Rear Diffuser

[Daks]

Anyone have a suggestion for a low-key rear diffuser?

 

[dtfd]

I wouldn't consider any of the aftermarket diffuser options to be "low-key". That said of the aftermarket options I'm partial to the ECS version, then again my front lip is carbon and I wanted a carbon rear diffuser.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-par...xHbosSfNjGQCQZksrrtGXuRZEdcrxFQEaAkiXEALw_wcB

They do also sell a non-carbon version which is like 1/3 the price.

 

[nomunic]

Anyone have a suggestion for a low-key rear diffuser?

I wouldn't consider any of the aftermarket diffuser options to be "low-key". That said of the aftermarket options I'm partial to the ECS version, then again my front lip is carbon and I wanted a carbon rear diffuser.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-par...xHbosSfNjGQCQZksrrtGXuRZEdcrxFQEaAkiXEALw_wcB

They do also sell a non-carbon version which is like 1/3 the price.

I have this one, I think it looks pretty oem+

 

[Daks]

I wouldn't consider any of the aftermarket diffuser options to be "low-key". That said of the aftermarket options I'm partial to the ECS version, then again my front lip is carbon and I wanted a carbon rear diffuser.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-par...xHbosSfNjGQCQZksrrtGXuRZEdcrxFQEaAkiXEALw_wcB

They do also sell a non-carbon version which is like 1/3 the price.

Any difference in fitment between mk7 and mk7.5?

 

[mwoodski]

I have this one, I think it looks pretty oem+

heck yeah team ct

 

[dtfd]

Any difference in fitment between mk7 and mk7.5?

Forgot you've got a 7 not 7.5.

There is a difference with exhaust spacing. Here's the link for the mk7 non-carbon one.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-par...3L6MwHPkR00NxJp1JxsuiThjIG8gCBmgaArhrEALw_wcB

 

[J.Etter]

Running the AutoImprint 3D printed fins on the OEM GTI valance. Happy with the look and fitment, and the cost is much less than buying a whole new valance

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/1156583430/2015-2017-mk7-golf-gti-oem-rear-diffuser

 

[Mass_Paul]

I purchased the Artudatech Car Rear Bumper Lip Diffuser Side Splitter Valance Spoiler Fits for VW Golf VII 7 MK7 GTI from Amazon. Cheap, hard plastic diffuser. Giving it a shot (my first foray into a cheap mod).

Didn't care for the glossy, hard plastic look so I gave it about 10 coats of PlastiDip so it matched the OEM trim better.

Last touch was to add the red pinstriping to match the rest of my car.

Now I just need a decent day to install.

 

[Mass_Paul]

Installed diffuser. Aligned back edge to the "lip" at the back of the OEM trim. Measured several times, marked my centers in several places & then went for it. Everything appears to be solid. Not perfect fitment, but was not expecting that with a cheap part.

Took it for a spirited drive and everything went well. No noise, rubbing, etc. Love the look for the price

 

[Mass_Paul]

Here are a few shots from the side. Hopefully this holds up & provides great value for under $50 (I already had the PlastiDip & pinstripe tape).

 

[BigLips19]

Here are a few shots from the side. Hopefully this holds up & provides great value for under $50 (I already had the PlastiDip & pinstripe tape).

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Looks good! Do you have a link for it?

 

[Mass_Paul]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09LCSK2CC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Looks like it went up in price a touch.

 

[Chogokin]

Man...that don't look half bad. I might get one. Low risk, low cost part.

 

[Jargon]

For me it was hard to really get an understanding of what they look like online. I ultimately ran out of momma don't know money before I could buy one anyway.

But I did attend Fastivus which is a VW event full of Mk7 GTI's and R's (I now some guys on this forum have also attended). I was able to see about 7-8 different rear diffusers. The clear winner for me was ECS. It's subjective what I like might not be what you like but it was my favorite and when I get my allowance for this year it will be the one I purchase.