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Melting Slicks
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Some cars seem to have a stripe down the side of the car coming out of the gill slit. I haven't noticed that it is pertinent to certain years or packages. What is this?
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I believe you are referring to the BSM (Body Side Moldings) which were a factory option. There are many post on these as far as love or hate them. They are not just a simply line, but a raised molding that is held on with double sided tape.
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!!!Kind of indifferent to them myself,,,,BUT I"m glad mine did NOT have them when I bought it!!!
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Exactly what I meant. Thank you. I was just curious if it was an option or if I needed an eye exam. Thanks!
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That's what makes the car sexier. It's the best factory option one can have. Glad mine had them, or the deal would have been off. 
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I've only had my 03 for a couple of months, but today while washing it I really took notice to the BSM on the side and noticed how it really added to the lines on the car. Until I read this post I thought it was a stock piece. I guess everybody has their own opinion but comparing them to a spoiler and coffee can exhaust is maybe a little bit of a stretch. I'm not being thinned skinned, just givin my 2 cents.
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Stay here long enough, and you'll find out the the topic of BSMs has been covered many times and solicits a lot of opinions from members. I happen to like the looks of them, but it really is a personal like or dislike.
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