Valance Panel Support

daxbox · 08-14-2022, 11:28 PM

I found these two pieces (pictured) in the trunk of an M2 I just purchased; apparently they're the valance panel support that go right above the exhaust openings, behind the rear diffuser where they're not visible. Was going to reinstall them, but thought I'd check the experts here first: Any idea as to why the previous owner may have taken them off and/or why I may not want to put them back? Do they create a rattle when in place? Or is this a popular 400gram weight-saving mod

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FaRKle! · 08-15-2022, 12:53 PM

Those hold the stock rear "diffuser" piece in place. They have to come off if an aftermarket one is installed, and are rarely compatible with aftermarket ones. I don't even think the official M-Perf diffuser clips into them properly, at least I have yet to see an official M-perf diffuser that had these put back.

It's pretty tricky/difficult to get them back in without lowering the exhaust. All in all, they're not critical to put back on.

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