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Upgrade Rear Diffuser

Discussion in 'Roadster 2008-2012' started by Lou B, Nov 13, 2020.

  1. Lou B

    Lou B Member

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    i want to upgrade the Rear Diffuser
    To Carbon Fiber.
    Medlock has a conversion kit to
    Make a 2.0 rear end convert to a 2.5
    Rear end.
    I like the look of the 2.5 diffuser
    But I don’t want to devalue #619
    And make it into something not true
    To the original design.
    What do you guys think ?
    Has anyone bought this conversion kit?
    Would you do it?
     
  2. jason.tv

    jason.tv Member

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    I don't think it would devalue anything; if I had a 2.0 rear I would of upgraded it to the 2.5
     
  3. kwellmey

    kwellmey Member

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    I recall the cutover from 2.0 to 2.5 to be inconsistent based upon vin sequence. I doubt anyone would really care or notice except for a select few keen eyes on this forum. The 2.5 rear diffuser was much better looking in my opinion.
     
  4. GJVR

    GJVR Member

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    I do not think you would devalue anything either. When in doubt order a spare with Tessa (while you stil can) and store it.

    I have just hydro dipped my diffuser in carbon fiber print.
    Pretty happy with the result.
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  5. ML Auto

    ML Auto Member

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    You could always shave it and get rid of that ugly "buttstache"

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  6. gregd

    gregd Active Member

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    The prior (original) owner of my 2.0 upgraded the front and rear to the 2.5 style, which I think looks a lot better. Glad he did that.

    Every car is an individual by this time, so if that's what looks better to you, go for it.
     

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