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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 01:05 PM
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Guys i'm really tempted on ordering a rear diffuser from HTA 's for my Bug but just want some outside opinions beofre i take the plunge??

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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 01:08 PM
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Doh !! didnt mean to put x2 pics on
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 01:24 PM
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Go for it. It looks good just don't expect it to be a performance upgrade.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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i think there is enough stuff on youre car allready.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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the only slight problem you will have is because your exhaust has an angled exit you will need to cut the diffuser ... easy enought tho... go for it
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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the only slight problem you will have is because your exhaust has an angled exit you will need to cut the diffuser ... easy enought tho... go for it
Have you got any straight on rear pics of your car mate ?
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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this one is a bit mucky like but hay ho lol
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Where can you get these from? prices?
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:23 PM
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i did fit a angled exit box at the same time i fitted the diffuser so what you see is basicly what yours would be like.... i recomend a drill and rivet rather than nut and bolt as its a pain in the ****.. unles you do it with the bumper off
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by chrishigham
Where can you get these from? prices?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Subaru-Imp...item48351946ad
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by chrishigham
Where can you get these from? prices?
Check out the link I've put on
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AN07 PTN
i did fit a angled exit box at the same time i fitted the diffuser so what you see is basicly what yours would be like.... i recomend a drill and rivet rather than nut and bolt as its a pain in the ****.. unles you do it with the bumper off
Cheers mate, it looks slightly different to the diffuser I'm considering, I'm looking at the x6 fin but I pressie it'll be the same fitment ?
How long did it take to fit and is it a one man job ?
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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well it took about an hour for 2 of us with the bumper still fitted. but neither of us wer the smallest chaps in the world lol.... if i was doing one again i would deffo be going down the drill n rivet route.. but thats only because im not to sure on how to remove the rear bumper.
as far as i can tell they are all 3 piece kits. u do need to drill 2 holes threw the spare wheel well but thats about it
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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same one as an07ptn but in carbon finish, i bolted mine on but as andy said its easier to rivet but removed bumper and bolted.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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get you with ya carbon lol flash git
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by AN07 PTN
get you with ya carbon lol flash git
everyone knows carbon is worth 30 bhp, even the fake stuff
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 10:57 PM
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I'm waiting to sell some stuff to get one of these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fibreglass...#ht_589wt_1110
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 11:37 PM
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I've just bit the bullet and ordered a x6 fin diffuser !
Cheers guys 😉
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by HT04
Just realised, if I get one of these, I'll have to chop out a bit for my datum 1 rear tow hook. ! Think jonmc needs to come and fit mine . .

Dan
It would be easier for you to come to me rather than me try and move my workshop to you. But more than happy to help Dan
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 10:50 AM
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I could do with a bit of help but I've gotta try and fit mine on my own, and I've never pop riveted before !
Wish me luck lol😃
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Originally Posted by HT04
I'm going down the nut and bolt route.

Dan
i did this so if i ever wanted to remove it its a simple job
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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I won't be taking the bumper off to fit my diffuser so was going down the rivet route as I didn't think I'd be able to get the access for nut and bolt option ??
Would I be able too ??
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by JPC500
I won't be taking the bumper off to fit my diffuser so was going down the rivet route as I didn't think I'd be able to get the access for nut and bolt option ??
Would I be able too ??
Start in the middle and work you way out towards the sides/wheel arches - there should be enough flex in the plastic to allow you get a spanner and your hand in behind, when you then get to the sides the length of the diffuser will be shorter so you'll be able to reach in
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 11:43 PM
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I have 1 on my 05 STI,they look good,finish the **** end off nice,HT Auto are good quality items too.I have used black screw caps to cover the hex head bolts that were supplied in the kit-just a little finishing touch,but makes all the difference IMO
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Old Mar 18, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by JPC500
I've just bit the bullet and ordered a x6 fin diffuser !
Cheers guys ��
legend!
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