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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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So which diffuser design appeal to? VOTE now!

I SUPPOSE WE CAN DECIDE ON 2 TIPS OR QUAD, TS BUMPER OR STOCK, AFTER THE STYLE IS DECIDED.

1. Caravaggio Style




2. BPP Style (C6 Version)




3. Pratt-Miller Style


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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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I liked my version of the Caravaggio one better
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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how about adding this diffuser to the mix

http://www.chrome-and-carbon.net/0289_gallery.php
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DuronClocker
I liked my version of the Caravaggio one better
Post pic of your version please. Tnx!!!
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by williocom
how about adding this diffuser to the mix

http://www.chrome-and-carbon.net/0289_gallery.php
Fancy photos. How about some real ones that the naked eye will see outside of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by williocom
how about adding this diffuser to the mix

http://www.chrome-and-carbon.net/0289_gallery.php
I don't think I can still edit the poll.

Personally, i don't like it - seems similar to the recent BPP C5 Diffuser.

If anyone likes the unit from chrome-and-carbon.net, speak up or forever hold your peace.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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This poll is premature. We found someone that IS going to produce it(Quik Z06), but we are waiting for him to give more information on versatility of the diffuser he would produce BEFORE the poll. We also planned on giving two options in the poll after more people chimed in about their preference in design ques.. I think by jumping the gun you might over saturate the forum with C5 diffuser threads as I have already put up 3 in an effort to inform and keep the possibility of someone to produce this alive. The vendor that has decided to take this on has mentioned us narrowing it down to two designs. You have three and are asking for more? Unless I am missing something and you know of another vendor that wants to make one with our input let's try to keep focus yeah? No harm no foul but this could take us backwards.

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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by jvspeed16
I don't think I can still edit the poll.

Personally, i don't like it - seems similar to the recent BPP C5 Diffuser.

If anyone likes the unit from chrome-and-carbon.net, speak up or forever hold your peace.
I think it looks pretty good!
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I will be running the one from Pete "Quik Zo6" in carbon fiber, cant wait!


Originally Posted by tbrent
This poll is premature. We found someone that IS going to produce it(Quik Z06), but we are waiting for him to give more information on versatility of the diffuser he would produce BEFORE the poll. We also planned on giving two options in the poll after more people chimed in about their preference in design ques.. I think by jumping the gun you might over saturate the forum with C5 diffuser threads as I have already put up 3 in an effort to inform and keep the possibility of someone to produce this alive. The vendor that has decided to take this on has mentioned us narrowing it down to two designs. You have three and are asking for more? Unless I am missing something and you know of another vendor that wants to make one with our input let's try to keep focus yeah? No harm no foul but this could take us backwards.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 01:11 AM
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If I had to pick I would say the last choice gets the nod.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tbrent
This poll is premature. We found someone that IS going to produce it(Quik Z06), but we are waiting for him to give more information on versatility of the diffuser he would produce BEFORE the poll. We also planned on giving two options in the poll after more people chimed in about their preference in design ques.. I think by jumping the gun you might over saturate the forum with C5 diffuser threads as I have already put up 3 in an effort to inform and keep the possibility of someone to produce this alive. The vendor that has decided to take this on has mentioned us narrowing it down to two designs. You have three and are asking for more? Unless I am missing something and you know of another vendor that wants to make one with our input let's try to keep focus yeah? No harm no foul but this could take us backwards.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 03:10 AM
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NONE of the above.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 03:56 AM
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The Pratt Miller style seems to be the most sensible that could be made to fit multiple exhaust systems. As long as it looks as if it fits the overall lines of the C5 rear fascia, it will be a winner. An extreme diffuser that sticks out or doesn't align properly will not sell to the masses.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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I'd vote, but I wanna see side-shots of each as well; after the recent new product release which obviously resulted in this poll, more than one angle is definitely needed.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Alex1217
The Pratt Miller style seems to be the most sensible that could be made to fit multiple exhaust systems. As long as it looks as if it fits the overall lines of the C5 rear fascia, it will be a winner. An extreme diffuser that sticks out or doesn't align properly will not sell to the masses.
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ljthe2nd
NONE of the above.
That's me!
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ljthe2nd
none of the above.
x3!
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Really not wild about any of those.
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Originally Posted by ljthe2nd
NONE of the above.
x4
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