Vendor Status elite dry carbon fiber rear diffuser completed!! With pictures!!
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If the diffuser was found to be sitting on top of the exhaust during the drive, doesn't that say something about the fitment and adhesion of the diffuser to the underside of the bumper? I would think that with precise fitment and firm attachment, the diffuser would not be held up by the exhaust tips.
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If the diffuser was found to be sitting on top of the exhaust during the drive, doesn't that say something about the fitment and adhesion of the diffuser to the underside of the bumper? I would think that with precise fitment and firm attachment, the diffuser would not be held up by the exhaust tips.
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The diffuser looks great! I do have some questions about the cf being dry though.
In this picture:
http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/w...2/DSC_0810.jpg
The weave doesn't look like it is aligned on the upper left. It looks more like hand layed cf. Also, in some of the pictures, it looks like there is a fiber backing instead of it being pure cf. Is this a semi-dry cf, or 100% dry cf? Last question, I noticed that you mention that there is no clear coat on the diffusers, but the light seems to be reflecting off it like there was clear coat on it. I know that dry cf usually costs twice as much as wet, but I just want to make sure that this is 100% Dry CF and not Semi-Dry before laying down the cash.
In this picture:
http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/w...2/DSC_0810.jpg
The weave doesn't look like it is aligned on the upper left. It looks more like hand layed cf. Also, in some of the pictures, it looks like there is a fiber backing instead of it being pure cf. Is this a semi-dry cf, or 100% dry cf? Last question, I noticed that you mention that there is no clear coat on the diffusers, but the light seems to be reflecting off it like there was clear coat on it. I know that dry cf usually costs twice as much as wet, but I just want to make sure that this is 100% Dry CF and not Semi-Dry before laying down the cash.
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okay I have a question....i have Greddy's and have a huge empty area where the stock exhaust was.....i want a rear diffuser that also covers that area.....make it for me...any ideas....let Lou know what you think thanks
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If the diffuser was found to be sitting on top of the exhaust during the drive, doesn't that say something about the fitment and adhesion of the diffuser to the underside of the bumper? I would think that with precise fitment and firm attachment, the diffuser would not be held up by the exhaust tips.
The diffuser looks great! I do have some questions about the cf being dry though.
In this picture:
http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/w...2/DSC_0810.jpg
The weave doesn't look like it is aligned on the upper left. It looks more like hand layed cf. Also, in some of the pictures, it looks like there is a fiber backing instead of it being pure cf. Is this a semi-dry cf, or 100% dry cf? Last question, I noticed that you mention that there is no clear coat on the diffusers, but the light seems to be reflecting off it like there was clear coat on it. I know that dry cf usually costs twice as much as wet, but I just want to make sure that this is 100% Dry CF and not Semi-Dry before laying down the cash.
In this picture:
http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/w...2/DSC_0810.jpg
The weave doesn't look like it is aligned on the upper left. It looks more like hand layed cf. Also, in some of the pictures, it looks like there is a fiber backing instead of it being pure cf. Is this a semi-dry cf, or 100% dry cf? Last question, I noticed that you mention that there is no clear coat on the diffusers, but the light seems to be reflecting off it like there was clear coat on it. I know that dry cf usually costs twice as much as wet, but I just want to make sure that this is 100% Dry CF and not Semi-Dry before laying down the cash.
The industry for carbon fiber has just revolutionized very recently. What used to only be exclusive to the aerospace, F1 motorsports, military grade, ect. pertraining to carbon fiber, has now slowly creeped into the more affordable automotive industry. Although this technology has expanded, there are very very very few manufactures that specialize in process in which we undergoe.
A few key points of our process:
-We use Pre-Preg dry carbon
-Perfection of Mold making technology
-Extensive research on composites for molds to compensate for thermal heat expansion
-Autoclave Technology which cures our dry carbon at up to 350 degrees so no damage will result under those temperatures
-100% dry carbon products. No fiberglass or backing material
-No clearcoat
-UV additive to protect against sunlight and help prevent damage such has yellowing
-Epoxy Resin
Have not test fitted on that exhaust. But Tanabe has a very tight gap between exhaust tips and rear bumper. I cannot confirm your fitment, but I would think if anything clears the Tanabe's then it will clear most other exhausts.
Ok I will snap more pictures Danny
Great questions guys, let me know if you guys have any other questions.
Kevin
Last edited by Status Elite; 05-06-2009 at 09:58 PM.