Rear Diffuser Installed!!! Pics inside.

shmezelk8 · 06-02-2009, 07:03 PM

Just wanted to share with you guys.
Diffuser:
I wanted to get one that would fit well. After doing some research I found out the Z-Shift diffuser was one of the better fitting ones and came with a perfect fitment guarantee. I contacted Z-Shift and the customer service was great, responses were quick and answers were informative. I really only wanted the half carbon fiber since I was gonna get it painted anyway but they only had the full carbon fibers in stock and offered a great deal. So I ordered the full carbon fiber diffuser from them. They shipped my order quickly and it was at my door within a week. The diffuser looked great.
Installation/Paint:
I researched and contacted a few local shops about the price to get the outer half of the diffuser painted. The difference between the quotes was hundreds of dollars. I contacted Leo and John at Impressive Auto Center and they were quick to respond and ready to help. They offered to paint, polish, and install the diffuser for a great price ($100). I met John, he showed me the cars they were working on around the shop, talked for a bit, cool guy. I left the diffuser there Thursday night and came back on Saturday morning to have them install it. The paint came out great. Perfect lines, perfectly matched paint between the diffuser and the rest of the car. It took about a half hour to take my stock diffuser off and fit the new one on. After a bit of work it fit the bumper very well. I would say 9/10.
All in all I am very happy with the diffuser from Z-Shift and equally happy with the work done by Impressive Auto. Thanks a lot for a great product and great service guys.

P.S. My friend saw the diffuser on my car and said he wants the exact same one on his M now.

I know

so here you go. Not the best quality but it's all I got.

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///M3Turk · 06-02-2009, 07:06 PM

lookin good but the pics are too small

ferrarix99 · 06-02-2009, 07:07 PM

lol, you messed up the pics

click one

but it looks good from what i can see

///A · 06-02-2009, 07:07 PM

those are pinkynail pics

yankee2000y · 06-03-2009, 07:45 AM

Next time try to post bigger pics

shmezelk8 · 06-03-2009, 08:18 AM

Lol, sorry guys. I'll post bigger pics tonite when I get home.

shmezelk8 · 06-03-2009, 09:32 PM

pics are fixed....

jcqnet · 06-04-2009, 02:50 AM

Looks good

c00gi · 06-04-2009, 08:30 AM

your tail light is it film? or spray tint?

shmezelk8 · 06-04-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c00gi

your tail light is it film? or spray tint?

VHT Niteshades spray. I put in on about a year ago, it used to be a little darker.

oowhisperoo · 06-04-2009, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c00gi

your tail light is it film? or spray tint?

+1 debating a similar look - diffuser is soooo necessary

NorthJersey 3er · 06-04-2009, 10:21 AM

it is ^ but Ive always felt it should be wrapping fatter tips (aftermarket exhaust) but its not too bad w the stock tips in there

shmezelk8 · 06-04-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oowhisperoo

+1 debating a similar look - diffuser is soooo necessary

Yea, you should go for it. I think the tinted lights and diffuser drastically improves the look of the rear end. Just take your time with the lights. I've tinted lights on my previous cars but sort of rushed through it a bit. On the M I took my time, let every coat dry completely, lots of clear coats, buffed it, waxed, and it came out really clean.
Here is a great DIY for tinting your taillights:
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=213476

yankee2000y · 06-04-2009, 11:25 AM

its 100% match

06-02-2009, 07:03 PM	#1
shmezelk8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Staten Island Posts: 35 My Ride: 2002 m3 vert View My Garage	Rear Diffuser Installed!!! Pics inside. Just wanted to share with you guys. Diffuser: I wanted to get one that would fit well. After doing some research I found out the Z-Shift diffuser was one of the better fitting ones and came with a perfect fitment guarantee. I contacted Z-Shift and the customer service was great, responses were quick and answers were informative. I really only wanted the half carbon fiber since I was gonna get it painted anyway but they only had the full carbon fibers in stock and offered a great deal. So I ordered the full carbon fiber diffuser from them. They shipped my order quickly and it was at my door within a week. The diffuser looked great. Installation/Paint: I researched and contacted a few local shops about the price to get the outer half of the diffuser painted. The difference between the quotes was hundreds of dollars. I contacted Leo and John at Impressive Auto Center and they were quick to respond and ready to help. They offered to paint, polish, and install the diffuser for a great price ($100). I met John, he showed me the cars they were working on around the shop, talked for a bit, cool guy. I left the diffuser there Thursday night and came back on Saturday morning to have them install it. The paint came out great. Perfect lines, perfectly matched paint between the diffuser and the rest of the car. It took about a half hour to take my stock diffuser off and fit the new one on. After a bit of work it fit the bumper very well. I would say 9/10. All in all I am very happy with the diffuser from Z-Shift and equally happy with the work done by Impressive Auto. Thanks a lot for a great product and great service guys. P.S. My friend saw the diffuser on my car and said he wants the exact same one on his M now. I know so here you go. Not the best quality but it's all I got. Stock Last edited by shmezelk8; 06-03-2009 at 09:31 PM. Reason: Normal sized pics now

06-02-2009, 07:06 PM	#2
///M3Turk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wayne, NJ Posts: 12,060 My Ride: R6, M5, M3 View My Garage	lookin good but the pics are too small __________________ Firat FS: LTW FLAG KIT E36 E46 FITMENT http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...light=ltw+flag Order your "Disregard Females Acquire Mods" And/Or "LovE46" Shirts Now! Click on ---->http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/sho...9#post14801689

06-02-2009, 07:07 PM	#3
ferrarix99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wayne, New Jersey Posts: 3,297 My Ride: 87 325e - 05 M3 Vert View My Garage	lol, you messed up the pics click one but it looks good from what i can see __________________ click for pics of the old ride... -Nick the Greek- euro.techniks Bimmerworld Epic Tune \| OEM Euro Headers \| CSL Brakes \| B&B TriFlo \| aFe SuperStock \| PSS10 \| Varrstoen TE37 \| V1 \| ZKW Lens Swap \| Orion Golds Want your car coded? PM me.

06-02-2009, 07:07 PM	#4
///A Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: new yawwwk Posts: 6,442 My Ride: e92 335is JB4 View My Garage	those are pinkynail pics __________________ - Retired -

06-03-2009, 07:45 AM	#5
yankee2000y Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: brooklyn newyork Posts: 123 My Ride: M3 SC CBR1000RR G37 View My Garage	Next time try to post bigger pics __________________

06-03-2009, 08:18 AM	#6
shmezelk8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Staten Island Posts: 35 My Ride: 2002 m3 vert View My Garage	Lol, sorry guys. I'll post bigger pics tonite when I get home.

06-03-2009, 09:32 PM	#7
shmezelk8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Staten Island Posts: 35 My Ride: 2002 m3 vert View My Garage	pics are fixed....

06-04-2009, 02:50 AM	#8
jcqnet Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 213 My Ride: 2002 estoril blue m3 View My Garage	Looks good

06-04-2009, 08:30 AM	#9
c00gi Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: BX, NY Posts: 539 My Ride: 330 COUPIE! View My Garage	your tail light is it film? or spray tint? __________________ DINAN COLD AIR INTAKE, THROTTLE BODY, FREE FLOW EXHAUST, STAGE 3 SOFTWARE, STRUT BAR, ZHP FRONT/REAR BUMPER, M3 MIRRORS, ZHP RIMS, BLACKED OUT TAILS AND TURN SIGNALS, 545 SSK, 35% TINTS, V2 ANGEL EYES, 8K HEADLIGHTS/FOGS ...... and an empty wallet

06-04-2009, 10:21 AM	#12
NorthJersey 3er Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 20,094 My Ride: '03 M3 / '72 2002tii View My Garage	it is ^ but Ive always felt it should be wrapping fatter tips (aftermarket exhaust) but its not too bad w the stock tips in there __________________ Matt Frozen Gray E46 M3 co-founder of euro techniks

06-04-2009, 11:25 AM	#14
yankee2000y Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: brooklyn newyork Posts: 123 My Ride: M3 SC CBR1000RR G37 View My Garage	its 100% match __________________

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