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      03-16-2016, 11:01 AM   #1
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Q1. Any good carbon fibre diffusers out there? Q2. Key Protection?

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now that I've gotten over the initial trauma of kerbing my wheel, I am looking to put a diffuser (ideally carbon fibre as I think it would look good with EB II) on the back. Anyone know any good ones or where to get them from? Any idea if I can fit it myself. Would I have to declare it to insurance?

Also do you guys use anything to protect your key fob from scrapes and scuffs? Or if you drop the key which I seem to do a lot of.
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no idea on diffuser but key cover, you can get the BMW one but makes the key rather bulky but protects it, I have one of ebay, not oem but similar and does the job
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This is who I got my matte black diffuser from, so I should think their CF one will be decent:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F30-F31-...ZUonJ4&vxp=mtr
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This is who I got my matte black diffuser from, so I should think their CF one will be decent:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F30-F31-...ZUonJ4&vxp=mtr
Thanks for that TEASTON. I'll check it out. Have you fitted one on your new ride?
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Thanks for that TEASTON. I'll check it out. Have you fitted one on your new ride?
Yes I put my old one on it, it looked so wrong without it!
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Can't decide whether to go matte black or carbon on my MG. I was dead set on carbon but I've seen some great pics with Matte black

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Can't decide whether to go Matt black or carbon on my MG. I was dead set on carbon but I've seen some great pics with Matte black
I think for my EB II Carbon Fibre is the way forward
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This is who I got my matte black diffuser from, so I should think their CF one will be decent:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F30-F31-...ZUonJ4&vxp=mtr
i have just recieved my CF diffuser from this company today. took slightly longer than expected to arrive but hey ho.

i got my origional matt diffuser from them too. but the wife cracked it so decided to go CF this time for a change.

product is really well finnished on the face of it. looks fantastic nice and shiny. the clips to fix it are there but will need some good sanding and fettling to fit it.

its not going on untill the 31st now as i had to rearrange my exhaust due to the diffusers late delivery nevermind.
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This is who I got my matte black diffuser from, so I should think their CF one will be decent:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F30-F31-...ZUonJ4&vxp=mtr
i have just recieved my CF diffuser from this company today. took slightly longer than expected to arrive but hey ho.

i got my origional matt diffuser from them too. but the wife cracked it so decided to go CF this time for a change.

product is really well finnished on the face of it. looks fantastic nice and shiny. the clips to fix it are there but will need some good sanding and fettling to fit it.

its not going on untill the 31st now as i had to rearrange my exhaust due to the diffusers late delivery nevermind.
sanding? rearranging exhausts??? is that what changing the diffuser involves?
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sanding? rearranging exhausts??? is that what changing the diffuser involves?
Not the exhaust rearranging, he's having a dual system fitted so has bought a 335i diffuser for it.

I did have to sand/file mine down a bit, just the lip created by the moulding process.
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Not the exhaust rearranging, he's having a dual system fitted so has bought a 335i diffuser for it.

I did have to sand/file mine down a bit, just the lip created by the moulding process.

Think they might have sorted that issue out now. I got mine from the same place and had it fitted by BMW they didn't complain or mention any fettling needed and it's fitted fine so assume no issues.
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