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      03-03-2012, 08:53 PM   #1
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Varis rear diffuser..enough ground clearance?

I really like the Varis rear diffuser, I used to have some of their aero for my evo. I'm on the fence about buying because I don't know how it would stand up to city driving. I'd hate to lose $3k+ over a bump

Can anyone who has the VRS setup chime in on ground clearance? Do you worry about speed bumps or reverse parking? Thanks!
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      03-03-2012, 09:52 PM   #2
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Yes, for daily I would choose something else. I had one on my old E92 and it was downright scary to drive around. It was MM away from being chopped off many of times.
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      03-05-2012, 01:08 AM   #3
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Thanks! Too bad tho..it's such a sick piece
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Ever see the piece on my car? The Downforce USA piece? I don't think it hangs quite as low as the Varis one. Sure, it doesn't have as much bad-assery as the Varis one, I think mine's a bit more simple, but the idea is cosmetically similar as far as covering the underside goes.




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      10-12-2012, 04:47 PM   #5
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How much is the downforce usa one? And where can i order one from?
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      10-12-2012, 04:49 PM   #6
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How much is the downforce usa one? And where can i order one from?
you can get it from platte form ag!
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      10-12-2012, 06:06 PM   #7
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How much is the downforce usa one? And where can i order one from?
It's priced similarly to the Varis diffuser.

That said, I don't think either of them are particularly low. You'd have to go up something REALLY steep to scrape them.
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      10-13-2012, 03:27 AM   #8
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i had no problem with any bump. even theres some big bump, and my car has zcp package, so, its been lowed a little bit, and i still dont have any dmg on it. and great piece to have.
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It doesn't affect normal driving whatsoever.
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