CSL Diffuser options

[OldRanger]

I just removed an aftermarket diffuser so I could reinstall OEM. I am told by the previous owner it was from ECS Tuning. The piece fit fairly well along the edges, but was somewhat loose on one corner due to some slack remaining in the flexible metal 'clip'. So I suspect a variety of pliers and pry bars might be in order to get an optimal bend in those clips.

[Epsilon]

Just got the Burkhart Engineering diffuser. It showed up 1 week after placing the order. I didn't have to pay duty/import taxes, which seems odd, but I'm not complaining.

Quality seems good, can't speak to the fitment yet. There aren't any visible imperfections as far as I can see.

It's going to the paint shop this week along with the rest of the car. Because my whole car is being painted, getting the diffuser painted wasn't a factor for me.

This Burkhart diffuser attachments looks really similar to the happybuyitnow ebay one I purchase a while back.

Also, did you give your shop specific instructions on how to paint the diffuser? I have an unpainted MileEnd diffuser, but am not sure if I should just mask the carbon part myself rather than trusting the shop to know how the CSL diffuser should be painted.

[Rekpoint]

I just removed an aftermarket diffuser so I could reinstall OEM. I am told by the previous owner it was from ECS Tuning. The piece fit fairly well along the edges, but was somewhat loose on one corner due to some slack remaining in the flexible metal 'clip'. So I suspect a variety of pliers and pry bars might be in order to get an optimal bend in those clips.

Do you have pictures of it installed? Would you sell it?

[Rekpoint]

Just got the Burkhart Engineering diffuser. It showed up 1 week after placing the order. I didn't have to pay duty/import taxes, which seems odd, but I'm not complaining.

Quality seems good, can't speak to the fitment yet. There aren't any visible imperfections as far as I can see.

It's going to the paint shop this week along with the rest of the car. Because my whole car is being painted, getting the diffuser painted wasn't a factor for me.

Post pictures once painted and installed! Going to wait to see how this fits before I order something!

[Casa de Mesa]

This Burkhart diffuser attachments looks really similar to the happybuyitnow ebay one I purchase a while back. Also, did you give your shop specific instructions on how to paint the diffuser? I have an unpainted MileEnd diffuser, but am not sure if I should just mask the carbon part myself rather than trusting the shop to know how the CSL diffuser should be painted.

Was a tad disappointed to see the metal tabs in the back, not gonna lie. Exact reason I posted it for other perspective buyers.

I've not seen a happybuymenow diffuser in the flesh so can't really compare, but the CF work is great on the Burkhart piece. At the end of the day, it's a beauty cover, so of it fits decently, I'm happy.

Haven't yet told the shop how to do the paint lines. Still haven't dropped the car off.

Post pictures once painted and installed! Going to wait to see how this fits before I order something!

Will do brother, will do.

[RoyalFlushness]

This Burkhart diffuser attachments looks really similar to the happybuyitnow ebay one I purchase a while back.

Also, did you give your shop specific instructions on how to paint the diffuser? I have an unpainted MileEnd diffuser, but am not sure if I should just mask the carbon part myself rather than trusting the shop to know how the CSL diffuser should be painted.

I was giving this some thought as I wait for my unpainted diffuser to come in. I was thinking of just putting some base tape line marks for the body shop to use before they mask it themselves. I was also going to print off a picture of an OEM painted CSL diffuser and include it when dropping off the item for paint as well.

[campful]

Just got the Burkhart Engineering diffuser. It showed up 1 week after placing the order. I didn't have to pay duty/import taxes, which seems odd, but I'm not complaining.

Quality seems good, can't speak to the fitment yet. There aren't any visible imperfections as far as I can see.

It's going to the paint shop this week along with the rest of the car. Because my whole car is being painted, getting the diffuser painted wasn't a factor for me.

Here's a few shots.

Looks like the 19% VAT is included in the price. Shipped to the USA it looks like is around $395. Probably going to go this route, and just have it painted locally since it looks so high quality. Would love to see how the fitment is once you get it installed! Thanks for being the guinea pig lol

[Tbonem3]

Looks identical to my happy buy it now tbh.

Only difference on mine was that someone wrote "A08" on the inside with white paint since mine was painted.

Mine was 2x2 and yours is 1x1 right? CF looks really good. i think you're going to be happy. You can reference my journal (early post) where I show/explain some tips for those metal tabs.

[Sprp85]

Looks identical to my happy buy it now tbh.

Only difference on mine was that someone wrote "A08" on the inside with white paint since mine was painted.

Mine was 2x2 and yours is 1x1 right? CF looks really good. i think you're going to be happy. You can reference my journal (early post) where I show/explain some tips for those metal tabs.

I went thru your build thread and could not find the info on diffuser installation;

Mind sharing some tips & details here?

I had mine installed last Fall and although the finish looks great for what I paid (~$400 painted), the installation and final fitment was subpar; I did bend the metal tabs after inserting them into their designated slots; Perhaps I didn't pull & bend them in tight enough?

[Tbonem3]

Unfortunately, it was all lost on m3f, but I was able to save these pics ^

I rolled the metal tangs into hook, then used zip ties to pull the diffuser into the bumper and body in various places.

[Sprp85]

Ah got cha. So it most likely requires zipties to really lock it down in there.

Thank you for the tip! Will get this done when the weather gets warmer.

[Tbonem3]

Ya the tangs by themselves were pretty useless in my experience.

[Casa de Mesa]

Looks identical to my happy buy it now tbh.

Only difference on mine was that someone wrote "A08" on the inside with white paint since mine was painted.

Mine was 2x2 and yours is 1x1 right? CF looks really good. i think you're going to be happy. You can reference my journal (early post) where I show/explain some tips for those metal tabs.

Super interesting. The quality is good on the finish, but now I'm wondering if it's made in China vs. Germany. Ha

I'll follow your tips, appreciate them.

Kinda janky as shit that they can't get it to mount like an OE piece, but again... it's a beauty cover.

[jet_dogg]

Burkhart buncha shady foos.

[RoyalFlushness]

Maybe the Buckhart one is from the same mould as happybuyitnow but laid in 1x1. I believe as Tbone states the happybuyitnow is 2x2. I ordered an unpainted happybuyitnow unit so I will most pics when I get it. OE CSL is 2x2 weave?