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Old 05-10-2007, 07:56 AM   #1
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My diffusers were bought from that eBay seller that sells them all the time... excellent transaction, fast shipping, and the diffusers were beauuuutiful looking.

HOWEVER,

The holes on the bottom of my rear bumper did not match up with the diffuser's holes and we had to drill a couple of new ones. It was also a total pain in the butt to put them on without two people and a lot of tenacity.

Removing the rear bumper is probably the way to go (recommended by the seller) but I found that if I did this, I'd also have to remove the heat shields as well because the mounting screws go through the heat shields and the bumper cover.

So, I recommend that you give them to the body shop and let them install them after they paint them. You will be out some cash but you will keep your sanity.
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Old 05-10-2007, 08:11 AM   #2
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Thanks Randall! How did the fittment turn out? Are they pretty flush or are the gaps noticeable?

My major concern is that it would be very obvious they are put on after the fact.

Any concern over the fiberglass beibg durable?
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Old 05-10-2007, 08:59 AM   #3
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They seem durable to me, but fiberglass is not as forgiving as polyurethene so do expect rock chips...but it's all under the car and very hard to see so this isn't a concern for me.

The fitment is good too. I'm happy.
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Old 05-10-2007, 04:41 PM   #4
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Thanks Randall, I know they were alot of trouble but they really look good!
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