Rear Diffuser, twin tail pipe & spacers

Frosticles · 03-19-2015, 08:30 AM

All fitted this morning

Rear diffuser (For all those with a towbar) doesn't need trimming but two of the mounting holes need re-positioning. In operation, the towbar will slightly foul one of the diffuser "Fins" & then auto retract. I found if you just hold the towbar then it will stay in position & lock.

Overall, declared chuffed.

Spacers work a treat (12mm front & 15mm rear) & will make my 403's look great when I get round to taking my winters off.

Only the front splitter & side skirts to fit now

Before -

IMG_0318 by kevaruka, on Flickr

After -

IMG_0320 by kevaruka, on Flickr

Some to show where the Towbar sits.

IMG_0331 by kevaruka, on Flickr

IMG_0323 by kevaruka, on Flickr

The stance with the spacers fitted

IMG_0328 by kevaruka, on Flickr

IMG_0327 by kevaruka, on Flickr

ammo23 · 03-19-2015, 08:48 AM

Awesome

How easy was the exhaust fitting?

Spacers look well, stop giving me ideas

A DIY guide for the splitter would be good too

SkyJawa · 03-19-2015, 08:56 AM

Splitter looks great - is that OEM or replica?

I'd love those tailpipes even on my 330d that already has twins!

simon. · 03-19-2015, 08:57 AM

Approved

Frosticles · 03-19-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ammo23

Awesome

How easy was the exhaust fitting?

Spacers look well, stop giving me ideas

A DIY guide for the splitter would be good too

The exhaust is easy. Elbow grease & a junior hacksaw

Diffuser is also a doddle to fit. Not sure on the front splitter yet so may get my mate who runs a garage to have a bash tomorrow

Tengocity · 03-19-2015, 09:12 AM

Looking good. Didn't really understand what you meant by how the tow bar interferes with the diffuser.. can you explain again?

Frosticles · 03-19-2015, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Looking good. Didn't really understand what you meant by how the tow bar interferes with the diffuser.. can you explain again?

Sorry, When the towbar is deployed, it comes out as per normal but only just catches the centre fin on the rear diffuser causing it to retract again. If you hold the ball of the towbar it will then securely fit into place. Difficult to explain really

jayakrishnanv · 03-19-2015, 09:25 AM

Looks really nice...you will now need the black grilles and the carbon fibre mirror caps

Frosticles · 03-19-2015, 09:39 AM

A very crude way of showing it.

IMG_03311 by kevaruka, on Flickr

roshambo · 03-19-2015, 09:49 AM

you didn't blank out your reg plate frosticles! Looks like it relates to afgan ISIS

JonD · 03-19-2015, 09:51 AM

Looks good frosticles

Frosticles · 03-19-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by roshambo

you didn't blank out your reg plate frosticles! Looks like it relates to afgan ISIS

Sorted

Chompers · 03-19-2015, 10:58 AM

Very smart Frosticles

rear diffuser and pipes look fab.

Tengocity · 03-19-2015, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frosticles

A very crude way of showing it.

IMG_03311 by kevaruka, on Flickr

What happened to the pic?

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-19-2015, 11:18 AM

Looks good

Nice to see a decent mod done properly..

DTP1980 · 03-19-2015, 01:11 PM

I suspected that twin exit tailpipe would look excellent, and I very nearly selected it over my Akrapovic style one. I would have been equally as pleased with the result. Good job

Kal101 · 03-19-2015, 03:58 PM

Nice work frosticles !!!

Like the spacer shots. Always wondered whether 12/15mm would make any real difference. But can see it does.

Frosticles · 03-19-2015, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

What happened to the pic?

Sorry. here you go.

IMG_03311 by kevaruka, on Flickr

Tengocity · 03-19-2015, 04:26 PM

Cheers! So it must be when it is nearly extended?

Chompers · 03-19-2015, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Cheers! So it must be when it is nearly extended?

I guess if you had a retro fit removable Whitter or Wesfalia that wouldn't happen.

Looks like the wallets coming out again

Frosticles · 03-20-2015, 01:16 PM

Splitter this afternoon but is taking some fettling

Untitled by kevaruka, on Flickr

SkyJawa · 03-20-2015, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Frosticles

Splitter this afternoon but is taking some fettling

Untitled by kevaruka, on Flickr

I'm not sure why but I don't think that picture makes it look like the splitter blends with the rest of the car, without skirts etc its a bit too much black at the front. If you're fitting the skirts it may suit more. If not I think if it were my car I would have the top bits blue and leave the bottom black like this one:

But as everything ETTO

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Frosticles Skint as always 95 Rep 443 Posts Drives: F31 320d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North of nottingham iTrader: (0)	Rear Diffuser, twin tail pipe & spacers All fitted this morning Rear diffuser (For all those with a towbar) doesn't need trimming but two of the mounting holes need re-positioning. In operation, the towbar will slightly foul one of the diffuser "Fins" & then auto retract. I found if you just hold the towbar then it will stay in position & lock. Overall, declared chuffed. Spacers work a treat (12mm front & 15mm rear) & will make my 403's look great when I get round to taking my winters off. Only the front splitter & side skirts to fit now Before - IMG_0318 by kevaruka, on Flickr After - IMG_0320 by kevaruka, on Flickr Some to show where the Towbar sits. IMG_0331 by kevaruka, on Flickr IMG_0323 by kevaruka, on Flickr The stance with the spacers fitted IMG_0328 by kevaruka, on Flickr IMG_0327 by kevaruka, on Flickr __________________
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Frosticles Skint as always 95 Rep 443 Posts Drives: F31 320d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North of nottingham iTrader: (0)	Splitter this afternoon but is taking some fettling Untitled by kevaruka, on Flickr __________________
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