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Old Jan 28, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Hey guys,
My Authentic DAMD rear diffuser just came in today and it looks great on my bedroom floor, lol. I've been talking to Dwayne about maybe picking up his Varis Carbon Heatshields but I'm undecided if I like the look of the DAMD diffuser with the heatshields.
Luckily someone else just did the same thing and posted pictures so I can show you guys and get your opinions.
https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/331834-got-damd-and-varis.html
What do you think? In those pics it seems like the DAMD CF and the Varis CF is a little different color, also I think it might look a little busy. I really do like those Varis Heatshields (Plus I'm a Varis wh0re). What do you all think?
Thanks a ton for everyones opinion.
PS for those wondering how its gonna match the rest of my car, i've got the Varis Sides and Front lip on the way from Japan.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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any ideas guys?
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:27 AM
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didn't read the entire first post
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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i kinda like it, but don't like the use of those rivets for the varis heatshield. If you could use double sided tape then it would be good.

As for the color difference, I don't think it would be too obvious. Looks like the twill is the same. Maybe just the angle. If there is a difference, you could always buy polyester clear resin and pour/sand it over the varis part to give it more of that off clear wet look of the DAMD
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Personally I like them. I think it flows nicely. The color is a little off. That would be the biggest deal with me.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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i kinda like it, but don't like the use of those rivets for the varis heatshield. If you could use double sided tape then it would be good.

As for the color difference, I don't think it would be too obvious. Looks like the twill is the same. Maybe just the angle. If there is a difference, you could always buy polyester clear resin and pour/sand it over the varis part to give it more of that off clear wet look of the DAMD
I think the Varis Heatshields don't fit without the rivits. With doublesided tape it doesnt sit even with the car.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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if you really don't care about the bumper, you could use maybe a rtv sealant.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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the heat shields also come with double sided tape....
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 03:20 PM
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Does Varis rear heatshield have fitment issue with stock bumper? I have single Greddy Ti-C exhaust and thinking about getting one.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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I was looking at the same diffuser, I like it
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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it's made for the stock bumper, i think it has fitment issues with all other bumpers.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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looks pretty sick to me. do it!
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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I think it looks pretty good too. The color thing would bother me (assuming it just isn't the angle), but it looks like it flows well. However, the more I look at it, the rivets are a little distracting. Do they make black rivets (like annodized or something)? I think that would help solve that.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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haha guys this post was over a year ago. I long ago decided against it. didn't think the CF color's matched well enough.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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oh AJ regarding my DAMD diffuser, shine makes a replica now so you can save a lot of money and wait by getting that but before you do come look at mine, my damd center section was damaged and I replaced it with the shine center piece and there is a noticeable difference in quality so you may want to see the two before deciding if the savings are worth it.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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lulz What struck me as really odd was I thought that you already had the Varis sides and lip on the car so when I got to that post it seemed confusing. Oh well.
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by dj.kickz
oh AJ regarding my DAMD diffuser, shine makes a replica now so you can save a lot of money and wait by getting that but before you do come look at mine, my damd center section was damaged and I replaced it with the shine center piece and there is a noticeable difference in quality so you may want to see the two before deciding if the savings are worth it.


Do you know anyone that makes replica of Varis Rear Exhaust Shield?

Thanks
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