Rear Diffuser

AmooManiak · 03-17-2021, 09:04 PM

Hey guys,

Potential new M2C owner. quick question on the rear of the car. The stock low hanging muffler does the M2C such an injustice that it's hard for me to explain.

What's everyone doing as far as hiding it? Painting may be one option, but is anyone selling a larger diffuser to hide the low hanging mufflers? I'm thinking somehting more aggressive would really suit the car. I tried searching the forums, but don't see anything that hangs low enough to get rid of that muffler...

marcw · 03-17-2021, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by AmooManiak

Hey guys,

Potential new M2C owner. quick question on the rear of the car. The stock low hanging muffler does the M2C such an injustice that it's hard for me to explain.

What's everyone doing as far as hiding it? Painting may be one option, but is anyone selling a larger diffuser to hide the low hanging mufflers? I'm thinking somehting more aggressive would really suit the car. I tried searching the forums, but don't see anything that hangs low enough to get rid of that muffler...

RKP carbon diffuser is more aggressive than the M Performance one, but won't cover the udder entirely. Your best cheap fix is to paint it.

BigKutta · 03-18-2021, 07:06 AM

You're gonna need a massive diffuser which will then look uglier than the big udder. Just paint it, many have done so.

Finz · 03-18-2021, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by BigKutta

You're gonna need a massive diffuser which will then look uglier than the big udder. Just paint it, many have done so.

Like BigKutta says. Painting is easy and makes the muffler almost invisible. DM me if you need info on product I used, there are lots of posts with options that work.

nismosao · 03-18-2021, 08:17 AM

What did you guys use to paint it? And did you remove it from the car to do so?

Gizmo 335i · 03-18-2021, 11:52 AM

I took mine to a local shop. $300 cash out the door. They used flat black high heat paint.

AmooManiak · 03-18-2021, 03:02 PM

Thanks, guys. Just the info I was looking for. I think I'll still change the diffuser, but painting will be a must anyway.

marcw · 03-18-2021, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nismosao

What did you guys use to paint it? And did you remove it from the car to do so?

https://www.amazon.com/VHT-ESP100000...s%2C214&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP102-Fla...s%2C214&sr=8-2

Since the exhaust on the M2C is one piece I don't have the tools nor space to take it off for painting. I'm planning to paint it while on race ramps and cover the surrounding areas with plastic sheeting.

photorph · 03-19-2021, 05:54 AM

New exhaust!

MMMBRAP · 03-19-2021, 07:49 AM

I left mine alone so it's still bone stock, unpainted.

I actually got used to it, lol.

I plan on selling the car in 2-3 years anyway, so not a huge deal to me.

Aim.F32 · 03-19-2021, 11:47 AM

I've got this F1 LED style diffuser that kinda hides the diffuser as you can see below

TrentMeister · 03-19-2021, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Gizmo 335i

I took mine to a local shop. $300 cash out the door. They used flat black high heat paint.

300?!? Jesus man it's a 15$ diy..
But to each their own.

marcw · 03-19-2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LBbluem2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizmo 335i

I took mine to a local shop. $300 cash out the door. They used flat black high heat paint.

300?!? Jesus man it's a 15$ diy..
But to each their own.

Totally agree. Shop rates are so outrageous these days it's silly.

Zuzu · 03-22-2021, 05:39 PM

Just painted the muffler whilst still on the car.. Spent a good hour masking up all the surrounding areas..
Now looks perfect and discreet.

nismosao · 03-22-2021, 06:28 PM

Did you put it on a lift? Jack stands?

Zuzu · 03-22-2021, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nismosao

Did you put it on a lift? Jack stands?

Put on drive Up ramps.. used this product/ very easy DIY..
Just need patience and steady hand.

Sublime00 · 03-25-2021, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by marcw

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Originally Posted by AmooManiak

Hey guys,

Potential new M2C owner. quick question on the rear of the car. The stock low hanging muffler does the M2C such an injustice that it's hard for me to explain.

What's everyone doing as far as hiding it? Painting may be one option, but is anyone selling a larger diffuser to hide the low hanging mufflers? I'm thinking somehting more aggressive would really suit the car. I tried searching the forums, but don't see anything that hangs low enough to get rid of that muffler...

RKP carbon diffuser is more aggressive than the M Performance one, but won't cover the udder entirely. Your best cheap fix is to paint it.

I say def paint it but embrace the udder.

Go for something like this.

redgs4 · 03-25-2021, 12:42 PM

Painting the udder does not fix how low it hangs. My car is low enough that I occasionally scraped on my driveway and other sharp inclines.
No udder with the Dinan but I have scraped those huge tips.

robertm · 03-25-2021, 01:18 PM

Change to aftermarket exhaust or repaint. First option gets you better sound as part of the deal. Second option is much less exp.

03-17-2021, 09:04 PM	#1
AmooManiak Lieutenant Colonel 637 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i -> M2C -> 21 M5C Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Rear Diffuser - Muffler Hey guys, Potential new M2C owner. quick question on the rear of the car. The stock low hanging muffler does the M2C such an injustice that it's hard for me to explain. What's everyone doing as far as hiding it? Painting may be one option, but is anyone selling a larger diffuser to hide the low hanging mufflers? I'm thinking somehting more aggressive would really suit the car. I tried searching the forums, but don't see anything that hangs low enough to get rid of that muffler... Last edited by AmooManiak; 03-17-2021 at 09:09 PM..
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03-18-2021, 07:06 AM	#3
BigKutta Brigadier General 3907 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C, 2019 330xi, 2017 Q7 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington DC Burbs iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 330xi [0.00] 2017 Audi Q7 3.0 [0.00] 2020 M2C [0.00]	You're gonna need a massive diffuser which will then look uglier than the big udder. Just paint it, many have done so.
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nismosao Private First Class 200 Rep 163 Posts Drives: '13 Toyota Tacoma, '21 M2C Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Slidell, LA iTrader: (0)	What did you guys use to paint it? And did you remove it from the car to do so?
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03-18-2021, 11:52 AM	#6
Gizmo 335i Captain 372 Rep 622 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C BSM, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: FL iTrader: (5)	I took mine to a local shop. $300 cash out the door. They used flat black high heat paint.
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AmooManiak Lieutenant Colonel 637 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: 21 X5 M50i -> M2C -> 21 M5C Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Thanks, guys. Just the info I was looking for. I think I'll still change the diffuser, but painting will be a must anyway.
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03-19-2021, 05:54 AM	#9
photorph Second Lieutenant 180 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2021 M2 comp, LBB Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	New exhaust!
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03-19-2021, 07:49 AM	#10
MMMBRAP Captain 976 Rep 843 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I left mine alone so it's still bone stock, unpainted. I actually got used to it, lol. I plan on selling the car in 2-3 years anyway, so not a huge deal to me.
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03-19-2021, 11:47 AM	#11
Aim.F32 Second Lieutenant 304 Rep 271 Posts Drives: SO M2C Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I've got this F1 LED style diffuser that kinda hides the diffuser as you can see below Attached Images __________________ Instagram: m2c_sxm
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03-22-2021, 05:39 PM	#14
Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Just painted the muffler whilst still on the car.. Spent a good hour masking up all the surrounding areas.. Now looks perfect and discreet. Attached Images
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03-22-2021, 06:28 PM	#15
nismosao Private First Class 200 Rep 163 Posts Drives: '13 Toyota Tacoma, '21 M2C Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Slidell, LA iTrader: (0)	Did you put it on a lift? Jack stands?
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03-25-2021, 12:42 PM	#18
redgs4 Second Lieutenant 320 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0)	Painting the udder does not fix how low it hangs. My car is low enough that I occasionally scraped on my driveway and other sharp inclines. No udder with the Dinan but I have scraped those huge tips.
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robertm Major 450 Rep 1,358 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Comp Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: dfw iTrader: (0)	Change to aftermarket exhaust or repaint. First option gets you better sound as part of the deal. Second option is much less exp.
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