side moldings
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Burning Brakes
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side moldings
looking at a 2001 pewter coupe that has the side moldings installed
just wondering if anyone removed theres or if they would had theres came with them
i think i like the look of the car without them but they do protect the car from some idiot who opens there door too wide
any thoughts or comments accepted
just wondering if anyone removed theres or if they would had theres came with them
i think i like the look of the car without them but they do protect the car from some idiot who opens there door too wide
any thoughts or comments accepted
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Lots of discussion on this issue. You can do a search on "BSM's" and get a multitude of opinions. Some like, some don't. Some had them on their C5's and removed them. Pretty much what you like. You'll also find instructions on how to remove if you chose to go that route.....pretty simple. Good luck 
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Originally Posted by gmosley
looking at a 2001 pewter coupe that has the side moldings installed
just wondering if anyone removed theres or if they would had theres came with them
i think i like the look of the car without them but they do protect the car from some idiot who opens there door too wide
any thoughts or comments accepted
just wondering if anyone removed theres or if they would had theres came with them
i think i like the look of the car without them but they do protect the car from some idiot who opens there door too wide
any thoughts or comments accepted
Just my .02 cents worth.
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The choice to keep them on or take them off is really up to you. I like the looks of the BSMs, but many do not. It does tend to protect the side from door dings. If you want to take them off, it is easy to do. A hair dryer and some strong fishing line will do the trick.
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Here's some of the more recent threads on the subject:
Body Side Moldings; Yes or No?
How to REMOVE body side moldings?
2003 Side Body Moldings
BSM Removal Nightmare
For Those Who Removed the BSM From Your Doors, What Was The Outcome.
Bsm...
You can find more using the Forum search feature. Hope these help to answer your qustions.
Body Side Moldings; Yes or No?
How to REMOVE body side moldings?
2003 Side Body Moldings
BSM Removal Nightmare
For Those Who Removed the BSM From Your Doors, What Was The Outcome.
Bsm...
You can find more using the Forum search feature. Hope these help to answer your qustions.
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Originally Posted by JimAgain
Well, if everyone did a forum search on every topic(which I think most have been covered in this forum) there would be no reason to have a forum as noone would be participating. You would just have a research board and not a talking forum.
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Here's some of the more recent threads on the subject:
Body Side Moldings; Yes or No?
How to REMOVE body side moldings?
2003 Side Body Moldings
BSM Removal Nightmare
For Those Who Removed the BSM From Your Doors, What Was The Outcome.
Bsm...
You can find more using the Forum search feature. Hope these help to answer your questions.
Body Side Moldings; Yes or No?
How to REMOVE body side moldings?
2003 Side Body Moldings
BSM Removal Nightmare
For Those Who Removed the BSM From Your Doors, What Was The Outcome.
Bsm...
You can find more using the Forum search feature. Hope these help to answer your questions.
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I alway park car away from other cars. When I come out of wherever I am there are cars parked next to mine. I know my BSMS have saved my doors from many dings. That is why I have not removed my BSMS. To each his own.
