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Old 02-22-2015, 06:54 PM
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Hello C5 Family,

I attempted to install the rear flared fenders. I now have some finger sized gaps between my fenders to halo on passenger side. Fender gap to trunk door and fender gap to passenger door. What did I do incorrectly? Is this an easy fix?

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Old 02-22-2015, 07:30 PM
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from what i have read that is normal...you are going to have to play with adjusting them to get the gaps to close..they are not a true 100% bolt on mod, they take time to fit to the car so that they look factory
Old 02-22-2015, 08:20 PM
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I had the same issues and had to do a lot of fitting. I had to add material in several places to get the gaps right.
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It will take more than just adjusting if want them to be rite. Lot of work goes into to installing them and making them look good. Way more work than I ever anticipated.
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Congrats on the flares.

Are you painting them yourself? When I test fit mine I took the car to my painter and left it... They got the gapping right for me. If you aren't painting them yourself that's what I would do provided you feel your shop can get her lookin right. Can't wait to see them done!
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Originally Posted by demarco500
Hello C5 Family,

I attempted to install the rear flared fenders. I now have some finger sized gaps between my fenders to halo on passenger side. Fender gap to trunk door and fender gap to passenger door. What did I do incorrectly? Is this an easy fix?

Who made your fenders?

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