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Old 01-24-2017, 12:09 AM
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Does anyone have fangs installed to protect the front of their car from getting damaged from low curbs, etc.
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I think they were fangs I installed. Plastic u shaped channel bent to fit. Look good work good.
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Originally Posted by Kelly.s
I think they were fangs I installed. Plastic u shaped channel bent to fit. Look good work good.
Thanks for the feedback Kelly, easy install?
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Very easy, but I have a lift.
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I have had the Fangs in black on my 04 since they became available in black (originally they were only available in white and hence the name). Still look good after many years and they do work to prevent scraping up the metal underneath them. Well worth what I paid for them IMHO.
I have them also.. well worth the money.. they cover up any damage and help with potential future damage.
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One word of caution when installing them.
You might find that the surface your are installing these fangs to protect, is a bit damaged from scraping over speed bumps, badly angled driveways, parking sops etc.

The fangs will be a bitch to install if the area has damaged, and you will have to use a grinder to smooth out the damaged areas before the fangs will fit correctly.
If there is no damage, installation is quite simple, and does not take very long.

Bob.
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Easy install if minimal scrapes.
Old 01-24-2017, 05:08 AM
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I have fangs on mine also.
Old 01-24-2017, 06:22 AM
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Worked out great for me, white car and white fangs.
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Have them also. After buying the car found the radiator support (cage) was damaged. Replaced with a new one and installed the fangs. Did it all on a set of ramps. Great product. Still watch out for big bumps tho.��
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I just installed some on my 04 easy to install . I had to bend them a little I guess my bars were bent a little easy to do and I already have skid marks on them .. You have to do a little baming here and there to get them to fit right but well worth the effort ..
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I also have the Fangs installed on my car. As others have said, easy install and they work very well.
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Haveb them installed about 3 yrs, scrapped up but holding up well, easy install
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I have them on my car also, easy to install.
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I bought and installed them for peace of mind when the black color Fangs were first released. Still not a mark on them.
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Mine do their job when needed, this is at the end of my driveway once my tires come off the curb onto the street, about 1/4" clearance.

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Hi Everyone.
Thank you all for purchasing our Fangs and for all the kind words about them!
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http://www.saccitycorvette.com/Fangs.html

We have them available for C5, C6 and C7's.

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Another vote for the fangs. Easy install and nice looking after install as well as very functional.
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I have the rollers and I love them, not sure if they're still sold but my fangs still look new along with the underside of the front bumper.
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Originally Posted by SacCityCorvette
Hi Everyone.
Thank you all for purchasing our Fangs and for all the kind words about them!
Thank you you,
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Well, I had no intention of buying fangs prior to reading this thread today and then suddenly caught myself buying a set from SacCityCorvette moments later.



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