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Old Oct 4, 2020 | 06:14 PM
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I am interested in purchasing the Evolution Extreme Catback Exhaust, but it will not fit with the OEM bumper.

Is it possible to remove the diffuser and not have to replace the whole bumper. It's makes a $2000-$2200 mod turn into nearly $3000-$3500 if I need to replace bumper. If anyone has pictures of their bumper without the diffuser, I'd appreciate you uploading them.

I am new to the modifying world and want to make sure I get it all right. I appreciate any advice.

Also looking to lower my car with some coil-overs, any specific brand you recommend?

Thanks in advance.
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Old Oct 5, 2020 | 08:12 PM
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You don't need tp replace the bumper, but you will need a Lexon or AimGain diffuser to make it look right. Some guys have just taken off the chrome enhancers on the OEM diffuser and adjusted the quad tips to come through, but a new diffuser is needed to look the best
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Old Oct 6, 2020 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by oldwineguy
You don't need tp replace the bumper, but you will need a Lexon or AimGain diffuser to make it look right. Some guys have just taken off the chrome enhancers on the OEM diffuser and adjusted the quad tips to come through, but a new diffuser is needed to look the best
Don't be that person. Spend the extra $ to get it right.

My Lexon just came in yesterday.

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Old Oct 6, 2020 | 07:08 PM
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@oldwine guy - Thanks! Where in CA are you located? I'm in the Bay Area.
@raymond - post some pics up of it installed!
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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by vr408
@oldwine guy - Thanks! Where in CA are you located? I'm in the Bay Area.
I'm in Orange County
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Old Oct 8, 2020 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by oldwineguy
I'm in Orange County
@oldwineguy Oh okay, too far. Was hoping to get into a Lexus Club or Meet somewhere local. But thanks for the suggestions!
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Old Oct 9, 2020 | 11:24 PM
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We gotta get a Socal meet goin when this Covid clears up. If it clears up.
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Old Oct 16, 2020 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DuB
We gotta get a Socal meet goin when this Covid clears up. If it clears up.
Yeah, I am in Nor Cal, need one going on up here.
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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by DuB
We gotta get a Socal meet goin when this Covid clears up. If it clears up.
Unfortunately Covid is here too stay for a long while... This is coming from family members who are doctors, surgeons and nurses. Just got to be careful and wear masks and social distancing and masks are going to be the new norm like China (pre covid but that was more air quality/smog related).

But yes, we should get a SoCal meetup going
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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by vr408
Yeah, I am in Nor Cal, need one going on up here.
I’m up in Hayward.
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I have customers in Norcal with the Lexon diffusers. Its popular.

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Definitely!
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Originally Posted by NebulaGrey
I’m up in Hayward.
Nice, I am in Fremont/Milpitas area, but have a lot of buddies in Hayward and CV. Shoot me a message. Let's connect and maybe put something together.
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Old Oct 20, 2020 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
I have customers in Norcal with the Lexon diffusers. Its popular.

-Josh
Appreciate that Josh. Will reach out when I pull the trigger on the Quad Tip Exhaust. Thanks.
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