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Old 04-29-15, 11:19 AM
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Finally found a rear diffuser from ebay and installed it. Very simple but takes time to line it up and screwed on. What do you guys think? I was debating whether to paint it or not but at the end I think black looks good as it came.
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A few more shots. To each oh their own I know.








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OK I'll bite. What does a diffuser do?
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For a car that's not going over 100mph, absolutely nothing but looks.
Seriously, it creates more down force by regulating air flow under the car for the air to travel smoother thru and faster out of the rear of car, thus creates suction to plant the car down.
It doesn't create drag like a big wing does and it's really un noticeable.
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where did you get the diffuser?
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Go to eBay and search for Lexus diffuser. This is the one that fits IS and GS but I asked the seller to give me the dimensions to see if it would fit the SC. The seller told me it would fit well with no modification. And it fits pretty well.
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Item number from eBay if anyone interested. Number 280505338890.
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Cool little mod. Would likely help hide the Magnaflow pipes I have. Thanks for sharing it.
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Originally Posted by bb430
A few more shots. To each oh their own I know.








...not too bad, I would like to see it in person to get a better view of it. I would probably keep it black also
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they also have carbon fiber option
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Yes they do. I didn't get that only because I didn't know how well it would fit. Now that I know it fits well, I should have gone that option. Anyone who's interested in doing this can get the carbon fiber one now that I done it and fits well. I guess I am your guinipig then.
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Originally Posted by bb430
Yes they do. I didn't get that only because I didn't know how well it would fit. Now that I know it fits well, I should have gone that option. Anyone who's interested in doing this can get the carbon fiber one now that I done it and fits well. I guess I am your guinipig then.
CF might be nice.....
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Originally Posted by MrMark
CF might be nice.....
Stop!!!! Don't temp me, all the screws I put in are still warm!!!
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I like the subtlety of it.. not overstated and clean.. I like.. thanks for sharing.
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CF is available for another $120.


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