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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Bumper cover with diffuser?

Does anyone make an aftermarket rear bumper with built in diffuser that will fit over the USDM bumper support. Something similar to the JDM bumper cover.
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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why not just mod the stock rear beam?
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Not that I could find I ended up buying the APR cf rear diffuser and love the way it looks on my Evo.
Here is a pic of what it looks like, not my Evo but if you like I can send pic's once I wash my car so you can see how it looks in CF
Attached Thumbnails Bumper cover with diffuser?-aprrear.bmp  

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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=63&page=1
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 08:11 PM
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{omg} Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $720!!!!!!
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 08:26 PM
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Yes but to get a replacement Evo IX rear bumper with a fake diffuser it almost $700 shipped. With the Apr you still have an VIII look with a real diffuser that is functional and is crash safe.
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeyM3
why not just mod the stock rear beam?
because your insurance company will laugh at you
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by wizzo 8
{omg} Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $720!!!!!!
Looks like there is also a "FRP" one available that would be cheaper
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 05:18 AM
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Thanks for the info.
I checked out the link and noticed that the non-carbon fiber is much cheaper (low $400's). It looks like there is some cutting of the stock bumper cover involved. Did anyone do this themselves or did you have a shop do it for you? How is fitment? Any weird rattles or noises after installing? And finally, any motorsports people running this with positive results on the track?
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Found this thread, but it does not give any definitive answer on the benefits, if any, of the APR. Some decent info and links.
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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Love the nice look of the diffuser! Except my Evo is black
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Doesn't BR make one of these?

EDIT: nevermind...it's for the JDM one.

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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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Sorry, forgot to add the link to the tread discussing the diffuser.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ne...te=1&p=5146381
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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I think Buscher does make one for the USDM 8 - it's inexpensive, in fact shipping is more than the diffuser.
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Old Jan 13, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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Found the BR part. Not sure if it is available for the USDM bumper yet.

https://secure.buschurracing.com/cat...ef3d8050b0ee6a
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