aggressive DIY rear diffuser ...for under 100 bucks!

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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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out of curiosity would/could you make a carbon version?
Old Aug 8, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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WOW that looks really good thank for sharing the info
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 02:21 AM
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I'm gonna make an exact replica of my diffuser soon....for 04-05 WRX bumpers.
Old Aug 12, 2012 | 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 1JavaBlk_in_Sac
I'm gonna make an exact replica of my diffuser soon....for 04-05 WRX bumpers.
Im down to buy one. Keep us posted!
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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Same here. Count me in for one!
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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**** it. Realized I don't have time to make one so I'm down to buy one too!
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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im down to pick one up for my ride, let me know when it goes on sale!!! GREAT JOB!!!
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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I'll attempt to make one using LEXAN polycarbonate sheet instead of fiberglass. I'm gonna use small L shaped aluminium brackets to attach fins to the base.
Old Aug 14, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 1JavaBlk_in_Sac
I'm gonna make an exact replica of my diffuser soon....for 04-05 WRX bumpers.
Im so down to buy one!!
Old Aug 15, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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hey, if ever you need a guinea pig my 05 WRX is available, let me know, wooohooooo!!! l8,
Old Aug 15, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 1JavaBlk_in_Sac
I'll attempt to make one using LEXAN polycarbonate sheet instead of fiberglass. I'm gonna use small L shaped aluminium brackets to attach fins to the base.
hey, if ever you need a guinea pig my 05 WRX is available, let me know, wooohooooo!!! l8,
Old Aug 15, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Looks awesome... looks heavy as hell though.
Old Aug 22, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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Looks awesome... looks heavy as hell though.
NO, it's super light and durable.
Old Aug 22, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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I'm almost done with Version 2,
Who wants it?
P.S. Drilling in your spare wheel compartment is required (3 holes)
Old Aug 22, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Demerson
Im so down to buy one!!
Materials + $100 labor =$200
I think that's a good deal.
If you are not a fan of my fins' design, I can make your diffuser the way you want, just send me some info.



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