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Old 12-28-2015, 06:15 PM
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Hi there, I am continuing to do some slight mods to my 07XK. At this time, I am looking at replacing the rear middle bumper valance with a rear diffuser look valance. I had seriously considered the FX Design one piece rear bumper/diffuser set up, and while I liked the look, I think it's just a bit to aggressive for me. I recently came across a diffuser offered by Prince Performance in the UK which peaks my interest. Has anyone on this forum dealt with them? Perhaps installed one of their diffusers?

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Old 12-28-2015, 10:45 PM
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Can't find anything under Prince Performance in the UK. Do you have a link?
 
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Hi tberg Priince Performance Design Body Kits and Styling Parts UK is the site that has the diffuser.
 
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I quite like the carbon effect diffuser. Might treat myself.
 
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Just rc'd a response from Prince performance……... "Hi there, thanks for your recent e mail enquiry. In reply: Our rear Diffuser fits in place of the existing trim and sits onto the bumper with no cutting or reshaping required at all. We recommend utilising the existing two ten mm headed bolts and captivated nut washer in a reversed position and re using the push on clips on the bottom of your existing trim to rear valance panel. We supply four self tapping screws, two for each exhaust aperture so they fit from the underside and are quite discreet. Our rear Diffuser will suit double Exhaust or quad upgrades. We don’t sell the Exhaust tips as there isn’t enough space on the Exhaust outlet pipes to securely fit them on the standard Exhaust. We recommend either leaving as standard which looks great any way or if you prefer the quad ‘R’ look then replace the rear section of the Exhaust. These are available mail order I believe as an aftermarket accessory in Britain and would suggest you take a look at Home Elite & Performance Jags who can supply the Stainless steel quad Exhaust or Remap, Chip Tuning, Car Engine Tuning, Economy Remap, ECU Remapping Viezu.com. Would suggest purchasing and fitting our Rear Diffuser first then upgrade Exhaust and fine tune adjust the Exhaust after if required as the standard rear bumper valance trim won’t fit a quad outlet.
Cost to supply an unpainted rear Priince Diffuser is £299 sterling, supply in primer then £350 sterling and colour coded one colour £425 Sterling, colour coded two colours £450 sterling, Super Carbon effect rear Diffuser £450 Sterling. Postage and packaging to Canada add fifty pounds sterling to which ever finish you want to opt for as listed.
If you have any further questions then feel free to let me know" ………. I think I shall pull the trigger.
 

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Thanks FstBMW1 - I think their rear valances look great. They have me thinking!!!
 
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MINA makes one in C/F, I got one from them but have not had time to fit it yet , having moved house and havent finished building my new shop yet .
 
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Hi Ralphwg, glad to see that you don't mind the look of the diffuser. Some will, some wont and its great - its what makes us individuals. Personally, all the cars that I currently have or have ever owned I gently customize to my taste. Is it not the way it should be? Make our cars into our rides….. sherbercars thanks for the pics of your C/F diffuser. You got to make time to place that baby where it belongs.
 

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Placed my order with PriincePerformance. Order will go through when they reopen on the 4th. It will first go to their shop to have it sprayed with primer then packaged for Delivery. Should have it hopefully by the 18th -19th.
 
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Thanks for front running the diffuser. Can't wait for the pics
 
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Congrats in advance. Please keep us advised of your progress once it arrives.
 
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