C7Carbon | Rear Diffuser Race Edition for C5 | 3D DESIGN in development, chime in!!!
#102
Heel & Toe
Hey guys, sorry for the slow updates on this.. We are converting our design department so all our renders are done via cad, so once a design is close we can go straight to printing vs. having to redraw it and then print.
If we can start getting a list going with 10 people interested in this design we can transfer this over and get the project rolling.
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Thanks again for everyone's support while we try to dial in this project.
If we can start getting a list going with 10 people interested in this design we can transfer this over and get the project rolling.
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Thanks again for everyone's support while we try to dial in this project.
#106
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I would like to see a subtle diffuser that isn't similar to or a remake of a C6 diffuser.
My preference would be one like either of the two options below. My first choice would be a carbon fiber diffuser similar to the one on the blue car that spans the entire width of the rear bumper. I think this would go very well with the side skirts and front splitters that are available.
If the full length diffuser is not a viable option because of the mufflers, then I think the center section only like the one on the black car, would look great as well. There is a member who had a similar one custom made. See the C5 Z06 Below.
Something similar to the Caravaggio diffuser would look good too.
My preference would be one like either of the two options below. My first choice would be a carbon fiber diffuser similar to the one on the blue car that spans the entire width of the rear bumper. I think this would go very well with the side skirts and front splitters that are available.
If the full length diffuser is not a viable option because of the mufflers, then I think the center section only like the one on the black car, would look great as well. There is a member who had a similar one custom made. See the C5 Z06 Below.
Something similar to the Caravaggio diffuser would look good too.
#108
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Hey guys, we deeply apologize about the delays with this project. We had some new people join us in our design department and also we had our prototype large format 3D printer upgraded so it set us back being able to tackle this project until recently. We wanted to share with you our new renders for the C5 diffuser. We believe this design combines the best of function and aesthetics. We have the initial design finished and all that is missing is the attachment plate from the diffuser to the sub frame of the car. This new design is in our print que to be printed off by next week so hopefully late next week or the following we can share some pictures of the plastic prototype diffuser on our shop c5!
Thank you again for everyone's feedback and input. We appreciate it very much!
Enjoy!
Thank you again for everyone's feedback and input. We appreciate it very much!
Enjoy!
Last edited by C7 Carbon; 08-14-2019 at 09:20 PM.
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#109
Heel & Toe
Going in the right direction. Can't wait to see the prototype. Hopfully the fins are thinner than the rendering shows, they still look a bit too thick for me at the moment.
Keep it up though, If the quality is like my other products from your company itvwill be worth the wait. Now if we could get a functional C5R style front splitter we'd have a complete set.
-James
Keep it up though, If the quality is like my other products from your company itvwill be worth the wait. Now if we could get a functional C5R style front splitter we'd have a complete set.
-James
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#117
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Thanks again for all the feedback guys! We are going to round out the fins a little bit more so they flow in better with the lines of the C5. Here is a rough picture of the plastic prototype that we printed off last week.
More updates coming soon!
More updates coming soon!
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I like the direction this is going.
#120
Racer
I like the basic shape. Definitely round off the slats more and I would thin them out some. They look HUGE, and I don't think that's the look most people want because that's not what functional diffusers have. I would also like to see the outside slats in more of a vertical position. They look like they point outward a good bit in that picture
Last edited by INSTIG8R; 10-14-2019 at 08:00 AM.