Rear diffuser installed. Alpine white

[Naz24]

Well-- after my unfortunate bumper experience, I decided, why not get the body lot installed on the rear while it's at the shop. A few pics below.

Something about it is just a little unfinished without fender flares though

[Ricky Bobby]

You guys and your need for fender flares! I just had this conversation with dtmDan as well!

It looks perfect as is IMO, I think its because we see so many iS models with the flares installed that it trains our minds to think "something is missing" without the flares, if you get the flares installed then you are going to want wider spacers trust me, it looks flush right now with actually a small amount of poke, tis sexy!


Hows the gap on the hatch, better now right?

[Naz24]

Gap problem on hatch is gone. Park auto body in Elmwood park did a great job... Dent wizard, Bruno put 3M on the part of the diffuser that is vulnerable to rock chips.

I'm satisfied with all the work done.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

You guys and your need for fender flares! I just had this conversation with dtmDan as well!

It looks perfect as is IMO, I think its because we see so many iS models with the flares installed that it trains our minds to think "something is missing" without the flares, if you get the flares installed then you are going to want wider spacers trust me, it looks flush right now with actually a small amount of poke, tis sexy!


Hows the gap on the hatch, better now right?

I actually came across an '03 Silver 4.6is with satin black areo panels, looked much better then the body color finish. IMHO it actually looks better when they blend into the black plastic. The body color finish looks too "boy racer".

I would have purchased it if the seller did not want double what I paid for my '03 4.4 sport in better condition and same mileage.

If I came across a panel set for cheap I would finish them in satin black and install.

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

I actually came across an '03 Silver 4.6is with satin black areo panels, looked much better then the body color finish. IMHO it actually looks better when they blend into the black plastic. The body color finish looks too "boy racer".

I would have purchased it if the seller did not want double what I paid for my '03 4.4 sport in better condition and same mileage.

If I came across a panel set for cheap I would finish them in satin black and install.

Interesting... An "is" kit in black.... Wouldn't it blend in too much?

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by Naz24

Interesting... An "is" kit in black.... Wouldn't it blend in too much?

It makes it more subtle, you know something is different but don't know what.

[Whitecat]

Originally Posted by Naz24

Well-- after my unfortunate bumper experience, I decided, why not get the body lot installed on the rear while it's at the shop. A few pics below.

Something about it is just a little unfinished without fender flares though

I like it

[Moezer]

man the X looks waaaayyy better with this mod lol I got it on my x and that's the first thing that caught my eye, I see x5 s around with out it and it looks soo skinny lol

[Whitecat]

Naz, i would love to copy you with this mod! Please can you share where and how much it cost ? I think we have the same truck :-)

Thanks

[Naz24]

Originally Posted by Whitecat

Naz, i would love to copy you with this mod! Please can you share where and how much it cost ? I think we have the same truck :-)

Thanks

White cat:

I bought it from a guy on this forum for 375... Had it painted at park auto body in Elmwood park, but the cost was blended in with my bumper repair (so I can't really point you to a specific price).

Definitely an awesome mod. Changed the entire look!