Clio diffuser
 

My take on the Clio diffuser idea.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...04688894_n.jpg

Looks to be nicely flushed to the bumper there!
Going for the duplex with it?

Not too sure on the left side bit being behind though :/

Yes, going for the duplex, the plan is to trim away a lot of the front part of the diffuser to make it easier to attach to the bottom of the spare wheel well.

Is it cracked in the corner Pete, not sure by the pic. Looks awesome work though, so many going for this now I'll have to jump on that bandwagon soon!

No, it's just the angle of the picture I think, I'll take some better ones when I've finished blending it in.

Was it the mould a poor fit to begin with pete?

Or is this an actual clio diffuser?

It's gonna look good! A lot of work though?

It's an actual Clio diffuser.

Is it a pretty much straight fit but you just want it blended in or is there a bit of work to get it to look stock? Which model of clio diffuser is it (year/model)

It's a Clio 197 from around 2006.

It is a straghtforward'ish fit, size wise it is spot on, but there is a difference in profile between the ends of the diffuser and the zs bumper, that's why I decided to fit it behind the bumper moulding, I think it will be easier to hide the profile difference that way.

Ah I see. Seems like a good bit of effort that will be worth while

Blair, **CLICKY**
http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Renault-Sport...CKQ~~60_12.JPG

That's the very one

oooh, thank you. Was looking at that earlier

looks better behind the bumper as you have it pete

A couple of new pics showing the area blended

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7424/...3a9634dc_z.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3676/...2408de66_z.jpg

Pics are a bit small Pete ;)

My only concern is, will the exhaust rattle off the plastic or is the apeture big enough?

The pics come up huge if you click on them !, see what I mean

I clearly couldn't get my sarcasm across on a post :P

Does look really good made, great effort will be worth it.

lol, it was early, my sarcasm detector hadn't fully warmed up :laugh:

The exhaust is going to need some thought, some rough measurements point to it needing some re-jigging, but when I get the bumper and diffuser trial fitted I'll have more of a clue how it's going to fit, I've already decided to trim some of the diffuser away to make it fit the spare wheel well more easily, it won't make any visual difference unless someone gets on their hands and knees under the back of the car

No new pics, sorry !.

But I've finished painting the new bumper, and removed the old one, and the damaged crush cans, i knew the car had a small love tap on the rear end some time in its life, and the old bumper had a gash repair and repaint, it is in fact cracked from top to bottom on the r/h side, all held together with filler on the outside :slap:.

I've also contacted Pro Speed exhausts in Cardiff for a ball park figure for a dual outlet system to suit the diffuser, I was going to get a Blue Flame like the one on our 180, but they are £600 these days :sad:.

Pro Speed reckon £270 incl vat and fitting for a suitable dual outlet system, so I think when I put the rear suspension, bumper and diffuser back on, + mot, a trip to Cardiff will be in order.

That's a good price .... :hmm:

I like the sound of mine, but have always fancied a dual exit ....

It is a good price, I am going to confirm it when I phone them, but as it was the owner of Pro Speed that answered my email I assume he knows his stuff, we shall see in due course :smile1:

I'd need to check again, but longlife quoted me about £400 for a dual exit cat back stainless. For £270 - it'd be worth a run to Cardiff for a day out !

My quote is only for the rear section, I think it would have been more if I'd wanted the middle section

Fitted, next is to get it mot'd, then a trip to Pro Speed for a dual outlet exhaust.

A couple of quick pics.

http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/62/4g6k.jpg

http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/594/x59b.jpg

http://imageshack.us/scaled/medium/40/u803.jpg

Nice number plate!
You going for a flush looking exhaust to match the curve of the splitter?

Looks so massively long that one you have now!
Was it flush on the old bumper?

Looks like its meant to be there!

Thanks.

The exhaust is a Mongoose that was adapted from my old 420, it stuck out too far on the 420, and also with the original zs bumper.

A curved end cut to the pipe following the shape of the diffuser might look quite sweet, I had thought of either a slash cut with the end flush with the diffuser, or a straight cut also finishing flush, these are the sort of options that I'll need to discuss with Pro Speed.

Curved or slash close to the original I reckon

The loss of airflow/down force with a straight cut sticking out from the bottom would be unfathomable! ;)

looks very nice

Downforce lol.

If there is any downforce generated some of it will be acting through the rear bumper, a part well known for its structural rigidity :thumbsup:

looks good but you need to paint it black! it shouyld have an effect on downforce by allowing air to travel under it better than the scoop that is the mgs normal bumber

Bumper sag at high speeds then! Lower CoG!
All gains! No drawbacks!

I always think that the bumper shape lends itself more to a parachute!

I agree with you about the standard bumper acting like a parachute, it needs a closing panel on the bottom to stop it from trapping so much air.

The colour of the diffuser does need seeing to, I have some Black trim wax which should darken it quite a bit, and is less work than painting it.

That looks excellent, I would go with inward rolled and slash cut to same contour as the diffuser myself.:) very good price you been quoted too I reckon

I was thinking a carbon wrap but exhaust heat will ruin it.
Bit of rear undertray project next Pete?

I think I'm done with projects for the time being :smile1:

Haha, getting too cold and wet for them I suppose!
I've got the brakes, heated screen and rehang the rear bumper left to do! And no dry days to do it!