Top Secret style diffuser.

[KyleR]

I'm sure many of you know what this diffuser looks like, and if you don't, it's awesome

 

I've been talking to RT Performance about this and if everything goes to plan, there should be a group buy available for this in fibre glass, which will be less than half the price of the current replica carbon fiber ones available from Shine, Mastergrade etc.

 

This is more of a feeler than anything else to see if it's possible, and if the numbers are there, then we can go ahead and take it to the next level.

 

Here is a link to the diffuser for those who don't know what it is. It's very rare over here and I'm only aware of maybe 3 or 4 in the UK. Genuine Top Secret ones are still around, but are like hens teeth and retail at around $1400 plus shipping at around $400 then add taxes and customs. Quality copies like this one are around $550 - $800 plus $400 shipping and tax and customs after that.

 

http://www.drivelinestore.com/mastergrade_carbon_fiber_/carbon_fiber_rear_diffusers/mas03350zrts/i-495445.aspx

 

RT says he can do them in FRP for £290 + P&P which is a frigging bargain, and maybe further down the line if the interest is there, reprodice them in Carbon too But we need 5+ names to get the ball rolling. The more the merrier. Stick your name on the list if you'd be interested

 

Kyle

 

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[DoogyRev]

Should you not put yourself down for one or are you doing a group buy for everyone else

[BillyZed]

Can you put some pics up of the diffuser as I've seen a couple of different ones

[OsakaBen]

Really need to fit mine lol - my dad is using it as a workbench haha

[Tarmac@TarmacSportz]

Already been on this project for the past few months, Just going for final testing and pictures this weekend then they will be on sale

 

I have an original CF for sale, and the slight twist will be that I am having vortex generators (the side bits) made in Carbon Fibre if people want that option...

 

I was trying to keep this " Top Secret " pardon the punn but nevermind

 

 

 

[BillyZed]

 

As long as it looks like that

[AliveBoy]

 

As long as it looks like that

 

You won't be able to move with that on the back of yours You'll catch it on the slightest incline

[BillyZed]

 

As long as it looks like that

 

You won't be able to move with that on the back of yours You'll catch it on the slightest incline

 

I was thinking that actually!

[AliveBoy]

I was thinking that actually!

 

I used to have a diffuser, until I ripped it pretty much in half changing lane on the M25

[BillyZed]

I was thinking that actually!

 

I used to have a diffuser, until I ripped it pretty much in half changing lane on the M25

 

oh dear! You can't have one anymore now anyway

[Neilp]

If this is in fibre glass it will get destroyed! Expect it to be dust after a few weeks.

 

If it would come in a reinforced frp it would last a lot longer IMO

[taras]

I intend to use the same re-enforced fibreglass we use for our front race splitter which unless you hit head on to a kirb or wall it won't get destroyed. However I think if anything was to be crashed like that it will be in bits even if it was made of carbon.

 

The reason why I intend to make them in fibreglass is just to kick start this production.

Its quicker and cheaper for me to make fibreglass items and then make carbon ones at a later date.

With this group buy it'll be at a very attractive price of £290 +PP.

We can always look into the carbon ones later on.

[Neilp]

What about using a PU type material? That's what I originally meant but wrote FRP.

[taras]

PU is not ideal for this kind of application.

Its only good for small parts or lips and skirts.

If you've ever seen or worked with a PU bumper, you'll be quick to understand why it's a bad idea.

PU is simply not rigid enough for Aero use. Its heavy in density compared to a composite of the same thickness and it'll flop, warp and drag under pressure so if you use it as a wide flat diffuser, it'll just be shaven across the motorway.

 

There are lots of good pictures of this diffuser on the internet if you search TS 350Z diffuser. Here's one of the origionals.

 

Edited September 17, 2013 by RT-Performance

[Darren]

Im interested in this, would also need some side diffusers at the same time.

[buster]

heres the one Tarmac sportz now produces.

 

fitted this at the weekend and love it

 

 

 

 

............................................................. NOW he also does the side deffuser/skirts

Edited September 24, 2013 by buster

[Brummiestormer]

Any pics without those side bits (not keen on those) lol

[buster]

here you go m8

 

without

 

 

 

with nismo style spats

 

 

 

and with vortec generators

 

 

Edited September 26, 2013 by buster

[tony.r123]

How was the fit? did you have to bond it ? Looks great

[buster]

its bolted in place x 14 and has a centre bracket attached to underside of vehicle.rather sturdy once bolted up

Edited September 26, 2013 by buster

[Brummiestormer]

Much better without those vortex things imho i'd keep my nismo spats :-)

[buster]

that's the beauty of it....can still fit them. personally I ve opted for the vortec gens.

[SkylineV35]

nice i like the subtleness of nismo spats, but the vortex does look nuts!! in a good way!

[Yella Fella]

I was going to say, if it's only for cars without a kit, so more or less standard cars?

 

What about exhausts that this will fit around?

[buster]

I am running 5 inch tail pipes with separate boxes and it clears those .....