Anyone done these flares?
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Melting Slicks
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Anyone done these flares?
Anyone done type of flare on a C5?
http://eastcoastvette.com/p-2948-cor...-05-10-c6.aspx
These in the link are C6 fitment, but I am looking for a C5 application of this type....Suggestions?
One of these days I'll be needing more room under the fenders. With the full-fender replacement flares costing over a grand, I'm looking at this kind of alternative, if available for a C5. As an option, I can do a fill and smooth at the mounting seam line if I want to, so I don't have to necessarily leave the seam line.
If there is nothing like these, looks like I'll have to pony up for an L5 or other full fender type....OR just get busy with a saw, some epoxy, and some glass,....the way we did it in the 60s and 70s
Jennifer
http://eastcoastvette.com/p-2948-cor...-05-10-c6.aspx
These in the link are C6 fitment, but I am looking for a C5 application of this type....Suggestions?
One of these days I'll be needing more room under the fenders. With the full-fender replacement flares costing over a grand, I'm looking at this kind of alternative, if available for a C5. As an option, I can do a fill and smooth at the mounting seam line if I want to, so I don't have to necessarily leave the seam line.
If there is nothing like these, looks like I'll have to pony up for an L5 or other full fender type....OR just get busy with a saw, some epoxy, and some glass,....the way we did it in the 60s and 70s
Jennifer
Last edited by FiberglassFan; Sep 2, 2010 at 03:01 AM.
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I've seen those before, and they look ok, but you can see the seam...not the cleanest look. I would say its a cheap alternative to the L5's or TPE's, but the key word is cheap, in the sense that they look sort of cheap but have a high dollar price ($590) which is not cheap. If you decide to get these I recommend filling in the seam with putty and then painting it. The thing is, if you go this route you might as well get the quarter panels with the flares built in...it only cost a few hundred bucks extra. Just my opinion...
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I think you would be better off spending $1500 to $2000 and tub.
If you really need flares it's not a good idea to waste money on
a product that is inferior in alot of ways. Your choice,good luck.
If you really need flares it's not a good idea to waste money on
a product that is inferior in alot of ways. Your choice,good luck.
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I think you would be better off with the L5 fenders IMHO.....
I haven't seen these on a C5 before, but I think after you spent the time & money to fill these in you would be happier with the L5 fenders.
I haven't seen these on a C5 before, but I think after you spent the time & money to fill these in you would be happier with the L5 fenders.
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