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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 04:34 PM
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For those who have a 2016 Type R with the body colored rear diffuser, how flush is it to the rest of the rear bumper? Do any of your clips not appear to be fastened completely?

I'll try and take a pic tomorrow with better light, but my farthest right clip (when looking at the rear of the car) is not inserted completely. I got under the car to see if I could push it in further, but no go. As a result, I'm left with a tiny gap which now my eye goes to right away and annoys me! And my car is white, so it looks even more noticeable. My dealer isn't exactly close and I'd rather avoid going if someone else has experienced this and can recommend how to man handle the diffuser without breaking it
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 04:41 PM
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My left side has a tiny gap I noticed when waxing yesterday.
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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Take a picture and post it. I'll compare it to one of our company cars.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 04:45 PM
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My left side has a tiny gap I noticed when waxing yesterday.
Larry
Enough of a gap that it bothers you to schedule an appt with the dealer?

I also would have liked for my front right winglet (for lack of a better term) to be more flush with the front bumper. It's as if they didn't use enough double sided tape between the screw points.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 06:39 PM
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No, I am not going to take it to a dealer. You cannot see it while standing. You must get down on the ground close to it to see it. I might mention it at the 1 year service.
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Kief
For those who have a 2016 Type R with the body colored rear diffuser, how flush is it to the rest of the rear bumper? Do any of your clips not appear to be fastened completely?

I'll try and take a pic tomorrow with better light, but my farthest right clip (when looking at the rear of the car) is not inserted completely. I got under the car to see if I could push it in further, but no go. As a result, I'm left with a tiny gap which now my eye goes to right away and annoys me! And my car is white, so it looks even more noticeable. My dealer isn't exactly close and I'd rather avoid going if someone else has experienced this and can recommend how to man handle the diffuser without breaking it
I picked up my new F-Type R this past weekend, and I noticed that the rear diffuser is not fully in on the left side. It moves in and out easily and looks as if the clips are not connected - not what you'd expect for this price At least it didn't fall off..
I'm taking it for a service appointment on Monday to fix it and other issues.

Here's a picture.




2016 F-Type R Coupe Rear Difusser - not mounted properly
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 10:19 PM
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Haven't noticed this on mine, but I'll take a look tomorrow.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 11:33 PM
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Mine is fitted very well, no gaps or play.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by pistol
I picked up my new F-Type R this past weekend, and I noticed that the rear diffuser is not fully in on the left side. It moves in and out easily and looks as if the clips are not connected - not what you'd expect for this price At least it didn't fall off..
I'm taking it for a service appointment on Monday to fix it and other issues.

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2016 F-Type R Coupe Rear Difusser - not mounted properly
Thank you for posting. Mine is nowhere near as bad as yours, but perhaps over time/vibrations, it could get to that point, and then the dealer will blame me! Please keep us posted on what the dealer does to remedy your situation on Monday.

I'll add my pics shortly if I can capture the suspected area. I'm also thinking, once the weather warms up, along with the diffuser, I may be able to work it back in myself--again mine isn't as significant as yours
 
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 09:59 AM
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Now don't laugh, as it is certainly nothing like Pistol's R, but it still bother's my OCD-self!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 03:47 PM
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Yeah that would bother me too a little, especially noticeable with the white/black contrast.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2018 | 02:01 PM
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The rear diffuser of my 2016 R has small gaps as well on both sides. I tried to push it but nothing happens. Any tip to tighten the diffuser?
 
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