Carbon Fiber Diffuser Recommendations

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07-11-2018, 03:16 PM

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Carbon Fiber Diffuser Recommendations

Looking for recommendations for a carbon fiber diffuser for the 2016 Jaguar F-Type R. After a little accident at the track, some gravel knocked my diffuser loose... I figured it would be a good time to replace it. I would also appreciate any links/instructions so that I can do the job myself. My service tech said that the stock diffuser is help on by 3M tape so I'm hoping it'll be an easy replacement.

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07-11-2018, 05:26 PM

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Nope...no 3M tape. Just a whole bunch of screws. Very easy. You can probably even do it without jacking up the car, but a bit easier if you jack the rear of the car up on one of the sides.

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07-11-2018, 05:57 PM

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Nope...no 3M tape. Just a whole bunch of screws. Very easy. You can probably even do it without jacking up the car, but a bit easier if you jack the rear of the car up on one of the sides.

So its not held on by tabs? I thought I saw some tabs when I looked at it.
Coming from a C63, aftermarket carbon fiber rear diffusers held on by tabs fit terrible.
Do the aftermarket carbon diffusers for the F-Type fit better?

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07-11-2018, 08:06 PM

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Yes, there are tabs, but everything is secured together with screws, not tape.

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07-11-2018, 10:50 PM

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I have an OEM carbon fiber on mine, tabs fit quite tightly and obviously do require adjustment with a rubber hammer for good fitment, but the screws take care of securing it.

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07-12-2018, 10:59 AM

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where can I buy a good quality diffuser

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Nope...no 3M tape. Just a whole bunch of screws. Very easy. You can probably even do it without jacking up the car, but a bit easier if you jack the rear of the car up on one of the sides.

Thanks for the recommendation Unhingd, I'm thinking about doing the job in my driveway by reversing the car onto some ramps.
Does anyone have any links as to where I can purchase a nice GT style carbon fiber rear diffuser? I'm located in the US

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