AC Schnitzer Diffuser

liamduong · 11-22-2012, 08:34 PM

Happy Turkey Day Everyone!

My AC Schnitzer diffuser is finally here.

3point0 · 11-22-2012, 08:51 PM

nice, how much was that? can't wait to see it installed

ZStig · 11-22-2012, 09:19 PM

Niiice $$$

dubsesd · 11-22-2012, 09:21 PM

Nice piece. Those exhaust covers should come carbon to match, especially since this thing costs 2k

liamduong · 11-22-2012, 11:49 PM

$2200 from Euroactive.

You're right, the exhaust covers should have been in carbon fiber as well. I'm not sure if I should paint it matte black or carbon fiber vinyl wrap it. If i wrap it, I'm afraid it might not stand up to the heat from the exhaust tips. What should I do? Suggestions?

beta · 11-23-2012, 04:07 AM

Grats! That diffuser is a work of art, can't wait to see pics of it installed.

I'd vote for painting the exhaust covers matte black.

liamduong · 11-23-2012, 11:50 PM

I'm hoping to get it installed this weekend. More pics to come.

tbalutis · 11-24-2012, 07:22 PM

Did you get the ACS exhaust also? I opted out of the diffuser, am installing the 'racing tip' mufflers in a few weeks. They apparently do not require the diffuser. Liked the ACS diffuser, but did not like cutting the body.

Jony722si · 11-25-2012, 12:52 AM

get a body shop to copy these and sell 500 a set

. 2000...really?

liamduong · 11-25-2012, 03:11 AM

Did not get the ACS exhaust. Exhaust will be stock with aftermarket tips to fill in the exhaust covers better.

I was thinking about getting it copied. It looks so simple. What about out of fiberglass? Would you guys buy it?

Maroon · 11-25-2012, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liamduong

Did not get the ACS exhaust. Exhaust will be stock with aftermarket tips to fill in the exhaust covers better.

I was thinking about getting it copied. It looks so simple. What about out of fiberglass? Would you guys buy it?

Depending on the price... but yes I would love to!

Twisted Six · 11-25-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liamduong

$2200 from Euroactive.

You're right, the exhaust covers should have been in carbon fiber as well. I'm not sure if I should paint it matte black or carbon fiber vinyl wrap it. If i wrap it, I'm afraid it might not stand up to the heat from the exhaust tips. What should I do? Suggestions?

Do not place vinyl near your exhaust.It will fail there. If CF is what you want there have them at least laminated in real CF along with higher end resin such as Epoxy or vinyl-ester.

Jony722si · 11-25-2012, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twisted Six

Do not place vinyl near your exhaust.It will fail there. If CF is what you want there have them at least laminated in real CF along with higher end resin such as Epoxy or vinyl-ester.

well... I have done some diffuser wrap with no problem tho(335 mtech, x5m, e46 m3s). the heat is not enough to melt the vinyl unless you got some crazy sizes tips that would touch to the vinyls

Quote:

Originally Posted by liamduong

I was thinking about getting it copied. It looks so simple. What about out of fiberglass? Would you guys buy it?

DO ITTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!

Twisted Six · 11-26-2012, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jony722si

well... I have done some diffuser wrap with no problem tho(335 mtech, x5m, e46 m3s). the heat is not enough to melt the vinyl unless you got some crazy sizes tips that would touch to the vinyls

I not referring to the diffuser, only the tips surrounds which he received painted.

Wraps like Dinoc etc. look ghetto in my opinion.

liamduong · 11-26-2012, 01:57 AM

Almost done.

liamduong · 11-26-2012, 02:00 AM

waiting for paint to dry on the exhaust tips covers. Still need to change the exhaust tips to 3" diameter tips.

liamduong · 11-26-2012, 02:05 AM

sorry to disappoint guys about the idea of getting this thing copied. I couldn't wait. I had to put it on. I was too anxious. Now, I can't wait to get off work tomorrow to finish.

Maroon · 11-26-2012, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liamduong

sorry to disappoint guys about the idea of getting this thing copied. I couldn't wait. I had to put it on. I was too anxious. Now, I can't wait to get off work tomorrow to finish.

Don't worry about it...

SmartBastard · 11-26-2012, 04:37 AM

Seen it before and it looks great, I would go for it, but 2k? Ouch!

3point0 · 11-26-2012, 10:54 PM

is it on yet? Pics!!

liamduong · 11-28-2012, 12:35 AM

It's on. Finally.

liamduong · 11-28-2012, 12:38 AM

took off the stock tips. Tried the 3" diameter tips on, but they were still somewhat small. So, I'm looking for 3.5" diameter tips. It will fill the exhaust covers better.

11-22-2012, 08:34 PM	#1
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11-22-2012, 08:51 PM	#2
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11-22-2012, 09:19 PM	#3
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11-22-2012, 09:21 PM	#4
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11-23-2012, 04:07 AM	#6
beta Major Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA Posts: 1,408 iTrader: (1)	Grats! That diffuser is a work of art, can't wait to see pics of it installed. I'd vote for painting the exhaust covers matte black. __________________ modification journal

11-22-2012, 11:49 PM	#5
liamduong Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW Z4M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Clovis Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	$2200 from Euroactive. You're right, the exhaust covers should have been in carbon fiber as well. I'm not sure if I should paint it matte black or carbon fiber vinyl wrap it. If i wrap it, I'm afraid it might not stand up to the heat from the exhaust tips. What should I do? Suggestions?

11-23-2012, 11:50 PM	#7
liamduong Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW Z4M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Clovis Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	I'm hoping to get it installed this weekend. More pics to come.

11-24-2012, 07:22 PM	#8
tbalutis fotontom Drives: 2006 M Roadster / 1999 XK8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 211 iTrader: (1)	Did you get the ACS exhaust also? I opted out of the diffuser, am installing the 'racing tip' mufflers in a few weeks. They apparently do not require the diffuser. Liked the ACS diffuser, but did not like cutting the body. __________________ ACS exhaust / styled 19" wheels / factory hardtop / ultimate pedals / factory strut bar / aero skirts / aFe / Jaffster / gauges / factory Euro-spec mirrors / P3 Digital Interface

11-25-2012, 12:52 AM	#9
Jony722si The Wrapgician Drives: z4si Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 195 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW z4 [0.00]	get a body shop to copy these and sell 500 a set . 2000...really?

11-25-2012, 03:11 AM	#10
liamduong Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW Z4M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Clovis Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Did not get the ACS exhaust. Exhaust will be stock with aftermarket tips to fill in the exhaust covers better. I was thinking about getting it copied. It looks so simple. What about out of fiberglass? Would you guys buy it?

11-26-2012, 01:57 AM	#15
liamduong Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW Z4M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Clovis Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	Almost done. Attached Images

11-26-2012, 02:00 AM	#16
liamduong Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW Z4M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Clovis Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	waiting for paint to dry on the exhaust tips covers. Still need to change the exhaust tips to 3" diameter tips.

11-26-2012, 02:05 AM	#17
liamduong Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW Z4M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Clovis Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	sorry to disappoint guys about the idea of getting this thing copied. I couldn't wait. I had to put it on. I was too anxious. Now, I can't wait to get off work tomorrow to finish.

11-26-2012, 04:37 AM	#19
SmartBastard Stupid as shit Drives: '08 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 363 iTrader: (0)	Seen it before and it looks great, I would go for it, but 2k? Ouch!

11-26-2012, 10:54 PM	#20
3point0 First Lieutenant Drives: 2005 z4 3.0 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 328 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2005 BMW Z4 [2.00]	is it on yet? Pics!! __________________ 2005 Z4 3.0 steptronic \| TiSilver on Black \| sport & premium package \| 108s \| Msport seats \| wind deflector OMP strut bar \| blacked out emblems \| de-french-fried \| sound gen \| DIY aux input \| first aid boxes \| stubby antenna \| polished exhaust tips

11-28-2012, 12:35 AM	#21
liamduong Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW Z4M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Clovis Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	It's on. Finally. Attached Images

11-28-2012, 12:38 AM	#22
liamduong Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 BMW Z4M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Clovis Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	took off the stock tips. Tried the 3" diameter tips on, but they were still somewhat small. So, I'm looking for 3.5" diameter tips. It will fill the exhaust covers better.

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