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PSA: TRD Diffuser Install [Requires bumper cutting]

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Old 10-14-14, 02:23 PM
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Exclamation PSA: TRD Diffuser Install [Requires bumper cutting]

Hey all,

Just wanted to post up a quick PSA for all you looking at getting the TRD diffuser. Installing it requires you to cut your bumper as the reflector section and the general shape of the TRD diffuser does not fit over the existing bumper without modification.

I do not understand how no one has posted this important and crucial detail even though there are some who have this piece installed. I will post pics of the install and my thoughts later.

So caveat emptor...

Cheers.


Some photos for y'all.

Pre quad tip:



Detail:





Mini shoot...

Old 10-14-14, 08:39 PM
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Looks great, how long did it take you to do?
Old 10-16-14, 09:12 PM
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That trunk though!!! Mind if I ask where you bought that Wald-style Trunk Ducktail?

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Old 10-17-14, 10:08 AM
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had to cut bumper ? which part ? any more info would be much appreciated bro , i cant wait for mine to arrive
Old 10-19-14, 06:05 AM
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This car looks amazing. I see him all the time and the diffuser still makes me happy.
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Pics as requested of the bumper cutting detail. I'll upload a scan of the instructions sometime in the future if anyone wants.

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Originally Posted by raisins
That trunk though!!! Mind if I ask where you bought that Wald-style Trunk Ducktail?

J
+1 that trunk looks amazing....so does the diffuser for that matter.
Old 11-03-14, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by tinysumo
+1 that trunk looks amazing....so does the diffuser for that matter.
Thanks!

Here she is with the bumper removed

Old 11-04-14, 05:39 AM
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that looks amazing, I don,t know why I want to get rid on my is, that diffuser would have looked amazing on my car, but glad to see it on your car looks sick
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