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basslover911 · 01-07-2009, 08:23 PM

So, I just finished 15 minutes ago, with a cut finger

Made of 30 gauge sheet metal (Would have probably done 26 gauge if I were to do it again), the total cost was of $35.12. The sides are flush with the tire (actually, a little more "inwards"), the pictures make it show in some angles as it would be extruding past the tire and rim, but it does not.

I painted the top and sides black (with spray paint, and two coats of clear) so that it would look a little more like all those exotic cars carbon diffusers ...

Ok I tried I tried ...

I still have to do the middle, but that will be tomorrow as its dark now. But I am VERY happy with the results so far. It is going to be FAR superior to the little dinky things of coroplast that I had on there before. Haven't gone on the freeway yet but the rivets should hold everything in place and everything should be good to go.

(Pictures are from phone, sorry!)

01-07-2009, 08:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
basslover911 Master EcoModder Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 356 Silver Turtle - '02 Ford Focus Zx3 90 day: 38.83 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	--- My New Metal Rear Underbody Diffuser --- So, I just finished 15 minutes ago, with a cut finger Made of 30 gauge sheet metal (Would have probably done 26 gauge if I were to do it again), the total cost was of $35.12. The sides are flush with the tire (actually, a little more "inwards"), the pictures make it show in some angles as it would be extruding past the tire and rim, but it does not. I painted the top and sides black (with spray paint, and two coats of clear) so that it would look a little more like all those exotic cars carbon diffusers ... Ok I tried I tried ... I still have to do the middle, but that will be tomorrow as its dark now. But I am VERY happy with the results so far. It is going to be FAR superior to the little dinky things of coroplast that I had on there before. Haven't gone on the freeway yet but the rivets should hold everything in place and everything should be good to go. (Pictures are from phone, sorry!)