DIY Rear Diffuser : The Writeup - Page 5

RobK0000 · 10-14-2007, 08:19 AM

Nice job, came out really clean, what i would do is get an Sti sticker or WRX sticker and place it right in the middle of the lip, then put some gel coat over it. It will be shiny forever, i didnt dothat on mine because i forgot to get the stickers...Duhh

Nice work, also my hood is nowhere near done, i have about 8 layers on there right now, its pretty stiff but i havent finished with the Carbonfiber or kevlar layers. and its getting to cold. I'll see if we can get it done by spring.

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wes1202 · 10-14-2007, 09:17 AM

nice work but i dont have the time to do that

subiLOVR03 · 10-14-2007, 10:58 AM

i just have to say i love u this is one of the best diy's AND write ups ive ever read im starting this project today only 1 question y did u have to do the resin when it was mounted to your car why couldnt u resin it off the car?

and yea double sided tape would work fine for mounting as long as when u take it off use a blow dryer DO NOT use a heat gun that will bubble your paint

BlueF · 10-14-2007, 11:07 AM

Damn impressive. Thanks for sharing the fantastic write-up!

fastwrx25 · 10-14-2007, 11:12 AM

awesome man.

you did great work...the front lip looks badass too. I am super impressed with what you did.....

RobK0000 · 10-14-2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subiLOVR03

i just have to say i love u this is one of the best diy's AND write ups ive ever read im starting this project today only 1 question y did u have to do the resin when it was mounted to your car why couldnt u resin it off the car?

and yea double sided tape would work fine for mounting as long as when u take it off use a blow dryer DO NOT use a heat gun that will bubble your paint

If you use the actual bumper as the Plug, you will get a direct female mold. Its much easier this way, Unless youy use the Foamboard and cut it out exactly the way you would like

subiLOVR03 · 10-14-2007, 12:55 PM

ahh i c

zabu_sti · 10-14-2007, 04:26 PM

simply amazing

wrxSIN · 10-14-2007, 04:46 PM

you are my hero

zabu_sti · 10-14-2007, 06:18 PM

sticky plz

rubinm · 10-15-2007, 05:04 AM

wow that is sweet. i'll pay you $100 for one

indelible · 10-15-2007, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubinm

wow that is sweet. i'll pay you $100 for one

ATK · 10-15-2007, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubinm

wow that is sweet. i'll pay you $100 for one

So you'll pay him for the $75 cost plus $0.71 an hour for labor? I'm down. Put me down for one for $101

imma_stocker · 10-15-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ATK

So you'll pay him for the $75 cost plus $0.71 an hour for labor? I'm down. Put me down for one for $101

How about a GB?

ST4TUS · 10-18-2007, 12:01 AM

Id rather spend the extra $50 and buy one...seems like alot of work for moderate to good results.

indelible · 10-18-2007, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ST4TUS

Id rather spend the extra $50 and buy one...seems like alot of work for moderate to good results.

where can you find a full rear diffuser for $125?

PaulWalkerJr · 10-18-2007, 05:37 PM

That looks like a ton of work. But I think it came out nicely. Now make one in Carbon Fiber.

RobK0000 · 10-18-2007, 06:08 PM

Carbon Fiber FTW!

indelible · 10-18-2007, 06:24 PM

how much does a sheet of CF in that size cost?

RobK0000 · 10-18-2007, 07:05 PM

The stuff you see above was $59 a yard.

Its pricey stuff, that lip originally cost $20 in material made out of fiberglass, then i re did it with 2layers of cf and 3 layers of fiberglass. WHich is what you see above.

so that cost me $165 in the end, Plus about 6 hours in labor, because i made the mold previously.

Sausage · 10-18-2007, 07:50 PM

That lip rocks

RobK0000 · 10-18-2007, 07:54 PM

I wish it was still that shiny, I think i may take it off soon and wet sand the whole thing again, then do a 1/32" gel coat. Make it look new again

Sausage · 10-18-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobK0000

I wish it was still that shiny, I think i may take it off soon and wet sand the whole thing again, then do a 1/32" gel coat. Make it look new again

How's your hood coming along?

RobK0000 · 10-18-2007, 08:22 PM

Actually i just posted on a different forum that im going to add a layer of Fiberglass and CF this Saturday/Sunday, its suppose to be 70 outside which is PERFECT weather.

Its definately nowhere near done, even when im done fiberglassing, i still ahve to fabricate a bracket to mount it to the car. Should be fairly simple, but that will have to be epoxyed to the hood, then fiberglassed and attached with kevlar. It will be interesting, and a long process but as long as it stays somewhat warm i can keep working at it.

Jinsuk · 10-19-2007, 05:43 PM

im very impressed

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10-14-2007, 08:19 AM	#101
RobK0000 Scooby Specialist Member#: 62230 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC	Nice job, came out really clean, what i would do is get an Sti sticker or WRX sticker and place it right in the middle of the lip, then put some gel coat over it. It will be shiny forever, i didnt dothat on mine because i forgot to get the stickers...Duhh Nice work, also my hood is nowhere near done, i have about 8 layers on there right now, its pretty stiff but i havent finished with the Carbonfiber or kevlar layers. and its getting to cold. I'll see if we can get it done by spring. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

10-14-2007, 09:17 AM	#102
wes1202 Scooby Newbie Member#: 149800 Join Date: May 2007	nice work but i dont have the time to do that

10-14-2007, 10:58 AM	#103
subiLOVR03 Scooby Newbie Member#: 144375 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: jackson nj Vehicle: 2003 2.5 rs aspen white	i just have to say i love u this is one of the best diy's AND write ups ive ever read im starting this project today only 1 question y did u have to do the resin when it was mounted to your car why couldnt u resin it off the car? and yea double sided tape would work fine for mounting as long as when u take it off use a blow dryer DO NOT use a heat gun that will bubble your paint

10-14-2007, 11:07 AM	#104
BlueF Scooby Specialist Member#: 45324 Join Date: Oct 2003 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: California Vehicle: 2008 STI Black	Damn impressive. Thanks for sharing the fantastic write-up!

10-14-2007, 11:12 AM	#105
fastwrx25 Scooby Guru Member#: 126441 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: TPE Vehicle: 03 bugeye	awesome man. you did great work...the front lip looks badass too. I am super impressed with what you did.....

10-14-2007, 12:55 PM	#107
subiLOVR03 Scooby Newbie Member#: 144375 Join Date: Mar 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: jackson nj Vehicle: 2003 2.5 rs aspen white	ahh i c

10-14-2007, 04:26 PM	#108
zabu_sti Scooby Newbie Member#: 92055 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stockton, CA Vehicle: 2005 Impreza WRX STi Midnight Blue	simply amazing

10-14-2007, 04:46 PM	#109
wrxSIN Scooby Guru Member#: 157818 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: did you do your kegels today?	you are my hero

10-14-2007, 06:18 PM	#110
zabu_sti Scooby Newbie Member#: 92055 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stockton, CA Vehicle: 2005 Impreza WRX STi Midnight Blue	sticky plz

10-15-2007, 05:04 AM	#111
rubinm Scooby Specialist Member#: 63483 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Ski Town USA Vehicle: 2005 STi HTA68'd+e85 Aspen White	wow that is sweet. i'll pay you $100 for one

10-18-2007, 12:01 AM	#115
ST4TUS Scooby Newbie Member#: 157207 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: 518 New York Vehicle: 2005 WRX Aspen White	Id rather spend the extra $50 and buy one...seems like alot of work for moderate to good results.

10-18-2007, 05:37 PM	#117
PaulWalkerJr Scooby Newbie Member#: 162146 Join Date: Oct 2007	That looks like a ton of work. But I think it came out nicely. Now make one in Carbon Fiber.

10-18-2007, 06:08 PM	#118
RobK0000 Scooby Specialist Member#: 62230 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC	Carbon Fiber FTW!

10-18-2007, 06:24 PM	#119
indelible Scooby Specialist Member#: 99573 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Highland, CA Vehicle: 2005 Stage 2 STi,CAI HKS CBE, Titek DP	how much does a sheet of CF in that size cost?

10-18-2007, 07:05 PM	#120
RobK0000 Scooby Specialist Member#: 62230 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC	The stuff you see above was $59 a yard. Its pricey stuff, that lip originally cost $20 in material made out of fiberglass, then i re did it with 2layers of cf and 3 layers of fiberglass. WHich is what you see above. so that cost me $165 in the end, Plus about 6 hours in labor, because i made the mold previously.

10-18-2007, 07:50 PM	#121
Sausage Scooby Specialist Member#: 104998 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NNJ Vehicle: 2007 vf39 SuperWagon I haz teh bed gramers	That lip rocks

10-18-2007, 07:54 PM	#122
RobK0000 Scooby Specialist Member#: 62230 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC	I wish it was still that shiny, I think i may take it off soon and wet sand the whole thing again, then do a 1/32" gel coat. Make it look new again

10-18-2007, 08:22 PM	#124
RobK0000 Scooby Specialist Member#: 62230 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC	Actually i just posted on a different forum that im going to add a layer of Fiberglass and CF this Saturday/Sunday, its suppose to be 70 outside which is PERFECT weather. Its definately nowhere near done, even when im done fiberglassing, i still ahve to fabricate a bracket to mount it to the car. Should be fairly simple, but that will have to be epoxyed to the hood, then fiberglassed and attached with kevlar. It will be interesting, and a long process but as long as it stays somewhat warm i can keep working at it.

10-19-2007, 05:43 PM	#125
Jinsuk Scooby Newbie Member#: 162245 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Camas, WA Vehicle: 2007 Impreza 2.5i Obsidian Black Pearl	im very impressed