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Old 12-14-2008, 04:00 PM
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i have not seen the noblesse rear diffuser. what does it look like? sorry but im lazy today.
 
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it seems like fun

btw that EG looks damn good
 
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Old 12-14-2008, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMxGE8
You won't feel the benefit of the diffuser unless you're going past 100MPH. And I don't think you cruise past 100MPH on the highway. At least I hope you don't. Trust me man... I wouldn't bother wasting the money for something that won't even work.
I don't trust you. Post evidence please.

I have a Beatrush front underpanel and I can feel and see a difference with that at highway speeds; better front end stability and better gas mileage.

I believe a rear diffuser would make a difference, particularly on a car with a big flat back end like the Fit has. It would help break up the airflow as it comes out from under the car (that's why it's called a diffuser, after all) and should reduce the suction effect back there.

I've been considering a homebuilt one as have a few other folks here, just haven't gotten the round tuit yet.
 

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Old 12-14-2008, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kylerwho
i have not seen the noblesse rear diffuser. what does it look like? sorry but im lazy today.


 
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Old 12-14-2008, 10:35 PM
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time to get a jdm rear bumper. that looks really good.
 
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Old 12-14-2008, 10:45 PM
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I believe Kelsy has the noblesse rear diffuser on this car.
 
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Old 12-14-2008, 11:03 PM
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Yea, it's sexy without a doubt and j's used it to help with a lil aero on the track so if they have a reason to use it...definitely can't be harmful lol. I thought if you did anything jdm relating to the body it all had to be changed though? hood, bumper, 1/4 panels, bumper, sideskirts...or is that just with the front end?
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 01:24 AM
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the rear just requires a jdm rear bumper and rear crash bar. the side skirts just match the rest of the conversion. the front is the expensive part.
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 01:37 AM
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Old 12-15-2008, 01:41 AM
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im so jealous of you fit chris. did the diffuser make a noticeable differance?
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 01:42 AM
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I cant feel a difference but gas mileage slightly improved
 
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Chris, it looks like the Noblesse diffuser would cover up the rear jacking point. Does it, and if so, how do you deal with that? Thanks!
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by wdb
I don't trust you. Post evidence please.

I have a Beatrush front underpanel and I can feel and see a difference with that at highway speeds; better front end stability and better gas mileage.

I believe a rear diffuser would make a difference, particularly on a car with a big flat back end like the Fit has. It would help break up the airflow as it comes out from under the car (that's why it's called a diffuser, after all) and should reduce the suction effect back there.

I've been considering a homebuilt one as have a few other folks here, just haven't gotten the round tuit yet.
You do know that having aero parts decreases gas mileage right? I road race and have friends who compete in Time Attack events. I trust in their knowledge since they know wassup since they actually put their aero parts to use. I'm guessing aero parts would help a little, but not enough for the effort and money IMO.
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMxGE8
You do know that having aero parts decreases gas mileage right?
that depends on what the aero part is.
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 03:24 PM
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Diffusers are HAWT. Is that only for the JDM rear bumber?
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 04:57 PM
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Chris, it looks like the Noblesse diffuser would cover up the rear jacking point. Does it, and if so, how do you deal with that? Thanks!
If your talking about that big triangular piece then yes, that must be removed for the Diffuser. I never use that to jack anyway, I always use the towhook.
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by kylerwho
the rear just requires a jdm rear bumper and rear crash bar. the side skirts just match the rest of the conversion. the front is the expensive part.
oooo. just a jdm bumper n crash bar sounds like something to come next summer so much i wanna order before summer and so little money to spend lol.

@c-fit - already said. yes.
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 07:52 PM
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contact aj racing for the rear bumper.
chris where did you pick up that diffuser? mind if i ask how much?
 
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Old 12-15-2008, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmchris.com
if your talking about that big triangular piece then yes, that must be removed for the diffuser. I never use that to jack anyway, i always use the towhook.
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Old 12-15-2008, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kylerwho
contact aj racing for the rear bumper.
chris where did you pick up that diffuser? mind if i ask how much?

I got it from Ben because he had it instock. I dont remember how much it was... i want to say about $400?
 


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