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Old 09-21-2016, 01:02 AM
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What the heck happened to your garage walls
Old 09-21-2016, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DickieDoo
i like what you've done, with minor changes, you completely changed the look of the car.
IMHO, nearly $800 is still way too much money for a diffuser. I know, i keep seeing some vendors wanting a whole lot more... i just don't get it... some stuff i see should be costing a couple of hundred bucks but they are peddling them for a couple of thousand.
I could understand better if they are true carbon fiber parts, but most are either plastic or fiberglass.. so relatively cheap to punch out....

guess for those that $$$$ is no object
I agree a total rip off for this plastic stuff.....and that's without painting which I did myself otherwise it would have been 300.00
Old 09-21-2016, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by village idiot
What the heck happened to your garage walls
Look closely thats where the doors would hit the wall, now I can open them without chipping the doors.
Old 09-21-2016, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by rockit1
longer i look better it gets, did you remove the entire rear bumper or does the lower (black section) remove, you did a great job installing w/o instructions, just trying to understand the install better, thanks if you could post anymore install techniques.
You must make a template of each splitter, get paper that is bigger than the splitter, then trace the outside and mark the holes , cut the paper and stick it to the splitter, put the splitter on the car once you find the correct spot get tape and mark the out line of the splitter on the valance, it not easy because the splitter might move maybe some help would be required, then remove the splitter and the tape is on the black valance outlining where the splitter goes, then get the paper cut out put it within the lines you marked off and drill the holes. Hopes this helps.
Old 09-21-2016, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by C7Jake
clown car with a side of rice
You know I have had 7 vettes and always customize them how I like , and have been on many forums thru the years and you are the one constant I have always found in every forum , the idiot that has always something negative to say, buddy you are the clown and you don't even know it.
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Old 09-21-2016, 04:39 PM
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Looks wicked from the back. Very aggressive.
Old 09-21-2016, 06:12 PM
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Nice job Hayabusa! Looks great
Old 09-22-2016, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Guns
Looks wicked from the back. Very aggressive.
Thanks
Old 09-22-2016, 07:32 AM
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Too busy...
Old 09-22-2016, 07:55 AM
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[QUOTE=sTz;1593105039]Nice job Hayabusa! Looks great [/QU


Thank you.
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Just received the same diffuser and got it back from paint today! I will install this Wednesday and post pictures here!
Old 10-02-2017, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by cheapthrills
Not for me but looks like you did a great job.
Old 10-03-2017, 09:20 AM
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Looks great, Nice job
Old 10-05-2017, 04:52 AM
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Originally Posted by f-16pilotTX
Just received the same diffuser and got it back from paint today! I will install this Wednesday and post pictures here!
Neat and clean
Old 10-05-2017, 12:07 PM
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Turned out nicely, what do you think?
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Old 10-05-2017, 12:44 PM
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I think they look good on both of your cars!!
Old 10-05-2017, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by f-16pilotTX
Turned out nicely, what do you think?

Can you please give me a photo of the direct rear of the car, but standing about 15 feet or so back and the camera about level with the taillights?


I know that's a specific request, but trying to grasp how this looks on the base car from a little distance.


If possible, thank you!

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Old 10-06-2017, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by hayabusa1214
You know I have had 7 vettes and always customize them how I like , and have been on many forums thru the years and you are the one constant I have always found in every forum , the idiot that has always something negative to say, buddy you are the clown and you don't even know it.
I know this is old but you are 100% correct. I have noticed the same thing over the years.
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Originally Posted by \Boost Monkey/
Can you please give me a photo of the direct rear of the car, but standing about 15 feet or so back and the camera about level with the taillights?


I know that's a specific request, but trying to grasp how this looks on the base car from a little distance.


If possible, thank you!


No problem! hope this helps a bit, photos I took after install I had on the phone. I can try to take more if needed!
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Rear tow hook access?


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