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F1point4 · 04-24-2013, 12:55 AM

Ebay Diffuser Quick Look and DIY

20130419-EbayDiffuser-022 by VictorN07, on Flickr

I came down to guide @firestormriot through his catback install [found here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34386]. He ordered one of the replica diffusers so we decided to put it on while the car was in the air. It was exciting as he is starting to mod his car, and always fun to be working on them. Enjoy

Here is a quick look and dirty DIY guide.

Everything in all it's glory. One page, some hardware, and the diffuser itself. Very simple

20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-001 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Manual.

20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-002 by VictorN07, on Flickr

The diffuser was a smooth plastic. I'm unsure if the OEM diffuser has the same texture as the rear bumper. It has a matte plastic finish

20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-003 by VictorN07, on Flickr

It seems to actually be several parts held together with flower rivets. I didn't look at the manual. We assumed all the holes were mounting points

20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-004 by VictorN07, on Flickr

This hook goes over the rear bumper. On the outside is another hole for another mounting point

20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-005 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Quick and Dirty DIY

Tools:
Flathead Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Drill

20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-006 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Sorry I didn't get a close picture of the supports. They can be seen later; I will point this out

20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-007 by VictorN07, on Flickr

20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-008 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Finished!

More pictures and thoughts

I looked at the Ebay diffuser that @Chris@Phastek purchased. I will say it is different than this one. I'll let @firestormriot post the ebay link for people who are interested

We wanted to minimize drilling, so test fitted with no drilling. The middle can be easily pushed down so we decided to drill the bumper for that middle mount point.

However, the fitment for the sides aren't great. There is about a 1/2-3/4" gap between the diffuser and bumper. Pushing up doesn't close the gap. We didn't want to stress anything so we left it alone. Despite this the diffuser is holding on very well.

I am certain like the OEM diffuser, this is not a functional piece. It is purely just for looks.

@firestormriot has the Zeta Performance Catback exhaust on. He told me his tips were 4.5" in diameter. They fill the hole made by the diffuser and bumper cutouts well.

Overall this product does the job: Gives the OEM look at 1/8th the cost.

Small gaps

20130419-EbayDiffuser-024 by VictorN07, on Flickr

Here is the gap on the sides I spoke of

20130419-EbayDiffuser-026 by VictorN07, on Flickr

By the screwdriver handle you can see the bumper supports I mentioned in the DIY

20130419-EbayDiffuser-029 by VictorN07, on Flickr

20130419-EbayDiffuser-031-Edit by VictorN07, on Flickr

20130419-EbayDiffuser-032-Edit by VictorN07, on Flickr

20130419-EbayDiffuser-034-Edit by VictorN07, on Flickr

20130419-EbayDiffuser-038-Edit by VictorN07, on Flickr

20130419-EbayDiffuser-056-Edit by VictorN07, on Flickr

04-24-2013, 12:55 AM	#1
F1point4 Photo Specialist Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 DGM 6MT Location: Texas Posts: 1,152 Thanks: 587 Thanked 1,804 Times in 420 Posts Mentioned: 94 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ebay Diffuser Quick Look and DIY Ebay Diffuser Quick Look and DIY 20130419-EbayDiffuser-022 by VictorN07, on Flickr I came down to guide @firestormriot through his catback install [found here: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34386]. He ordered one of the replica diffusers so we decided to put it on while the car was in the air. It was exciting as he is starting to mod his car, and always fun to be working on them. Enjoy Here is a quick look and dirty DIY guide. Everything in all it's glory. One page, some hardware, and the diffuser itself. Very simple 20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-001 by VictorN07, on Flickr Manual. 20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-002 by VictorN07, on Flickr The diffuser was a smooth plastic. I'm unsure if the OEM diffuser has the same texture as the rear bumper. It has a matte plastic finish 20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-003 by VictorN07, on Flickr It seems to actually be several parts held together with flower rivets. I didn't look at the manual. We assumed all the holes were mounting points 20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-004 by VictorN07, on Flickr This hook goes over the rear bumper. On the outside is another hole for another mounting point 20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-005 by VictorN07, on Flickr Quick and Dirty DIY Tools: Flathead Screwdriver Phillips Head Screwdriver Drill 20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-006 by VictorN07, on Flickr Sorry I didn't get a close picture of the supports. They can be seen later; I will point this out 20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-007 by VictorN07, on Flickr 20130419-EbayDiffuserDIY-008 by VictorN07, on Flickr Finished! More pictures and thoughts I looked at the Ebay diffuser that @Chris@Phastek purchased. I will say it is different than this one. I'll let @firestormriot post the ebay link for people who are interested We wanted to minimize drilling, so test fitted with no drilling. The middle can be easily pushed down so we decided to drill the bumper for that middle mount point. However, the fitment for the sides aren't great. There is about a 1/2-3/4" gap between the diffuser and bumper. Pushing up doesn't close the gap. We didn't want to stress anything so we left it alone. Despite this the diffuser is holding on very well. I am certain like the OEM diffuser, this is not a functional piece. It is purely just for looks. @firestormriot has the Zeta Performance Catback exhaust on. He told me his tips were 4.5" in diameter. They fill the hole made by the diffuser and bumper cutouts well. Overall this product does the job: Gives the OEM look at 1/8th the cost. Small gaps 20130419-EbayDiffuser-024 by VictorN07, on Flickr Here is the gap on the sides I spoke of 20130419-EbayDiffuser-026 by VictorN07, on Flickr By the screwdriver handle you can see the bumper supports I mentioned in the DIY 20130419-EbayDiffuser-029 by VictorN07, on Flickr 20130419-EbayDiffuser-031-Edit by VictorN07, on Flickr 20130419-EbayDiffuser-032-Edit by VictorN07, on Flickr 20130419-EbayDiffuser-034-Edit by VictorN07, on Flickr 20130419-EbayDiffuser-038-Edit by VictorN07, on Flickr 20130419-EbayDiffuser-056-Edit by VictorN07, on Flickr __________________ Lola - Toyota 86 6MT Dark Gray Metallic My 86 Flickr Set Last edited by F1point4; 04-24-2013 at 01:33 AM.