Calling All Cars with Fujimura Diffuser

40 to 332 · 09-01-2015, 12:07 PM

I'm debating between the Fujimura FRP rear diffuser and the carbon fiber version. For those of you who have the FRP version, what's the factory finish like? Is it a flat or matte black? Is the finish dull and rough such that it needs to be painted, or can it be installed "as is". RHD Japan describes the finish as "gel coated" ... whatever that means. Depending on the finish, I'll decide whether to go FRP or CF. Any input is appreciated!

370Z JT · 09-01-2015, 12:34 PM

imo, CF.

Zbrah · 09-01-2015, 12:36 PM

Frp will requires paint! That means extra costs.

axmea? · 09-01-2015, 01:07 PM

CF and BS ftw! Based on my experience alone expect not have an issue with either one. FRP will need to be prepped before painting anyway so if there are any imperfections it will be addressed before painting.

kenchan · 09-01-2015, 04:41 PM

get the cf one from japanparts.com

Kzonts · 09-01-2015, 05:55 PM

Spend the extra few bucks and get the CF... I love mine...

madwi · 09-01-2015, 06:42 PM

heres a couple of pics.
unboxing:

installed:

axmea? · 09-01-2015, 09:24 PM

rhdjapan shipped in 30 days or so vs 60 - 75 by air by the other Japanese e-store. Price shipped is virtually the same. You have some decisions to make. If you don't have plans for additional CF mods, go for the FRP.

lgarcia · 09-02-2015, 11:30 AM

I would say CF, then again that is the one I went with...

1st · 09-02-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 40 to 332

I'm debating between the Fujimura FRP rear diffuser and the carbon fiber version. For those of you who have the FRP version, what's the factory finish like? Is it a flat or matte black? Is the finish dull and rough such that it needs to be painted, or can it be installed "as is". RHD Japan describes the finish as "gel coated" ... whatever that means. Depending on the finish, I'll decide whether to go FRP or CF. Any input is appreciated!

I went with FRP gel coated...Reason being, I just can't do the rear deffuser in CF and feel every other piece would have to match (ocd/anal). The factory finish is glossy actually and has super excellent fitment. You could paint it if you wanted it to match the color of the car or a diffrent type of black. I put mine on as is (out the box) on the car. Here is what the deffuser looks like. Hope this helps.

Please take note that when installing this product use hardwear provided and better tape (VHB). I found that taping it about half an inch from the edge helps hide the tape and only taping the top works best with supplied hardwear at the bottom. Just my

Bishop370z · 09-02-2015, 02:39 PM

Would the Fujimura CF diffuser match up with the CF fangs? Both CF but made by different companies.

kenchan · 09-02-2015, 03:25 PM

yah, the weave sizes are the same or very similar to the evo-r fang. it matches my mine's rear spoiler lip too.

kenchan · 09-02-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

I went with FRP gel coated...Reason being, I just can't do the rear deffuser in CF and feel every other piece would have to match (ocd/anal).

dat makes sense, and a good choice for your ride.

axmea? · 09-02-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st

I went with FRP gel coated...Reason being, I just can't do the rear deffuser in CF and feel every other piece would have to match (ocd/anal).

I agree. That is exactly my point. As for vhb tape, I never run out. It is like duct tape. Gotta have one in your garage all the time.

40 to 332 · 09-02-2015, 04:10 PM

Thanks to everyone who posted replies. The pics were especially helpful. After reading the replies and doing some additional homework, I decided to go with the FRP version, and ordered it from RHD Japan. Reason: I don't have plans to make any more CF mods ... and the photo provided by 1st was spot on in terms of allowing me to see the finish and appearance of the diffuser. Again, thanks for your input!

09-01-2015, 12:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 439 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 138	Calling All Cars with Fujimura Diffuser I'm debating between the Fujimura FRP rear diffuser and the carbon fiber version. For those of you who have the FRP version, what's the factory finish like? Is it a flat or matte black? Is the finish dull and rough such that it needs to be painted, or can it be installed "as is". RHD Japan describes the finish as "gel coated" ... whatever that means. Depending on the finish, I'll decide whether to go FRP or CF. Any input is appreciated!

09-01-2015, 12:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	imo, CF. __________________ Click for My Journal Top Secret \| EVO-R \| Fujimura Auto \| Shine Auto \| Seibon \| MRWorks \| Swift \| SPC \| SSR \| UpRev \| Project Kics \| NST \| Titek \| Eibach \| Nismo \| Whiteline \| Quaife \| Invidia \| Fly1 \| CF Element \| Carbon Signal

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Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	Frp will requires paint! That means extra costs. __________________

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	CF and BS ftw! Based on my experience alone expect not have an issue with either one. FRP will need to be prepped before painting anyway so if there are any imperfections it will be addressed before painting. madwi and Zbrah like this. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

09-01-2015, 04:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	get the cf one from japanparts.com axmea? and madwi like this.

09-01-2015, 05:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kzonts Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 60 Posts: 716 Drives: 2019 Roadster Rep Power: 115320	Spend the extra few bucks and get the CF... I love mine... axmea? likes this.

09-01-2015, 06:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,400 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684428	heres a couple of pics. unboxing: installed: kenchan and axmea? like this.

09-01-2015, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	rhdjapan shipped in 30 days or so vs 60 - 75 by air by the other Japanese e-store. Price shipped is virtually the same. You have some decisions to make. If you don't have plans for additional CF mods, go for the FRP. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 09-01-2015 at 09:27 PM.

09-02-2015, 11:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 11	I would say CF, then again that is the one I went with...

09-02-2015, 02:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bishop370z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: California Posts: 5 Drives: 2012 370z Rep Power: 10	Would the Fujimura CF diffuser match up with the CF fangs? Both CF but made by different companies.

09-02-2015, 03:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	yah, the weave sizes are the same or very similar to the evo-r fang. it matches my mine's rear spoiler lip too. axmea? likes this.

09-02-2015, 04:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 439 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 138	Thanks to everyone who posted replies. The pics were especially helpful. After reading the replies and doing some additional homework, I decided to go with the FRP version, and ordered it from RHD Japan. Reason: I don't have plans to make any more CF mods ... and the photo provided by 1st was spot on in terms of allowing me to see the finish and appearance of the diffuser. Again, thanks for your input! axmea? and 1st like this.

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