CSL Diffuser options

[antknee]

just curious, has anyone actually ordered an ebay one, but not happybuyitnow?

I mean at that price (and it looks like the seller is in the US) so no long shipping wait times.....it looks like it might be worth the gamble. I feel like they are all prob the same manufacturer

https://www.ebay.com/itm/CSL-SPORT-2-TONE-PAINTED-BLK-HALF-CARBON-FIBER-REAR-BUMPER-DIFFUSER-FOR-E46-M3/182254611852?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D9377de25ddfd44f1aaf933539d840fa9%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D154321899564%26itm%3D182254611852%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2380057%26brand%3DUnbranded&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci%3A82555554-7abd-11eb-b496-763437dd05fb%7Cparentrq%3Aef16e8281770a7b1ee198363fffe9c4a%7Ciid%3A1

[Sharocks]

This is a come up even though it looks rough, it can be fixed and they fit 100%.

Also 1x1 CF weave is super tight on VCSL parts.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/01-06-BMW-E46-M3-REAR-BUMPER-CSL-DIFFUSER-VORSTEINER/143855346862?hash=item217e7264ae:g:QbQAAOSwEVdfuI~E

[Cubieman]

I know many on here have had good fitment with happybuyitnow's eBay diffuser; however the fitment on mine isn't perfect. It's about 90%. Theres a part in the center that does not line up flush against the bumper. I've tried to get it as close as possible but it does stick out a bit.

Did you ever attempt to get a refund?

[speedster]

I know many on here have had good fitment with happybuyitnow's eBay diffuser; however the fitment on mine isn't perfect. It's about 90%. Theres a part in the center that does not line up flush against the bumper. I've tried to get it as close as possible but it does stick out a bit.

[timmo]

Yep just paid through paypal for my recent FCP order as I expect to warranty return some things. Activated the Paypal return feature and just checked it out.

Up to $30 worth of return labels via Fedex or you can request a reimbursement if the vendor already charged you for return shipping or if you already paid USPS.

Is it per transaction hopefully? It didn't say in what I saw.

Yeah, it's per transaction, up to 12x a year which seems more than enough for most. I'll estimate return shipping costs in advance and split my orders up so I can ensure I'm within that $30 limit for each shipment

[Inizes]

Yep just paid through paypal for my recent FCP order as I expect to warranty return some things. Activated the Paypal return feature and just checked it out.

Up to $30 worth of return labels via Fedex or you can request a reimbursement if the vendor already charged you for return shipping or if you already paid USPS.

Is it per transaction hopefully? It didn't say in what I saw.

Huge life pro tip right here.

[old///MFanatic]

eBay heavily biases towards the buyer. Very worst case you'd have to send it back on your own dime for a return, but more than likely you'd be able to get them to cover your return cost. I'd just ask them about fitment beforehand so you have proof of their claims about fitment not being an issue.
Actually just sign up for the PayPal return guarantee and they'll comp your return shipping if the seller doesn't. You can also use this for FCP warranty returns so they end up being truly free (as long as return shipping is within the $30 limit):
https://www.paypal.com/ca/for-you/shop/refunded-returns

Wow thanks for that info on Paypal feature, never knew about it. Although your link is canadian web addy and directs to "not listed", the US paypal website has it listed if you search when logged in. I activated it, much appreciated.

[LeopardM3]

Why not go with Turner? I've bought CF stuff from them before, and it's always been high quality

028937TMS01 - Turner Motorsport Carbon Fiber Diffuser - E46 M3 | Turner Motorsport

[abk0006]

Nah, Status Gruppe has been experiencing massive delays since sliced bread

Haha. Mike is a nice guy, but I had to wait several months longer than anticipated for my CSL diffuser. I do have some waviness in the weave, but it's hard to see if you're further than a foot or two away.

[Tbonem3]

Due to the pandemic, that's precious

[BMWahba]

I really liked my Status Gruppe CSL diffuser. Only thing is that they are experiencing massive delays due to the pandemic.

Nah, Status Gruppe has been experiencing massive delays since sliced bread

[antknee]

The only gripe I have with the eBay CSL diffusers is that they aren't straight. That annoys me to no end lol

agreed but honestly to the untrained eye it’s harder to see the flaws. Most ppl that see mine don’t really notice the waviness but for us it can’t be unseen. I have seen Status gruppe ones in person and the weave portion is atrocious. The one i saw had 3 different sheets of weave stitched together on the diffuser plus the carbon was completely transparent. Sucks bc their shape is close to the oem cSl one with the sharp edges & harder indentations where the painted and exposed edge is

[Sharocks]

The only gripe I have with the eBay CSL diffusers is that they aren't straight. That annoys me to no end lol

[Tbonem3]

Yep just paid through paypal for my recent FCP order as I expect to warranty return some things. Activated the Paypal return feature and just checked it out.

Up to $30 worth of return labels via Fedex or you can request a reimbursement if the vendor already charged you for return shipping or if you already paid USPS.

Is it per transaction hopefully? It didn't say in what I saw.

[timmo]

Man, this thread....I just bought one from Happychicom, I almost went a month without spending something on this car.
In that video the fitment isn't good at all, I hope if mine fits like that I can sand it in a few spots for flush fitment.
I'm all about not cheaping out, but for for this peice I'm willing to roll the dice. I knew I should have pulled the trigger months back, now I got to pay quite a bit more.

eBay heavily biases towards the buyer. Very worst case you'd have to send it back on your own dime for a return, but more than likely you'd be able to get them to cover your return cost. I'd just ask them about fitment beforehand so you have proof of their claims about fitment not being an issue.

Actually just sign up for the PayPal return guarantee and they'll comp your return shipping if the seller doesn't. You can also use this for FCP warranty returns so they end up being truly free (as long as return shipping is within the $30 limit):

https://www.paypal.com/ca/for-you/shop/refunded-returns