Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's - The Ford Focus Forum

**blucarz** · 04-27-2006, 01:17 AM

Street Appearance - Sport Appearance, whatever. Alright, so I ordered the diffuser from Steve last week, working on it on and off, I got it finished tonight. Posted below are step-by-step (not the NKOTB song) instructions and plenty of pics. Sorry if I missed something and sorry that the car is extremely dirty. I've got the Borla cat-back and I love the way it sounds, but always thought the tip stuck out too much - this definitely takes care of that problem.

1. Remove the 4 screws from the top and pop out the bases, two more on the bottom:

2. Jack up the rear end and pull off the wheels, remove the fastener holding the wheel well in place, then pull it back and remove the other two fasteners:

3. Wrestle the rear fascia off and remove the 11 fasteners holding the SVT diffuser in place:

4. I would recommend fitting and clamping the diffuser in place and then marking the spots to drill. Drill into the 4 BIGGEST tabs in the diffuser and corresponding spots in the fascia:

5. The tabs on the diffuser fold over and attach to the fascia like so:

6. I used some sheet metal screws in the 4 tabs (some reuse the screws from the SVT grille) and then 1.25" screws and speed nuts on the outside tabs. I re-used some of the push pin fasteners on the two inside folded over tabs (couldn't get the screws back in though.):

7. Wrestle the rear fascia back on, re-install the fasteners (you'll have some leftovers now) and enjoy:

As a note, if you've never used the black fasteners, you can pop the "base" in and then push the "screw" back in. All in all, I'd say it took me 3-4 hours after getting the fascia off, lining everything up, drilling the holes, lining everything back up, redrilling the holes, etc. I hope I didn't oversimplify it for anyone.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy.

**Ataru** · 04-27-2006, 01:29 AM

Thanks for posting the how-to as I never took pictures when I installed my diffuser.

**2focusd** · 04-27-2006, 09:09 AM

Great writeup, though I think I'll still be perfectly happy once I get the stock SVT rear bumper on

-Brian

**Spatakula** · 04-27-2006, 01:59 PM

nice! great write up

-spatakula

**qcoffey** · 04-27-2006, 09:59 PM

Excellent write up! How much did the diffuser cost you?

**CrUziN4L** · 04-27-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by qcoffey

Excellent write up! How much did the diffuser cost you?

perfect addition to your car if i do say so myself!

**macdiesel** · 04-27-2006, 11:35 PM

Looks good. When I saw that on on the ST at the Chicago Auto Show, I wondered if it would fight. Guess it does. Don't know if I can part with my SVT rear just yet.

**blucarz** · 04-28-2006, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qcoffey

Excellent write up! How much did the diffuser cost you?

It was $73 from Steve at Tousley Ford (FORDSVTPARTS on here.)

**bryst06** · 04-28-2006, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blucarz

It was $73 from Steve at Tousley Ford (FORDSVTPARTS on here.)

whoa..

**CrUziN4L** · 04-28-2006, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bryst06

whoa..

what...that isn't a lot at all

i mean glossy pillars cost like 60

**robszx2sr** · 04-28-2006, 06:32 PM

Where Can I Buy This Rear Diffuser I Like The Way It Filled In Your Exhaust!!

**CrUziN4L** · 04-28-2006, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robszx2sr

Where Can I Buy This Rear Diffuser I Like The Way It Filled In Your Exhaust!!

read.

**robszx2sr** · 04-28-2006, 07:09 PM

duh thanks dude i was in a hurry cause im at work when i read this thanks again!!!

**CrUziN4L** · 04-28-2006, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robszx2sr

duh thanks dude i was in a hurry cause im at work when i read this thanks again!!!

**qcoffey** · 04-29-2006, 06:24 AM

Maybe someone can pick this lip up and wrap it in carbon.

**blucarz** · 04-29-2006, 06:43 PM

I added some new pics with the car actually clean.

**jamesep** · 09-20-2009, 05:04 PM

sucks living in england we dont get mods like u lot in the usa for the focus ,,,,,,

**SVT3658** · 09-20-2009, 10:21 PM

Yeah it sure sucks getting all the awesome bumpers....

I'll gladly trade you my SVT rear bumper with an SAP diffuser for your Euro one

**Paolo** · 09-24-2009, 05:57 PM

nice how-to

someone mentioned there is 2 SAP Diffusers, one that clips onto the sedans and one that bolts onto the zx3/5's

**PCP_TwilightZX3** · 09-24-2009, 07:55 PM

so whatcha doin with the svt one

**Spatakula** · 09-24-2009, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesep

sucks living in england we dont get mods like u lot in the usa for the focus ,,,,,,

-spatakula

**Paolo** · 09-25-2009, 10:06 AM

i dont get it, if someone says the bumpers are exactly the same part no, then why are the diffusers different? someone needs to be more clear on this.

**Ataru** · 09-25-2009, 07:59 PM

They are the same part number, but there was a physical change to that part in 05, when the SAP kit came out.

If you have an SVT, you need to do these modifications on the old bumper, even though it is the same part number.

**Warrior 3000** · 10-01-2009, 08:36 AM

very good how to.

**FORDSVTPARTS** · 10-01-2009, 10:44 AM

There is only one SAP diffuser.

All the new replacement SVT rear bumper covers have the holes for either SVT grille or SAP diffuser.

The original SVT bumpers did not have the slots since the SAP diffuser had obviously not been thought of yet.

Heres what it looks like installed on mine, I've got a replacement bumper due to being rear ended a couple years ago so mine fits exactly as it's supposed to.

04-27-2006, 01:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
blucarz Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,245	Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's Street Appearance - Sport Appearance, whatever. Alright, so I ordered the diffuser from Steve last week, working on it on and off, I got it finished tonight. Posted below are step-by-step (not the NKOTB song) instructions and plenty of pics. Sorry if I missed something and sorry that the car is extremely dirty. I've got the Borla cat-back and I love the way it sounds, but always thought the tip stuck out too much - this definitely takes care of that problem. 1. Remove the 4 screws from the top and pop out the bases, two more on the bottom: 2. Jack up the rear end and pull off the wheels, remove the fastener holding the wheel well in place, then pull it back and remove the other two fasteners: 3. Wrestle the rear fascia off and remove the 11 fasteners holding the SVT diffuser in place: 4. I would recommend fitting and clamping the diffuser in place and then marking the spots to drill. Drill into the 4 BIGGEST tabs in the diffuser and corresponding spots in the fascia: 5. The tabs on the diffuser fold over and attach to the fascia like so: 6. I used some sheet metal screws in the 4 tabs (some reuse the screws from the SVT grille) and then 1.25" screws and speed nuts on the outside tabs. I re-used some of the push pin fasteners on the two inside folded over tabs (couldn't get the screws back in though.): 7. Wrestle the rear fascia back on, re-install the fasteners (you'll have some leftovers now) and enjoy: As a note, if you've never used the black fasteners, you can pop the "base" in and then push the "screw" back in. All in all, I'd say it took me 3-4 hours after getting the fascia off, lining everything up, drilling the holes, lining everything back up, redrilling the holes, etc. I hope I didn't oversimplify it for anyone. Good luck and I hope you enjoy. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Focus SVT (#337) - sold 2006 MazdaSpeed6 (pearl white) 2008 Avalanche (black) Last edited by blucarz; 04-29-2006 at 06:42 PM.

04-27-2006, 01:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ataru Team Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Oklahom Posts: 13,520	Re: Sport Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's Thanks for posting the how-to as I never took pictures when I installed my diffuser. __________________ Owner of SONIC the HEDGEHOG - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

04-27-2006, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 15,364	Re: Sport Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's Great writeup, though I think I'll still be perfectly happy once I get the stock SVT rear bumper on -Brian __________________ Godspeed, Colin McRae, may you live on forever as the reason countless people fell in love with the Ford Focus (myself included). 1968-2007 '08 Carbon Grey Metallic Hyundai Tuscani GT V6 Early '00 ZX3 - E-spec in progress (Rattletrap) - Gone but not forgotten!

04-27-2006, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spatakula Stoned Scorpion says, "GET OVER H.....OOhhh! Brownies!" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rälëigh, NC Posts: 10,689	Re: Sport Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's nice! great write up -spatakula __________________ CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL.

04-27-2006, 09:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
qcoffey TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 418	Re: Sport Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's Excellent write up! How much did the diffuser cost you? __________________ "You must be fast, cause I was haulin a$$ when I passed you" Some car pics: http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...06897467&idx=1

04-27-2006, 11:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
macdiesel TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: chicago,il Posts: 259	Re: Sport Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's Looks good. When I saw that on on the ST at the Chicago Auto Show, I wondered if it would fight. Guess it does. Don't know if I can part with my SVT rear just yet. __________________ This vehicle is #2633 of a build of 4788 Born 05/29/2002

04-29-2006, 06:24 AM	#15 (permalink)
qcoffey TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 418	Re: Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's Maybe someone can pick this lip up and wrap it in carbon. __________________ "You must be fast, cause I was haulin a$$ when I passed you" Some car pics: http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...06897467&idx=1

04-29-2006, 06:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
blucarz Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,245	Re: Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's I added some new pics with the car actually clean. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Focus SVT (#337) - sold 2006 MazdaSpeed6 (pearl white) 2008 Avalanche (black)

09-20-2009, 05:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
jamesep Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: hampshire Posts: 4	Re: Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's sucks living in england we dont get mods like u lot in the usa for the focus ,,,,,,

09-20-2009, 10:21 PM	#18 (permalink)
SVT3658 MS Paint PWNS ME! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jax FL Posts: 3,206	Re: Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's Yeah it sure sucks getting all the awesome bumpers.... I'll gladly trade you my SVT rear bumper with an SAP diffuser for your Euro one __________________ 2002 SVT Focus #3658 CD Silver with Red Inserts born on 7-30-2002 \| SVT3658 here, 02SilverSVT over there... *Join the SVT Owners Group!*

09-24-2009, 05:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
Paolo Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Streetsville, ONT Posts: 2,746	Re: Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's nice how-to someone mentioned there is 2 SAP Diffusers, one that clips onto the sedans and one that bolts onto the zx3/5's __________________ Paolo

09-24-2009, 07:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
PCP_TwilightZX3 O <---loop me----> . Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The OC Maryland Posts: 2,717	Re: Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's so whatcha doin with the svt one __________________ 2007 Infra ST 2.3 Steeda Intake, Hella 500's, Borla catback, OBX header, FS strut brace It's all for me Grog, me jolly jolly Grog, all for me BEER and tobacco

09-25-2009, 10:06 AM	#22 (permalink)
Paolo Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Streetsville, ONT Posts: 2,746	Re: Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's i dont get it, if someone says the bumpers are exactly the same part no, then why are the diffusers different? someone needs to be more clear on this. __________________ Paolo

09-25-2009, 07:59 PM	#23 (permalink)
Ataru Team Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Oklahom Posts: 13,520	Re: Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's They are the same part number, but there was a physical change to that part in 05, when the SAP kit came out. If you have an SVT, you need to do these modifications on the old bumper, even though it is the same part number. __________________ Owner of SONIC the HEDGEHOG - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

10-01-2009, 08:36 AM	#24 (permalink)
Warrior 3000 TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 176	Re: Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's very good how to.

10-01-2009, 10:44 AM	#25 (permalink)
FORDSVTPARTS Premier Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 8,236	Re: Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's There is only one SAP diffuser. All the new replacement SVT rear bumper covers have the holes for either SVT grille or SAP diffuser. The original SVT bumpers did not have the slots since the SAP diffuser had obviously not been thought of yet. Heres what it looks like installed on mine, I've got a replacement bumper due to being rear ended a couple years ago so mine fits exactly as it's supposed to. __________________ To order from me just call 1-800-328-9552 and ask for Steve or use one of the methods below. Now accepting online orders here http://www.tousleyfordparts.com You can also find us here http://forums.focaljet.com/tousley-ford/ 2002 Silver SVT #2952 , custom CAI , Stage 2 throttle body, VF rear mount, FRPP 9mm wires, EAP/MACH HID's, Borla exhaust, K-W springs, FRPP UDP, Screamin Demon coil, Tuned by Mike at Unique Tuning in S.C.

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