Thanks to Cyril Baldwin I have now completed my first OEM diffuser with the black CF finish. Looks pretty good to me, but you be the judge.


Read the next post if you want to see more...

 

These pictures are of the diffuser I am making. This is a final prototype and will be available within a week. First I want to give it a little high speed testing. (Did hit 85 today on the freeway with no negative effects and it was still attached when I got back).



The material used is Lexan (polycarbonate). I checked with my supplier and he said it is extremely durable and will take a direct hit by a hammer and not be damaged. He claims this material will not sag or warp and is very hard. I can attest to that trying to sand it (you need a grinder) It attaches to two existing points and a self tapping screw is used for four other locations. Mine is currently finished in matte black, but I am thinking to have the black CF applied to it.

As you can imagine polycarbonate is very expensive. A 4' X 8' sheet is around $350. Don't want to waste much of this. The final price to forum members will be determined by how many want them and how you want them finished (or not). The most it would cost is about $275. That would be finished in CF top AND bottom (I am just going to do the top and leading edge on mine). Just the top and leading edge should be less than $190. Unfinished should be around $100.

For those that like the OEM diffuser and want to add mine, I took the following picture.


There is a slight gap where the inside fin on each side does not completely mate up with the lower diffuser. I didn't think Cyril would like any extra holes in his new OEM piece.

 

Is there a CF finish that is more "black" or glossier that would be a closer match to the glossy black finish of the car? I am VERY interested in your prototype, but would like it to blend more with the stock finish.

Thanks ...

 

The black CF finish is actually very dark unless in direct sunlight. Then it looks almost like metallic black diamonds. I complements the black cars very well. Look thru my gallery you will see a lot of pics. The interior pictures show just how dark it is. I originally had thought to use the silver CF as a contrast to the black, but am glad I went with the black.

 

how do you attach the OEM diffusers?

 

Combination of tape and plastic connector. If you look under the rear bumper apron (no jokes everyone) you can see there are holes you would insert the connectors into (Keep your minds out of the gutter) LOL.

 

what do the plastic connector look like? why not use screws or something, its on the bottom of the body so you wouldn't see them if you removed them.

 

That is a question for the OEM designer. Just the way it is done.

 

OH c'mon. This is too tempting.

 

Hmmm...that looks like more silver than black CF (referring to Cyril Baldwin's rear diffusers). Is it just the reflection?
Can you post a pic of it without using a flash? It's hard to judge it at this time.

 

Look at this:

Silver on the left black on the right. The black is the exact color of real black CF. I took the pictures so it would show up otherwise it doesn't really show.
This is a picture of the diffuser with no finish. They are black but appear grey in the picture.

 

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Will this CF process work also in porous finish like the side panels of the center console?

 

Before I say yes, I will have to try a piece and let you know. There have been complaints of flaking on these parts. Not sure if it is painted or just layers of the material that is flaking. I have not had that problem with mine.

 

Would like to order one Rear diffuser !
send me info we’re I can buy one ?

 

This post is from 2007, I doubt you will get a response.

 

Buying just one will be very difficult; maybe a wrecked car. You can get a very nice new pair from Germany
Click on this link for info new rear diffuser start at post 56 new diffuser