Rear Diffuser for 04/05, update? part 1

RODSCALIP5

05-10-2005 12:04 PM

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Rear Diffuser for 04/05, update?
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Are there any updates on fitting the rear diffuser for an 02/03 to 04/05? I know someone was attempting to custom fit it. Updates Please :D

DieselClown

05-10-2005 12:29 PM

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I did, the rear diffuser section doesn't "reach" the rear aprons so there's a half inch gap in between. I'm going to try to work some bondo magic and post pics when i'm done.

RODSCALIP5

05-10-2005 12:35 PM

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[QUOTE=DieselClown]I did, the rear diffuser section doesn't "reach" the rear aprons so there's a half inch gap in between. I'm going to try to work some bondo magic and post pics when i'm done.[/QUOTE]


Cool, keep us updated. So the diffuser is too short? How bad is the Gap?

DieselClown

05-10-2005 12:48 PM

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the gap is only about half an inch from reaching the side parts. I'm going to see if I can mold a little fiberglass or bondo to make it reach. It looks like its going to work out though. If I had to do it all over again, I probably would have just fit the bugeye rear bumper on my car so everything fits nicely. But it looks AMAZING!

RODSCALIP5

05-10-2005 12:50 PM

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[QUOTE=DieselClown]the gap is only about half an inch from reaching the side parts. I'm going to see if I can mold a little fiberglass or bondo to make it reach. It looks like its going to work out though. If I had to do it all over again, I probably would have just fit the bugeye rear bumper on my car so everything fits nicely. But it looks AMAZING![/QUOTE]


Can't wait to see it. Where'd you get the diffuser? Im also looking for one. Do you know if the dealer sells it individually?

DieselClown

05-10-2005 01:01 PM

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I'm not sure if they part them but I got the whole 3 piece kit from Subaru.

DieselClown

05-14-2005 09:04 AM

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here're a few pics. I also shaved the trunk heyhole but I put the new badge an inch higher by accident! I'm waiting for my new badge to come in before redoing that. She's still under construction still, gotta work out a few minor details.

[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/636000-636999/636801_43_full.jpg[/img]
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/636000-636999/636801_44_full.jpg[/img]

DieselClown

05-14-2005 09:06 AM

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wow...the pics came out darker for some reason. Anyway, if you look closely, there's a gap in between the apron and the diffuser. I temporarily taped it up with ghetto duct tape so it doesn't looks half as bad. The shop's going to close up the gap by fiberglassing a small section in between but they're packed with cars until 2 weeks.

dimitriSTI

05-14-2005 11:07 AM

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where can i buy this middle diffiser? thanks guys

03twrx

05-14-2005 11:17 AM

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[IMG]http://www.imprezawrx.com/microsites/spt/sptImages/E5610FE200BP.jpg[/IMG] Um... I didn't think that they made that style under spoiler for 04-05 Imprezas. Maybe thats's why it dosen't fit?

03twrx

05-14-2005 11:23 AM

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[url]http://www.imprezawrx.com/microsites/spt/lookupParts.sptaction?command=&year=2004&model=IMPREZA&trim=WRX+SEDAN[/url]

Here is the link for all the Subaru parts for 04-05 Impreza's. There is no rear under spoiler for your car.

03twrx

05-14-2005 11:24 AM

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Damn... All that freakin work and you already knew this :furious:

STi-Spec C

05-14-2005 11:39 AM

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if only they made this for the gc chassis

DieselClown

05-14-2005 05:42 PM

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I knew it was going to take some fabrication. I wanted it bad enough.

Jonnyfilmboy

05-15-2005 05:08 AM

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Nice work, DieselClown. Man, I'd check out getting some solid rubber from a scientific surplus supply place like [url]http://www.sciplus.com/[/url]. Just cut the piece to fit and secure it somehow. Gorilla Glue would do the trick. Half inch per side? I think it would look fine.

Take some more shots in the sun. I want to see how this adaptation of the 03 kit works! Looks promising!

Other than the 1/2 inch gaps, any other fitment problems?

S1MPSONS

11-05-2005 02:39 AM

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Bump back from the dead!!
I have a few questions:


1. Other than the 1/2 Inch gaps, any other fitment/install issues?

2. Does installing this involve drilling into the rear bumper?

3. Where can I buy this set (or each individual peice) for a good price?

Thanks for the help. Any more pics out there?

jimtweet

11-05-2005 03:01 PM

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been there done that, and i KNOW I was the first to do so...

took a 02-03, did lots of body work to make it fit so i could keep my 04 tails, and run the OEM rear lip

[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/jimtweet18/Picture002.jpg[/IMG]

tommy_kha

11-05-2005 03:24 PM

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[QUOTE=jimtweet]been there done that, and i KNOW I was the first to do so...

took a 02-03, did lots of body work to make it fit so i could keep my 04 tails, and run the OEM rear lip

[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/jimtweet18/Picture002.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

more pics of ur car!! :D

Subie Gal

11-05-2005 03:30 PM

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why not fit the 2006 diffuser to the 04/05?

[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=824250&highlight=diffuser[/url]

jimtweet

11-05-2005 03:46 PM

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[QUOTE=Subie Gal]why not fit the 2006 diffuser to the 04/05?

[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=824250&highlight=diffuser[/url][/QUOTE]
the 06 difuser looks cheap and out of place, and i hate the way the 04-05 rear aprons look with nothing in between, they look horrible :furious: , bugeye rear lip is the only way to go.... :devil:

and no more pics of the car till after winter, HUGE chages again now that i have a company car to drive everyday....i know i said im done, but i LIED!

GDB Ben

01-12-2006 01:27 AM

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Just orderd rear difuser
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Just orderd the 06 STI rear difuser. Cant wait to install and see it. I will keep you guys posted.

ittybitty_STI

01-12-2006 06:44 PM

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[QUOTE=jimtweet]been there done that, and i KNOW I was the first to do so...

took a 02-03, did lots of body work to make it fit so i could keep my 04 tails, and run the OEM rear lip

[IMG]http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y93/jimtweet18/Picture002.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]


What front lip do you have? any front pics of your car? Thats a hott ride mang! the OEM rear lip for the 02 that came with the skirts and the diffuser?

jimtweet

01-12-2006 07:16 PM

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updated pics will be up in a couple of weeks

S1MPSONS

02-05-2006 01:27 PM

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to the top, anybody else attempt this install/custom fabrication?

jimtweet

02-05-2006 08:49 PM

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[QUOTE=ittybitty_STI]What front lip do you have? any front pics of your car? Thats a hott ride mang! the OEM rear lip for the 02 that came with the skirts and the diffuser?[/QUOTE]
[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/piker28/jimtweet/jimtweet1.jpg[/IMG]

Speed Racer

02-05-2006 10:42 PM

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/\ ...wow :eek: .../\ what is all that? I've got a white 04 RS and that is by far the sweetest thing I could imagine it to look like

jimtweet

02-05-2006 10:47 PM

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[QUOTE=Speed Racer]/\ ...wow :eek: .../\ what is all that? I've got a white 04 RS and that is by far the sweetest thing I could imagine it to look like[/QUOTE]
[IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/piker28/jimtweet/jimtweet2.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/8/web/860000-860999/860754_30_full.jpg[/IMG]
its not a RS :devil: ...ahahaha, thanks tho

Speed Racer

02-05-2006 11:02 PM

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haha sleepers rule! what is all of the exterior bodywork? front lip, sides, rear, and front splitter?

jimtweet

02-05-2006 11:08 PM

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front jdm ver8 lip with center cut out
apr carbon fiber splitter with rods
oem side skirts
oem side strakes
2003 rear bumper conversion :devil:
02-03 oem rear lip/diffuser
oem rs hood
oem rs trunk

S1MPSONS

03-07-2006 08:11 PM

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Deiselclown...


[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/636000-636999/636801_43_full.jpg[/img]
[img]http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/636000-636999/636801_44_full.jpg[/img]

Were these pictures the result of your bodyshop just bolting them on?

Did this require drilling into your rear bumper (or other custom work)??

Did your body shop ever close the gap?

Can you PLEASE take MORE PICS? Maybe even from underneath the car to show how these were mounted?

If not, maybe I can come see the car in person. Are you in or around NYC?

DieselClown

03-10-2006 04:29 PM

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^Update, it's been way too long and I haven't touched it since the last time but right now, it's all completed urethaned so it looks like it's part of the original bumper. Some idiot rearended me a few months back so I just have to get the shop to touch it up. I was actually playing with the idea of having the shop just mold in my old 04+ rear valences onto the existing rear diffuser so it hs more of a uniform look but it's a bit risky.

S1MPSONS

03-10-2006 04:42 PM

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I would love to see pictures of what you got so far. The more the marrier.

hanzo918

03-10-2006 05:05 PM

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Yeah dude, I want it

tommy_kha

03-20-2006 08:26 PM

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would you be able to use the 02-03 oem diffuser with an angled exhaust?

boostedblackwrx

03-20-2006 10:54 PM

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I have a 06 wrx, i love how it looks with the rear diffuser on the older cars. it is possible to order the kit and just use the side spats, because i love them and dont mind not using the center piece.
Dan

tommy_kha

03-20-2006 11:38 PM

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fitment with angled exhaust anyone?

Loki2x

05-04-2008 01:04 AM

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I was planing to try this as well, but without the side spats. Is there anything I should know before I start?

heavyarmscustoms

06-06-2008 01:54 AM

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Dude you should sell the rear diffuser to me. Where did you get one? I want.