CSL Diffuser options

[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.

[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]

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.

[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!!

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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

[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.

[zzyzx85]

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

[antknee]

This is a 1x1 CSL weave.

yeah the one i have i got from Tekarbon years ago. Also 1x1.

[Epoustouflant]

I know you guys have mentioned the waviness in the diffusers, but I’ve stared at my knock off and can’t seem to spot it? Is it really that noticeable?

This is a 1x1 CSL weave.

[antknee]

Don't go looking for it .. there are far better things to be OCD about and far better things to waste car money on than a new diffuser lol.

LOL its def gonna be one of those thing i can't un-see once i find it.

[repoman89]

I know you guys have mentioned the waviness in the diffusers, but I’ve stared at my knock off and can’t seem to spot it? Is it really that noticeable?

Don't go looking for it .. there are far better things to be OCD about and far better things to waste car money on than a new diffuser lol.

[antknee]

I know you guys have mentioned the waviness in the diffusers, but I’ve stared at my knock off and can’t seem to spot it? Is it really that noticeable?