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Rear Diffuser Vanes - Orientation? Inward Pitched or Aligned Fore-Aft?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Air_Boss, Jul 21, 2017.

  1. Air_Boss

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    34006-oncar-01_6.jpg Question for Gen 3 owners.... are the black colored rear diffuser vanes (at bottom of rear fenders, behind the rear wheels) slightly inward pitched (wider apart at front than rear)? Or are they aligned with the fore-aft/centerline axis of the car? And are they canted inward (top further apart than bottom)? Or vertical? Thanks.
     
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    159 views and no ideas?
     
    #2 Air_Boss, Jul 26, 2017
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    Which are you interested in--Gen 2 (as the picture you posted) or Gen 3?
     
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    The pic is a gen 2 . Later gen3 have 2 small diffusers centered of the rear under tray .
     
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    If I remember to do it tomorrow morning, I'll report back but going from memory they're aligned to the centreline axis and slightly cantered in. (The Gen 2 you posted is inward pitched but I can't remember if it's canted in or is vertical)
     
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    Aha. Thanks. Photo more to ID the vanes, not the car, but appreciate your points.
     
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