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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 08:22 PM
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Gauging interest in Rear diffuser production

First to the moderators this is just to see if there would be enough interest generated for this product. I would appreciate if somebody could PM me who to get in contact with to obtain vendor status here on this site. My freind has made a rear diffuser for the Mini below are pictures of it. It is black fiberglass and could be painted any color by the consumer. It comes with stainless steel brackets/hardware. I would like to get an idea of the level of interest in such a product if he could offer this for 350.00? Thanks for any input.







 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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would like to see it on the car please.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
would like to see it on the car please.
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You might want to get in touch with the site founder, Mark Ferguson https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...member.php?u=3 ...he's real tight about vendor policy...If you can't get him...don't see why you wouldn't...contact one of these vendors for some advice:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/vendor.php
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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Oh, one other thing...we like carbon fiber
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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interested

But need an "on car" shot

Is this a copy of the Hamm*n

PS : the moderators WILL find you
 
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Old Jan 4, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by COR BLMY
PS : the moderators WILL find you

shhhh!
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 03:37 AM
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Thanks for the contact info for the sites founder Mr.Ferguson. Will get pics with unit on the car. Carbon is doable but big money will get further info.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 03:44 AM
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The idea is nice but my only comment is on the finish. Should I understand this to be a prototype that is hand made? It looks as thought the finish is rather uneven and not perfectly flat.

Will the final production piece be manufactured in quantity by machine for a more even design and finish?

thanks and good luck!

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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 06:33 AM
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ok, dumb question...what is a rear diffuser? is that to take the place of the rear spoiler?
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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I like the idea. Please don't take the below as anything other than constructive criticism.

Seems a little spendy (someone had to say it), probable price point is a C note lower. The finish looks a bit uneven, especially for the price. +3 Need pics on the car. Also, check clearance on the S models, seems the exhaust heat may get to it in time.

Great idea, especially like the SS hardware.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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Same here. Pics on a car. A little too $$$.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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The finish will be gloss and could be buffed to a mirror finish.This unit would come from a fiberglass composite mold. This pictured unit is a prototype. As stated it would be paintable. If you guys are of the opinion the price is too high then this will end things right here. Profit at this price would just make it worth the effort. Other diffusssers are 2X this price? Again I do appreciate the input and take everything as constructive!! This is a great group of guys here.
 
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