Rear Diffuser
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RobP

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2,097 posts

270 months

Thursday 3rd January 2008
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Just had an argument with a steel post, cunningly positioned in what looked like a parking bay. I now have a chunk out of my rear diffuserweeping
The real pisser is that I was only going into town because my 5 month old Omega had packed in...
Called into a body repair-shop on my way home and the initial estimate was around £300 yikes (time taken for layering up, apparently). A few strips of black gaffer tape (£0.003) has already made it look a lot better, but if pos I want to get a better and permanent solution for somewhere between the 2 costs.
1. Anyone out there got an old (but intact) diffuser that I can take off your hands?
2. Anyone know any other sources of standard diffusers?
3. What are the options for 'upgraded' diffusers? Thought there was a sting on this (carbon fibre?) a while back - any progress?
Thanks in advance (and Happy New Year!)
Rob.

Twerlie

1,682 posts

296 months

Thursday 3rd January 2008
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RobP said:
Just had an argument with a steel post, cunningly positioned in what looked like a parking bay. I now have a chunk out of my rear diffuserweeping
The real pisser is that I was only going into town because my 5 month old Omega had packed in...
Called into a body repair-shop on my way home and the initial estimate was around £300 yikes (time taken for layering up, apparently). A few strips of black gaffer tape (£0.003) has already made it look a lot better, but if pos I want to get a better and permanent solution for somewhere between the 2 costs.
1. Anyone out there got an old (but intact) diffuser that I can take off your hands?
2. Anyone know any other sources of standard diffusers?
3. What are the options for 'upgraded' diffusers? Thought there was a sting on this (carbon fibre?) a while back - any progress?
Thanks in advance (and Happy New Year!)
Rob.
Really sorry to hear that mate....what a Sh*T...!

As far as Carbon rear deffusers go......speak to Mr Winch! biggrin

RobP

Original Poster:

2,097 posts

270 months

Thursday 3rd January 2008
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Cheers Ross - as it happens, that's just what I've been doing!

mgbond

6,749 posts

261 months

Thursday 3rd January 2008
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When I broke mine I got one from the factory that came in primer and no holes drill and none of the intricate cutouts that are arouns the rear clam hinges. It was a night mare to cut out and shape and I will never do it again.

Get the Carbon option smile

Bondy

art411y

832 posts

249 months

Thursday 3rd January 2008
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2 in a week!ive just repaired one thats had the same damage.i cut what was left of the original and made it flat with the diffuser floor then screwed in a wooden one.ive also put 3 extra on as on my car

RobP

Original Poster:

2,097 posts

270 months

Friday 4th January 2008
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Looks good, Artie. Unfortunately I'm a real numpty when it comes to handiwork, so I'll go the replacement route.
Many thanks to Adrian for a replacement thumbup

mikey_p

1,283 posts

243 months

Friday 4th January 2008
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RobP said:
Just had an argument with a steel post, cunningly positioned in what looked like a parking bay. I now have a chunk out of my rear diffuserweeping
The real pisser is that I was only going into town because my 5 month old Omega had packed in...
Called into a body repair-shop on my way home and the initial estimate was around £300 yikes (time taken for layering up, apparently). A few strips of black gaffer tape (£0.003) has already made it look a lot better, but if pos I want to get a better and permanent solution for somewhere between the 2 costs.
1. Anyone out there got an old (but intact) diffuser that I can take off your hands?
2. Anyone know any other sources of standard diffusers?
3. What are the options for 'upgraded' diffusers? Thought there was a sting on this (carbon fibre?) a while back - any progress?
Thanks in advance (and Happy New Year!)
Rob.
When I first read that I thought you had gone and purchased a Vauxhall. I was about to get on the first plane home to slap you hehe.
Sorry to hear about the diffuser (and the watch), thats a real shitter. I was getting to admire the beauty of Titanium silver M400's yesterday. Was given a day in (10-6) as punishment for being late to work on new years day so I spent a few hours sitting in the hotel bar watching Top Gear which had the M400 Vs GT40 on. That bought a smile to my face. Was real punishment I'll tell you that wink.

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