FS: W211 E55 CARBON FIBER 3FINS DIFFUSER $200 SHIPPED!!
04-20-2012, 03:47 PM
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CURRENT: CLS550 SOLD: PANAMERA S SOLD: CL63 SOLD:PEWTIFUL E55 "NATASHA"
Hey Gary, this just goes over the stock plastic one right? meaning nothing has to be removed from the rear bumper.
05-11-2012, 08:57 PM
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2003 E55
Gary, what am I doing wrong? $50 worth of 3m double sided tape and 3 tries later I still can't get this to sit flush. I brought it to a body shop after the 3rd try and they said it will never sit flush because the diffuser is not flexible and it doesn't contour to my bumper or the originnal diffuser. They said they won't drill into it to put a screw in either because they said they won't be responsible for cracks or it breaking because it's so thick. No matter how much I hold it, it just pops back out on both the corners? I'd appreciate some help here?
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05-14-2012, 07:38 PM
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Oh man, using self tap screws is required or it will come off, sir.
You should PM GunMoto in post #80. I have never seen anyone installed a diffuser so perfectly.
You should PM GunMoto in post #80. I have never seen anyone installed a diffuser so perfectly.
05-14-2012, 07:52 PM
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Two 957 Cayenne GTS's (black and silver), Duc749 (dark), departed '03 E55
Gary, what am I doing wrong? $50 worth of 3m double sided tape and 3 tries later I still can't get this to sit flush. I brought it to a body shop after the 3rd try and they said it will never sit flush because the diffuser is not flexible and it doesn't contour to my bumper or the originnal diffuser. They said they won't drill into it to put a screw in either because they said they won't be responsible for cracks or it breaking because it's so thick. No matter how much I hold it, it just pops back out on both the corners? I'd appreciate some help here?
thanks
thanks
05-14-2012, 07:57 PM
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E55 w/ goods, Z32 Project underway
It's an easy install with self tapping screws. Using a right angle adapter makes things that much easier to avoid bumper removal.
05-15-2012, 07:38 PM
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I did not remove the bumper either and used self-tapping sheetmetal screws, a lot of them. I carefully drilled small pilot holes from behind the bumper and then screwed them in. Those corners were the most difficult and if I ever remove the diffuser, there will be visible holes alone the lower edge. You also need to carefully bend your rearmost muffler hanger/bracket with a large pry bar to get the tips down lower away from the diffuser. That solved my clearance issue and no more annoying buzzing sound while driving :-)
