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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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http://www.breathlessperformance.com...arDiffuser.asp
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Is that a JOKE it l@@ks like a freakin' diaper full of......!

I do not like it all - IMHO Only!

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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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WOW. The C6 one looks so good, but the C5 one is horrible.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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Ihave to agree.. Its pretty disappointing. The one on the c6 is so smooth then the c5 diffuser comes way to high up and sticks out too far. The c6 diffuser is what I was personally hoping for for the c5. I woulda even paid to have custom tips come out of the center like on the black c6. Atleast he tried but I don't think many will be sold unless the top gets moved down and the diffuser is smoothed out. The lines aren't c5 friendly but thhe c6 diffuser IS!
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WOW. The C6 one looks so good, but the C5 one is horrible.

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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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All of the above x 2
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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I just puked in my mouth a little bit as I fainted after seeing these pictures. Possibly the worst looking mod I have ever seen.

Now, if it really is 100% functional and effective for track use, then best of luck selling to the racing crowd, I'm sure a lot of people have been waiting for something like this.

I doubt if any non-racers would touch this with a 10-foot pole.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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wow, way to big. Tone everything down and it might look good.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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that's a joke right? please tell me it is.
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uuuh....hmmm. Not what I was expecting.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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not for me
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by The Dark Knight
uuuh....hmmm. Not what I was expecting.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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I use the BP Vortex Rammer ........great CAI,
but this thing is disappointing
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:23 PM
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That has to be the worst/ugliest aftermarket THING I have seen for the C5.
Hopefully someone here has a warped sense of humor and it really is a joke.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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I agree with everyone else. I was expecting it to look more like the C6 diffuser. This one sticks out way too much and from the description it sounds like you have to cut part of your bumper off. Hopefully they will redo it.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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twq things would stop me from getting this, 1, my Corsa GTR tips on my exhuast,and 2,the price. what makes a car yours is being diffrent from everyone out there.kinda like it.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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That's awful... I guess as the C5 ages people are looking to "redesign" it more and more. Just leave it alone.
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That's awful... I guess as the C5 ages people are looking to "redesign" it more and more. Just leave it alone.


Why would somebody do that, why, why, why
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Back to the drawing board.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Anyone who installs that peice on their car should either A.) not post pictures EVER, or B.) be ready to get flamed

Looks so gross.
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