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Old Jan 2, 2019 | 01:39 PM
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Thank you for the reply and sharing your experiences with EC. I've gotta say that's far easier than I expected, and if I'm being honest kinda crazy if you think about it; I know its been like this for years now, but still not having to spend hours with a dude tuning and dyno runs etc, it's all boiled down to email and downloads. That's awesome.

Can't wait to see install pics of the diffuser. Mine came with paint matched and gloss black rear lower bumper part, so the addition of a more aggressive diffuser could look really good.
It is definitely crazy when you think about it. And yeah, not earth shattering numbers on a tuned GTS, but take for instance my M6GC; a simple OBD tune can yield you 90+whp. Insane.

My GTS also has that same gloss black diffuser yours has. They have tiny little humps (not worthy to calls fins) on them that I think need to be exaggerated, so I'm hopeful this new diffuser fills that void.
 
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I really need to take a close look at the diffusers for the 2015 bumper, I have not come across anything that stood out.

The tune via email is insane, I agree times have changed! Glad it is that simple nowadays.
 
Old Jan 12, 2019 | 04:23 PM
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A few recent mods......painted calipers Red with White lettering. Painted the side vents grey. Everything just stands out more I think, my grey calipers were not cutting it....


 
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Love the red calipers, thinking hard about doing the same thing to mine
 
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I’m very happy with the result, the red really brings out the calipers and surely makes it look more sporty.
 
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A few recent mods......painted calipers Red with White lettering. Painted the side vents grey. Everything just stands out more I think, my grey calipers were not cutting it....

Looks great! I particularly like how the red calipers pull the red from your wheel center caps - nicely done.
 
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Yes, the Red just plays well with the rest, especially the center caps. The Grey vents seems to go well with the door decal too, overall I am happy with how it came out!
I am debating if I should paint the under the mirror area in Grey....then again, might also be too much Grey....I will post pics if I go for it.

Any update on the rear lower diffuser Flo?
 
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Yes, the Red just plays well with the rest, especially the center caps. The Grey vents seems to go well with the door decal too, overall I am happy with how it came out!
I am debating if I should paint the under the mirror area in Grey....then again, might also be too much Grey....I will post pics if I go for it.

Any update on the rear lower diffuser Flo?
Actually, yes...I just installed it yesterday and took it out of the garage to snap a few pics today - I love it. It's a mix of aftermarket / OEM in my opinion. Kind of like it's a factory "sport package" diffuser if you will. Not over the top, but enough to grab your attention.
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Old Jan 13, 2019 | 08:15 PM
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You are right, it looks aggressive and OEM, really sharp! Great job it stand out just enough!
 
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You are right, it looks aggressive and OEM, really sharp! Great job it stand out just enough!
Appreciate it!
 
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Does the defuser serve any functionality or is just cosmetic. I would think that It might interfere with the Porsche design down force characteristics. Does look good though.
 
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Originally Posted by mziegler38
Does the defuser serve any functionality or is just cosmetic. I would think that It might interfere with the Porsche design down force characteristics. Does look good though.
I get where you’re coming from, but I highly doubt it affects the downforce in a negative manner. If anything I think it would help. Nonetheless, I think if any testing were to be done before and after this diffuser, they would likely yield the same results. It’s not a big enough diffuser to truly change the characteristics of the car. And if it did, it would be at 180mph plus - don’t think many GTS owners will ever see MPH in these cars. FYI these fins line up exactly where the stock “fins” did, just more exaggerated.

 
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Loos great and I agree, minimal if any impact on the down force - got details on it?
 
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The front-end downforce being a little too light is the only problem I noticed when driving a GTS at full speed.
 
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Loos great and I agree, minimal if any impact on the down force - got details on it?
Thanks. Pricing depends on whether or not you want it to come unpainted or painted - I went with the painted route at $521, unpainted was $431. Fitment was spot on - mounted it using urethane adhesive that was provided via the seller.

https://directcartoys.com/2010-2013-...-diffuser.html

I dealt with Omar if anyone is interested. Telling him that Flint sent you may help...They have a decent amount of Panamera add-on's and I assumed some of you guys may be interested.
 

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