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Old Dec 2, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Has anyone found any side vent grills for the C6 that do not require removal of the front fender to install?
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You don't remove the fender just part of the inner fender 2 bolts and a few push pins
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You don't remove the fender just part of the inner fender 2 bolts and a few push pins
OK, but this still requires raising the car and removal of ther front tire.

Is there another product that does not require doing any of this?
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Originally Posted by SilverC6AZ
OK, but this still requires raising the car and removal of ther front tire.

Is there another product that does not require doing any of this?
No and it's unlikey there will be
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No and it's unlikey there will be
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I installed the RaceMesh side screens without removing the wheels.

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I installed the RaceMesh side screens without removing the wheels.

How?
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Yes ... HOw?
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By turning the wheels out for each side. This allows enough room to gain access to the install area.
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Originally Posted by LilRedC6Vette
By turning the wheels out for each side. This allows enough room to gain access to the install area.


Did the same with the GCA part which is a larger assembly then anything out there. No problem whatsoever !!!

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Originally Posted by RBYCC


Did the same with the GCA part which is a larger assembly then anything out there. No problem whatsoever !!!

What is a "GCA" part?
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Originally Posted by SilverC6AZ
Has anyone found any side vent grills for the C6 that do not require removal of the front fender to install?
Did the install awhile back without removing tires


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...84&postcount=1
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What is a "GCA" part?
GCA = Genuine Corvette Accessories.
These are the parts catalogued and sold by the GM dealers
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Originally Posted by LilRedC6Vette
By turning the wheels out for each side. This allows enough room to gain access to the install area.
Bingo
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