C5 Rear Quarter/Fender Flares
03-31-2015, 06:14 PM
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C5 Rear Quarter/Fender Flares
Hey guys, before I pull the trigger on a set of rear quarter panel flares for my 2003 Z06, I wanted to get as much info as possible. I did a little research on them, and the 2 main companies that makes/sells them.
Lewis 5 and TPE. Both have solid reviews overall, but both also have some really sh** reviews. Poor quality, horrible installation. I’m having a shop do the work (paint, prep, install) so Id hate to have them spend countless hours costing me more money on it because of a poor quality product.
Are both these companies 2 inch fenders the same as in looks? I don’t want something cheesy looking, I want the real thing. I also read TPE doesn’t sell them anymore, if not where do you guys order them from?
Plan is to run a 345 fatty out back after everything is done hopefully on some CCWs (in the future) I heard a spacing is needed I’m guessing for the rubbing on the inside? I also would like to do the mud guard/trim around them as well.
Any info, or even pictures of both of them showing any difference would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Lewis 5 and TPE. Both have solid reviews overall, but both also have some really sh** reviews. Poor quality, horrible installation. I’m having a shop do the work (paint, prep, install) so Id hate to have them spend countless hours costing me more money on it because of a poor quality product.
Are both these companies 2 inch fenders the same as in looks? I don’t want something cheesy looking, I want the real thing. I also read TPE doesn’t sell them anymore, if not where do you guys order them from?
Plan is to run a 345 fatty out back after everything is done hopefully on some CCWs (in the future) I heard a spacing is needed I’m guessing for the rubbing on the inside? I also would like to do the mud guard/trim around them as well.
Any info, or even pictures of both of them showing any difference would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
03-31-2015, 07:06 PM
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Both are great flares. The difference in the look is the TPE's have a more smooth transition where the flare meets the quarter panel. The L5's have a more rounded out almost bubble or buldged flare with a more distinct seam at the transition of flare and rear quarter. I have the L5's. Here are some pics of both.
L5's with C6 brake vents and Sport Muscle GS wheels with C6Z backspacing. 20mm or 3/4" adapter.
TPE's with CCW's. No spacers.
L5's with C6 brake vents and Sport Muscle GS wheels with C6Z backspacing. 20mm or 3/4" adapter.
TPE's with CCW's. No spacers.
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03-31-2015, 11:04 PM
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Any more info or pictures on the one with the TPEs? Looks really clean. Exact same wheel I want to run as well. Any spacers or adapters needed?
03-31-2015, 11:25 PM
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The CCW 505A is a 20x12.5 wheel. No spacer or adapter is needed with this wheel. Tire is a Nitto Invo 345 25 20. The TPE fenders have a 2" flare. Very nice combination. Here is another car with the same exact set up.
Last edited by Stealth02; 04-01-2015 at 12:09 AM.