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Originally Posted by MN
Hi guys
I appreciate you may have had this asked before somewhat but i need some help for the near future:
1. My car is a Carbon Black 540i with the MSport Plus kit. Can i just add on the CF splitter without the need to have the corner bits?
2. For the CF rear diffuser, i assume you need to have the MP exhaust tips?
3. As the MSport Plus package alsready comes with a boot spoiler, i assume the CF one is not needed (see point 5 below).
4. The side skirts would finish off the package as I see it
5. At the end of the day, does the MP CF splitter and diffuser improve aerodynamics or is it all show?
6. Where is the best place to get it all in the UK. Dealers?
7. I guess lowering the car and spacing out the wheels would be something to consider. But, i havent seen any aftermarket springs yet where you have the variable dampers installed.
Sorry for the list but appreciate your help!
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1. The OEM splitter has holes that mount to the corner bits. If you do not have the crners, you will see the holes. You can get a CF replica splitter on Aliexpress with no holes that is made to be fitted without the corner. I had one before (sold it now) and it looked good. I only sold it because I wanted the full OEM look with the corners in the end.
2. No, it fits std exhausts - see my pics below
3. Yeah, the CF one is no bigger than the OEM one. Its just CF. I ended up buying a larger CF one from Aliexpress
4. Agree, but on a black car you could get away with not having them. It would look good, but you have to ask if its worth the cost when they will be harder to see on black car.
5. I consider it all for show. I'm no aero expert and would never notice any difference in aero.
6. I found a dealer on eBay (Marshall BMW) who did some great prices on everything except the OEM CF rear diffuser which I got from a seller in Czech Republic for £636. I got the full front, sides, side decals and rear bumper trim (the black bit that the CF diffuser fits onto) for £1650.
7. I have 15mm spacers on the back but haven't lowered. If you have variable dampers, your car sits about 10mm higher than mine as I'm on M Sport fixed suspension.
Here's some pics of my car:
I'm in Sutton Coldfield so can't be too far from you - if you want to meet up and see anything in person let me know.