R8 GT Body Parts Installed

[cj712]

Attached are some pictures of my 2011 V10 suzuka gray R8 with recently installed R8 GT parts -- rear diffuser, front splitter, dive planes -- plus CF mirror shells. The the PFD front chin splitters and spoiler lip are also apparent.

Sincere thanks to:

--Alex at Europrice - who sourced the parts and provided invaluable assistance and support during the install.
--MACarbon - who cheerfully and willingly provided advice to my body shop re the diffuser install, even though it was not their part!
--Kfab's mirror shell install shell tutorial -- which the body shop agreed made the mirror shell install easy.
--European Motorcar Works in Santa Ana. CA who installed the parts and dealt with the customization required.

The front splitter is a direct fit with the R8 bumper and it installed without any difficulty. Of course, the dive planes require that slots be cut in the bumper for the mounting tabs. However, the rear diffuser is not a direct fit and some extensive customization was required. Having never installed an R8 GT diffuser on a V10, the body shop proceeded very carefully and it took a few days. However, having now done mine, they say they would be able install another quite quickly. They also learned that some special fasteners are required and the fasteners that come with the part are insufficient.

Therefore, if you are interested in installing the R8 GT rear diffuser, either purchase the R8 GT bumper as well, or plan on some customization to get it to fit. I heartily recommend European Motorcar Works for the install; or if you are out of the area, consider calling Jennifer at EMW and I expect she can provide valuable guidance.

[cj712]

Some additional pics of GT parts installed and MACarbon interior parts.

[NVRL8R8]

Why the GT rear diffuser? Is it any different than the c.f. oem piece... doesn't appear to be.

[Rtoon]

What about the rear GT wing? Considering it? I think that's a major asset on the GT. If so, I'd be curious to know what needs to be done with the retractable OEM one to accommodate it.

[ajag]

Nice job. R u going to get the GT wheels? I like the license plate!

[dailydriver]

What about the rear GT wing? Considering it? I think that's a major asset on the GT. If so, I'd be curious to know what needs to be done with the retractable OEM one to accommodate it.

I agree - you need the spoiler too! Everything else looks great. Nice job.

[Europrice]

Glad to see everything came out so well. The front valence and rear diffuser were a bit of a gamble, but glad that the front was a direct bolt-on and the rear, even though it requires a bit of modification, fits the opening on the factory bumper perfectly. The modification seemed to be a cut of cutting, modification of the factory mounting positions and some hardware. It could have been far harder if the shape of the diffuser had been different than the factory rear valence.

NVRL8R8- The R8 GT diffuser is shaped quite differently, maybe you can see the differences more so here:



The R8 GT spoiler can be fitted as well, but for a factory bolt-on installation it requires the R8 GT upper bumper panel. The factory electronic spoiler is removed and disabled entirely. There is the possibility to have the R8 GT spoiler custom installed, but it would mean the factory electronic spoiler is still disabled as the R8 GT spoiler legs are not wide enough to accommodate the electronic spoiler.

Cheers,

[r8lin]

how much is the rear diffuser GT piece and how much did you pay for labor for the custom install?

Thanks

Ed Lin

[danko]

Hey Cj717,

I'm loving your modification, congrats. The GT carbon parts looks alot more aggressive and suits the R8 much more!

I am also carrying out this modification to my car soon; GT rear spoiler, GT diffuser, GT front diffuser, GT side mirrors + Interior

Dan

[M3R8]

Get a GT

Hey Cj717,

I'm loving your modification, congrats. The GT carbon parts looks alot more aggressive and suits the R8 much more!

I am also carrying out this modification to my car soon; GT rear spoiler, GT diffuser, GT front diffuser, GT side mirrors + Interior

Dan