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Interior/Exterior DIY Fiberglass Splitter With Pics

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Old Oct 21, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MidniteCoop
Did I hear something about a rear diffuser for the R53....
I'd be interested in one!
Me too Me too!!! R53 read diffuser! M7 just made one for the r56...no love as of yet for the r53.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BRGCooperS
Me too Me too!!! R53 read diffuser! M7 just made one for the r56...no love as of yet for the r53.
Now this will be my winter project i have a few idea..u see now that what a new love can'd do ..The r56 is out and they put the r53 aside
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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I laid 4 layers of fiberglass down and am trying to make the splitter from MC2's template. The fiberglass has finally dried, however it feels very flimsy and can bend rather easily. I really think I need to stiffen it up some how. How many layers of fiberglass did anyone else use?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 100percentcotton
I laid 4 layers of fiberglass down and am trying to make the splitter from MC2's template. The fiberglass has finally dried, however it feels very flimsy and can bend rather easily. I really think I need to stiffen it up some how. How many layers of fiberglass did anyone else use?
Dont no how much 4 layers is thick but you need about 1/4 inch wen you finish..i try to find the post where i explain the how-to..

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Old Nov 23, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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this is how i made it

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Hi yes you line up the page and stik d'em togeter you will no have you template.. follow the number.. i have use 1/4 marine plywood and have put 2 coat of epoxie sand'it and went to the local paint shop to paint'it black.To secure the spliter i used 5 longer screw not to long not to damage the AC rad and 1 bolt 1/4 in bolt whit look nut to secure the the spare hole on the spliter and 2 turnbocle plus blue looktite on every screw..ps you have to remove the bumper for the intalation((turnbocle)) note that the turnbocle are only held in the platic of the bumber..and 2 1 inch washer are instal on each side off the bumper...and yes i have put 1 foot long off double face 3m tape in between bumper and the spliter (center)..I have brought the car to hight speed and the spliter is stil there..

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Old Oct 8, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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sorry let me know if you also sell the splitter. thanks
 
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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 05:09 AM
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Does anyone have MC 2's template that they could email me ?? Had a quick look and seems like he hasn't been on since 2013. Any help would be greatly appreciated !
 
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