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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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I think i'm gonna order one, i found one on Ebay for $100 shipped. I haven't even bought my IS250 yet
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Old Nov 14, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TravyTrav
Anybody have any costs on what it took to get the diffuser molded? Double side tape is not working at all
i was thinking about the same thing. is fiberglass easier to mold?
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TravyTrav
Anybody have any costs on what it took to get the diffuser molded? Double side tape is not working at all
You'll need screws and a crap load of tape. Theres two screws on each corner and two in the middle. Had to have help from two other people.
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Old Nov 18, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Silent53
You'll need screws and a crap load of tape. Theres two screws on each corner and two in the middle. Had to have help from two other people.
If you are looking for a permanent solution and not worry about using a crap load of tape that will eventually come off you can use this and bond the diffuser to your bumper which I did, minus I also drilled some holed underneath and put screws and fiberglassed it but the plastic fuzor will do just fine alone and you don't need to be a professional body man to use it http://www.lord.com/products-and-sol...roduct.xml/311
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Old Nov 19, 2013 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam350is
Here it is: (even if you dont agree with the white and black I think i should still get the white wrapped in blk on the blk side)


BEFORE:


AFTER:
Are you in Santa Monica? I think I may have sold you that roof spoiler? Car has come a long way if you happen to be that guy. Also, you never left me a trader score! lol
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Old Mar 13, 2014 | 07:31 PM
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why did this thread die?! did no1 else buy these things no more O.o
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Old Apr 4, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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I don't see these on eBay anymore... anyone know where else to buy one??
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Old Apr 7, 2014 | 12:57 AM
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i dont think you can find them anywhere else. There might be a few laying around in people's garages. Mine is installed on my car.
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Old Apr 23, 2014 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
If you are looking for a permanent solution and not worry about using a crap load of tape that will eventually come off you can use this and bond the diffuser to your bumper which I did, minus I also drilled some holed underneath and put screws and fiberglassed it but the plastic fuzor will do just fine alone and you don't need to be a professional body man to use it http://www.lord.com/products-and-sol...roduct.xml/311
How many of these did it take to do the whole diffuser?
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Old May 5, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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Finally got my bumper + lip molded. The customs shop took forever though. Came out pretty flawless





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Old May 5, 2014 | 01:56 PM
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^pics not loading for me
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Old May 5, 2014 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by pmanliu
^pics not loading for me
working now?
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Old May 5, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Looks great TravyTrav.

Glad you were able to find a body shop that was willing to work on it for you. I had two body shops turn down the install of a Wald & MyRide replica. Fitment for both was a bit off out of the box but definitely workable...some body shops just don't like a challenge I guess. Wish we had more tuner/modder friendly shops where I live!

Used PL Premium Construction Polyurethane adhesive + 3M tape (for initial adhesion & holding) to secure the wing on. The thing is going nowhere (and I don't plan on ever taking it off).

Used nothing but screws to secure the diffuser on: Two above each of the exhaust tips, one inside and just above where each of the exhaust tips are, and one where the skinny parts wrap under the bumper just behind the rear wheels. Recessed the screws, and WAS going to fill them in but after seeing everything installed I decided to leave them - kinda like the rivet-like look they give. Anyway, I used screws because there are harsh winters up here in Toronto, and I drive my car year round (garage parked though) so didn't want any possibility of 3M tape failing on me.

I used gunmetal Plasti Dip on the diffuser (after getting it painted Obsidian), and Tamiya PS-31 Smoke paint on the emblems (black pearl replicas ).

Shout out to awzdusty for selling me the diffuser on these forums! Great guy to deal with.

My Ride Diffuser REPLICA-kfxeixy.jpg

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Old May 5, 2014 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TravyTrav
Finally got my bumper + lip molded. The customs shop took forever though. Came out pretty flawless




Thats some good work done! looks nice!
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Old May 5, 2014 | 05:11 PM
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Looks sick guys
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