Fujimura cf Rear diffuser installed! (with pics)( AK370Z)
 

First of all, please ignore my dirty car/exhaust. I haven't washed or waxed it in a while. Seriously, the temp outside is more than 100+ EVERYDAY! Even during this install, I was sweating like a pig! :shakes head: . I hate summer time :(.

I'd like to thank NewYorkJon34 for creating the thread, Kenchan and 370Z JT for their very helpful DIY instructions (because the diffuser doesn't come with one!). I ALWAYS support my vendors but at the TIME the EVO-R one had some fitment issues. However, EVO-R has the new rear diffuser that's flawless and I def would've ordered EVO-R version now since it's cheaper and shipping time is much quicker (I bought mine from RHDJapan BTW and I had no problem with them. From placing order to delivered to my doorstep = exactly 23 days. However, some members DO NOT recommend that site).

Here are some pictures:

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First, I took the diffuser and applied VHB tapes on it. The tape they provide is a joke. I think I used VHB 4941 which is .45 mil. You can use any one of the models. They are all VERY good. I also left it in the sun as suggested by Kenchan.

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Gave it a quick polish before the install.

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As you can see in this pic, the diffuser comes with small round tape and 5 bolts.

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Please note, the big screw/bolt goes underneath the rear fog light. BTW, I didn't even use the other 4 bolts because the bond was SO strong (and it was 120 degrees out :rolleyes:.) I may add the other bolts this weekend.

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You have to take this clip off. It's not easy like other clips. Kinda use extra force. Mine kinda broke during process but it's fine. You throw it away anyway.

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Clip is off

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I first cleaned with water and then these solutions to clean the rear valence area.

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Clean surface

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If I you think my HKS logo is cheesy, I understand. I just put it there since putting it on the other side felt weird :ugh2:. I may take it off soon.

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I believe Kenchan said to "double up on the top if you're using .45 tape". I did according to his instructions.

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INSTALLED:

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WOOT! :woot: Looks good? BTW, this is before I adjusted the exhaust tips.

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Post tip adjustment.

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I thought this was a cool pic :tup: . BTW, please ignore my dirty exhaust :shakes head:. I must polish it soon.


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Far pic 1. This pic ended up being fuzzy due to being so bright outside! sorry :o

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Same thing here :(.

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So, I really like the product. I think it looks GREAT! It flows right in with the aggressive burnt HKS tips. :tup: This completes my existing cf look http://www.the370z.com/exterior-inte...ed-ak370z.html . Thank you for looking and your feedback is appreciated. :tiphat: BTW, you can order the EXACT same thing from EVO-R. It's same quality, cheaper and faster shipping. :tup:

Hey, it is Tony's car a year ago. :p
Car is looking great AK, tell me about the weather, we had a "cool" front last week, 95°.

:tup: ;)

haha.. yeah dude, seriously F this weather! :mad: I can't wait till the winter!

Thanks. :hello:

Nice I like it AK

Edit: Yeah not a fan of the HKS logo.

very nice Ak! :tup: yep, double up the tape at the top. :p

keep pressing it from time to time while the tape cures. :)

Looks really nice Ak, and it looks pretty easy.
I don't know about the blue flip flop though? :p

Yes, I do that from time to time :tup:

Says the guy with HKS logo as his avatar! haha J/K :bowrofl::icon17:. I know what you mean

Thanks. lol.. it's the affect of TONY syndrome!

Well, I think the real test going to be how well it withstands the heat from the tailpipes. My tailpipes get REALLY hot! So far so good but I'll keep you guys posted.

Looks like great fitment! Great write up/DIY



DAN

Dang it AK. I'm starting to feel like a mod stalker. I want.

hahah, yah, phalen would be wearing these:

JDM driving shoes:

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Really nice fit. Best I've seen!

OK AK, that's done now, time to cut the lawn.

Looks great. Nice close detail install photo.

They should make these for the Nismo.

Nice!!! u finally got the time to install it:tup: I got mine in 12 days:happydance: still sitting in the garage though! Nicely done AK It's a bad A$$..

Looks good ak.

LMAO! I was kidding when I mentioned it to you the other night dude dont get uptight! :icon18:

Looking good so far :tup:

Beautiful. Visually lowers the car a bit, imo.

Looks pretty nice! I'm not a huge fan of the CF "look" (even though I have the CF FI exhaust), but I'm still thinking about doing the diffuser and fangs. I like the whole "blacked" out look, but I don't want to paint them or deal with putting on vinyl.

looks great!!!!!! :tup: congrats ak!!!

Ak, looks great, but you ,know now that the time is coming and my offer is still on the table for the wheels. Lets chop chop, and get down to business. By the way, got another strange email from someone, ill forward it to you.

looks real nice AK, and a great write-up. I'm probably going to get the same one but in black FRP rather than CF.

I'm actually shocked that no one is making rear diffusers other than EVO-R. It seems like a lot of people want them.

That looks really nice AK! I have envisioned something like that to finish off the end of the car and think that the diffuser adds more pop than simply painting or applying vinyl to the bumper.

beautiful diffuser!

< does not recommend that site. Purchased the Fujimura front lip from RHDJapan.....it made it to California.....then got "untrackable"....whatever that means. Lost....stolen.....at least those words would have made sense but "untrackable"? However, that is just my experience......obviously it can be done right from Point A to Point B.



Glad you were able to get the rear valence/diffuser, AK! :tup: Looks really, really good!

Looks awesome AK. I'm thinking of one myself. BTW take off all your badges and have a nice clean smooth look.

Looks great, congrats!!

Looks beautiful!
Take that hks decal off!

Thank you. :tiphat:

haha.. GET this item! Makes the Z look BEAUTIFUL from the back! :tup:

:rofl2: I'm too lazy to cut grass!

:iagree: A little more aggressive cf diffuser design for the aggressive Nismo rear! :yum: :tup: OOOOO I'm giving away ideas!

Thanks man! Post pic when you put yours in! :tup: PS: I got your pm but it's 4:53AM! I gotta be up like 8am! :(. I'll reply tomm.

haha.. no biggie. I'm gonna take it off soon anyway! :(

Thanks man. Probably next year. I'm about to put winter set in for all the slush :(.

:iagree: Well said. It makes the rear so appealing! With all the other cf parts, I think my car looks pretty decent. ALL I NEED now, is MINE's small rear spoiler cf add on and EVO-R 1 piece cf front lip or similar (Seibon/Mines front lip) lip :drool:! I can already picture it in my head how awesome the whole car would look! :yum:

Looks great AK!

:iagree: I spy a PS3 controller too, COD anyone!?

dude, I have both xbox 360 and PS3 but both of them has a layer of dust on them :(. After working on the forum, staying social and keeping my career running, I haven't had a chance to play a video games in 15+ months! :eek: :(

I seriously will take the ps3 I want one for GTR and twisted metal.

:( is right. With all that said I would like to say thank you for such a great forum, the excellent write ups you've done and all the time you have put in to get all of us here!

-Scott

Really nice fit AK I will do the same as you when i have time LOL...

Just an update on the fujimura CF diffuser... my VHB wasnt so vhb and started to sag about 3mm from the bumper :ugh:
so yanked it off slowly and reapplied a different VHB tape. this time used VHB 5952.

5952 literally has almost no initial cure time... if you make a mistake, like accidentally install your diffuser up-side-down lol,
well, that's permanent. :icon17:

prep... to prevent scuffs i use japanse rice paper masking tape.
http://www.the370z.com/members/kench...ra-prepare.jpg


VHB applied...
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wiped bumper with alcohol and applied...
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this is only like a minute after application. it is STUCK on there. :tup:
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i applied good amount of pressure and will let it cure.

Looking good Ken! :tup:

Good thing I used 3M VHB 4910 Clear on my Fujimura diffuser + the screws that came with it. I might part out before selling the car in 2070 :rofl2:

When installing the front lip with the same VHB, I was also surprised with the initial cure time. Only after a few seconds I could no longer seperate the lip from the front bumper. I still added 6 more locked nuts and screws to make it permanent :icon18:

I love your attention to detail ken :yum:

thanks, beemaz. so does the clear tape have more adhesion or??? the tape i used is still black and i saw reviews where people were using it to mount spoilers and stuff. also signs, fastener replacement, etc. this stuff is STRONG. :tup: i too used the screws that came with the fujimura. :)

thanks, waizzz. :D

This thread is killing me. I got my VHB tape today and the diffuser just left customs. :excited:

Hope the fitment with mine is as good as yours. :tup: