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post Mar 22, 2013 - 7:19 AM
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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.

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post Mar 22, 2013 - 7:38 AM
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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/
post Mar 22, 2013 - 5:35 PM
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post Mar 26, 2013 - 5:25 AM
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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?
post 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


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post Mar 26, 2013 - 8:30 AM
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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
post Mar 26, 2013 - 8:50 AM
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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

post Mar 28, 2013 - 8:27 AM
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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!
post Mar 28, 2013 - 12:12 PM
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Prior to laying anything in your mould, coat the inside with a release agent.
post Apr 1, 2013 - 5:07 PM
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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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