CSL Diffuser options

[old///MFanatic]

They're slotted, so back and forth adjustment, not up and down, though it looks like they include a spacer to drop it down 5mm?

Exactly my point.

[Tbonem3]

Hmm, now are those really considered “adjustable” RE?
I mean they need shims, which you could equally do to the stock mounts right.

They're slotted, so back and forth adjustment, not up and down, though it looks like they include a spacer to drop it down 5mm? Usually you want to pring the tips up, not down, but I could see front to back adjustment being helpful.

That said, I've always been able to correct tip fitment by adjusting at the sect 2 mount plate (left to right), and at the sect 2/3 joint (up and down), not to mention finer adjustment with washers inbetween hangers and exh brackets.

For those who ordered from happybuyitnow,, what was your delivery time from order to delivery ?

Very fast to me, but it came from Los Angeles(near me)& in an Amoeba wing ltd box.

[Mystic3]

For those who ordered from happybuyitnow,, what was your delivery time from order to delivery ?

[old///MFanatic]

If anyone is worried that their tips are too close to the diffuser, RE sells adjustable muffler mounts:

https://www.rogueengineering.com/Rog...lly_p_302.html

Hmm, now are those really considered “adjustable” RE?
I mean they need shims, which you could equally do to the stock mounts right.

[speedster]

Did you ever attempt to get a refund?

Yup I contacted him immediately but he didn't agree to a refund. Just said that he's had very few complaints so I could ship it back to him if I wanted but it wasn't worth the cost of return shipping

[Epsilon]

If anyone is worried that their tips are too close to the diffuser, RE sells adjustable muffler mounts:

https://www.rogueengineering.com/Rogue-Engineering-E36E46E92-Rear-Muffler-Hanger-sold-individually_p_302.html

[Tbonem3]

Do it

[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