Diffusers

Body kits, spoilers, lights, and anything on the exterior of the vehicle
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sk8r78
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Post by sk8r78 »

I added a few little things to my car today. Another MO member posted up some pics of a little product he found at Pepboys and used them to cover up some scratches on his front bumper. I had a completely different idea for mine. I was always intrigued with the Vortex generators on the Evo's so this is what I did Total cost $10, time, a couple hours, involving sanding and paint(diffusers come silver) some measuring and installing. here is what the other MO member did with his. http://matrixowners.com/index....&st=0
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Post by northvibe »

nice! arent those on the evo or something too?
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Quote, originally posted by northvibe »nice! arent those on the evo or something too?Quote, originally posted by sk8r78 »I was always intrigued with the Vortex generators on the Evo's so this is what I did
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have you driven it yet, since installing them, do you notice a difference in sound? i dont expect anything since most spoilers dont do anything but thought i'd ask
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Quote, originally posted by ragingfish » hahhahhah opps i just put linux on my pc again and the text in firefox is tiny so i didnt really read it
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No difference in sound, but did gain about 16 HP and 8 Ft lbs torque J/K Its just a visual thing, hoping maybe to aid in keeping the rear window clean, but really not expecting it.
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How did you get thru school when the books didn't have pics? lol
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Quote, originally posted by sk8r78 »How did you get thru school when the books didn't have pics? lolbuwahhhhhhaNV: and a special for a Gifted Child.
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Interesting, but they arent doing you anyting... Vortex generators on EVOs are to increase the turbolence that gets directed toward the rear wing.. supposidly increasing the effectivness of it... much discussion on it on my Subaru board.. The hard try fact it, under 120mph, it aint doin much...
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Quote, originally posted by Sublimewind »Interesting, but they arent doing you anyting... Vortex generators on EVOs are to increase the turbolence that gets directed toward the rear wing.. supposidly increasing the effectivness of it... much discussion on it on my Subaru board.. The hard try fact it, under 120mph, it aint doin much... He paid a whole $10 for it, do you think that he really expected it to have any function? I don't mean to speak for him, but I'm sure that they are just for looks. They look pretty cool IMOPS MY 100th POST! YAY!
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Post by Sublimewind »

I would say they look OK... BUt, some thinner 2 sided tape would make tham look a LOT better... they look like they are on STILTS... lolNot dissin.. they just look odd being so far off the surface..
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Post by sk8r78 »

This is just a visual item, not intended for any other purpose. I had no control over the thickness of the double sided tape. The picture is really close up and shows clearly the height they sit up, step back a few feet and that goes away. I was not trying to create a vortex generator just the illusion of such. Well worth the $10 I spent getting them. Just an inexspensive add on that I think adds a little something to an otherwise nothing area.
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For a visual aspect I think it looks cool, we all know it really isn't going to add any extra performance besides the 16 HP and 8 Ft lbs torque.
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Post by Whelan »

You can peel off the tape that comes with them and pickup some thin 3M double tape from the Depot. I think that would look better.
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Quote, originally posted by sk8r78 »How did you get thru school when the books didn't have pics? lolUm...Not sure I think I slept a lot. hahha. you should get more pics from different angles i wanna see more! :D
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I'll try, when I get home Fri.
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I guess I took a few more than I thought
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Nice pics Chuck! I think it really looks good on your Trix.
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Post by NascarXprt »

haha they look soooooo tiny. very nice idea though.
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Post by Sublimewind »

Well now, from a distance, they really don't look half bad..!! The EVO guys are furious at you though
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Post by nygiantzz1 »

I think they look pretty good. I would try to glue them down with something water resistant. The foam tape is going to loosen when driving in heavy rain and you will lose them.
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