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Old 05-03-2011, 07:07 AM
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Ok, ok I think I'll just send my deposit since it already seems like a guarantee for 20.

My only concern is the structure of the rear tie bar. Is there a way to increase the rigidity by possibly boxing it to avoid any possible flexing?

I figure if I'm gonna reaplace the stock one, it should be a stronger piece if possible.
Old 05-03-2011, 07:25 AM
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Can you pick the front STB color? Also will this piece clear the supercharger from like Comptech, Vortech, SOS?

Very nice diffuser, if fitment is good this piece looks like a great deal
Old 05-03-2011, 07:53 AM
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The strut tower bar is about as high as it can be without actually hitting the hood and its only 3/4" tall oval tube. If any strut bar would fit, this one will. If you need any dimensions to any specific point in the engine bay, just ask and I can probably let you know pretty quick. I can offer the strut tower bars in a red and black wrinkle, I can do them custom colors, but it would cost extra.

As for the brace included in the diffuser kit. The OEM stiffener is 16ga steel and has 3/4" tall channel flanges. The one included in the kit is 14ga, has a 1" tall flange in the front and 1.5" tall flange in the back, cross sectionally it has atleast twice as much tensile strength as the OEM brace.
Old 05-03-2011, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by gpfabrication
Originally Posted by it'S2klean' timestamp='1304395246' post='20531509
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I almost wish it was only for the first 20 since I feel like there are probably going to be a lot of people that are gonna wait til it hits 20 to get in.
Jordan. what do you think about this? Gives you a market for a second time around. I think it would be fair.

If people want to wait til the last minute thats fine, judging by the 13 deposits in 2 days, its pretty much a guarantee we're going to have 20 people. I think once people get these and we start getting reviews and more pictures back there will be higher demand for a second group buy in a couple months. Hopefully by then I have more to offer and we can roll out a group buy for a full diffuser.
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So we are gunna cap the amount of people buying it at 20. i will send everyone on the dedicated list who hasnt deposited yet a PM
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I don't think we should cap the list. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to have $245-$350 just laying around in this economy. Plus, that would go against the culture of this community.
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We aren't capping the list, but maybe I'll see if I can throw in a freebie with the first 20 buyers.
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lets drop the price a little futher... (deposit sent)!
Old 05-03-2011, 08:56 AM
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deposit sent

1. RaikouS2k - Gloss
2. DaPhatty - Wrinkle
3. Ans2k - Gloss
4. Discowagon - Wrinkle
5. Croc - Wrinkle
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10. mr 280z again - wrinkle
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Deposit sent - wrinkle.

For the rear-side units, if you make them rise to meet the liner (please do) maybe you could make them a two=piece design that could bolt together at the joint so they could lie flatter for shipping? Just a thought since you said you were concerned about shipping costs for those.

Really looking forward to underbody and front splitter options at this value. It's something I always wanted to do, but not for $2000 for the Password setup. It seems like a stealthier way to improve aero than a big ricer wing.
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I agree, a diffuser is a much more effective way to increase downforce, and unlike a wing it will reduce drag vs. increase it.

I was also thought about making the liner add on a second piece, great minds must think alike.

Deposits:

1. RaikouS2k - Gloss
2. DaPhatty - Wrinkle
3. Ans2k - Gloss
4. Discowagon - Wrinkle
5. Croc - Wrinkle
6. id003-
7. HECASH - Wrinkle
8. Nadroj952 -
9. zeshin
10. mr 280z again - wrinkle
11. SLracer
12. It's2klean - Gloss
13. petawabit- Wrinkle
14. Silence808 - Wrinkle
15. thomsbrain - Wrinkle


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