Sanders27

Just wondering if there is anything out there for around 250 that is a good fit / finish.

Thanks!

abcut973

Check ebay.
Facelift of pre-FL?

Sanders27

Pre. I saw the one by 3amotor that seems to get good reviews but figured I would ask and maybe find a big fin in the process.

BLKROKT

I know it's only cosmetic, but it amazes me that people want to put a cheap Chinese-made $250 "carbon" diffuser on their $90k Merc. Go to ModeCarbon - their stuff is more expensive, but they are genuine carbon fiber throughout, beautifully made, fit is perfect, and made in the USA.

Sanders27

Not to start some trash talking but because it is purely cosmetic, does it truly matter what the overall construction of it is, if it fits well and finish is on point. Also, the good 'Chinese ones' are not from China, they are from Taiwan as most resellers of them here in the states actually get their products from. This is mostly true for both front a rear diffusers/lips.

SaphGreyC63

I kind of agree with this.

I always thought, especially for the cosmetic stuff (carbon fiber mirrors, front lips, diffusers, spoilers etc) that have no real value of being actual carbon fiber, why spend so much extra money as long as fit and finish are up to par with the cheaper stuff?

Now when it comes to actual performance related parts, such as rims for example, getting a lighter, stronger forged rim as opposed to a cheaper rim can make a difference on performance as well as longevity of the part.

But for the cosmetic stuff as long as it looks good, I do believe its a whatever floats your boat type of deal.

Personally I am going to get the Mode Carbon pieces, mainly because I like the looks and the finish is superior to the other products out there. (and they are the only ones that have a carbon fiber facelift front splitter [not a full lip, just that little gloss black oem one we have])

BLKROKT

I get what you're both saying, and that's why I prefaced it with the word cosmetic. I don't know, for not a whole lot more you can have something that has been tried and tested in this community. That counts for a lot. We have all heard stories about the eBay "carbon fiber" stuff - carbon delaminating, fading, cracking, peeling, metal tabs that don't fit, not full CF but bonded junk, etc. We've heard success stories too. Just saying that I'd rather have piece of mind that none of this is going to happen, and if anything does, that the ModeCarbon guys will pick up the phone and resolve whatever the issue is.

Good luck whatever you decide to do.

-Marlin-

I think the materials do matter. I would want to compliment a high end car with quality parts.

Why buy a Rolex when you can get a knock off that looks exactly like it?

Sanders27

Way different... This would be like having a Rolex already and buying a diamond bezel that is not Rolex due to markup that doesn't change anything but appearance.

tc1728

Because it's cheaper is the first answer that comes to mind. TC

Roswell

I agree that brand or price doesn't reflect quality.

I have an eBay rear skirts extension , and the fit & finish is as good as my Revozport sideskirts.. Only difference is the brand name & price tag. At the end of the day they are all built in China or Taiwan.

Oh, my genuine Vorsteiner diffuser is not perfect fit.. CF parts are a hit or miss.