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Old 04-17-22, 02:10 PM
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Default Stock Diffuser Mod to Run Quads Exhaust Tip?

Stock 4GS with Mod to run Quads. Sorry about the reflection in the windshield and the HUD.

Just thought I would share. Looks, much, much better in person. Honestly, if you did not have a GS you might not know. I'm sure there are others that have also.

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Looks unfinished
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Originally Posted by jgscott
Stock 4GS with Mod to run Quads. Sorry about the reflection in the windshield and the HUD.

Just thought I would share. Looks, much, much better in person. Honestly, if you did not have a GS you might not know. I'm sure there are others that have also.

I beat Him BTW.


I've considered doing something like this. But, was concerned once I make the cuts, there's no going back. I think I like it. Especially with the fact it's $1k cheaper than getting the diffuser which is compatible with quad tips.

Thanks for sharing this @jgscott
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I hesitated due to general negativity of comments of others cars here. That's Not my car. When I 1st saw it I wondered what Diffuser it was? As long as I've had my GS I didn't even realize at 1st that it was a cut in. Again it looks better in person than the pics. I cant explain why being that I disclosed it up front tends to have you focus on it more so. Sorry I forgot about the HUD and took such a bad shot.

Its someones car out there so please, let's be respectful. Not really feeling it would be a comment if some don't. I am only sharing is all. Thanks.


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Originally Posted by jgscott
I hesitated due to general negativity of comments of others cars here. That's Not my car. When I 1st saw it I wondered what Diffuser it was? As long as I've had my GS I didn't even realize at 1st that it was a cut in. Again it looks better in person than the pics. I cant explain why being that I disclosed it up front tends to have you focus on it more so. Sorry I forgot about the HUD and took such a bad shot.

Its someones car out there so please, let's be respectful. Not really feeling it would be a comment if some don't. I am only sharing is all. Thanks.

I am thinking, I can pop the chrome muffler tips on the diffuser out and cut a small portion to fit some quad burnt tips on there. Or possibly, black out the chrome muffler tips and then cut accordingly to fit the quad tips.
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Do it right and don't cut corners or u will regret it later.


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To whoever’s car that is the chop doesn’t look good. Maybe if they chop the hybrids diffuser it will look a lot better because we don’t have a exhaust cut out.

imo quad tips is borderline rice because your basically faking a V8 or making it appear your car has much more power than stock.
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Yeah, I like the look but I know my car doesn't have the power to back it up. That's why I'm staying with the stock dual setup.
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
Do it right and don't cut corners or u will regret it later.

IMO Quad tips on a Lexus, it's a wannabe BMW thing. Not GS Lexus like. Lots are are into it. Me not so much.

The above diffuser with those gaudy Fins just does not blend with the 4th Gen GS. It looks like a Ebay way over priced Fiberglass aero body kit and cheap looking.
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Originally Posted by peasodos
To whoever’s car that is the chop doesn’t look good. Maybe if they chop the hybrids diffuser it will look a lot better because we don’t have a exhaust cut out.

imo quad tips is borderline rice because your basically faking a V8 or making it appear your car has much more power than stock.
Lots of non 8 have quad tips from factory: WRX, CamryXSE, 3rd gen Acura TL type S.
I agree that using the OEM diffuser doesnt match this particular mod. The quad tip is on my list things to do, just cant justify paying 1k for a diffuser and tips at the moment.

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Originally Posted by peasodos
To whoever’s car that is the chop doesn’t look good. Maybe if they chop the hybrids diffuser it will look a lot better because we don’t have a exhaust cut out.

imo quad tips is borderline rice because your basically faking a V8 or making it appear your car has much more power than stock.
i wouldn’t mind running a 450h rear diffuser and pointing the exhaust outlet down, it would give the rear a cleaner look. Anyone have one for sale?

any idea what the difference is between the fsport and non fsport rear diffuser?

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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
Do it right and don't cut corners or u will regret it later.

I agree. I would just get a diffuser. I waited 2 years and managed to find a lexon one locally.
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Looks ok from a distance but don't like how the corners still stick out. Would much rather get an actual quad tip diffuser
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Reminds me of something my wife once said long ago. "It has more exhaust pipes, it must be faster." hahahaha
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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
Do it right and don't cut corners or u will regret it later.

That looks killer boss!!!!


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