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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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Awesome. Looks great so far can't wait to see how it looks once painted.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Looks really good!
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Wow.......Also, your Vette certainly fits your Forum handle. Very, very cool.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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Sweet

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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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Can't wait for mine to get here
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by molten vett
Thanks guys It's weird but i kind of like the fenders black,gives it a racy look
I was thinking the same thing. But I know I aint right. Nice wheels too.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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Wow looks nice. That is my next mod. I can't wait. Right now I'm in the middle of putting a front spoiler on and installing dmh low profile electric cutouts.. Very nice bro. Make sure you post pics after its painted.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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Looking good.

Welcome to the L5 family - it is great to see that the L5 fenders caught on so well and are being appreciated around the community.

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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by molten vett
Got new wheels a few weeks ago now time for L5's to complete the look. The fit was pretty good but there will be some prep required before paint. There's a seam near the top of the fenders that will need to be prepped. I guess this is where they attach the top portion.













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I love the look,very agressive
Goint to the paint shop next week. More pics to come
I love the color of that car
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 10:18 PM
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I love the color of that car
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by jacks996
looks good, have them paint the gas cap along with the fenders, the match will be better
Thanks my painter wants to re-shoot te whole car so we'll see.

Originally Posted by melvingregory
Got mine on last month, I shaved the rear markers and antenna off the fenders... Placed a fixed antenna behind the rear bumper and it works great... How's the fit on the gas lid? I had to grind down some of the glass to get a flusher fit. Also, trimmed away some at the lower front portion to get a better line on the door jams.
I had no problem wit the gas cap it fit perfectly


Originally Posted by melvingregory
Also, you might look at your fenders you removed. There are some drain holes near the front on top that you may want to cut out on the L5's.
I'll check that tonight. Thanks

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Me too im trying my best not to change it

I gotta say i love the look of the L5's. Cant wait to get tem painted
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 06:09 AM
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Looks good Chris.
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Old Mar 25, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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I love my L5's too, they do make a different look to the car!
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Old Mar 26, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by RC45
Looking good.

Welcome to the L5 family - it is great to see that the L5 fenders caught on so well and are being appreciated around the community.

That thing looks like it means business!
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