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Feb 11, 2023 | 11:08 AM

golddog

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ACS diffuser

Wondering what you think of the new diffuser offering from ACS. Looks like a pretty easy install and adds a bit to the rear. I am thinking of doing the carbon flash on my Arctic white.
https://acscomposite.com/collections...ts/c8-diffuser

Feb 11, 2023 | 11:33 AM

shatter

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It reminds me of Mustang rear diffusers I have seen such as this one from RTR.
https://www.rtrvehicles.com/products...diffuser-15-17

I am not an aerodynamics specialist but it looks cosmetic rather than functional based on its position.

Feb 11, 2023 | 11:48 AM

BearZ06

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I wish I liked it but it looks too "stuck on" to me even in carbon flash, much like the Vicrez or Ivan Tampi for the C7.

Last edited by BearZ06; Feb 11, 2023 at 02:55 PM.

Feb 11, 2023 | 02:43 PM

promethius

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I personally think the carbon flash option is much better than the color of the car option. With the orange one in the video, they look out of place and/or like they were stuck on the car. The carbon flash option gives the appearance it is all part of the rear bumper. Just my 2 cents. I like them, until I seen the price.....OUCH!

Feb 11, 2023 | 03:16 PM

Ricketts

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I kindve dig it, like to see in person to get good opinion. Those color of your car ones are 100% rough to look at though.

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Feb 11, 2023 | 04:18 PM

Amoreloba

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C7 forum called, they said to give back their rear diffuser.

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Feb 12, 2023 | 07:10 AM

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Not really sold on the look - it does look in the pics. Maybe it looks better in person though. Rather expensive too.

Feb 12, 2023 | 08:05 AM

Broken Halo

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The first thing that came to mind were skid plates on off road vehicles.

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Feb 12, 2023 | 08:32 AM

SMOKN C8

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Not a fan, but I’m more of a minimalist anyway.

Feb 12, 2023 | 09:27 AM

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bluman

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Not liking them

Feb 12, 2023 | 09:35 AM

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tadda

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Too ricer for me...

Feb 12, 2023 | 10:51 AM

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Kvou812

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I like my Maxton one better....

Feb 12, 2023 | 11:10 AM

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hyprsprt

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I like it but kind of expensive

Feb 12, 2023 | 11:11 AM

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MarkMeHopeful

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When they first showed them I only saw the body color ones and hated them. The carbon flash at least looks like it belongs but I'm still not a fan.

Feb 12, 2023 | 01:40 PM

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brocco

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It’s all cosmetic so I went with these from Quinten Racing.

Fills the screen void

Feb 12, 2023 | 01:43 PM

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golddog

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Quote:

Originally Posted by brocco

It’s all cosmetic so I went with these from Quinten Racing.

Fills the screen void

Nice, clean look. How was the install?

Feb 12, 2023 | 01:53 PM

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brocco

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Quote:

Originally Posted by golddog

Nice, clean look. How was the install?

Simple, they provided screws but I just went with VHB 3M tape, stayed on securely and as you can see I installed an AWE exhaust that throws a lot more heat. Matt @ Quinten is a good guy, always available for any questions.