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Old 08-06-2008, 08:01 PM
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i don't think you don't understand car sales. if you can claim your car makes 3+ mpg over a Camry on the highway thats a big deal...hell a HUGE deal. The difference between 27mpg and 30 is HUGE to a consumer. as well as marketing...

forgive my spelling i r drizunk blame the gf
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Old 08-06-2008, 08:06 PM
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Its only a big deal now with current gas prices, back 5-6 years ago when SUVs roamed the earth no one cared about 2-3mpg.
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Old 08-06-2008, 08:09 PM
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you're never sold cars or worked for a marketing department.


edit: sorry for cluttering up your thread. Can we PLEASE have moar pictures of it installed.
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Old 08-07-2008, 07:41 PM
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Old 08-08-2008, 06:12 AM
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Nifty. I didnt realize you were around here. I never see any Max's around.

Might be worth taking a look at if you are getting those MPG results. Which stretch of crappy road?
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Old 08-10-2008, 01:09 PM
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On 75N between Miamisburg and Tylersville. I just drove the same strech today and avg 33-34mpg @ 70mph with the new axle panel on. I would love to see 35+mpg on the carputer after the front panel is on.
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Old 08-24-2008, 01:22 PM
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Old 08-24-2008, 01:51 PM
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Wow that looks ripe man.. Good work.. Any pics from farther back? Want to see the fins straight ahead.
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Old 08-24-2008, 03:42 PM
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Looks great.
That's some impressive mpg gains. I love the vertical flaps.
What's the trailing edge attached to? I'd be afraid of attaching it to the bumper cover. If it were to shatter, it would rip my bumper cover off.
Have you thought about Rhinocoating it, to protect it from road debry?
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Old 08-24-2008, 07:04 PM
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There is about 2-3" of the panel extending up into the bumper. The back edge hold its self in there. The material it plenty strong, so I really don't see shattering as a problem.
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Old 08-24-2008, 07:28 PM
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you need some SFCs

I wonder how much drag they add.....I use mine as a jack point too
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Old 08-24-2008, 09:08 PM
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I gotta try this.. looks real good.

Maybe theres a way to mod this in to fit with the Stillen rear lip.. maybe notch the center low spot out and have those fins there. Reason why i bring this up is to both have the looks of the Stillen rear and the functionality of your diffuser.

Anyhows, il try something before winter hits. Keep up your good work!
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Old 08-24-2008, 10:18 PM
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saw you by campus a few days ago, looked really cool, very nice job!
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Old 10-20-2008, 02:34 PM
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dude, you should produce these kits. Ill pay good money for something like this on a maxima.
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Old 10-21-2008, 10:31 AM
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Definitly would be interested in buying something like this if you could make more
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Old 10-21-2008, 02:52 PM
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The diffuser and under paneling is turning out great.
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Old 10-21-2008, 03:27 PM
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I honestly was never satisfied with that panel so....I made another one. As for production, Im not gonna lie and say I havent thought about it considering the responce I've gotten here. But I just don't think it would be possilble it such a custom peice to fit this car. Finding an easy way to mount is the biggest issue. The panel its self only takes like 2-3hours to make. Anyway to the new pics. I want to make the sides and slats out of CF here soon. But with the price of CF in the thickness I want its umm on hold at the moment.





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Old 10-21-2008, 03:57 PM
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Wow this looks really good!
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Old 10-21-2008, 04:48 PM
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Nice craftsmanship Pulsar. Final product came out great IMO.
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Old 10-21-2008, 05:02 PM
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looks good! i really like the fins underneath. I wish i had the time and patience to do something like this. A nice 4 post lift would make things much easier too
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Old 10-21-2008, 11:34 PM
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Wow this looks great!
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Old 10-22-2008, 12:47 PM
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looks great....in for pics of the front when its done
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Old 10-22-2008, 01:51 PM
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Looks even better this time around! In for more pics! Btw, I think if you made the paneling (out of a template) and attached instructions for mounting, these could sell.
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Old 10-22-2008, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by zero2sixtyZ
Looks even better this time around! In for more pics! Btw, I think if you made the paneling (out of a template) and attached instructions for mounting, these could sell.
definitely a good idea.
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Old 10-22-2008, 07:56 PM
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^^^ +1 it looks tight better than stock on some other cars very professional.
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Old 01-31-2009, 10:28 PM
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what materials were used, and what is the cover made out of?
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Old 10-24-2009, 06:00 AM
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What ever happened with this? I'm quite interested....the looks alone justify the mod.
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Old 09-24-2011, 07:51 AM
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How-to:

Look at the pics.
See how he did it.
Do something similar.

See, that wasn't so hard...
Hahaha, watch and learn
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Old 01-16-2012, 12:21 PM
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nicely done! superb craftsmanship!
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Old 01-16-2012, 12:26 PM
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i'm not even mad at the old *** bump...this is gorgeous...and 33-34 mpg
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Old 01-16-2012, 05:54 PM
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That was some great work. It not only looked damn good but also had function.
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Old 01-20-2012, 10:41 PM
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wish this went on production though ):
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Old 01-21-2012, 07:24 AM
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Wow that is a cool mod... I like it.
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Old 01-21-2012, 04:58 PM
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thread from the dead but this is something i would definately do... this supposedly helpd yyour 1/4 also
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Old 02-03-2012, 10:11 AM
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YES PLEASE!!!! Can you please make detailed instructions on how to build this please?!?!? I beg you!! It looks sick
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Old 02-03-2012, 12:03 PM
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^ +1 I would love to do this, it looks sick
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Old 02-03-2012, 01:39 PM
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And I thought I was unique with my drawings... Well still am.... 4th gen
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