Hated the color of the diffuser So i got it painted

blklacker · 06-20-2008, 09:54 PM

djbaiza · 06-20-2008, 11:30 PM

i thought it would be all red...its good to try something knew...i like it...just takes some getting used too...did you get your calipers painted yet?

FibreOptix · 06-20-2008, 11:34 PM

WOW man, love what you have going with the black car, black wheels and red interior. nice color scheme...

blklacker · 06-21-2008, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by djbaiza

i thought it would be all red...its good to try something knew...i like it...just takes some getting used too...did you get your calipers painted yet?

Thanks for the Input. I really want to get calipers done but I think I'm going to put it on the back burner. I'm so happy with the way the car looks right now I think Im going to just keep it how it is. Currently I'm waiting for BMS dual intake cone then going with some DP and I should be happy.

djbaiza · 06-21-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by blklacker

Thanks for the Input. I really want to get calipers done but I think I'm going to put it on the back burner. I'm so happy with the way the car looks right now I think Im going to just keep it how it is. Currently I'm waiting for BMS dual intake cone then going with some DP and I should be happy.

great work with your car...i want to do a similar theme just like yours... can you say inspiration

blklacker · 06-21-2008, 12:52 AM

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great work with your car...i want to do a similar theme just like yours... can you say inspiration

Well I think just about everyone will agree that OEM diffuser is very lame, and I will be damed to pay 1,200 for a CF replacement. The OEM gray diffuser completely ruins the rear end of this car it was my only real gripe. The pictures do not give it justice it looks amazing in person. Yet again this isnt for everyone some will love it some will hate it.

Templedogg · 06-21-2008, 01:29 AM

Looks good sir, can't wait to see it in person!

blklacker · 06-21-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Templedogg

Looks good sir, can't wait to see it in person!

Whats up buddy cant wait until our intakes come. its going to be fun working on both of our cars at the same time.. make sure to take some pictures : )

bdardashti · 06-21-2008, 11:51 AM

May I ask approx. how much painting the diffuser costed you? Thnx!

infinitekidM2C · 06-21-2008, 12:02 PM

I likes it..how much did it run u?

RobLS · 06-21-2008, 12:16 PM

Look pretty good.

RobLS · 06-21-2008, 12:18 PM

Not to be off topic or anything, but the subtle red made it look like the new samsung LCD TVs

blklacker · 06-21-2008, 12:47 PM

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I likes it..how much did it run u?

$80 for ordering BSM $90 for ordering Red to color match the interior. $100 for the labor to fade the 2 colors with a clear coat finish. Currently Looking to get the taillights smoked but the only place in my area that does it correctly is charging $450 just for the rear. Outrageous price IMO I will pass

blackbubblebum · 06-21-2008, 12:49 PM

At first I thought that it was the light that made it red, but it adds a nice touch under certain lighting

Jumpman · 06-21-2008, 02:02 PM

Huh, so the red is matched to the coral...neat. It looks almost identical to Sedona in the photos.

blklacker · 06-21-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumpman

Huh, so the red is matched to the coral...neat. It looks almost identical to Sedona in the photos.

It all depends on how the light hits it. It kinda throws you off because its glossy and of course boston coral red leather is a different media being leather not easy to match but we did out best.

SF_VR6 · 06-21-2008, 02:22 PM

what inspired you to add the red shading at the base of the diffuser?

You have any far away 3/4 shots of the entire car?

I wonder how it would look if the entire diffuser matched your leather.

blklacker · 06-21-2008, 03:27 PM

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what inspired you to add the red shading at the base of the diffuser?

You have any far away 3/4 shots of the entire car?

I wonder how it would look if the entire diffuser matched your leather.

What original inspired me was the ugly matte gray OEM. It was the most irritating part of the entire car. It ruined the rear end. Their is a pretty good far off photo of my ride in my sig

I started an original thread asking members advice on what they thought about painting the diffuser, I didn't want to take the risk of committing the entire diffuser to 1 signal color that I may or may not be happy with. So I thought it would be better to keep the uniform color BSM and gradually change towards bottom of diffuser in a conservative way. To me the pictures look good but in person the rear end makes the car look about 10k more expensive.

bdardashti · 06-21-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by blklacker

$80 for ordering BSM $90 for ordering Red to color match the interior. $100 for the labor to fade the 2 colors with a clear coat finish. Currently Looking to get the taillights smoked but the only place in my area that does it correctly is charging $450 just for the rear. Outrageous price IMO I will pass

Pretty good. Worth the price, I think. It looks really nice. Seems like if someone was to just do BSM, it would be around $150-$200....Thanks for the info!

changed · 06-21-2008, 05:45 PM

good choice... looks very nice imo

(ps go for the calipers, they wil look great in read against a black body and with the interior... and i wana see them !!)

DTNJNQ · 06-21-2008, 06:19 PM

Don't like it.

driftdriven · 06-22-2008, 04:41 PM

Nice and subtle!

06-20-2008, 09:54 PM	#1
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06-20-2008, 11:30 PM	#2
djbaiza Private 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	i thought it would be all red...its good to try something knew...i like it...just takes some getting used too...did you get your calipers painted yet?
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06-20-2008, 11:34 PM	#3
FibreOptix Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 275 Posts Drives: BMW E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northeast US iTrader: (0)	WOW man, love what you have going with the black car, black wheels and red interior. nice color scheme...
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RobLS Major 29 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Perpetual Rain iTrader: (0)	Not to be off topic or anything, but the subtle red made it look like the new samsung LCD TVs
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blackbubblebum Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	At first I thought that it was the light that made it red, but it adds a nice touch under certain lighting
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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Huh, so the red is matched to the coral...neat. It looks almost identical to Sedona in the photos.
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SF_VR6 Lieutenant 125 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 16' X5 M-Sport / Space Gray Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	what inspired you to add the red shading at the base of the diffuser? You have any far away 3/4 shots of the entire car? I wonder how it would look if the entire diffuser matched your leather.
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changed Lieutenant 25 Rep 410 Posts Drives: F10 Msport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	good choice... looks very nice imo (ps go for the calipers, they wil look great in read against a black body and with the interior... and i wana see them !!)
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DTNJNQ Captain 110 Rep 994 Posts Drives: M2, 135i, Xclass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [8.66]	Don't like it.
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driftdriven Captain 53 Rep 905 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Nice and subtle!
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