'm putting my car in the shop Monday to have my M-Tech rear/sides, OEM Aero, and Vorsteiner trunk put on. I just wanted to get some suggestions and opinions on what to do with the diffuser. I can't decide whether or not to paint it or leave the stock plastic look.....mind you my car is space gray so I'm not too sure that leaving it the flat plastic color will look good. I was thinking of painting it space gray but I was also thinking of painting it Black or Black Saphire. Any other suggestions out there? I can't justify paying for CF so don't bother suggesting that.......unless you know somewhere to get them really cheap. Pics would be a plus if you have them __________________ SOLD!!! :-(Space Gray Metallic - Coral Red - 6MT - Sport - AA Exhaust - UR Catted Coated DP's - Procede V3.1 PnP - Stett CAI - BMW Group SSK - M-Tech Sides/Rear- OEM Aero Lip - GP 8500K Angels - Vorsteiner Boot Lid - Miro M6 Reps
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RRGOO7 Colonel 361 Rep 2,451 Posts Drives: GTR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami FL iTrader: (13)	Leave it the stock plastic color....It is grey....If you dont like it down the road you can always paint it.
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cbad335 Lieutenant Colonel 62 Rep 1,736 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA iTrader: (17) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i Coupe [7.34]	I debated the same thing with my TiAg E90. I ended up leaving it stock dark grey (almost black) and am glad I did. The contrast looks great and helps the chrome tailpipes stand out more. It also matches black window trim, tint, and grill to bring it all together. Unpainted will look more aggressive, and match the look of your new front bumper.
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