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Got my carbon fiber rear differ installed today

Old 12-14-2017, 08:53 PM
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IMHO the rear end looks so much better with the fins coming down from the rear bumper. GM always should have sold it this way. Only problem is now with so much other Carbon Fiber the Carbon Flash spoiler looks out of place haha



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Photo please
Done, had to take it down real quick once I realized I forgot to blur my plates.
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Done, had to take it down real quick once I realized I forgot to blur my plates.
Do you drive around with them blurred out?
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How difficult was installation? Did you do it yourself?

Have you noticed any change in handling or driving? I know it wouldn't be crazy or anything, but did you feel it at all in the seat?
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Anderson composites? Ordered mine today.. How long did it take to get yours delivered?
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Originally Posted by Dave_the_Dude
How difficult was installation? Did you do it yourself?

Have you noticed any change in handling or driving? I know it wouldn't be crazy or anything, but did you feel it at all in the seat?
I didn't do the install since I was having repair work for a rear end collision repaired. It wouldn't have been all that hard though, just look up how to remove the rear bumper and then it's just clipped onto that with some tabs and stuff.

No you can't tell any difference on the roads. Diffusers are only going to make a difference at the track, I got it for looks.

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I installed a similar CF one on mine a couple years ago. Rear bumper cover has to come off.

Unless you’re way north of 100 mph it has no effect on handling. I agree with efarley that it does look better.
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Anderson composites? Ordered mine today.. How long did it take to get yours delivered?
Yup, order through RPI. It took about 9 weeks from the time I ordered it to arrive.
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Looks good!
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Once you start with one piece of carbon fiber you just can't stop. It like a Pringles or crack...
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Originally Posted by efarley
yup, order through rpi. It took about 9 weeks from the time i ordered it to arrive.
9 weeks?!?!?!

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Looks great.
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9 weeks?!?!?!

Yup, they called me shortly after I ordered and said it would be 8 to 10 weeks until it arrived and asked if I wanted to continue with the purchase. It arrived around 9 weeks later.
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Yup, they called me shortly after I ordered and said it would be 8 to 10 weeks until it arrived and asked if I wanted to continue with the purchase. It arrived around 9 weeks later.
Thanks. Rdpstore.com told me Anderson composites has a 17 day lead time. I guess it's longer. The diffuser looks great. Looks like it's worth the wait.
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Well done! I like the style and looks.
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Thanks. Rdpstore.com told me Anderson composites has a 17 day lead time. I guess it's longer. The diffuser looks great. Looks like it's worth the wait.
It's absolutely worth the wait. It's a gorgeous piece, very high quality. Idk where you live but if you're like me living in the north your car should be garaged this time of year anyway which would make the wait pretty painless. Unless you live in florida

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Originally Posted by tcinla
once you start with one piece of carbon fiber you just can't stop. It like a pringles or crack...


^^^ +1
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Originally Posted by tcinla
Once you start with one piece of carbon fiber you just can't stop. It like a Pringles or crack...
I installed CF diffuser, splitter and skirts, all from WeaponX. Great quality and gorgeous. Fortunately I was able to stop there.
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Originally Posted by efarley
IMHO the rear end looks so much better with the fins coming down from the rear bumper. GM always should have sold it this way. Only problem is now with so much other Carbon Fiber the Carbon Flash spoiler looks out of place haha

Looks good. I agree, the C7 should have come from the factory with the diffuser.

I like my one piece aluminum diffuser...matches my rear window shade and does not require any additional holes... uses OEM attachment points.








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