Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's - Focaljet

**blucarz** · 04-27-2006, 12:17 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, 12:29 AM

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

**2focusd** · 04-27-2006, 08:09 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, 12:59 PM

nice! great write up

-spatakula

**qcoffey** · 04-27-2006, 08:59 PM

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

**CrUziN4L** · 04-27-2006, 09:32 PM

Quote:

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, 10:35 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, 12:04 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, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blucarz

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

whoa..

**CrUziN4L** · 04-28-2006, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryst06

whoa..

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

i mean glossy pillars cost like 60

**robszx2sr** · 04-28-2006, 05:32 PM

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

**CrUziN4L** · 04-28-2006, 06:04 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, 06:09 PM

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

**CrUziN4L** · 04-28-2006, 06:34 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, 05:24 AM

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

**blucarz** · 04-29-2006, 05:43 PM

I added some new pics with the car actually clean.

04-27-2006, 12:17 AM	#1
blucarz Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,242	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 2005 Impulse Blue GTO 2006 Onyx Black GMC Envoy Denali Last edited by blucarz : 04-29-2006 at 05:42 PM.

04-27-2006, 12:29 AM	#2
Ataru Bridesmaid status updated: Still a bridesmaid Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Where the winds come sweeping down the plains Posts: 10,916	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 - 2003 Sonic Blue SVT Focus ZX5 Yes, Sonic has a Car Domain Page [FJ] focaljet - GUIDELINES - GALLERY - [FJ]WALLPAPER - STORE - SPONSORS - SEARCH - Any Questions?

04-27-2006, 08:09 AM	#3
2focusd [FJ] Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Uniontown, PA Posts: 12,967	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 http://www.f2focus.com

04-27-2006, 12:59 PM	#4
Spatakula cUsToM tItLe - You're Welcome. - Drew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 7,482	Re: Sport Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's nice! great write up -spatakula __________________ Proud owner of the low n' slow '02 SVTF www.spatakula.com

04-27-2006, 08:59 PM	#5
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, 10:35 PM	#7
macdiesel TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: chicago,il Posts: 187	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

04-28-2006, 05:32 PM	#11
robszx2sr TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: tulsa ok Posts: 379	Re: Sport Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's Where Can I Buy This Rear Diffuser I Like The Way It Filled In Your Exhaust!! __________________ I Hope you got a big trunk cause im putting my bike in it!!! Is it true if you dont use it you lose it????

04-28-2006, 06:09 PM	#13
robszx2sr TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: tulsa ok Posts: 379	Re: Street Appearance Diffuser "how-to" for SVT's duh thanks dude i was in a hurry cause im at work when i read this thanks again!!! __________________ I Hope you got a big trunk cause im putting my bike in it!!! Is it true if you dont use it you lose it????

04-29-2006, 05:24 AM	#15
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, 05:43 PM	#16
blucarz Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,242	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 2005 Impulse Blue GTO 2006 Onyx Black GMC Envoy Denali

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