Rear Diffuser DIY
03-11-2013, 01:10 PM
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Rear Diffuser DIY
Disclaimer: This write up is strictly information on how to make a rear diffuser. Tips on how I mounted to my car, not how to secure it to your specific car. It is critical to use strong material and hardware. Any incidents as a result of poor craftsmanship, deviations, and bad installation -I shall not be held liable.
Material I used
3/8” Plastic sheet – UHMW from McMaster-Carr
1/2” Plastic Sheet – for canards (same as above)
Pros
High impact strength
High Tensile Strength
Impervious to any weather on this planet
Was able to withstand any speed I drove
Cons
Quite Heavy
3/8 Sheet needed reinforcement or it sagged a little
Very difficult to machine
A little pricey
In my case, I could only find it in White, so I had to repaint it several times
So with that said, make sure you choose a material that is strong and suits your needs.
It would be very wise to create a mock up to see what shape and fitments suit you
...and to do a test fit before making the real thing happen
Good luck, and share pics when you build
Material I used
3/8” Plastic sheet – UHMW from McMaster-Carr
1/2” Plastic Sheet – for canards (same as above)
Pros
High impact strength
High Tensile Strength
Impervious to any weather on this planet
Was able to withstand any speed I drove
Cons
Quite Heavy
3/8 Sheet needed reinforcement or it sagged a little
Very difficult to machine
A little pricey
In my case, I could only find it in White, so I had to repaint it several times
So with that said, make sure you choose a material that is strong and suits your needs.
It would be very wise to create a mock up to see what shape and fitments suit you
...and to do a test fit before making the real thing happen
Good luck, and share pics when you build
Last edited by HQTL6SPD; 03-11-2013 at 01:13 PM.
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03-11-2013, 01:22 PM
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"good luck and share pics when you build"???
what a tease! u do a DIY and dont even do it yourself? WTF!! lol
nevermind just saw your progress thread, looks awesome!!
what a tease! u do a DIY and dont even do it yourself? WTF!! lol
nevermind just saw your progress thread, looks awesome!!
Last edited by zachlone; 03-11-2013 at 01:24 PM.
03-11-2013, 01:55 PM
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Wow, nice writeup and diagrams! This mod isn't really for me but I can appreciate the creativeness
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thanks for taking the time to make this DIY. it'll prove useful for me in a few months. 
03-11-2013, 07:34 PM
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No problem dude, I'm glad to be giving back.
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I like it HQ! Can't wait to see the progress.
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cardboard IS real !!!
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^^^^ Haa.......
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06-14-2014, 10:50 AM
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What a thread revival lol!
Currently in the middle of rebuilding my beater car. After that is done, I'll have a cheap reliable car to drive and can then focus all my attention on the big mods for the TL.
Yes, it's real cardboard
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Currently in the middle of rebuilding my beater car. After that is done, I'll have a cheap reliable car to drive and can then focus all my attention on the big mods for the TL.
Yes, it's real cardboard
Thanks
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