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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 01:10 PM
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That just looks amazing right there. If I could get something like that on Ester, I would be down for it.
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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Definitely needs to be with stock rear bumper..the carbon fiber one on the blue c6 is perfect. .it does need to be able to accept 2 or 4 tip exhaust

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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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I've been waiting on this one for years....



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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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Hate to be a downer but this type of thread pops up every few months. It never gets built for reasons I can't understand. The Chrome and Carbon one and the one SFC Rick posted are the best ones. So a company in Saudi Arabia somewhere can produce one but an American company can't build one for an American car
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 09:27 PM
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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Spoke to manufacturing today. Here's there concern. If we make it 2 piece then it's an additional cost since you'd have to buy the bumper and diffuser separate. Say $550 for the ear bumper and $350 for the diffuser (those number mean nothing just throwing that out there) however with that said it allows you to choose the diffuser you like, and we do have a 2 tip diffuser in the works.
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperTom
Hate to be a downer but this type of thread pops up every few months. It never gets built for reasons I can't understand. The Chrome and Carbon one and the one SFC Rick posted are the best ones. So a company in Saudi Arabia somewhere can produce one but an American company can't build one for an American car
This isn't just a diffuser, it's a rear bumper as well, and we already have both produced, so yes it will get done. On top of that once I have the diffuser and bumper in hand, I can build a diffuser to fit the oem bumper.
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 11:35 PM
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sooo the zr bumper WITH the spoiler molded in would be $550?... and what if I just want the factory c6 diffuser is that an extra $350 or is it included with the price of the bumper?
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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 11:39 PM
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sooo the zr bumper WITH the spoiler molded in would be $550?... and what if I just want the factory c6 diffuser is that an extra $350 or is it included with the price of the bumper?
Most likely we will be doing the Xtreme rear bumper not the ZR. The $550 was just a number I threw out there, I don't know what the price would be yet. And I yes, either way the diffuser is separate if it is not molded in. They C6 diffuser is about $260 or so off the top of my head in fiberglass.
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hmm, I think the zr would look much better... I don't think it would look right with 4 reverse lights either haha... guess I will just wait to see what happens
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by sfc rick
I've been waiting on this one for years....






Totally agree. Simple solution and can be used with the stock bumper...SOLD!
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sfc rick
I've been waiting on this one for years....



When I first saw that pic, I wanted one soooo bad. Then I saw the price, and I decided I could wait a little bit.
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Old Jul 3, 2014 | 02:50 PM
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Those last pictures look like a C5 taking a dump.
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Originally Posted by neutron82
hmm, I think the zr would look much better... I don't think it would look right with 4 reverse lights either haha... guess I will just wait to see what happens
You would only have 4 reverse lights if you went with the OEM C6 diffuser. The APR carbon diffuser does not have integrated reverse lights, which actually works very nicely for a C5.
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Originally Posted by BillY2KFRC
The APR carbon diffuser does not have integrated reverse lights, which actually works very nicely for a C5.
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 11:26 AM
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This is my diffuser. It is a real diffuser meaning that it runs all the
way to the axle. I don't have a catback exhaust system, my mufflers
are right after my cats.For most of the guys who want a diffuser
mine would be a lot of trouble and I am sure Pete could come
up with a diffuser that would be more generic and easier to fit. Also
I had to cut a sizable portion of the rear bumper to make the whole
thing look right. Be careful--what you wish for.
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by road pilot

This is my diffuser. It is a real diffuser meaning that it runs all the
way to the axle. I don't have a catback exhaust system, my mufflers
are right after my cats.For most of the guys who want a diffuser
mine would be a lot of trouble and I am sure Pete could come
up with a diffuser that would be more generic and easier to fit. Also
I had to cut a sizable portion of the rear bumper to make the whole
thing look right. Be careful--what you wish for.
That looks awesome, though.
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Quik Z06
This isn't just a diffuser, it's a rear bumper as well, and we already have both produced, so yes it will get done. On top of that once I have the diffuser and bumper in hand, I can build a diffuser to fit the oem bumper.
For me at least, a diffuser that could be used on the OEM bumper sounds most appealing. Especially if if would be able to accomidate the four outlets from my SLP Loudmouth exhaust. I'd be OK if it was semi functional or even mostly cosmetic as long as it could be made to work with the OEM rear. Just my humble opinion on the topic.
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by road pilot

This is my diffuser. It is a real diffuser meaning that it runs all the
way to the axle. I don't have a catback exhaust system, my mufflers
are right after my cats.For most of the guys who want a diffuser
mine would be a lot of trouble and I am sure Pete could come
up with a diffuser that would be more generic and easier to fit. Also
I had to cut a sizable portion of the rear bumper to make the whole
thing look right. Be careful--what you wish for.
What diffuser is this. I think most would be ok with cutting the bumper.
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Old Jul 7, 2014 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by c5sean85
What diffuser is this. I think most would be ok with cutting the bumper.
I don't know about that. I can only say that after I received the
diffuser it was in such bad shape-- that it be returned and the
builder would agree if I sent him $500. Some customer service.
I spent a full week and redesigned the whole mess.
This is a one off. I will not speak the bastards name.
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