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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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Default Diffuser for CME

I recently got rid of my y-pipe , Flowmaster set up, to CME tip; and installed a x-pipe true dual with Moroso spiral flow mufflers. I love the new sound so much better, but was left with the opening on my CME valence. I would have removed the valence, but I like how the valence curves out the bottom of the bumper. So I made a diffuser from some aluminum and sheet metal from the local hardware store. I wish i would have taken pics of the process, but it turned into a PITA (lots of cutting and fitting). I attached the diffuser slats onto a piece of sheet metal that I extended from the opening to the gas tank shield. The diffuser is flush with the valence, just trying to decide now to leave it as is or paint it black. What do ya'll think?
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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I like it a lot , very cool
There is a member here with the name of killerls1 that did something very similar with a rs body kit rear valence
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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pretty cool but i would have kept the cme tips, just ran the duals to the back, im in the process of running my tsp duals into a cme, good idea though
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Looks pretty slick. Dunno if you should paint them or not tho. Photoshop them black or have someone do it to see how they look. I like it tho
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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wow, came out better than i imagined. good job.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Plasti-Dip them if you dont like it peel it off.
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