Rear diffuser for the JDM bumper
Nov 17, 2007, 09:55 PM
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That looks badass. Price is a bit steep in my opinion. I agree an FRP version painted to match the stock part would be nicer, also if it fit angled exhausts it would be more appealing. If it were cheaper I would def consider it!
Nov 18, 2007, 01:46 AM
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why limit your market by making something that only fits str8 exhausts (when most of the EVO's i've ever seen including myself have angled exhausts, then put it at a higher price than a proven race product (the voltex, that fits any exhaust), and we don't even know if your thing works.
make it fit all exhausts and drop the price then you might be able to sell some of these
make it fit all exhausts and drop the price then you might be able to sell some of these
Nov 19, 2007, 06:31 PM
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What exhaust did you use in prototyping?
How big a can/oval can you fit?
Any pics that are bigger and not with a camera-phone?
Any possibily of just fiberglass "fins" to get cost down?
The reason for the style of exhaust is that the fin next to the muffler would not fit, since it needs to be straight to bolt to the pan.
Nov 19, 2007, 07:45 PM
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I heard ABS molds were pretty expensive to contract out? I say make them in house from aluminum... If you use machine screws in the fins they will be replace-able if damaged...anodized in black. Then you could sell replacement fins (long or short option) if needed down the road & also sell it un-assembled w/ loctite for easier shipping. If you sell it to fit straight muff cars you can keep costs down & help encourage de-ricing the Evo scene a bit. Nothing wrong with that. I've never seen a diffused Ferrari or other supercar w/angled Honda can(s)?
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Nov 19, 2007, 08:25 PM
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I heard ABS molds were pretty expensive to contract out? I say make them from aluminum in batches...make an angled base and a straight muff base option... If you cut 2 different bases and machine screw in the fins they will be replace-able if damaged...anodized in black. Then you could sell replacement fins if needed down the road. Locktite em so they wont fall off, or sell it un-assembled w/ loctite for easier shipping
I'd want the straight muff option for my Works exhale
I'd want the straight muff option for my Works exhale
If I make it for angle exhaust you would only be able to use 3 fins. I don't think it would look right.
Nov 19, 2007, 08:42 PM
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wow...that's really nice...i had that in my mind the whole time and was wondering when someone was going to make one....
BUT, with most Evos here having angled exhausts, i'd think that selling that diffuser for 7 bills only for straight exhausts is quite unfair...not to mention that not too many people would want to buy that piece at that price....go a little lower on the price and have one for angled exhausts and i'll gaurantee you there'll be a lot more people interested in getting one.
plus, you did have the time to custom fabricate that piece so why not try one for angled exhausts? and if you say that it'll only have 3 fins, custom fbricate it so that there'll still be 4
BUT, with most Evos here having angled exhausts, i'd think that selling that diffuser for 7 bills only for straight exhausts is quite unfair...not to mention that not too many people would want to buy that piece at that price....go a little lower on the price and have one for angled exhausts and i'll gaurantee you there'll be a lot more people interested in getting one.
plus, you did have the time to custom fabricate that piece so why not try one for angled exhausts? and if you say that it'll only have 3 fins, custom fbricate it so that there'll still be 4
Aug 27, 2008, 04:27 PM
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Because I am obsessive, and can never let anything go after I decide that's what I want...
I have been scouring the web to find out who RACESHOP is/was and how to get a hold of them about this pretty piece of kit they designed, and built at least one of, for the JDM IX rear bumper...
I think his name was Larry and had a shop in Brentwood, CA that was called "The Race Shop" or "Race Shop" It appears it went out of business...I believe the phone number was 925-240-7223, which has been disconnected. He also had the domain name raceshoppro.com...that's also gone.
If anyone has any more up-to-date info on how I may contact this individual about this diffuser, please let me know.
I have been scouring the web to find out who RACESHOP is/was and how to get a hold of them about this pretty piece of kit they designed, and built at least one of, for the JDM IX rear bumper...
I think his name was Larry and had a shop in Brentwood, CA that was called "The Race Shop" or "Race Shop" It appears it went out of business...I believe the phone number was 925-240-7223, which has been disconnected. He also had the domain name raceshoppro.com...that's also gone.
If anyone has any more up-to-date info on how I may contact this individual about this diffuser, please let me know.
Last edited by WhiteEvo05; Aug 29, 2008 at 10:23 AM. Reason: ...because I never proof-read!
