CF Diffuser - Black or Chrome tips.....need help choosing (pics)

AIRPOWER · 03-15-2016, 03:32 PM

I am pulling the trigger on a AC Shnitzer (ACS) CF rear diffuser, the kit comes with oversized chrome or black tips. I am on the fence on which tips to choose.

It's going on my YMB M3 that has the following cosmetic mods; ACS CF front lip, MP CF rear spoiler, MP black kidney surrounds and window tint. I kept the stock chrome side vents just because I like the look of them with the silver 19s.

I would really like your opinion to help me decide but please keep it constructive.

I also put in a poll if you want to vote.

Pics below and thanks

Art__Vandelay · 03-15-2016, 03:55 PM

Not a huge fan of black tips, I definitely prefer the contrast and the better visual effect.

AIRPOWER · 03-15-2016, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

Not a huge fan of black tips, I definitely prefer the contrast and the better visual effect.

That was my initial choice as well

shawshank772 · 03-15-2016, 04:14 PM

I thought I would like the contrast better. However, every time I see black tips with carbon fiber diffuser it look "mean" to me. I am stuck as well.

swagon · 03-15-2016, 04:28 PM

Always silver/chrome tips. Black, from distance, look like they have never been cleaned.

CatOrtega3881 · 03-15-2016, 04:28 PM

I was in the same boat. I wanted the contrast of the chrome tips. But they never really looked right to me as the stock tips are small and the rest of my car has black bits everywhere.

I went with the 90mm Vorsteiner tips. These are a bit unique bc they have a black chromish finish and the inside of the tips are stainless so you see a contrast against the CF diffuser when looking at them. They are also bigger than stock and install in a staggered way that follows the curved contour of the rear end.

Sounds silly but they might be one of my favorite mods.

AIRPOWER · 03-15-2016, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CatOrtega3881

I was in the same boat. I wanted the contrast of the chrome tips. But they never really looked right to me as the stock tips are small and the rest of my car has black bits everywhere.

I went with the 90mm Vorsteiner tips. These are a bit unique bc they have a black chromish finish and the inside of the tips are stainless so you see a contrast against the CF diffuser when looking at them. They are also bigger than stock and install in a staggered way that follows the curved contour of the rear end.

Sounds silly but they might be one of my favorite mods.

Those are really sweet! Thanks for sharing

CatOrtega3881 · 03-15-2016, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AIRPOWER

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Originally Posted by CatOrtega3881

I was in the same boat. I wanted the contrast of the chrome tips. But they never really looked right to me as the stock tips are small and the rest of my car has black bits everywhere.

I went with the 90mm Vorsteiner tips. These are a bit unique bc they have a black chromish finish and the inside of the tips are stainless so you see a contrast against the CF diffuser when looking at them. They are also bigger than stock and install in a staggered way that follows the curved contour of the rear end.

Sounds silly but they might be one of my favorite mods.

Those are really sweet! Thanks for sharing

You're welcome. It's a matter of personal taste, but it kind of sounds like you'd like to go a similar route.

I bought regular gloss black tips (painted on the inside) and they just didn't work. They were almost invisible against the cf rear diffuser.

The Vorsteiners are different. They pop and are very visible. In person they look even better.

Proportionally, the look better with the car too in my opinion bc they are larger. The stock ones look tiny to me.

damnitBobby · 03-15-2016, 04:39 PM

Titanium!

AIRPOWER · 03-15-2016, 04:46 PM

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Titanium!

Ok not constructive

CreoUCLA · 03-15-2016, 05:29 PM

I prefer the chrome tips for the contrast.

Also, the stock exhaust muffler tends to be quite noticeable from the rear (as it's massive), so unless you also intend to paint that black, I would stick with the chrome tips.

lsturbointeg · 03-16-2016, 05:37 AM

i voted for black tips!

nobody wants chrome on their car's these days!

swagon · 03-16-2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

i voted for black tips!

nobody wants chrome on their car's these days!

Cookie cutters!

AIRPOWER · 03-16-2016, 11:18 AM

So the crowd has it currently at 60% chrome. Chrome was my going in position in which I waffled on black once I saw my friends. I am pretty much in favor of chrome right now at the same percentage as the poll and almost for the same reasons.

Chrome has better contrast
Black looks dirty

But I agree with shawshank772 the black does look MEAN

TN_3 · 03-16-2016, 12:10 PM

I was in a similar dilemma, albeit with the M Perf diffuser/exhaust. I have SSII and I settled on two options...1) Ti tips with CF diffuser 2)CF tips with stock diffuser. Both had contrast, which I think is necessary. In the end, I went with the CF tips with stock diffuser. Total cost was less, and I think the CF tips look better with their larger diameter. In your situtation, I vote chrome tips with the CF diffuser.

64-bit · 03-16-2016, 02:03 PM

Simple, depending on your rims, if the are black then black pipes, if they are light gray then... You know how it goes

Brasko · 03-16-2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

Not a huge fan of black tips, I definitely prefer the contrast and the better visual effect.

Same here. Contrast is king.

I'm also a big fan of functionality and CF tips don't serve any purpose except aesthetics. Save the CF for the body panels and leave metal/chrome finish for the exhaust.

AIRPOWER · 03-18-2016, 02:35 PM

Well I have an appointment on Monday to put the kit on and I'm going with the chrome tips for the contrast and to match the rims and side gills.

I will post pics when I pick it up. ACS has also stated that the kick trunk opener will also work fine with their diffuser (unlike the MP) which was another huge selling point for me. I have really gotten used to that convenience and don't want to lose it now.

Art__Vandelay · 03-18-2016, 04:32 PM

Good choice.

-JLT- · 03-18-2016, 04:43 PM

U made the wrong choice

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-JLT- · 03-18-2016, 04:44 PM

just kidding! glad I got what u prefer

Sahbatage · 03-18-2016, 05:00 PM

I was just about to go with black tips and silver hadn't even crossed my mind until I saw your thread.. after a couple days i changed my mind, going with titanium since i think the contrast will look good, and the risk of black tips just looking dirty is too great. so thank you! and good choice.

View Poll Results: Which color tips looks best with this CF diffuser
Chrome	32	49.23%
Black	33	50.77%
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll

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AIRPOWER Lieutenant Colonel 1683 Rep 1,812 Posts Drives: 2015 6MT YMB M3, 1974 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.67]	CF Diffuser - Black or Chrome tips.....need help choosing (pics) I am pulling the trigger on a AC Shnitzer (ACS) CF rear diffuser, the kit comes with oversized chrome or black tips. I am on the fence on which tips to choose. It's going on my YMB M3 that has the following cosmetic mods; ACS CF front lip, MP CF rear spoiler, MP black kidney surrounds and window tint. I kept the stock chrome side vents just because I like the look of them with the silver 19s. I would really like your opinion to help me decide but please keep it constructive. I also put in a poll if you want to vote. Pics below and thanks Attached Images __________________ AIRPOWER
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shawshank772 Major 120 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: 08 135i and 16 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	I thought I would like the contrast better. However, every time I see black tips with carbon fiber diffuser it look "mean" to me. I am stuck as well.
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swagon Major General 13524 Rep 8,165 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Always silver/chrome tips. Black, from distance, look like they have never been cleaned. __________________
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CatOrtega3881 Private First Class 34 Rep 101 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Doylestown, PA iTrader: (0)	I was in the same boat. I wanted the contrast of the chrome tips. But they never really looked right to me as the stock tips are small and the rest of my car has black bits everywhere. I went with the 90mm Vorsteiner tips. These are a bit unique bc they have a black chromish finish and the inside of the tips are stainless so you see a contrast against the CF diffuser when looking at them. They are also bigger than stock and install in a staggered way that follows the curved contour of the rear end. Sounds silly but they might be one of my favorite mods. Attached Images
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CreoUCLA Bruin 293 Rep 539 Posts Drives: 2014 Audi S6 → 2016 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: West L.A. iTrader: (2)	I prefer the chrome tips for the contrast. Also, the stock exhaust muffler tends to be quite noticeable from the rear (as it's massive), so unless you also intend to paint that black, I would stick with the chrome tips. __________________ -Mike- Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp.
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03-16-2016, 05:37 AM	#12
lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9160 Rep 14,521 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	i voted for black tips! nobody wants chrome on their car's these days! __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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AIRPOWER Lieutenant Colonel 1683 Rep 1,812 Posts Drives: 2015 6MT YMB M3, 1974 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.67]	So the crowd has it currently at 60% chrome. Chrome was my going in position in which I waffled on black once I saw my friends. I am pretty much in favor of chrome right now at the same percentage as the poll and almost for the same reasons. Chrome has better contrast Black looks dirty But I agree with shawshank772 the black does look MEAN __________________ AIRPOWER
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AIRPOWER Lieutenant Colonel 1683 Rep 1,812 Posts Drives: 2015 6MT YMB M3, 1974 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NW Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.67]	Well I have an appointment on Monday to put the kit on and I'm going with the chrome tips for the contrast and to match the rims and side gills. I will post pics when I pick it up. ACS has also stated that the kick trunk opener will also work fine with their diffuser (unlike the MP) which was another huge selling point for me. I have really gotten used to that convenience and don't want to lose it now. __________________ AIRPOWER
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Sahbatage Lieutenant 503 Rep 571 Posts Drives: 2016 IR BMW M4 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (1)	I was just about to go with black tips and silver hadn't even crossed my mind until I saw your thread.. after a couple days i changed my mind, going with titanium since i think the contrast will look good, and the risk of black tips just looking dirty is too great. so thank you! and good choice. __________________ "If you have everything under control, you're not moving fast enough"
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