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Arkym
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Wald
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Tom's
21
28.77%
S4Play
9
12.33%
None / Other
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Which Rear Diffuser?

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 01:49 PM
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I was really adamant on getting the TRD / CCS Rear Carbon Fiber Diffuser, but upon finding out that it will cost me 1/3 the price of my car... I have now decided that my hopes of owning that diffuser should no longer be.

My car is a Ultrasonic Blue if that makes any difference and I know this topic has been discussed before, but I would like to add on a few details and hoping this would help out all the new comers on here!

So, now I am trying to decide on which Diffuser I should go with?

Arkym (Adding the Arkym Front Later on)
Wald (Getting Lexon or AutoCouture Front Later on) - I just don't like those circle reflectors!
Tom's (Later doing the whole kit by Tom's)
S4Play Fins (Getting Lexon or AutoCouture Front Lip)

I personally like the flow of the Wald, but hate the added reflectors. Toms comes up too much on the bumper and has a lot of dead area, but flows really nice with the curves of the car. Arkym looks too boxy for some reason, but it is very subtle and the front lip goes well with the sides. The s4play fins are really nice, but don't like the fact it doesn't come in carbon fiber and it's not attached with factory mounting points - don't want to drill in to anything!

Please feel free to share pics...
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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Look here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...read-poll.html

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 02:02 PM
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Pics would help since I have no idea what any of these look like, lol.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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^^^^Look at the referenced thread in my post above.

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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Arkym:



Wald:



Tom's:



s4play:

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 04:51 PM
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Why does the s4play diffuser look like a Evo 9/X vorteg generator roof spoiler?
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 04:52 PM
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http://www.google.com/search?q=evo+9+vortex+generator&client=safari&rls=en&tbm=isch&source=iu&imgil=6yKo7nURR0ZwmM%253A%253Bhttp%253A%252F%252Ft0.gstatic.com%252Fimages%253Fq%253Dtbn%253AANd9GcTVfatdRqLBvVyQ4lUhjqe50f5K1GR8YsK0WTIMjkpNmY3bd6VmdA%253B1024%253B768%253B5Qc2zFclB6OCTM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.autotitre.com%25252Fforum%25252FLancer-Evo-IX-54847p1.htm&sa=X&ei=kvLNUuGRNsrroAS584DoDw&sqi=2&ved=0CCsQ9QEwAA&biw=1280&bih=680#q=roof+vortex+generator&rls=en&tbm=isch&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=Vql-AizrN34yPM%253A%3Bl_m0e-KHK8nrzM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fimages.uptilo.com%252Fchargespeed%252F018B81E1-563A-4193-8D0E-0290FF69DD4E.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.chargespeedusa.com%252Fitem%252Fnissan_03-08_350z__vortex_generator_carbon%3B550%3B367
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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you sir are a funny man!!
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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Personally, I've seen numerous F's with the Toms. It's a great look, but I went with the WALD because it gave the rear a real menacing, aggressive look to complement the quad exhaust tips. You can always have the circle reflectors smoked or overlayed with tint film. WALD and Tom's have not stated their parts are discontinued for the F officially, but there have been some talk that part orders for these items won't be available since the IS F is discontinued. Arkym would be the next easily obtainable, as it's here in the US. I like the s4play diffuser, but since I went with WALD, it really doesn't look right together.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 10:14 PM
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I love my Lexon! Click on my garage.


Originally Posted by 2ndGF
Hey guys I just wanted to see what your favorite diffusers are and what options the forum likes most. Plus it will help put the diffusers in one thread when people are doing a search or trying to gather information on them. So vote, post up your pics, and leave your opinions on what you like and/or don't like. (Don't vote on the car pic you like the best, but the diffuser you like the best)

If I missed any popular diffusers then go ahead and post them, but I'm going to poll the ones that seem to be the most popular.

Arkym Diffuser




Toms Diffuser




S4Play w/ wrap




Wald Black Bison Diffuser




Vorsteiner Diffuser



Lexon Diffuser

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 10:18 PM
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TOM > WALD > s4play > Arkym IMO
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 01:04 AM
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Well this is my current diffuser situation lol
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by LOLM3
Well this is my current diffuser situation lol
what the heck you have two toms and a wald!!! thats 4k sitting on the ground
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 07:40 AM
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^Want to sell one of those?! Lol
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Old Jan 9, 2014 | 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by zapa
what the heck you have two toms and a wald!!! thats 4k sitting on the ground
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^Want to sell one of those?! Lol
Haha yeah I have too many diffusers, I plan on selling both Tom's sometime soon. lol
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