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Old 12-08-2014, 05:14 PM   #15
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I agree looks great! Would like to see a slightly smaller gap though. Otherwise I think it looks great!
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Old 12-08-2014, 05:26 PM   #16
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on the corner where it meets the black side of the bumper.. you can maybe make it flow better.. if you can make it the same "surface" as the black part of the bumper, then that will be golden..
Hmmm, yes this was one we contemplated about and ended up mating it to the edges as best as possible, the gap and brackets are very much exaggerated in these pictures as they are all taken very low. I will have to post some street pictures to show it cant really be seen from a higher angle. With fiberglass it would be near impossible to match the plastic weave of the OEM bumber but again unless your very close its difficult to tell.
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Any chance you can post a picture from directly under the lift?

I'll second the mounting bracket comment and the fins as well.
I dont have any currently but i'll try and get it up again and snap a couple. it will give everyone a better idea of how far back the diffuser mounts.
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Hmmm, yes this was one we contemplated about and ended up mating it to the edges as best as possible, the gap and brackets are very much exaggerated in these pictures as they are all taken very low. I will have to post some street pictures to show it cant really be seen from a higher angle. With fiberglass it would be near impossible to match the plastic weave of the OEM bumber but again unless your very close its difficult to tell.
optional vortex generator on the sides to hide those brackets.. where does it connect on the bottom by the diff.. probably need a bracket to keep the wind from ripping off at high speeds..
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but anytime you can redirect air from being caught in the rear bumper you are reducing drag.
Are you?

Drag isn't just some air caught in the bumper, vortices that induce drag or lift or both would make the car less aerodynamically efficient.

While I agree these look great, I think it should just be left at the "better looking than Driveway Labs or OEM diffuser" in the looks department, and nothing else. To say it improves aerodynamics without facts is kind of a generous stretch.

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optional vortex generator on the sides to hide those brackets.. where does it connect on the bottom by the diff.. probably need a bracket to keep the wind from ripping off at high speeds..
We did actually make a separate mold for those but decided to scrap them after we installed them - it didnt quite flow with the lines but we have designed the brackets as side valance pieces as an option (no pictures yet) the mounts are very secure and tested at high speeds with no noise/vibration. This will be version 1 that will be released - I appreciate the ideas everyone has and we will be looking into ver2 molds in the future.

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Are you?

Drag isn't just some air caught in the bumper, vortices that induce drag or lift or both would make the car less aerodynamically efficient.

While I agree these look great, I think it should just be left at the "better looking than Driveway Labs or OEM diffuser" in the looks department, and nothing else. To say it improves aerodynamics without facts is kind of a generous stretch.

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Nothing but theory yet, but will have to get back to you in time.
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finally a good looking diffuser, definitely interested in one!!
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I'm in to buy this already. Hurry up and produce.

Care to shed light on your body of work though? Or your website?



I googled and couldn't find anything at all.
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In for price estimate
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Thank you! In that case I'm interested in first run discount if still being offered.
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