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Old 04-11-2018, 10:27 AM
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Is the stock C7 rear diffuser carbon fiber?
Urethane. There are a few CF aftermarket options.
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Urethane. There are a few CF aftermarket options.
Thanks for the input. The original diffuser (damaged in a rear ender) on my '15 Z06 has a black shiny finish. Autonation Chevy quoted me $795.00 for the part number that came up for my VIN number.
He said the description says "carbon flash". Do you have an idea if it will have the same black shiny finish or some kind of weave look?
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by Redi2drive
Thanks for the input. The original diffuser (damaged in a rear ender) on my '15 Z06 has a black shiny finish. Autonation Chevy quoted me $795.00 for the part number that came up for my VIN number.
He said the description says "carbon flash". Do you have an idea if it will have the same black shiny finish or some kind of weave look?
Thanks again.
Carbon flash is the original color of the rear diffuser just like the front grill and side vents.
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Carbon Flash is what most of the diffusers and many of the optional pieces are painted in and is basically metallic black. I have that same diffuser on my '14 C7 Stingray. The carbon fiber diffusers are aftermarket pieces and considerably more expensive.

There is a used one for sale in the 4-sale section here you can pick up for about half that shipped to you and replace it yourself - pretty easy job.

Here's the ad:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ar-bumper.html
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Urethane. There are a few CF aftermarket options.
Thanks to all for the input. Looks like I'm on the right track with the $795 dealer part.
The body shop found more damage, a bolt on support that runs across the back is cracked and will be replaced. Fortunately the "at fault" guy's insurance is picking up the tab.
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Originally Posted by Redi2drive
Thanks to all for the input. Looks like I'm on the right track with the $795 dealer part.
The body shop found more damage, a bolt on support that runs across the back is cracked and will be replaced. Fortunately the "at fault" guy's insurance is picking up the tab.
If you have insurance on it, you will be paying way more than $795 at the end.
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Sounds like you're on the right path to get it fixed.

Best of luck with the repair.

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