WORLD'S FIRST Shelby GT350R Rear Diffuser / ARCHETYPE RACING / BANSHEE

[@Kevin_2442]

Sheeesh

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

Same. Sheesh.

[@Kevin_2442]

@@TheAllAmericanDriver I’ve got a 2021 CLA 45, but gt350r’s hold a very special place in my heart 🏁 🚗💨

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

@@Kevin_2442 Nice! I'm not too familiar with the Mercedes world, but it looks like a great all coupe!

[@nwtrackaddicts]

Glad to see it installed!!

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

I have a feeling you're up next!

[@nwtrackaddicts]

@@TheAllAmericanDriver haha, I still have the prototype front mount he 3d printed so we could test fit.

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

@@nwtrackaddicts Yes you have the OG!

[@Lethal_Venom]

Damn that's really nice!

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

They make some really great stuff!

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@TheAllAmericanDriver The GT350 is looking 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

@@Lethal_Venom THANKS!!!!!

[@louishernandez6682]

Bought this to learn the following after emailing Curtis Heidel. "Greetings, The following parts were missing: 1. Eight hex screws 2. Eight bases (silver discs) Note: For the R&D department all the pre-drilled holes on the diffuser were smaller than the size of the bolts provided; all of the holes had to be re-drilled again. Thanks God everything went smooth." Response: "Louis, The customer provides the balance of mounting hardware depending on how they desire to mount the diffuser. The locating holes machined in the diffuser are a reference point for locations to install hardware. This diffuser also has a quick release option that would not require all of the mechanical fasteners to be installed. This is the reason why. If you prefer to solid mount the diffuser, you will install your own mechanical fasteners. Thank you, Curtis Thank you, Pit Crew | Archetype Racing Industries Silverdale, WA. USA"

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

Did you get it all mounted up?

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

I am thankful that I had Curtis to help with the initial install. But since then I have removed and reinstalled the rear splitter twice with no issues.

[@InspireCNC]

Not bad

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

It’s not to shabby!

[@Richie121066]

Not the first by any means. I bought one almost two years ago made by Verus. A group of us bought it as a bulk item so we would pay less for it. You do have to swap the duct from the stock diffuser to that one but not a big deal. Carbon Fiber? Good luck with that. It will be destroyed on any instant or scratched to the point of no return.

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

I meant the first archetype racing banshee diffuser. Not the worlds first rear diffuser. Versus makes some great stuff also!

[@jerrycecco7340]

what's the before and after rear downforce?

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

Potentially Archetype racing can chime in here. I don't know. I think collectively these pieces are to be used in conjunction with other aero, such as a front splitter and a larger wing. I'll be on track tomorrow with the new aero and Ill report back if I can feel a difference.

[@EIGHTLUG]

Wow, the shop is sooooo empty. I wish I had that kind of space now.

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

Is this a metaphor for how empty you feel on the inside because you miss me? ♥️

[@DKLabs99]

Eh, it’s kinda hard to see it with the shadows. Just curious, Don’t you have to change the spoiler now that you added the diffuser?

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

I am not an expert in aerodynamics, but I THINK that the car would now benefit from more downforce in the front, not the rear.

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

And yeah it’s a little dark, that’s why I included the pictures at the end of the video.

[@gopherit4952]

Is it really the world's first? My neighbor has had one on his since last year.

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

The Banshee? I’m pretty sure this is the first of its kind! There are other rear diffuser options that have been out for a bit, but none like this.

[@AndreeaAdni]

😧😧😧

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

Go take a look, it’s in the garage!

[@HC-xs6ek]

Sorry, doesn't look natural.

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

I think it's supposed to look fast! :)

[@HC-xs6ek]

@@TheAllAmericanDriver I'm not knocking it. Maybe if it was designed as "one piece" to incorporate tips, side skirt and light as well. I'm not a fabricator, but as a consumer I'd look for something that would replace the whole bottom end.

[@TheAllAmericanDriver]

@@HC-xs6ek Yeah no hostility from me. I could see a one piece unit working that does replace the ENTIRE bottom end, that thing would be massive! The fitment here is pretty seamless, but yeah it is an add-on not a full replacement.