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Old 09-06-2016, 09:58 AM
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Default New XK rear diffuser review and install

I was looking for a diffuser for a couple of months and came across these on Ebay for 760.00 shipped from China, well it took 20 days to arrive, very well packed I was surprised at the finished product it was excellent, I got them in fiberglass since I was going to paint them myself in Carbon Flash, I hardly went over the diffusers with 1000 grit sandpaper and it was ready for paint, to my surprise you can remove the two inner fins which made it 100 p/c easier to clear and remove and buff out any imperfection in the clear. There are no install diagram so you have to figure it out yourself , it only fits right in one place so not that hard except making the holes on the rear valance to attach it the is where you must make a paper diagram of the diffuser cut it out perfectly and pinpoint the holes and drill, Im not a fan of drilling my car but these lower pieces are pretty inexpensive so I'm not to worried if I ever need to buy one to get back to stock, But I doubt I will........ really like the look.
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Old 09-06-2016, 10:21 AM
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Not for me but looks like you did a great job.
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Old 09-06-2016, 10:25 AM
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Looks good, nothing like a little DIY.
Old 09-06-2016, 10:29 AM
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maybe you could identify the contact, did it include mounting hardware? Last, tow hook is covered, I don't see an access cover, is that correct?

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Old 09-06-2016, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by rockit1
maybe you could identify the contact, did it include mounting hardware?
The contact is Ebay, no one in particular just order from there, observe the first picture all hardware is attached.
Old 09-06-2016, 10:47 AM
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I think it looks great. Good find!
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Woof, that is aggressive! I'm not sure if I would like it every day, but my first impression is awesome!

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Old 09-06-2016, 12:24 PM
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Very nice job on the install. Painting is hard work and you seem to have done a nice job.

Personally, that looks a bit too aggressive for a narrow body car. But I like the design.
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Originally Posted by xxaarraa
Very nice job on the install. Painting is hard work and you seem to have done a nice job.

Personally, that looks a bit too aggressive for a narrow body car. But I like the design.
I agree totally it does look very aggressive , better on a Z06 widebody, but im working with what I have.
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The car looks great. Love the black and red combo. Nice job.
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Originally Posted by fugly1
The car looks great. Love the black and red combo. Nice job.
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Old 09-06-2016, 01:40 PM
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I always enjoy looking at your customizations!
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Nice job, I like the aggressive look.
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Old 09-20-2016, 01:23 PM
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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.
Old 09-20-2016, 04:21 PM
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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.

Looks like a Ninja or shogun warrier with long sharp swords..
I like it...Extremely aggressive, goes with the rest of your car/theme.

Those Borla exhaust tips are serious!!!
You have definitely taken your C7 to the next level..

Not for everyone no, but you pulled it off
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Old 09-20-2016, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hayabusa1214
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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
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Looks awesome !

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Originally Posted by mikemal565
Looks like a Ninja or Shogun warrior...
clown car with a side of rice

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Originally Posted by hayabusa1214
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Now I know where WhackyBob got the idea on how to make the front end look like a Toyota Camry.


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Sure chances the look of the back end of the car.


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