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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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I agree with it being to low to do any good
I took my BSM off the 2nd week i owned the car along with the wagon wheels, it looks much better IMO on my torch red 99 hardtop only took about 1.5 hrs. Friends say it looks like a different car without the bsm and with the thinspokes on it
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Both mine have em and I love em both!! I agree. It does add a racey line to the car. Nice shots of the car Bill. Great setting. Where is that?
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Personally, I like them, but depending on the car looks good either way. However, I disagree with the idea that they don't offer protection. Six years of no dings on the body, but I have got ding on the moldings instead. They have served a purpose, in addition to my liking the look.
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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They weren't part of the original design. They are an add-on that the GM marketeers thought they could get an extra $100.00 for the addition of $2.00 in plastic.

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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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IMHO, body side molding =
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Old Jun 23, 2009 | 09:04 PM
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Seems like the BSMs are a love it or hate it option. Mine did not have them on the car, but I do like the looks with them installed.
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