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  1. 23-12-2018, 08:02 PM #1
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    Anyone know what this is?

    Saw this on a mk7 R yesterday (Vic). I have no idea what it is, does anyone else? From a distance I thought it was some fandangled hitch/towball mount seeing the R isn’t meant to have one, but on closer inspection it has no mounting point. It looks like an upside down under-spoiler. Could it be some sort of undercarriage protection?
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  2. 23-12-2018, 08:33 PM #2
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    Rear diffuser by the look of it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hillbilly View Post
    Rear diffuser by the look of it
    Correct. Directs airflow from under the car into a stream so it reduces drag.

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    As others have said, it is a rear diffuser. Looks like an aftermarket one to me.
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    Because racecar?

    Anyone know what this is?-diffuser-jpg

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  7. 24-12-2018, 09:37 AM #7
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    Anyone know what this is?

    Wait, would that help prevent the road debris and dust from flipping up onto the rear of the car? If so, I might consider one… Anyone know what this is?

    Probably mudflaps would be more effective…
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    I think the photo you have posted as an exhibit answers that question..

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