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Old 11-18-2014, 09:38 PM
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I've been given a green light by my wife to purchase one. Which one do u all recommend leaning on looks and fitment. I do need reverse lights in the state that I live in. Thank u in advance. Also if u can post pics is greatly appreciate it.
Old 11-18-2014, 09:57 PM
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I have the OEM version of the c7 CF rear diffuser. I bought it on a whim since it was bought, never installed and discounted a couple hundred by someone that sold it off. I think I would prefer their 'race' version though, slightly more aggressive.

their OEM one was dead on perfect fitment though and retains the oem placement for the lights etc.
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I got mine from American Hydrocarbon. The fit and finish was very good except around the top of one of the backup lights. The gap was just a little more than I would like, but you can't even see it unless you down REALLY low to the ground.



























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Hands down APR is the best looking one out there.
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Originally Posted by Cyber Greg
Hands down APR is the best looking one out there.
The OP says he needs the reverse light openings. Does APR's have that?
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Originally Posted by ncvette_1FUNRIDE
The OP says he needs the reverse light openings. Does APR's have that?
I read that he needs reverse lights. I don't see anything about needing the openings. Hmmm?

APR comes with LED reverse lights that flank the license plate.

And it is the BEST looking one out there.
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Any problems with the apr fitment?
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Any problems with the APR fitment?
No issues. I have it on my 'vette. I bought it because I personally think the OEM reverse lights look like afterthoughts. They're big and chunky and really take away from the overall look. The piece looks beautiful and addresses that glaringly bad design issue. Do a search. Everyone that has purchased one is happy. They're made in Pomona, CA by a company that makes GFX race parts.
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Originally Posted by Pittcorvette
I've been given a green light by my wife to purchase one. Which one do u all recommend leaning on looks and fitment. I do need reverse lights in the state that I live in. Thank u in advance. Also if u can post pics is greatly appreciate it.
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Why is there always fitment issues with carbon fiber? It never fails for the prices they sell these things for it should fit like a glove but there is always something...
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Originally Posted by Cor430vette
Why is there always fitment issues with carbon fiber? It never fails for the prices they sell these things for it should fit like a glove but there is always something...
i had no fitment issues,but it is a pain to install.check out my thread.
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I have the APR as well, fitment was perfect. If you want more light than the supplied LED's there are better quality ones out there, than the ones supplied by APR. In the last 2 pics you can see the 2 LED's to the side and above the Tag.




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The APR is wicked looking, very nice!
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Originally Posted by Cor430vette
Why is there always fitment issues with carbon fiber? It never fails for the prices they sell these things for it should fit like a glove but there is always something...
No fitment issues at all with my rear diffuser. OEM fit with much better than OEM look. Win/Win. Also, my C7 carbon fiber splitter fit perfectly too.
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Originally Posted by Cyber Greg
No fitment issues at all with my rear diffuser. OEM fit with much better than OEM look. Win/Win. Also, my C7 carbon fiber splitter fit perfectly too.
Thank you for the info on the diffuser! !

Anyone have the c7 carbon fiber race diffuser?

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