Interest in B7 RS4 Rear Diffuser?

[MrHilario]

Are these available in plain black, or even an ali finish?

[TechNick]

Are these available in plain black, or even an ali finish?

Not directly, Si, but they can obviously be painted/dipped/whatever.
They're made from CF due to the physical attributes (weight, strength, rigidity, material thickness) - all of which are particularly relevant for this application - i.e. to overlay/displace a proportion of the bumper, without reducing the size of the exhaust apertures, etc. and making it look like an integral part of the bumper (rather than a lump slapped on top/underneath!).

The finish doesn't look too bad, either, even if I do say so myself!

However, for a more OEM look (especially if you don't have/plan to have any other CF part accents), and if you plan to have a bodyshop fit it for you anyhow, then it would make sense to get them to apply a finish of your choice to it at the same time.

[FaisalJ]

The material thickness is surprisingly thin, yet still rigid. Perhaps 2 to 3mm? I'm guessing plastic would have to be quite a bit thicker.

[TechNick]

Incidentally, for anyone that's interested in getting hold of one of these diffusers and plans to attend this weekend's RS246 Boxhill meet, you can potentially save on the P&P costs (and delivery times!) if you let me know ASAP, as I may be able to (stock permitting) deliver it in person to you on the day.

[MrHilario]

Incidentally, for anyone that's interested in getting hold of one of these diffusers and plans to attend this weekend's RS246 Boxhill meet, you can potentially save on the P&P costs (and delivery times!) if you let me know ASAP, as I may be able to (stock permitting) deliver it in person to you on the day.

Well that's dangling the proverbial carrot isn't it! haha. I am going saturday and will take a look at Faisal's before I decide, so we can have a chat then. Cheers

[pule333]

Incidentally, for anyone that's interested in getting hold of one of these diffusers and plans to attend this weekend's RS246 Boxhill meet, you can potentially save on the P&P costs (and delivery times!) if you let me know ASAP, as I may be able to (stock permitting) deliver it in person to you on the day.

Well that's dangling the proverbial carrot isn't it! haha. I am going saturday and will take a look at Faisal's before I decide, so we can have a chat then. Cheers

And will be able to look at 1 not fitted

[MrHilario]

And will be able to look at 1 not fitted

I knew you'd have one! lol. Would be interesting to see if it had any effect on the handling, aside from being a cosmetic enhancement.

[pule333]

And will be able to look at 1 not fitted

I knew you'd have one! lol. Would be interesting to see if it had any effect on the handling, aside from being a cosmetic enhancement.

Would be rude not to
I think at high speeds about 100mph there might be a slight effect from downforce but I am afraid even if there is one, it won't be noticeable..

[jonytek]

And will be able to look at 1 not fitted

I knew you'd have one! lol. Would be interesting to see if it had any effect on the handling, aside from being a cosmetic enhancement.

I can't imagine there would be any noticeable affect on handling... I went for a MCarbon diffuser last night as part of a cheap group buy. They both look very similar but from what I can see from the photos there is more of an angle on the face with theses.

I think soon people will be more impressed seeing our cars without the diffuser.... "Oh mate, where'd you get that diffuser from? It looks better than the OEM carbon"..

[MrHilario]

I think at high speeds about 100mph there might be a slight effect from downforce but I am afraid even if there is one, it won't be noticeable..

I think you'd probably only notice it on a track if at all, and only crazy russians are stupid enough to track it all of the time. Hmmmmmm, if only I knew one of those

[pule333]

I think at high speeds about 100mph there might be a slight effect from downforce but I am afraid even if there is one, it won't be noticeable..

I think you'd probably only notice it on a track if at all, and only crazy russians are stupid enough to track it all of the time. Hmmmmmm, if only I knew one of those

Because race car

[pule333]

And will be able to look at 1 not fitted

I knew you'd have one! lol. Would be interesting to see if it had any effect on the handling, aside from being a cosmetic enhancement.

I can't imagine there would be any noticeable affect on handling... I went for a MCarbon diffuser last night as part of a cheap group buy. They both look very similar but from what I can see from the photos there is more of an angle on the face with theses.

I think soon people will be more impressed seeing our cars without the diffuser.... "Oh mate, where'd you get that diffuser from? It looks better than the OEM carbon"..

Ha ha right on mate!!!!

[MrHilario]

They both look very similar but from what I can see from the photos there is more of an angle on the face with theses.

It'd be interesting to see the difference between them. When do you get yours back?

[jonytek]

They both look very similar but from what I can see from the photos there is more of an angle on the face with theses.

It'd be interesting to see the difference between them. When do you get yours back?

Not sure. I might get it sent to Plush so they can throw it on for me which means I'll see it in 4-5 weeks..

[TechNick]

They both look very similar but from what I can see from the photos there is more of an angle on the face with theses.

It'd be interesting to see the difference between them. When do you get yours back?

Not really a substitute for seeing them in the flesh, but I've attempted to pull together similarly angled shots of the two, for comparison.
Everyone will obviously have different tastes/preferences, but it must be nice to now have the choice available to you!