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Old 03-09-2015, 12:06 AM
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Houston rear diffuser install

I just got my mode carbon luffstrom rear diffuser and want to get it thrown on my 2012 coupe. Does anyone know a good installer in houston? thanks.
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You can probably install this on your own. Really not that hard to do and will save you the $100 in labor.
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If you are looking for a place, I had all my goodies installed on my previous 2011 c63 by Metropolitan Collision
http://m.mainstreethub.com/metropolitancollision
818 W 16th St, Houston, TX 77008

They were on the higher end of the price range, but I believe the work was worth it.
I don't remember how much they charged since they did my diffuser, spoiler, CF hood, & a little body work at the same time. $75-$100 sounds about right though...

At least for my experience, the diffuser install was well done, they bought a set of the OE brackets for the middle part, riveted it all together and put it in place with no gaps or broken anythings within a day. Both the owner & SA (Kevin) let me walk around their shop & hover over their shoulders as they did the work, so that's a plus in my book too.

HTH. Good luck!

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Super helpful, sounds like my kind of shop. Wanted to try it myself, but afraid of screwing up a pretty expensive piece of carbon fiber. Thanks so much for the info.


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If you are looking for a place, I had all my goodies installed on my previous 2011 c63 by Metropolitan Collision
http://m.mainstreethub.com/metropolitancollision
818 W 16th St, Houston, TX 77008

They were on the higher end of the price range, but I believe the work was worth it.
I don't remember how much they charged since they did my diffuser, spoiler, CF hood, & a little body work at the same time. $75-$100 sounds about right though...

At least for my experience, the diffuser install was well done, they bought a set of the OE brackets for the middle part, riveted it all together and put it in place with no gaps or broken anythings within a day. The owner & SA (Kevin) let me walk around their shop & hover over their shoulders as they did the work, so that's a plus in my book too.

HTH. Good luck!
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Super helpful, sounds like my kind of shop. Wanted to try it myself, but afraid of screwing up a pretty expensive piece of carbon fiber. Thanks so much for the info.
Totally understandable. Last thing you'd want is to scratch up a $750+ piece.

GL, post pictures and reviews afterwards!
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I am very tech savvy when it comes to cars and installing parts.

Installing a carbon rear diffuser was a huge pain.

After 2 days of struggling, I took it to the dealership.

Dealership said it took 3 techs to get it on...
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Originally Posted by black lavender
I am very tech savvy when it comes to cars and installing parts.

Installing a carbon rear diffuser was a huge pain.

After 2 days of struggling, I took it to the dealership.

Dealership said it took 3 techs to get it on...
Agreed. I took it to a body shop and offered them $50 to do it. They were going to charge 1.5 hours of labor. Took them 20 mins. YMMV.
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take it to Imperial Collision. they get a high volume of cars because Butch treats yours like his own. can't say the same for many places.
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Easy DIY, give it a whirl. I installed my MC rr diffuser in under 2 hours and fitment was as good as factory. Take your time and use the oem bracketry.
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Went to Deviate autosport in Bellaire and they were amazing. Everyone was nice service was fast and attentive but most importantly job was done 100% right. Check out my new carbon fiber rear diffuser (mode carbon - thanks Nicholas) and a gloss black wrap on the chrome window surrounds.






















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