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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 03:51 PM
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I'm really close to added one to my baby ,to all those who have diffusers that are still available would you kindly post pics of all angles and your opions on them . I'm hoping to see some new pics and updates since the last thread like this .
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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 05:00 PM
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Here are some good pics of mine while I was making some updates to the exhaust.




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Old Jun 29, 2017 | 10:59 PM
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I like it. I'm curious though, are those 3 exposed screws across the top? Is this the Stealth diffuser? I thought they were supposed to attach with 3m foam tape and fit great without the screws? Was there a fitment issue or was this a personal choice for added security?
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Old Jun 30, 2017 | 12:40 PM
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I like it. I'm curious though, are those 3 exposed screws across the top? Is this the Stealth diffuser? I thought they were supposed to attach with 3m foam tape and fit great without the screws? Was there a fitment issue or was this a personal choice for added security?
Yes it is the Stealth diffuser, and yes I put in screws. The tape wasn't holding it as flush as I wanted it, maybe it was just me as I don't know anyone else who did this. You can really only see them in the pics I posted for you. Here is a pic with the car on the ground.



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I like the look and and would do it again tomorrow if I had to make the decision. Good luck! I used TWO LAYERS of double sided tape and it sticks well. I have had it on since they first came out.

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Why two layers? Was one not thick enough to make constant contact between it and the bumper?
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Old Jul 1, 2017 | 11:43 AM
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I have the CF version which is hard fiberglass but being in the back that doesn't matter.

Fit well with just the 4 bolts through the back grilles

No 2 way tape used

Used a stud on each side to make for easy 1 man installation















If you are using 2 way tape you should use the 3M 94 Primer applying it on the car which doubles the strength of the hold

This 8 oz can is less than 20.00 and smaller quantities are available


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Originally Posted by Skrilla
I'm really close to added one to my baby ,to all those who have diffusers that are still available would you kindly post pics of all angles and your opions on them . I'm hoping to see some new pics and updates since the last thread like this .
Are you looking at diffuser's or fake diffuser's??
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Those look really nice. How outrageously expensive is it?
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Originally Posted by jrp1588
Those look really nice. How outrageously expensive is it?
640.00 for urethane
800.00 for CF fiberglass

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Originally Posted by road pilot
Are you looking at diffuser's or fake diffuser's??
I'm looking at everything . Post pics of what you got ?
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I just ordered mine, urethane version. Reach out to Pete if you are serious he is great to work with.
This thread will come in handy when it comes time to install.
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