INSTALL: E36 M3 Aero bits Lip/Splitter and Diffuser from Maxton Design UK

This is a set of pics from the install of these pieces from Maxton Design. They are well thought out and not super complicated to install.
I believe the splitter has improved the overall performance of the aero system. Early testing showed the diffuser also generated enough rear down force diifference that the front end would get somewhat lighter at higher speeds, say above 90 MPH.
I am able to tune the balance back in with the coilovers I have. The first time on the track I simply reduced the front compression and this worked perfectly well.
I installed the diffuser farther back. The mantra I hear for wings are higher and farther back. It probably looks a little better as Maxton does but, it will make the install a little more precise matching the pieces to the wheel openings with the rest of the pieces, center and flats. I chose to do the center portion first. Also as Maxton has it in their pictures it is likely more secure
So far so good with these pieces!
The lip depth is excellent for a car that is not a full on race car or towed to the track, which I do not do. Also the splitter like extension improves overall aero efficiency. I believe my MPG increased vs. little or partial lip as I recently had.

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Is the rear diffuser metal or plastic?

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seems like a very thick ABS, I think they say on the site. it has held up well since I have had it

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@@samthing4thetrack806 thank you, do you think it will fit e46 bumper?

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@@alexandermanov6872 I think you could get it on there but it will take extra work, and may not be as solid, if you are willing to "cope" much of the left and right side. The middle may do okay. washers could be enough, it won't look as seamless. I can measure the width of it

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@@samthing4thetrack806 thank you 🙏 measure the length if it when you can.

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@@alexandermanov6872 around 1.55m this includes the features that overhang from the back rear quarter panels. In general I think the center piece only looks kind of cool. The pieces allow some flex from the larger more contiguous center piece which is rigid