CSL Diffuser options

[jet_dogg]

for some reason i'm feeling the 1x1 weave more than the 2x2. Now I wished my Karb airbox was 1x1.

Nah you did the right thing with 2x2 for the airbox.

[JayReplay]

DMC diffuser looks good in terms of fit and CF weave quality. I may give it a try (slightly cheaper than the HBIN vans euromotorsport ebay options as well).

Mpartsworldwide by me (the e46 dismantler), sells DMC ones (basically the same as the HBIN ones)....i can confirm they fit like all the other ones using the metal tab design, since my cousin has one on his E46. Keep in mind its on 2X2 option though

This is Mparts' ebay store. On the DMC site, the diffusers look to be $100 more.
01-06 BMW E46 M3 CSL Style Carbon Fiber Rear Bumper Diffuser | eBay

[RoyalFlushness]

Update from my body shop on the HBN unpainted unit. Looks like they nailed the paint line. Getting ready for some proper Glasurit Imola red.

[RoyalFlushness]

New HBN Piece with fresh Glasurit Imola layed down. Although more expensive, one benefit of painting it yourself is using high quality paint, ensuring a perfect match and getting the paint line better than some of the bad lines that come out of the Taiwan factory.

[old///MFanatic]

Although more expensive, one benefit of painting it yourself is using high quality paint, ensuring a perfect match and getting the paint line better than some of the bad lines that come out of the Taiwan factory.

Another benefit is being able to test fit and modify and prep if needed prior to painting. Even the best CSL ones can be filed to fit even better.

[Casa de Mesa]

New HBN Piece with fresh Glasurit Imola layed down. Although more expensive, one benefit of painting it yourself is using high quality paint, ensuring a perfect match and getting the paint line better than some of the bad lines that come out of the Taiwan factory.

Hey RF - thank you for the update and posting these pics. That paint line is perfect, diffuser looks great. I provided these pics to my painter yesterday to use as a reference. They are going to print them out and hang it on their wall through the project!!

[Sid_E46]

Mpartsworldwide by me (the e46 dismantler), sells DMC ones (basically the same as the HBIN ones)....i can confirm they fit like all the other ones using the metal tab design, since my cousin has one on his E46. Keep in mind its on 2X2 option though

This is Mparts' ebay store. On the DMC site, the diffusers look to be $100 more.
01-06 BMW E46 M3 CSL Style Carbon Fiber Rear Bumper Diffuser | eBay

I just received a DMC diffuser and the quality is atrocious. The weave is not consistent whatsoever and the edges are not straight at all. Also doesn't have the metal tab design like HBN. I may try a Burkhart diffuser next.

[antknee]

I just received a DMC diffuser and the quality is atrocious. The weave is not consistent whatsoever and the edges are not straight at all. Also doesn't have the metal tab design like HBN. I may try a Burkhart diffuser next.

oh damn thats wack. They must've changed their supplier. Did you test fit it, or not even going to bother?

[Sid_E46]

oh damn thats wack. They must've changed their supplier. Did you test fit it, or not even going to bother?

Not going to even bother, The weave will bug me to no end. I understand that these cheaper diffusers won't have perfectly consistent weave but the DMC one I received is a whole different level of bad.

[Rekpoint]

Just ordered a HBIN 1x1 diffuser for $350 shipped directly.
My car is Jet Black and I heard that Universal black from Duplicolor is a perfect match.
Going to try my hand at spraying it myself w/ duplicolor + a 2k clear before I bring that and my OEM spoiler to a shop to redo them LOL.

[Epoustouflant]

Just ordered a HBIN 1x1 diffuser for $350 shipped directly.
My car is Jet Black and I heard that Universal black from Duplicolor is a perfect match.
Going to try my hand at spraying it myself w/ duplicolor + a 2k clear before I bring that and my OEM spoiler to a shop to redo them LOL.

Don't do it. Spray painting urethane is a PITA, 2k spray can clear is cheap - and you'll need to wet sand & polish this to get it looking anywhere good enough. Black color makes this even worse of an experience - all errors will show through.

[Rekpoint]

Don't do it. Spray painting urethane is a PITA, 2k spray can clear is cheap - and you'll need to wet sand & polish this to get it looking anywhere good enough. Black color makes this even worse of an experience - all errors will show through.

I was already talked out of it by a friend. Will probably bring it in. More worried about the exhaust burning the 2k clear.

[old///MFanatic]

I was already talked out of it by a friend. Will probably bring it in. More worried about the exhaust burning the 2k clear.

Oh good. I was also going to say don’t do it if you plan on it to match and look decent.

[campful]

Just ordered a HBIN 1x1 diffuser for $350 shipped directly.
My car is Jet Black and I heard that Universal black from Duplicolor is a perfect match.
Going to try my hand at spraying it myself w/ duplicolor + a 2k clear before I bring that and my OEM spoiler to a shop to redo them LOL.

Do you have a link to where you purchased the 1x1 HBIN diffuser? Can't find it on ebay anymore, or him.

[Rekpoint]

Do you have a link to where you purchased the 1x1 HBIN diffuser? Can't find it on ebay anymore, or him.

I ordered directly though email. Can post the email if interested. I also did pay via PayPal friends and family.