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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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I've always thought the rear was missing something and have been planning to make a diffuser . I designed the shape for be waterjet cut from 1/4 aluminum. Here is a quick Photoshop of what I'm looking to do.

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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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I personally don't like it, but if it's what you like then go for it. Doesn't look bad at all.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Do it, it looks good.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Wow, I'm generally of the conservative sort when it comes to this sort of thing, but on yours this looks amazing! Adds a truly exotic look to what I personally consider a simi-exotic car.

But please please PLEASE don't do anything else, much more and you're going over the top!

Nice photoshop, btw.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Thanks for the input everyone so far.

Sciethen. This the the only thing I had in question for the exterior other than that I'm done for sure.

These will be painted matte black btw.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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I think it looks good
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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leave it alone or maybe a different design.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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i think your car is great the way it is, nice clean look..

you might be able to pull it off though, but i'd leave it alone
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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I like diffusers but not that one. Maybe something like the Top Secret one for a supra.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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Dont Do It!! i think it takes away the attention from the center exhaust. its a good mod but not as nice as your exhausts.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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I don't mind a diffuser so long as you have the dual exhaust...I think your is too hot not to have a diffuser
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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by SnShne1jz
I like diffusers but not that one. Maybe something like the Top Secret one for a supra.
The top secret one is a small piece that goes in the center, which I cant because of the exhaust.

The parts will not be expensive to make so I'm going to give it a shot and see how it looks. I will give the back of the fins a 45 degree angle instead of the 90 in the picture.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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popped on some temp pieces while the real ones are water jet from aluminum. I think it finished off what I think was missing.

Also went with 4 fins instead of the photoshopped image which had 6.
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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do it 2.5 i think it would flow well with the style of your car. As long as its not to over the top and subtle it will be tight
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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kinda like it...flows with the center piece of your spoiler
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