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Old Aug 11, 2016 | 12:38 AM
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Has anyone replaced the factory polybased rear diffuser on their C7 Z06 with a carbon fiber one? If so:

Which one / vendor did you buy and how much did it cost?
Did you install it yourself or have it professionally done?
How has it held up to rock chips etc?
Were you happy with the fit / finish and would you do it again?

I am ready to pull the trigger and finally do it. I've found several vendors that sell (and resell) CF rear diffusers, but would really prefer to go with one that another member has had a good experience with.

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Old Aug 11, 2016 | 02:01 AM
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The best diffuser of my choice weapon-x, looks perfect . plan on buying it sometime soon.
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Old Aug 11, 2016 | 01:19 PM
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I have the APR diffuser. Great quality, lighter than stock, and easy to install. I only have a few hundred miles on it, so I don't know if rock chips will be an issue. I'll likely put a bit of PPF on the lower outer edges.
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Here is a Weapon-X diffuser. Professionally installed and painted. Picture was before I painted out the inch long bit at the bottom. No chip problems of note.
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Old Aug 11, 2016 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by sixthsense114
The best diffuser of my choice weapon-x, looks perfect . plan on buying it sometime soon.

I have the Weapon X carbon fiber diffuser. Paid website price. No problem with chips or scratches. Pleased with fit/finish.

My local speedshop installed it.
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Old Aug 11, 2016 | 03:09 PM
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This is the Glover Design diffuser prof. painted and installed with two brackets behind the licence plate. Not Carbon fiber though. It has 4 mesh grilles and the ramps are separate to the main fascia. The fences are polyurethane which attach to the ramps. The axle back exhaust/muffler mounts onto the factory hard points. No stone chips. La Ferrari look.
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If you don't want to replace the stock rear, we've got a product that rivets into the stock part. https://americancarcraft.com/product...-diffusers-6pc

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Old Aug 12, 2016 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by mikegaan
Here is a Weapon-X diffuser. Professionally installed and painted. Picture was before I painted out the inch long bit at the bottom. No chip problems of note.


Very nice. Different, but not to much. I think I may go that way on my Z06; after I take delivery of course.

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