2018 x3 xdrive 30i diffuser swap with x3 M design diffuser

rsgbimmer1 · 02-10-2018, 08:21 AM

Hi,

Did a mistake of choosing x-line design for my 2018 x3, After looking at M design X3, I really feel that i would like to have M design diffuser on my x3. I have plastic dipped rear aluminum guard(see image attached), but still does not get the look of M diffuser. Is it possible to swap X3 xline diffuser with M design diffuser? Thoughts, suggestions?

Max Well · 02-10-2018, 09:07 AM

I've been thinking about diffusers for some months, rsgbimmer1, specifically in regards to our M40i but other models as well. Remarkable you posted this morning referencing this as I've been photo-editing much of the morning after taking some pictures and was working on my post in my X3 M40i Delivered thread and then saw your question. Might be worthwhile to await the M Performance line coming this Summer to see what options will be available? Suspect after-market products will also emerge as well.

Covfefe · 02-10-2018, 10:47 AM

The best mod is to remove the "open road" sticker!

rsgbimmer1 · 02-19-2018, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Well

I've been thinking about diffusers for some months, rsgbimmer1, specifically in regards to our M40i but other models as well. Remarkable you posted this morning referencing this as I've been photo-editing much of the morning after taking some pictures and was working on my post in my X3 M40i Delivered thread and then saw your question. Might be worthwhile to await the M Performance line coming this Summer to see what options will be available? Suspect after-market products will also emerge as well.

Thank you max well, any suggestion on where to find after market products?

J-sun · 02-20-2018, 12:04 AM

A rear diffuser could be a nice aesthetic enhancement, but I'm not sure it would provide any aerodynamic benefit on the X3.

http://bimmertips.com/what-is-the-pu...rear-diffuser/

strike4A · 02-20-2018, 01:42 AM

Pretty sure there's going to be an M Performance OEM diffuser available in a few months. I'd hang on until then.

KAP8 · 02-20-2018, 07:39 AM

M Performance parts for the G01 should be out this summer. I'm hoping a diffuser is one of the parts.

rsgbimmer1 · 02-25-2018, 06:19 AM

I see the G01 parts are already available.
https://parts.bmwnorthwest.com/BMW__X3-30iX.html

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rsgbimmer1 New Member 4 Rep 12 Posts Drives: x3 xdrive 30i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	2018 x3 xdrive 30i diffuser swap with x3 M design diffuser Hi, Did a mistake of choosing x-line design for my 2018 x3, After looking at M design X3, I really feel that i would like to have M design diffuser on my x3. I have plastic dipped rear aluminum guard(see image attached), but still does not get the look of M diffuser. Is it possible to swap X3 xline diffuser with M design diffuser? Thoughts, suggestions? Attached Images
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Max Well Colonel 4735 Rep 2,532 Posts Drives: '22 BG X3MC, '20 BSM X3MC Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	I've been thinking about diffusers for some months, rsgbimmer1, specifically in regards to our M40i but other models as well. Remarkable you posted this morning referencing this as I've been photo-editing much of the morning after taking some pictures and was working on my post in my X3 M40i Delivered thread and then saw your question. Might be worthwhile to await the M Performance line coming this Summer to see what options will be available? Suspect after-market products will also emerge as well.
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J-sun Enlisted Member 17 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: MO iTrader: (0)	Rear Diffuser A rear diffuser could be a nice aesthetic enhancement, but I'm not sure it would provide any aerodynamic benefit on the X3. http://bimmertips.com/what-is-the-pu...rear-diffuser/
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strike4A Captain 513 Rep 914 Posts Drives: X3 M40i LCI Tanzanite Blue II Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bucks iTrader: (1)	Pretty sure there's going to be an M Performance OEM diffuser available in a few months. I'd hang on until then.
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KAP8 Lieutenant 218 Rep 409 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (0)	M Performance parts for the G01 should be out this summer. I'm hoping a diffuser is one of the parts.
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rsgbimmer1 New Member 4 Rep 12 Posts Drives: x3 xdrive 30i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I see the G01 parts are already available. https://parts.bmwnorthwest.com/BMW__X3-30iX.html
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