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Interior/Exterior R56 GP2 Rear Diffuser on R53 - DONE...!

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Old Dec 30, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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R56 GP2 Rear Diffuser on R53 - DONE...!

buddy of mine challenge me that no way will R56 GP2 Rear Diffuser will fit in R53 so I did it to prove it's possible, here is my take on install the R56 GP2 Rear Diffuser on my R53, after lot of cutting and welding and is done. check this out.

more pics here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/poonra...7649780457325/

 
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 12:03 AM
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Looks good. Nice job with the modification!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 04:58 AM
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love it!
 
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 06:28 AM
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That looks fabulous!! I wondered if it would work--since I have already relocated the battery.
Is there a noticeable effect with it installed???
 
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Old Dec 31, 2014 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 1qwkmini
That looks fabulous!! I wondered if it would work--since I have already relocated the battery.
Is there a noticeable effect with it installed???

Thanks, I do not notice any effect it's more for look and I don't have the undertray so probably don't do anything.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 11:11 AM
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Looks clean, nice install.

What exhaust tip is that?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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Poon - Look great nice job and congrats. Like that battery box mod.
 
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Originally Posted by PoonRacing
buddy of mine challenge me that no way will R56 GP2 Rear Diffuser will fit in R53 so I did it to prove it's possible, here is my take on install the R56 GP2 Rear Diffuser on my R53, after lot of cutting and welding and is done. check this out.

more pics here - https://www.flickr.com/photos/poonra...7649780457325/


The link doesn't work anymore it seems. If you could share photos by a different means I would be so appreciative!!!
 
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