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Old 10-03-2012, 08:28 AM
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Let dealership install carbon fiber diffuser? Good or bad idea?

My carbon fiber diffuser is still sitting on my living room floor.

I want to get it installed today.
I also need to get my LSD oil changed.

Is there any downside to letting the dealership install the cf diffuser?

Or should I just take it to a body shop and let them do it?

I do not have the tools necessary to drill out the rivets...
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It's a very easy DIY, u don't need to drill out the rivet from ur oem bracket, just buy new bolts, washers to secure it.

Trust me, the stealer will charge u more than the cost of ur diffuser. Lol (unless u have a good relationship with ur dealer)
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Just ask the dealership, " who is the best body shop around for MB cars."
Cost me $200 for the diffuser, front lip, grille and spoiler, plus they sprayed the diffuser and grill to match the matte finish. I went back and they installed my smoked side markers in 10 min. for nothing.
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Originally Posted by Roswell
It's a very easy DIY, u don't need to drill out the rivet from ur oem bracket, just buy new bolts, washers to secure it.

Trust me, the stealer will charge u more than the cost of ur diffuser. Lol (unless u have a good relationship with ur dealer)
how'd you do that. i had to drill through them to get the stock one off
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Originally Posted by Karl901
Just ask the dealership, " who is the best body shop around for MB cars."
Cost me $200 for the diffuser, front lip, grille and spoiler, plus they sprayed the diffuser and grill to match the matte finish. I went back and they installed my smoked side markers in 10 min. for nothing.
Thank you, this is very helpful!

I will ask the guy that sold me the car, who is a great guy, this very question.
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how'd you do that. i had to drill through them to get the stock one off
natman, what I meant is that I didn't reuse the oem bracket for the Vorsteiner diffuser.. I just used 2 long bolts in the middle & 2 small screws on the side. Acutally, my oem bracket is still attached to my oem diffuser.
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It's a very easy DIY, u don't need to drill out the rivet from ur oem bracket, just buy new bolts, washers to secure it.
This. I didn't even use screws, just zip tie the **** out of it. Not like anyone look under the car.
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I mean you COULD go to the dealership. They'll probably do a good job, but they'll just overcharge you.

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