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Old Dec 27, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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says fits 97-13

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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 01:21 AM
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Says this in ad also though.......
Note: zr rear diffuser requires the zr edition rear bumper or oem c6 rear bumper
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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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missed that part.
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Old Feb 20, 2015 | 08:44 PM
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Yes, this rear diffuser will require the rear bumper to work.


http://extremedimensions.com/97-04-Corvette-ZR-RB.html

But the bumper does look great when it's done.


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Old Feb 20, 2015 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Extreme Dimensions
Yes, this rear diffuser will require the rear bumper to work.


http://extremedimensions.com/97-04-Corvette-ZR-RB.html

But the bumper does look great when it's done.


I likee!
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Old Feb 21, 2015 | 11:52 AM
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That is the only good looking rear diffuser. All the others look absolutely terrible on the c5...absolutely awful.
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by reactor2
That is the only good looking rear diffuser. All the others look absolutely terrible on the c5...absolutely awful.
How do you like this?

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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 09:58 PM
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How do you like this?

That's not a C5. Most of those C5 diffusers look like a loaded diaper.
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Originally Posted by reactor2
That's not a C5. Most of those C5 diffusers look like a loaded diaper.
I agree, we need to work on some more designs. I only asked about the C6 above because I'd like to see it on C5.
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Old Feb 27, 2015 | 10:15 PM
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Yes definitely like that one on the c6
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Old Feb 28, 2015 | 12:09 PM
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Are there any "real" diffusers available for the c5? By "real" I mean one that would actually give you the benefits of a rear diffuser...something a race car might have.
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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by reactor2
Are there any "real" diffusers available for the c5? By "real" I mean one that would actually give you the benefits of a rear diffuser...something a race car might have.
We don't have anything that you might find on a time attack car. Most rear diffusers are good for down force, our current line up for the C5 are mostly for looks. We do carry the C6 diffuser pictured above that will definitely add down force.
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Old Apr 7, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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For some reason the c5 rear diffuser is impossible to make I don't know how many vendors say they are making one and they go away. I wouldn't want a c6 bumper on my rear just to have a diffuser that's just ridiculous and way to costly.

This guy is about to make some serious cash when he is done!!! he will be the first and only one on the market

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-progress.html
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found a shop here in florida that makes one





This is a 100% functional lower rear diffuser. A must for track days or that ultimate racing look. Bolts on in about 1 hour.
Weight is under 10lbs.
It is a easy bolt on. Trim of the lower factory bumper and our rear diffuser bolts in from the back side and has a brace and bracket that attaches to the lower control arm bolt.
Our Diffuser was designed around the B&B 2 tip Exhaust system but other 2 tip systems could work as well.
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Originally Posted by Extreme Dimensions
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Originally Posted by Extreme Dimensions
I agree, we need to work on some more designs. I only asked about the C6 above because I'd like to see it on C5.
Based on information provided the diffuser pictured should attach to your zr rear diffuser requires that's made for the C5. The description from your website says the factory looking C6 diffuser fits the zr edition rear bumper or oem c6 rear bumper. Given this information is correct it should be a bolt on with your 2 pieces.
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Let me add this to my post above. It will fit with a custom center exit exhaust. If used in a racing application straight pipes from a factory or aftermarket X-Pipe would be easy to fabricate. Also a used B&B C5 Bullet cat-back would be a good piece to start with to retain the "bullet mufflers" and fab downstream after the differential.

Additionally on the Extreme Dimensions website there are C6 Duraflex and C6 Carbon GT500 rear diffusers that look like they may accommodate C5 catback exhausts.
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Old May 11, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by NemesisC5
Based on information provided the diffuser pictured should attach to your zr rear diffuser requires that's made for the C5. The description from your website says the factory looking C6 diffuser fits the zr edition rear bumper or oem c6 rear bumper. Given this information is correct it should be a bolt on with your 2 pieces.
I know we discussed this on the phone, but to clear it up for everyone. Yes it will, you can install the ZR edition rear bumper with the GT Racing diffuser
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Originally Posted by mrr23
found a shop here in florida that makes one





This is a 100% functional lower rear diffuser. A must for track days or that ultimate racing look. Bolts on in about 1 hour.
Weight is under 10lbs.
It is a easy bolt on. Trim of the lower factory bumper and our rear diffuser bolts in from the back side and has a brace and bracket that attaches to the lower control arm bolt.
Our Diffuser was designed around the B&B 2 tip Exhaust system but other 2 tip systems could work as well.
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Old May 13, 2015 | 02:48 AM
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This is ****ing ugly.
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Old May 13, 2015 | 01:10 PM
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Ugly doesn't describe that piece from breathless they should be ashamed
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