Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser- First Test Fit Pics
05-02-2010, 11:40 PM
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Carbon Fiber Rear Diffuser- First Test Fit Pics
Preliminary test fit pics. This was just held in place with a little mounting tape, but no screws so the ends are not mounted flush. Looks pretty good so far. Thoughts?
looks good
05-03-2010, 02:05 AM
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Just some questions if you don't mind...
How well do the edges / corners meet and line up with the OEM bumper? Any gaps or out of level areas? The top edge and corners specifically.
I assume you will have to use a combination of double stick tape and some screws or rivets to hold it in place. If this is the case, have you had any problems thus far in keeping it flush against the bumper? Any problem areas to note?
Is it resting on the tips because you don't have it in place, or is that the way its actually going to stay? Just trying to judge if the tip area is going to be a potential concern for some clear coat discoloration and or cracking down the road.
If it sits and fits as good as it looks, it might just be worth the sub $400 (shipped) price they're selling them for.
I was actually going to place an order for the standard CF rear diffuser they have advertised here on the forum for $200 shipped, but then I saw this and was like, now that's cool!
Looks wise, hands down its worth the extra $230 over the standard CF diffuser, but if it doesn't fit and sit right, I wouldn't pay $50 for it...
Please keep us informed with your install progress, tips, and suggestions. Oh and some more pics from all angles would be great!
How well do the edges / corners meet and line up with the OEM bumper? Any gaps or out of level areas? The top edge and corners specifically.
I assume you will have to use a combination of double stick tape and some screws or rivets to hold it in place. If this is the case, have you had any problems thus far in keeping it flush against the bumper? Any problem areas to note?
Is it resting on the tips because you don't have it in place, or is that the way its actually going to stay? Just trying to judge if the tip area is going to be a potential concern for some clear coat discoloration and or cracking down the road.
If it sits and fits as good as it looks, it might just be worth the sub $400 (shipped) price they're selling them for.
I was actually going to place an order for the standard CF rear diffuser they have advertised here on the forum for $200 shipped, but then I saw this and was like, now that's cool!
Looks wise, hands down its worth the extra $230 over the standard CF diffuser, but if it doesn't fit and sit right, I wouldn't pay $50 for it...
Please keep us informed with your install progress, tips, and suggestions. Oh and some more pics from all angles would be great!
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05-03-2010, 09:02 AM
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Just some questions if you don't mind...
How well do the edges / corners meet and line up with the OEM bumper? Any gaps or out of level areas? The top edge and corners specifically.
I assume you will have to use a combination of double stick tape and some screws or rivets to hold it in place. If this is the case, have you had any problems thus far in keeping it flush against the bumper? Any problem areas to note?
Is it resting on the tips because you don't have it in place, or is that the way its actually going to stay? Just trying to judge if the tip area is going to be a potential concern for some clear coat discoloration and or cracking down the road.
If it sits and fits as good as it looks, it might just be worth the sub $400 (shipped) price they're selling them for.
I was actually going to place an order for the standard CF rear diffuser they have advertised here on the forum for $200 shipped, but then I saw this and was like, now that's cool!
Looks wise, hands down its worth the extra $230 over the standard CF diffuser, but if it doesn't fit and sit right, I wouldn't pay $50 for it...
Please keep us informed with your install progress, tips, and suggestions. Oh and some more pics from all angles would be great!
How well do the edges / corners meet and line up with the OEM bumper? Any gaps or out of level areas? The top edge and corners specifically.
I assume you will have to use a combination of double stick tape and some screws or rivets to hold it in place. If this is the case, have you had any problems thus far in keeping it flush against the bumper? Any problem areas to note?
Is it resting on the tips because you don't have it in place, or is that the way its actually going to stay? Just trying to judge if the tip area is going to be a potential concern for some clear coat discoloration and or cracking down the road.
If it sits and fits as good as it looks, it might just be worth the sub $400 (shipped) price they're selling them for.
I was actually going to place an order for the standard CF rear diffuser they have advertised here on the forum for $200 shipped, but then I saw this and was like, now that's cool!
Looks wise, hands down its worth the extra $230 over the standard CF diffuser, but if it doesn't fit and sit right, I wouldn't pay $50 for it...
Please keep us informed with your install progress, tips, and suggestions. Oh and some more pics from all angles would be great!
05-03-2010, 09:41 AM
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Just some questions if you don't mind...
How well do the edges / corners meet and line up with the OEM bumper? Any gaps or out of level areas? The top edge and corners specifically.
The peice is fairly rigid, so without being properly mounted it looks like the ends are not flush with the bumper in the pictures. If I press the ends up it lines right up with the bumper, so I beleive that once correctly mounted, It will be fine
I assume you will have to use a combination of double stick tape and some screws or rivets to hold it in place. If this is the case, have you had any problems thus far in keeping it flush against the bumper? Any problem areas to note?
I am going to use some 1/2" x 1" body mount screws mounted from behind the OEM rear valance in the middle, along with 3m mounting tape and some plastic cement. On the ends I am going to use some more tape, glue and some round head screws into some threaded retaining clips I will mount on the rear valance. I'll Take Pics of the install and what I use.
Is it resting on the tips because you don't have it in place, or is that the way its actually going to stay? Just trying to judge if the tip area is going to be a potential concern for some clear coat discoloration and or cracking down the road.
Correct, it' sonly resting that way do to not being mounted correctly. The ends have to come up more then an inch
If it sits and fits as good as it looks, it might just be worth the sub $400 (shipped) price they're selling them for.
I was actually going to place an order for the standard CF rear diffuser they have advertised here on the forum for $200 shipped, but then I saw this and was like, now that's cool!
Looks wise, hands down its worth the extra $230 over the standard CF diffuser, but if it doesn't fit and sit right, I wouldn't pay $50 for it...
Please keep us informed with your install progress, tips, and suggestions. Oh and some more pics from all angles would be great!
Won't be able to finish the install until friday, but will definately let you know the what the final product looks like. So far I think it will be great. The only thing is that the exhaust tips may need to come out a bit now, but looks wise it's killer.
How well do the edges / corners meet and line up with the OEM bumper? Any gaps or out of level areas? The top edge and corners specifically.
The peice is fairly rigid, so without being properly mounted it looks like the ends are not flush with the bumper in the pictures. If I press the ends up it lines right up with the bumper, so I beleive that once correctly mounted, It will be fine
I assume you will have to use a combination of double stick tape and some screws or rivets to hold it in place. If this is the case, have you had any problems thus far in keeping it flush against the bumper? Any problem areas to note?
I am going to use some 1/2" x 1" body mount screws mounted from behind the OEM rear valance in the middle, along with 3m mounting tape and some plastic cement. On the ends I am going to use some more tape, glue and some round head screws into some threaded retaining clips I will mount on the rear valance. I'll Take Pics of the install and what I use.
Is it resting on the tips because you don't have it in place, or is that the way its actually going to stay? Just trying to judge if the tip area is going to be a potential concern for some clear coat discoloration and or cracking down the road.
Correct, it' sonly resting that way do to not being mounted correctly. The ends have to come up more then an inch
If it sits and fits as good as it looks, it might just be worth the sub $400 (shipped) price they're selling them for.
I was actually going to place an order for the standard CF rear diffuser they have advertised here on the forum for $200 shipped, but then I saw this and was like, now that's cool!
Looks wise, hands down its worth the extra $230 over the standard CF diffuser, but if it doesn't fit and sit right, I wouldn't pay $50 for it...
Please keep us informed with your install progress, tips, and suggestions. Oh and some more pics from all angles would be great!
Won't be able to finish the install until friday, but will definately let you know the what the final product looks like. So far I think it will be great. The only thing is that the exhaust tips may need to come out a bit now, but looks wise it's killer.
05-03-2010, 01:12 PM
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Looks really promising so far. Seems like there is alot of interest on this board to buy it if this install works out. Might be worth seeing if the seller wants to give a group discount.
05-03-2010, 01:42 PM
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It mounts flush agains the bottom of the stock valance. It's not just a flat cover. There is no opening for the air to catch as it is completely against the body of the car. The backside of the peice is 3d contoured to fit the stock valance curves. Tough to describe. I'll try to take another picture later.
05-03-2010, 01:44 PM
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I'll ask him. I has been very helpful and asked me to help market them. I am sure I can convince them to put a deal together.
05-05-2010, 07:23 PM
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Thanks for the information sharing 
. The diffuser looks simply awesome! Now, I think Im in love with that thing. BTW, which part of the rear bumper exactly is a drilling needed? Because it may hold me back from it if some drlling holes will stay there once this diffuser is taken off for a replacement in the future.
Once again, awesome pics and please show us the finished pics when it is done.
. The diffuser looks simply awesome! Now, I think Im in love with that thing. BTW, which part of the rear bumper exactly is a drilling needed? Because it may hold me back from it if some drlling holes will stay there once this diffuser is taken off for a replacement in the future. Once again, awesome pics and please show us the finished pics when it is done.
05-05-2010, 11:24 PM
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Not Sure just yet, but will probably only need 3 drill holes across the middle behind the fins. This is not a big deal because if you decide to remove it, you can probably just buy a replacement filler panel to cover it. It'll probably need 3 more down below which are out of sight and 2 on the ends, but won't know for sure till I get at it on Friday or Sat.
