 Custom Rear Diffuser, ST-205 |
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 Mar 22, 2013 - 7:19 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
I wonder if a homemade design such as this, without any tweaking to the base surface of the diffuser, could have any true aero advantage. I know Ray's does, but his company tweaked the contour for less drag. This just has strategically placed fins but is otherwise a flat surface. Looks sweet though.
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Mar 22, 2013 - 7:19 AM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Mar 22, 2013 - 7:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 11, '08 From London Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Thanks Ferdi. Surprised to see this old thread again.
But do see here for something more functional. http://www.celica-club.co.uk/forum/index.p...t205-diffusers/ |
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Mar 22, 2013 - 5:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 6, '04 From antioch CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I luv it
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Mar 26, 2013 - 5:25 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '13 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Looks awesome!!! Been thinking of trying this for a while now. May sound like a stupid question but never used fibreglass before, how did you get the fb to release from the mould ? Did it just pull off?
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Mar 26, 2013 - 5:54 AM
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QUOTE (Gtdavy @ Mar 26, 2013 - 3:25 AM)  Looks awesome!!! Been thinking of trying this for a while now. May sound like a stupid question but never used fibreglass before, how did you get the fb to release from the mould ? Did it just pull off? he used aluminum foil --------------------  6gcHeroes:808hectortimmybatmandiegotigamak |
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Mar 26, 2013 - 8:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '13 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (smkr3w @ Mar 26, 2013 - 5:54 AM) QUOTE (Gtdavy @ Mar 26, 2013 - 3:25 AM) Looks awesome!!! Been thinking of trying this for a while now. May sound like a stupid question but never used fibreglass before, how did you get the fb to release from the mould ? Did it just pull off? he used aluminum foil Nice one thanks ! Will giv it a try me thinks |
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Mar 26, 2013 - 8:50 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 22, '03 From NOVA Currently Offline Reputation: 16 (100%) |
QUOTE (Gtdavy @ Mar 26, 2013 - 6:25 AM) Looks awesome!!! Been thinking of trying this for a while now. May sound like a stupid question but never used fibreglass before, how did you get the fb to release from the mould ? Did it just pull off? The proper way: mold release agent such as below 
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Mar 28, 2013 - 8:27 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 12, '13 From England Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE (playr158 @ Mar 26, 2013 - 8:50 AM) QUOTE (Gtdavy @ Mar 26, 2013 - 6:25 AM) Looks awesome!!! Been thinking of trying this for a while now. May sound like a stupid question but never used fibreglass before, how did you get the fb to release from the mould ? Did it just pull off? The proper way: mold release agent such as below Thanks man thought some sort of release agent was required! |
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Mar 28, 2013 - 12:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 11, '08 From London Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Prior to laying anything in your mould, coat the inside with a release agent.
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Apr 1, 2013 - 5:07 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
I found another 6gc with a rear diffuser. Looks like it was custom made.
 Page Link: http://ars-brunei.blogspot.com/2009/12/ars...lica-st205.html -------------------- |
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