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Old Dec 10, 2019 | 11:17 AM
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Rear diffuser

Anyone else with a GTs that has put an aftermarket carbon fiber rear diffuser on? Anyone have directions or a video of an install? Thinking this might be my next mod if it isn't a pain to swap. Anyone with advice or opinions feel free to chime in. Thanks for all the help
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 04:05 PM
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Still nothing from anyone? I cant believe I am the only one thinking of a after market rear diffuser. Any companies have install instructions?
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 05:13 PM
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I considered it, but I dont want to lose my kick open feature for the hatch, and I've read that replacing the rear diffuser gets rid of it.
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Orcbolg
I considered it, but I dont want to lose my kick open feature for the hatch, and I've read that replacing the rear diffuser gets rid of it.
I did not know that. Now I have to think more on this mod.
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Orcbolg
I considered it, but I dont want to lose my kick open feature for the hatch, and I've read that replacing the rear diffuser gets rid of it.
Wow I did not know that. I was just about to pull the trigger on a RW one.
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 11:42 PM
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RW Looks great from rear end but look at that big thing on side profile kind of fat? Just IMO.
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Old Dec 29, 2019 | 11:54 PM
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RW Looks great from rear end but look at that big thing on side profile kind of fat? Just IMO.
Looks good with side skirts IMO and a front lip.
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Old Dec 31, 2019 | 10:06 AM
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I luv my RW unit. The company makes a great unit that fits really well.
I do not have an install video but I was present during the whole time at the shop where they installed mine. It's not rocket science and whoever is doing it just needs to take his time. Start from the inside where you have to remove carpet and plastic pieces. Then with a car trim removal kit, carefully take out the rear bumper by starting from the center where you have access from the inside. You will have to drill out rivets from the OEM diffuser if I remember correctly.
It took about 8 hours total but this was their first Benz and they discounted their time. Happy to discuss it further so feel free to pm me.
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Old Dec 31, 2019 | 10:24 AM
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I luv my RW unit. The company makes a great unit that fits really well.
I do not have an install video but I was present during the whole time at the shop where they installed mine. It's not rocket science and whoever is doing it just needs to take his time. Start from the inside where you have to remove carpet and plastic pieces. Then with a car trim removal kit, carefully take out the rear bumper by starting from the center where you have access from the inside. You will have to drill out rivets from the OEM diffuser if I remember correctly.
It took about 8 hours total but this was their first Benz and they discounted their time. Happy to discuss it further so feel free to pm me.
8 hours! That would cost a fortune at shop rates. This is sounding like more money then I think I am willing to do right now.
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Old Dec 31, 2019 | 02:22 PM
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8 hours! That would cost a fortune at shop rates. This is sounding like more money then I think I am willing to do right now.
First he did not charge me that amount as he had a learning curve. He charged me 6 @ $75 which was better than the 3 at the dealership lol. You spend close to 2K on the unit so the install IMHO was reasonable.
If you halfway savvy with car trim, you can do it yourself. All you need is patience and basic tools.
The end result makes the already beautiful rear end a more striking one.
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