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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 10:34 AM
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I was looking at the carbon fiber rear diffuser on ebay and I was wondering are they worth it?
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 10:49 AM
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1. Do you race?
2. Do you think it looks cool?
3. Do you have money burning a hole in your pocket?
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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If you like the looks, then the diffuser is worth the cost. However, don't expect it to add any downforce or help in any way with your aerodynamics.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by KornerCarver
If you like the looks, then the diffuser is worth the cost. However, don't expect it to add any downforce or help in any way with your aerodynamics.
I was always under the impression that a diffuser actually helps with the handling. Am I wrong? And yes I do fancy the look a bit.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 92K1500
1. Do you race?
2. Do you think it looks cool?
3. Do you have money burning a hole in your pocket?
I don't race but I do do spirited driving every weekend. I take my z down to the river it's about 50 miles of twist and turns so it's pretty fun. The looks is a bit aggressive. And I don't actually think any of is have money burning in our pockets lol
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Pics of turbo ed 350z???
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 12:35 PM
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I don't race but I do do spirited driving every weekend. I take my z down to the river it's about 50 miles of twist and turns so it's pretty fun. The looks is a bit aggressive. And I don't actually think any of is have money burning in our pockets lol

Unless you're taking those twisty roads at 100+ I wouldn't expect to notice any difference with or without the diffuser.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 92K1500
Unless you're taking those twisty roads at 100+ I wouldn't expect to notice any difference with or without the diffuser.
I take them at 70-75 depending on how tight the curve is. So basically, the diffuser is just all show and no real improvement unless you're going 100+?
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Pics of turbo ed 350z???
I have no idea how to add pic on mobile version of this website
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 12:54 PM
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If it is really top secret then yeah. It is hard to say without better pics. Beside he only sold 2 on eBay, proceed with caution.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Top-Secret-Rear-Nissan-350z-Carbon-Fiber-Diffuser-/201107966559?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ed2f80a5f&vxp=mtr
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RUNWDVL
If it is really top secret then yeah. It is hard to say without better pics. Beside he only sold 2 on eBay, proceed with caution.

Top Secret Rear Nissan 350Z Carbon Fiber Diffuser | eBay
Oh no, I was talking about a cheaper version of it. It's the circuit sport one. I'll post a link.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/360957962834?nav=BUYING_BEST_OFFERS

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Originally Posted by turboed350z
Oh no, I was talking about a cheaper version of it. It's the circuit sport one. I'll post a link.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/360957962834?n...NG_BEST_OFFERS
Yeah, these insert are basically for looks. I like them.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by RUNWDVL
Yeah, these insert are basically for looks. I like them.
Do you know if they're screwed on or if they're 3m on? 260 for a cleaner rear end isn't bad. But was wondering if there's something else I can do with the 260 lol. Pretty much maxed performance wise
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Originally Posted by turboed350z
Do you know if they're screwed on or if they're 3m on? 260 for a cleaner rear end isn't bad. But was wondering if there's something else I can do with the 260 lol. Pretty much maxed performance wise
I would say double sided tape. Also look at shine auto for some ideas.

http://www.shineautoproject.com
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Originally Posted by RUNWDVL
I would say double sided tape. Also look at shine auto for some ideas.

http://www.shineautoproject.com
Will do. Thanks for the advise. New to the whole Jdm market and such. Been a pony boy my whole life lol
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by turboed350z
Will do. Thanks for the advise. New to the whole Jdm market and such. Been a pony boy my whole life lol
No problem. And good luck.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 02:42 PM
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Im no expert, but without integrating some kind of floor to work with the diffuser most of its benefit, if there was any to begin with, is marginalized.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by turboed350z
Do you know if they're screwed on or if they're 3m on? 260 for a cleaner rear end isn't bad. But was wondering if there's something else I can do with the 260 lol. Pretty much maxed performance wise
Where in AZ are you located? And mod list?
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Originally Posted by WTFMike
Where in AZ are you located? And mod list?
I'm about 3-4 hours from Phoenix. And what kind of mod would you like to know about? I got a LONG list of mods lol
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Old Jun 17, 2014 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by turboed350z
I'm about 3-4 hours from Phoenix. And what kind of mod would you like to know about? I got a LONG list of mods lol
Just general list. What turbo kit? Built motor? EMS? Fuel setup?
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