Diveriks Performance widebody kit

[low135]

Just saw this posted on their Facebook page as an upcoming kit. I'm sure it won't be a lot of people's taste but I dig it. Makes me want to buy a coupe to compliment the vert

[Sam_M]

I like the rear lip, but the rest is a bit "Need for Speed" for my tastes.

[ShocknAwe]

For rivet on types I definitively prefer the Clinched E82 kit.

[low135]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

For rivet on types I definitively prefer the Clinched E82 kit.

I believe this is panel bonded and not riveted. at least, not exposed rivets from what it looks like.

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by low135

I believe this is panel bonded and not riveted. at least, not exposed rivets from what it looks like.

I think it's a stretch to draw that conclusion from the concept sketches given that their other designs are riveted.

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by low135

I believe this is panel bonded and not riveted. at least, not exposed rivets from what it looks like.

Yeah, maybe. Isn't the car pictured above a concept render though? Gotta attach the flares somehow and you can bond and blend anything

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Yeah, maybe. Isn't the car pictured above a concept render though? Gotta attach the flares somehow and you can bond and blend anything

I'd say its more of a concept "sketch" than a "render". A design exercise. Literally all of their other designs are rivet on, at least that I could see on their web site.

[low135]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

I think it's a stretch to draw that conclusion from the concept sketches given that their other designs are riveted.

Could be, from their given design there isn't any place that could be riveted so they'd have to add a flange to do that. I can ask the owner, I've been talking to him

[low135]

Originally Posted by low135

Could be, from their given design there isn't any place that could be riveted so they'd have to add a flange to do that. I can ask the owner, I've been talking to him

Actually just did get confirmation that final product will be riveted. WOMP. Oh well, I'm sure it'll look cool on some track rats. Or someone blending over the rivets

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by low135

Actually just did get confirmation that final product will be riveted. WOMP. Oh well, I'm sure it'll look cool on some track rats. Or someone blending over the rivets

)Off topic ... How are your rear flare blends holding up?

[low135]

Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

)Off topic ... How are your rear flare blends holding up?

They're good, no noticeable issues. I still plan to have the bodywork once over'ed when I go to paint the car probably next spring but so far they seem okay. I'm mostly the only one that notices my own bodywork so it really only bugs me I guess. Just want it to be perfect when the time comes to paint

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by low135

They're good, no noticeable issues. I still plan to have the bodywork once over'ed when I go to paint the car probably next spring but so far they seem okay. I'm mostly the only one that notices my own bodywork so it really only bugs me I guess. Just want it to be perfect when the time comes to paint

Good to hear. Will probably check in with you periodically as I'm looking for blend longevity vs a traditional custom metal flare job.

[DBShiznit]

I like this better than the clinched kit. I like how its open in the back too. The clinched kit is overplayed in my opinion. With the right wheel and the adaptive headlamps and color this thing can look badass

[Suprgnat]

Originally Posted by low135

I'm mostly the only one that notices my own bodywork so it really only bugs me I guess.

It's not just you.

[cwlo]

So what is the consensus on the bonded rear fiberglass type flares? I acquired a set of the 1M fiberglass rears, and am still deciding whether to go ahead with them. If I go ahead with them, I will panel bond them on, and also widen the wheelhousing with a metal strip, then bond to flare like most 1M metyal jobs, rather than the cutting and folding up. Seems like this approach is decent and long lasting.

[low135]

Originally Posted by Suprgnat

It's not just you.

I did say mostly lol

[dtla1]

I would personally like the see the rear flare even a bit more boxy. Having the horizontal part of the flare up top follow the body line a bit more I think might help here.

I think doing that would make it look a bit more old school like the horizontal rear flare on the E30 M3 or Audi Quattro or other cars like that.

[Matt@EuroJerks]

I saw your IG post. Not a fan. I like the look on your car more. (Clean but different)

[ShocknAwe]

Originally Posted by dtla1

I would personally like the see the rear flare even a bit more boxy. Having the horizontal part of the flare up top follow the body line a bit more I think might help here.

I think doing that would make it look a bit more old school like the horizontal rear flare on the E30 M3 or Audi Quattro or other cars like that.

I swear, someone just needs to make the Tii widebody as originally designed by Doerr. The kit 24Motorsport is selling now doesn't look right, similar to this one.

The Doerr cars though? Better than a 1M. Did one black and one red and I've been lusting ever since. Pipe dream.

[dtla1]

I get this kit is more of a "lifestyle" or looks to kit (at least that's what I think?) but if someone wanted something crazy they should just copy George Plasa's Hill Climb car.