Fender Flares?
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Racer
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Fender Flares?
Can I see some pics of ur (smaller) flares. The larger flares don't look right to me, even with the rock guards added. They don't blend in very well with the rear facia. Pretty much a huge flare at the top, then nothing. The rear end really needs to be part of the design to look right when the flares are that large. So it's either that or go with a smaller flare that won't look so obvious. Perhaps just enough for 335's to look like they belong there?
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St. Jude Donor '08
Can I see some pics of ur (smaller) flares. The larger flares don't look right to me, even with the rock guards added. They don't blend in very well with the rear facia. Pretty much a huge flare at the top, then nothing. The rear end really needs to be part of the design to look right when the flares are that large. So it's either that or go with a smaller flare that won't look so obvious. Perhaps just enough for 335's to look like they belong there?
Burning Brakes
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From: NorCal CA.
Can I see some pics of ur (smaller) flares. The larger flares don't look right to me, even with the rock guards added. They don't blend in very well with the rear facia. Pretty much a huge flare at the top, then nothing. The rear end really needs to be part of the design to look right when the flares are that large. So it's either that or go with a smaller flare that won't look so obvious. Perhaps just enough for 335's to look like they belong there?
link to thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...it-at-msi.html
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St. Jude Donor '08
They have the same problem as all of the other kits out there, they don't cover the lower half of the wheel.
You'll end up san blasting the side of your car off.
You'll end up san blasting the side of your car off.
The widebody kit from MSI seems like it meets your description for what you want. Very nice looking flares that blend in with the rest of the body IMO.
link to thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...it-at-msi.html
link to thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...it-at-msi.html
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St. Jude Donor '08
It's almost done. Just need to drop off the headlights for paint and go over a few of the finishing details with "Carter" the body specialist up at ACP.
Hopefully, I will be going up tomorrow. Had planned on going this past Monday, but got hit by a snow storm.
Hopefully, I will be going up tomorrow. Had planned on going this past Monday, but got hit by a snow storm.
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Let's face it, it's more for looks anyway. I have the Z07 reproductions and I hate the fact that the tire doesn't match up with the top of the fender.
There's a cure for sandblasting....It's called having-a-friend-who-installs-clear-bra for a living.
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Hey neiborgh. I will do you one better.
I live NE of Raleigh, just outside Rolesville about a mile from Fantasy Lake Scuba quarry.
Give me a shout
I have the ACP 3/4" flair on my rear fenders.
my rear rims are 18x13: with Hoosier 18x335/30s. YES I use longer ARP studs and CCW 3/8" wheel spacer other wise the 13" rim will not fit.
My street set are 18x12" with Mich PS 18x335/30 and just make it under the fender.
Do they rub the inner wheel well liner? Not any more
the inner wheel well line has been rubbed off and is gone.
High speed cornering tends to do this as the tire flexes
Tom
I live NE of Raleigh, just outside Rolesville about a mile from Fantasy Lake Scuba quarry.
Give me a shout
I have the ACP 3/4" flair on my rear fenders.
my rear rims are 18x13: with Hoosier 18x335/30s. YES I use longer ARP studs and CCW 3/8" wheel spacer other wise the 13" rim will not fit.
My street set are 18x12" with Mich PS 18x335/30 and just make it under the fender.
Do they rub the inner wheel well liner? Not any more
the inner wheel well line has been rubbed off and is gone.High speed cornering tends to do this as the tire flexes
Tom
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St. Jude Donor '08
I'm having it sprayed on to mine. It ain't cheap
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St. Jude Donor '08
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again guys most of these aftermarket body parts are NOT BOLT ON AN GO. There is a lot of prep work that needs to be done, before a test fit, primer and blend the paint.
The only reason i put mine on was a incident with a wall at Road Atlanta. Back in '05 the ACP fenders and and rear fascia were less expensive then the OEM fenders and rear fascia.
to give you guys an idea:
Fascia-Rear C5/A0011-FG $1,034.00
Fascia-Rear C5/A0011-CF $2,103.00
Fascia-Rear with 1" Spoiler C5/A0039-FG $1,126.00
Fender-Rear Left Flared C5/A0009-3/4"W-CF $963.00
Fender-Rear Left Flared C5/A0009-3/4"W-FG $422.00
Fender-Rear Right Flared C5/A0010-3/4"W-CF $963.00
Fender-Rear Right Flared C5/A0010-3/4"W-FG $422.00
FG = Fiber glass
CF = Carbon Fiber
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Yes, you're talking about ArmorCoat. I really like the idea of this but like you say, it's expensive.
I think 3M clear bra is the best of all worlds. You can still see it a little, but it's cheap (especially for me) and if it ever gets swirl in it that can't be buffed out, or surface imperfections, just peel it off and start over.
I'd like to Armorcoat the front of the car though because I don't like the clear bra line on the hood. I like it for the rear quarters though because you can hide the cut in the Clear bra in the body seam.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I figure that since my paint is fresh, it would be the best way to go and no maintenance is needed.
I won't be driving the car that much anyway, except for a couple longer trips each year.
I still have a long way to go with this project but I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I won't be driving the car that much anyway, except for a couple longer trips each year.
I still have a long way to go with this project but I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Yes, you're talking about ArmorCoat. I really like the idea of this but like you say, it's expensive.
I think 3M clear bra is the best of all worlds. You can still see it a little, but it's cheap (especially for me) and if it ever gets swirl in it that can't be buffed out, or surface imperfections, just peel it off and start over.
I'd like to Armorcoat the front of the car though because I don't like the clear bra line on the hood. I like it for the rear quarters though because you can hide the cut in the Clear bra in the body seam.
I think 3M clear bra is the best of all worlds. You can still see it a little, but it's cheap (especially for me) and if it ever gets swirl in it that can't be buffed out, or surface imperfections, just peel it off and start over.
I'd like to Armorcoat the front of the car though because I don't like the clear bra line on the hood. I like it for the rear quarters though because you can hide the cut in the Clear bra in the body seam.
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I figure that since my paint is fresh, it would be the best way to go and no maintenance is needed.
I won't be driving the car that much anyway, except for a couple longer trips each year.
I still have a long way to go with this project but I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I won't be driving the car that much anyway, except for a couple longer trips each year.
I still have a long way to go with this project but I see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Good luck! Let us know how the armorcoat works out for you!
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St. Jude Donor '08
Thanks,
It will be awhile before I actually drive the car out on the street. I still have so much to do before it will be done.
Sometimes I wish I bought one already modded like you, it would have saved me tons of time and cash.
It will be awhile before I actually drive the car out on the street. I still have so much to do before it will be done.
Sometimes I wish I bought one already modded like you, it would have saved me tons of time and cash.
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Yeah, but even though it's done, I can't claim the pride it took to get it there, but give credit where credit is due. (see sig)
OT, but I'm typing this post on break from finishing my utlra-man-cave-basement....Something I am doing and taking a lot of pride in.
So feel good about it!